Reading an article that has Rocky as 3rd top stopper saving a whopping 75% of shots coming at him. Only Forster and Killie keeper better him and not much in it
Needs dropped though, been shaky for ages apparently
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15-02-2020 07:52 AM #1
Rocky top shot stopper (almost)
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15-02-2020 07:58 AM #2
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There's absolutely no doubt that RM is a good keeper, in particular shot stopping. However, his distribution from feet is really poor - even on Wednesday he very nearly cost us due to his kicking. But he made up for it with his save from Vigurs (I think it was him) shortly after that. He can be caught out at his posts a lot too, but I do concede that keepers get more criticism than most due to the importance of the position (and its specialism).
If Rocky could improve his ability at feet, he'd not be at Hibs, he'd be down south for a very big fee - no doubt about it.
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15-02-2020 08:01 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Points stands though. Great shot stopper but poor at his feet and also iffy decision making about coming out or not.
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15-02-2020 08:47 AM #7
She sells seashells on the seashore.
On a serious note, yes Marciano is one of the best at shotstopping in the country and one of the best we have had for some time.
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15-02-2020 08:55 AM #8
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We should bring maxwell back he was great with the ball at his feet🙄.
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15-02-2020 08:06 AM #9
Defo a brilliant shot stopper if he could work on the rest of his game and get even better he would be at the Uglies or the EPL
The move he so badly wants
You just know he is going to put up the shutters when Israel come calling
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15-02-2020 08:09 AM #10
We don't currently have stats that accurately reflect a keepers worth. The closest is probably xGa, but that doesn't take into account length and accuracy of distribution, relative quality of defensive teammates etc.
In my view Rocky has strengths and weaknesses. But more so than your average keeper. And it's been done to death this season. I do wonder why we spent on Bogdan just to have him signing autographs and increasing the % ginger quota of the league.Last edited by hibsbollah; 15-02-2020 at 08:11 AM.
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15-02-2020 08:14 AM #11
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Marciano is a good shot stopper but there's definitely an underlying issue somewhere. He's been deservedly dropped two seasons running but to be fair he's come back both times better. I've said it before but I feel he always makes at least one mistake per game. Some worse than others.
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15-02-2020 08:15 AM #12
He’s outstanding at 1 on 1’s - to the extent that when he saves them (like on Wednesday) it isn’t always even acknowledged that a huge chance wasn’t converted.
Rocky looks back to be on form again but his kicking is dreadful and he’s always got a howler in him.
With the 2 we’ve got right now though, we’ve not been much stronger in the GK department during my time watching Hibs - Leighton’s kicking was poor too.Last edited by Smartie; 15-02-2020 at 08:55 AM.
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