I mean charging through bodies in relation to a game like scenario. You can practice catching etc in training as much as you like, the delivery is nothing like a proper set piece taker, the box is less crowded, you essentially know where it’s going so know your coming regardless. In a game you don’t have any of those luxuries, so being coached it and actually doing it in games are totally different. Unless a cross is on top of the keeper, or floated in high, then keepers 9 times out of 10 will leave it to their defenders.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Ps mannequins don’t move, so again, you have a head start there as you know where you can run and know no one will be moving into your way.
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18-04-2021 06:51 PM #61
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18-04-2021 06:53 PM #62
I like what I’ve saw of him so far.
Big, commanding, good shot stopper and good with the ball at his feet. Obviously had potential before arsenal signed him, he’s still going for a keeper so maybe he just needs a place to fufill that.
I’ve noticed him fumbles a couple of crosses over the games he’s played but I’m willing to put that down to being rusty as he’s not played much in the last year - think of Bogdan when he first arrived.
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18-04-2021 07:01 PM #63
Totally unrelated to anything on this thread but it was great to see Dean Henderson rocking a cap in the 2nd half of Man Utds game today. Chris Kirkland was the last keeper I remember who regularly wore a cap.
If Hibs sign a goalkeeper that brings that back into fashion I'd be happy.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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18-04-2021 07:06 PM #64This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-04-2021 07:08 PM #66
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I like Macey,,listened to sportsound today and they were going on about foster and why he never signed for Celtic this season and his weekly wage was £90k for a 3rd choice keeper at Southampton. Shows what market we are in for a top spl keeper 🙈
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18-04-2021 07:27 PM #69
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Think he's been decent so far. Absolutely nothing to do all game then produced a brilliant save. Sign of a good keeper.
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18-04-2021 07:53 PM #72
Macey looks the real deal, much better distribution than Rocky and can get down to his corners quicker.
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18-04-2021 08:05 PM #73
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We need to find 2 keepers next year and I'd be very surprised if we managed to find 2 that are better than Macey so it makes complete sense that we offer him another contract.
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18-04-2021 09:31 PM #74
Like what I’ve seen from him so far and on that basis wouldn’t be concerned about him being our number one going forward.
I get the anxiety of others going into a future after Rocky - I remember only too well the many years of inept goalkeepers who provided heart in mouth moments when even the most innocuous ball was played behind the back four. Not to mention the many derby disasters we had to endure.
However, I certainly haven’t got any of those vibes from Macey so far. The defences that have played in the games he’s started looked comfortable with him behind them, and he’s made some really good saves at times. Looks good with the ball at his feet, distribution seems smart as well.
Early days, but I like what I see.Last edited by Stevie Reid; 18-04-2021 at 10:11 PM.
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18-04-2021 09:51 PM #75
A big plus point for Rocky in comparison to several of his predecessors is his lack of mistakes in derbies.
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18-04-2021 10:02 PM #76
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Great to see a Hibs goalie come of his line and Collext a cross or a free kick .
Marciano is horrendous with cross balls but a good shot stopper
I think macey is a better all round keeper .
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19-04-2021 12:47 AM #77
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Haven’t seen enough of him to form an opinion yet, although he’s a giant, I’ve learned that much. Would be surprised, and pleasantly so, if he’s as good as Marciano for us!
On another note - Stranraer keeper was excellent today!
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19-04-2021 08:16 AM #82
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19-04-2021 08:22 AM #83
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Macey keeps the gloves for cup games...good, I like him.
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19-04-2021 09:41 AM #84
Do we think Ross would be tempted to start him against Livingston?
They launch the ball into the box so having someone in goal like Macey to come and collect the crosses would take a lot of pressure off our goal.
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19-04-2021 09:59 AM #87
Would be more than Happy if we extend Macey's stay with us till next season, Give Dabrowski a new contract and sign one other goalie who is first team standard. I have no idea what Bogdans contractual situation is, but it would be fantatsic if we could get him back as no 1
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19-04-2021 10:29 AM #89
[QUOTE=bingo70;6530382]Not really no.
He’s obviously not perfect but I don’t think any of his flaws are anything that really cause us problems.
His mistakes are minimal, the other things he gets criticised for are his distribution (no big deal for me) and that he doesn’t come for crosses (nonsense imo)
I'm genuinely surprised at your comments here because his distribution has cost us on several occasions. There was the obvious glaring error against The Rangers that put us on the back foot in the 1st few minutes but time after time we surrender possession from his kick outs. Given that football nowadays is all about retaining possession then that is a problem. St J's late equaliser last season illustrated the 2 weaknesses you mention above. We have a goal kick into the last minute of added on time. Rocky hits it to an area where there isn't a Hibs player in sight, St J get comfortable possession, win a corner & score ( from about 3 yards out). Strangely, apart from his horrendous mistake on the pass back og for Israel, I feel he looks more comfortable with the ball at his feet internationally. Maybe it's the lack of a high press, better pitches or better players but in those games his distribution seems fine.
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19-04-2021 10:36 AM #90
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Macey looks like a vg replacement for Rocky.
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