Forster

[niemi14]

So how did Fraser get on in his first game? Only seen the highlights and he didn't seem to have much to do.

 

Couldn't do anything about either goal I would say. Boruc possibly would have closed Stirling and spread his body quicker for their first goal, this being one of his key strengths as a goalkeeper

 

What are other people's thoughts?

 

This is in no way a negative thread about Forster who I am keen to see do well, however I am a huge Boruc fan who I think will leave to get first team football.

[niemi14]

So how did Fraser get on in his first game? Only seen the highlights and he didn't seem to have much to do.

 

Couldn't do anything about either goal I would say. Boruc possibly would have closed Stirling and spread his body quicker for their first goal, this being one of his key strengths as a goalkeeper

 

What are other people's thoughts?

 

This is in no way a negative thread about Forster who I am keen to see do well, however I am a huge Boruc fan who I think will leave to get first team football.

[S-Clarke]

He had very little to do, truth be told. Can't really read a single thing into his performance.

 

His distribution looked ok, but he was rarely troubled.

[S-Clarke]

He had very little to do, truth be told. Can't really read a single thing into his performance.

 

His distribution looked ok, but he was rarely troubled.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Wasn't really tested. Was a bit nervous with the ball at his feet but no worse than Boruc in that respect. Had a good presence in crosses and positioning at set pieces was solid too.

 

Hard to make any conclusions.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

Wasn't really tested. Was a bit nervous with the ball at his feet but no worse than Boruc in that respect. Had a good presence in crosses and positioning at set pieces was solid too.

 

Hard to make any conclusions.

[The9]

Made a great stop from the shot that veered like anything just before half time, bit disappointed he didn't get near Sterling's goal but it was a good finish, wasn't going to get close to the winner no matter what he did. Absolutely no problems with his "moving ball" or dead ball kicking or decision-making on either foot whatsoever, good judgement on the shot which went narrowly wide where he pulled his hands away, and so far looks like a very good signing.

 

More interested in finding out where Boruc was, Cropper was warming up with Davis and Forster.

[The9]

Made a great stop from the shot that veered like anything just before half time, bit disappointed he didn't get near Sterling's goal but it was a good finish, wasn't going to get close to the winner no matter what he did. Absolutely no problems with his "moving ball" or dead ball kicking or decision-making on either foot whatsoever, good judgement on the shot which went narrowly wide where he pulled his hands away, and so far looks like a very good signing.

 

More interested in finding out where Boruc was, Cropper was warming up with Davis and Forster.

[Mattio]

The save he made of the offside shot was very impressive, but I doubt that was shown in the highlights.

[Mattio]

The save he made of the offside shot was very impressive, but I doubt that was shown in the highlights.

[krissyboy31]

Says something about the performance that Mingolet was much the busier keeper and it was he that had to make match winning saves.

[krissyboy31]

Says something about the performance that Mingolet was much the busier keeper and it was he that had to make match winning saves.

[The Majestic Channon]

His kicks didn't end up in the stands half the time like arturs..sorry irene.

[The Majestic Channon]

His kicks didn't end up in the stands half the time like arturs..sorry irene.

[buctootim]

He seems a tad slow to get down to low balls, especially to his left. I guess that is inevitable given his height, but I thought he could have done more for their first goal.

[buctootim]

He seems a tad slow to get down to low balls, especially to his left. I guess that is inevitable given his height, but I thought he could have done more for their first goal.

[Golden Balls]

Someone at the pub said he should have got to the first goal and that he didn't make an effort to get to it.

It was clear he was trying to stand up to Sterling. If he goes down too early then Sterling will just dink it over him. Which he was clearly considering when he stuttered slightly.

 

Otherwise he didn't have much to do. His kicking wasn't fantastic, but we knew that. Good to see he's happy to kick with both feet though.

[Golden Balls]

Someone at the pub said he should have got to the first goal and that he didn't make an effort to get to it.

It was clear he was trying to stand up to Sterling. If he goes down too early then Sterling will just dink it over him. Which he was clearly considering when he stuttered slightly.

 

Otherwise he didn't have much to do. His kicking wasn't fantastic, but we knew that. Good to see he's happy to kick with both feet though.

[Colinjb]

Looked quite assured, his distribution was a step up from Artur's. Promising.

[Colinjb]

Looked quite assured, his distribution was a step up from Artur's. Promising.

[dellboypete]

Might not have had a lot to do but my own views on him are very positive

 

1. he is a very big guy - very commanding in the box

2. seemed to be happy clearing/passing with both feet (not at the same time!)

3. didn't seem to panic under pressure from dodgy back passes from yosh!!!

4. also thought his handling was pretty good too (although in the first half couldn't see much of the other end from row 11)

5. my daughter thought his bright yellow outfit was pretty good too

[dellboypete]

Might not have had a lot to do but my own views on him are very positive

 

1. he is a very big guy - very commanding in the box

2. seemed to be happy clearing/passing with both feet (not at the same time!)

3. didn't seem to panic under pressure from dodgy back passes from yosh!!!

4. also thought his handling was pretty good too (although in the first half couldn't see much of the other end from row 11)

5. my daughter thought his bright yellow outfit was pretty good too

[Block34]

...... my daughter thought his bright yellow outfit was pretty good too

 

Hah, just what my missus said plus she didn't think much of Mignolet's purple (oo-err)

[Block34]

...... my daughter thought his bright yellow outfit was pretty good too

 

Hah, just what my missus said plus she didn't think much of Mignolet's purple (oo-err)

[vince]

Difficult to go off the stats alone, but I'd like to see less red in the graphic for him on this analysis (click on his circle):

 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/8-2014/matches/755306/player-stats/

 

It doesn't show which foot each was off either, to be fair.

[vince]

Difficult to go off the stats alone, but I'd like to see less red in the graphic for him on this analysis (click on his circle):

 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/8-2014/matches/755306/player-stats/

 

It doesn't show which foot each was off either, to be fair.

[buctootim]

Difficult to go off the stats alone, but I'd like to see less red in the graphic for him on this analysis (click on his circle):

 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/8-2014/matches/755306/player-stats/

 

It doesn't show which foot each was off either, to be fair.

 

 

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[buctootim]

Difficult to go off the stats alone, but I'd like to see less red in the graphic for him on this analysis (click on his circle):

 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/8-2014/matches/755306/player-stats/

 

It doesn't show which foot each was off either, to be fair.

 

 

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[Horley CTFC Saint]

Says something about the performance that Mingolet was much the busier keeper and it was he that had to make match winning saves.

 

He looked good - could we put in a cheeky bid for him as our new bench warmer?

[Horley CTFC Saint]

Says something about the performance that Mingolet was much the busier keeper and it was he that had to make match winning saves.

 

He looked good - could we put in a cheeky bid for him as our new bench warmer?

[Dublin Saint]

Hah, just what my missus said plus she didn't think much of Mignolet's purple (oo-err)

 

MOTD on Saturday. Leicester v Everton, my 9 year old asks why those 2 men are wearing pink!!!!

 

I like Forster and think he'll be worth points this season. Difficult to say based on Sunday though. Thought we had 3 or 4 man of the match candidates and Mignolet was their best player by miles.

[Dublin Saint]

Hah, just what my missus said plus she didn't think much of Mignolet's purple (oo-err)

 

MOTD on Saturday. Leicester v Everton, my 9 year old asks why those 2 men are wearing pink!!!!

 

I like Forster and think he'll be worth points this season. Difficult to say based on Sunday though. Thought we had 3 or 4 man of the match candidates and Mignolet was their best player by miles.

[Bearsy]

He seems good handling & his kicking weren't as bad as advertised. I like him. I think he might be even better than Irene.

[Bearsy]

He seems good handling & his kicking weren't as bad as advertised. I like him. I think he might be even better than Irene.

[Jimmy_D]

I liked that he was very comfortable kicking out back passes first time, without needing a touch or putting them into touch.

[Jimmy_D]

I liked that he was very comfortable kicking out back passes first time, without needing a touch or putting them into touch.

[Asaint4ever]

His kicks didn't end up in the stands half the time like arturs..sorry irene.

 

That's one thing I noticed, his kicks wear decent.

[Asaint4ever]

His kicks didn't end up in the stands half the time like arturs..sorry irene.

 

That's one thing I noticed, his kicks wear decent.

[Ken Tone]

I was pleased to see him clearing/kicking with either foot.

[Ken Tone]

I was pleased to see him clearing/kicking with either foot.

[doggface]

Good debut, looked commanding and confident. His kicking was much better than Arturs

[doggface]

Good debut, looked commanding and confident. His kicking was much better than Arturs

[Verbal Kint]

his distribution was miles better than we were led to believe, certainly a big improvement on Boruc's anyway. Apart from that he had nothing to do

[Verbal Kint]

his distribution was miles better than we were led to believe, certainly a big improvement on Boruc's anyway. Apart from that he had nothing to do

[SaintJackoInHurworth]

Made a great stop from the shot that veered like anything just before half time, bit disappointed he didn't get near Sterling's goal but it was a good finish, wasn't going to get close to the winner no matter what he did. Absolutely no problems with his "moving ball" or dead ball kicking or decision-making on either foot whatsoever, good judgement on the shot which went narrowly wide where he pulled his hands away, and so far looks like a very good signing.

 

More interested in finding out where Boruc was, Cropper was warming up with Davis and Forster.

 

I thought he was OK and hopeful he will get better. However, I disagree that the one save he did have to make was a "great stop". I agree with the MOTD taters and analysts that he could have done better with it. While it veered a little he nearly dropped it and if he had done so he would have looked a complete buffoon. Nevertheless, Boruc made far worse handling errors for us in his early games in a Saints shirt, so I am happy to just that down as 'one of those things'.

 

As for Boruc, despite early misgivings when he first played for us two years ago, I have grown to appreciate him as a keeper and will be disappointed if he leaves. If he does leave it will be a concern as to who will cover for him. Nevertheless, hopefully Forster will not have as many absences from the team as Boruc has done. In the longer term I hope that Cropper will benefit from the training he receives from our new goalkeeping coach and that in a year or so he can replace Kelvin (and/or Boruc) as understudy to Forster.

[SaintJackoInHurworth]

Made a great stop from the shot that veered like anything just before half time, bit disappointed he didn't get near Sterling's goal but it was a good finish, wasn't going to get close to the winner no matter what he did. Absolutely no problems with his "moving ball" or dead ball kicking or decision-making on either foot whatsoever, good judgement on the shot which went narrowly wide where he pulled his hands away, and so far looks like a very good signing.

 

More interested in finding out where Boruc was, Cropper was warming up with Davis and Forster.

 

I thought he was OK and hopeful he will get better. However, I disagree that the one save he did have to make was a "great stop". I agree with the MOTD taters and analysts that he could have done better with it. While it veered a little he nearly dropped it and if he had done so he would have looked a complete buffoon. Nevertheless, Boruc made far worse handling errors for us in his early games in a Saints shirt, so I am happy to just that down as 'one of those things'.

 

As for Boruc, despite early misgivings when he first played for us two years ago, I have grown to appreciate him as a keeper and will be disappointed if he leaves. If he does leave it will be a concern as to who will cover for him. Nevertheless, hopefully Forster will not have as many absences from the team as Boruc has done. In the longer term I hope that Cropper will benefit from the training he receives from our new goalkeeping coach and that in a year or so he can replace Kelvin (and/or Boruc) as understudy to Forster.

[Marino]

Each time I see FF I think he should be packing down England's scrum, rather than goalkeeping.

Definitely a Martin Johnson look about him.

[Marino]

Each time I see FF I think he should be packing down England's scrum, rather than goalkeeping.

Definitely a Martin Johnson look about him.

[the saint in winchester]

He seems a tad slow to get down to low balls, especially to his left. I guess that is inevitable given his height, but I thought he could have done more for their first goal.

 

Yes, that would be my comment too. He goes down slowly whereas 'Irene' always got down and spread himself wide. He should also have come off his line earlier to pressure Sterling rather than watch and see.

We are going to miss Irene and her husband.

[the saint in winchester]

He seems a tad slow to get down to low balls, especially to his left. I guess that is inevitable given his height, but I thought he could have done more for their first goal.

 

Yes, that would be my comment too. He goes down slowly whereas 'Irene' always got down and spread himself wide. He should also have come off his line earlier to pressure Sterling rather than watch and see.

We are going to miss Irene and her husband.