Saxon Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Fraser Forster. "Fraser Forster has the best saves to shots ratio of any first-choice goalkeeper in the top flight in 2014-15 (75%)" http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670448 Pretty impressive. I know he's not exactly had many to deal with.... but still, impressive. I've definitely noticed an improvement from last season in the Keeper department. Distribution especially. Boruc was very good for us last season, but Fraser could really end up being immense for us. Certainly one of our best signings this summer (though its getting harder and harder to choose!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 That can't be right what will Irene say......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I have to say I have never been convinced by him previously, but he really is quite decent isn't he? I'm very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Looks a bit suspect when coming for crosses imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 His positioning for free-kick placement is poor. He invites them to shoot at the top corner and then has no chance of getting there when they do it... repeatedley. We commented on this against sunderland when sat directly behind the goal... and sure enough he did it. Aside from that, he is usually very good at getting shots away from his body. However, when it is close to him he seems to push it straight back out into play (maybe this is because of his size and a smaller GK would have been diving etc to push it away, where as for him he is often just right there behind it! Been impressed with him none the less, kicking was good when he started, been a bit dodge recently though. And he was poor at shot stopping and getting it clear vs tottenham. Good keeper, one for years to come, certainly can improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 That can't be right what will Irene say......... Wonder if "she" is stalking the Liverpool boards seeing as they need a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I think Forster has been good, but not outstanding. He looked shakey at Spurs. One to judge fully at the end of the season I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintSteve Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I still prefer Boruc... but not a big deal... actually he was very slow coming out for the Fletcher non-penalty decision.. Boruc would have been there far quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I like Fraser a lot. He's a giant. He was shaky on crosses v Spurs tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I've always thought he has looked a bit stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Looks very nervous to me, hasn't looked as relaxed as whenever I saw him for Celtic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I like him. Reminds me of a cheap Tesco clothing range where all my coolest threads come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I've always thought he has looked a bit stiff. That's what happens when you use the same dressing room at Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Fraser Forster. "Fraser Forster has the best saves to shots ratio of any first-choice goalkeeper in the top flight in 2014-15 (75%)" http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670448 I would like to know how many shots and saves. The ratio is very good (although the worst is apparently Begovic with 53%), but these stats never reveal the true numbers. There have been so few shots for Forster to actually save so far it is really hard to judge how good he is. It was similar with Boruc last season, the outfielders are very effective and denying our opponents goal scoring opportunities in the first place. Did Forster save twice against Sunderland, I can only remember two saves? 75% suggests it is actually 15 saved out of 20 (given that we have conceded just 5 times). So that's 2.5 shots per match, which is remarkable if true (remarkable that we have limited teams to 2 or 3 shots per match). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 He's barely had a shot to save tbh! I remember one good save at Arsenal in the cup. Thought he could perhaps had done better at Liverpool, and probably should have had a penalty against him last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Flapped at a cross against Newcastle which they somehow failed to score from. Was very average at Spurs and extremely lucky not to give away a penalty last week. Other than that he's been excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Recall that Boruc was at 80% before he broke his hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I am not saying Fraser isn't any good - but I have yet to see him pull off a match saving performance Boruc did... several times.. Fortunately we haven't needed one... but I am as yet, unconvinced... so endeth the word of simondo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 I am not saying Fraser isn't any good - but I have yet to see him pull off a match saving performance Boruc did... several times.. Fortunately we haven't needed one... but I am as yet, unconvinced... so endeth the word of simondo... Which was rather cancelled out by stupid **** like the stoke goal and deciding he was a midfield maestro in his own 6 yard box....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Am I the only person who doesn't get anxious now when the ball is passed back to the goalie. However good a shot stopper AB was, there were too many poor clearances, poor passes out, too much dallying around etc. I feel a lot more confident that there are going to be less **** ups with FF, and his kicking, while not always brilliant, is a lot better than AB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaSaint Posted 24 October, 2014 Share Posted 24 October, 2014 Recall that Boruc was at 80% before he broke his hand. WB Irene!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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