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Goalkeeper question

abertom

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This is always something been unsure on - what makes a decent keeper good enough for League 1/2 but not say the Championship or a BSP level keeper that isnt good enough for the FL as you'd assume shot stopping, calling for crosses etc is something that's consistent at all levels of the game
 

zyderman

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They've always got a flaw or two at this level.

Jones couldn't kick or control a penalty box. Did rarely make errors with shots and made blinding saves.
Krysiak can't kick. Struggles to catch the ball and control the box but is young.
Hamer was very solid all round, especially kicking and controlling the defence around him.

From what I've seen it is those with the best basic skills who are the best, not those who can make the most spectacular saves.
 

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Who would like to see Argyle's Button between the sticks next season. He was a loanee from Spurs that surely wouldn't mind a season at league 1 City rather than sinking to league 2 with that lot. Good kicking and a good shot stopper in my opinion.
 

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This is always something been unsure on - what makes a decent keeper good enough for League 1/2 but not say the Championship or a BSP level keeper that isnt good enough for the FL
PeteUSA's approval.
 

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Who would like to see Argyle's Button between the sticks next season. He was a loanee from Spurs that surely wouldn't mind a season at league 1 City rather than sinking to league 2 with that lot. Good kicking and a good shot stopper in my opinion.
Looked awful on Saturday, his kicking looked a lot worse than Krysiaks
 

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I think a lot of it comes down to consistency
 

wemissmoxey

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Forget these young loaners, just get an experienced keeper in for a year or two who is winding his career down.
 

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I think a lot of it comes down to consistency
Basic ability + plenty of confidence in your self + command your own box = confidence thoughout the back line = less goals conceded.
(Hamer is the closest we have had to this for a while!)
 

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Forget these young loaners, just get an experienced keeper in for a year or two who is winding his career down.
Shay Given...reckon he could do a job. ;)
 

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Kyrsiak , Jones & Hamer all = good shot stoppers.

they all have flaws mind in terms of confidence , all round goalkeeping ability , hence why there league 1 goalkeepers.

Out of the 3 , Hamer stands out.

Kelvin Davis at Southampton is the best all round keeper in the division by a country mile.

Id like to see us go get an experienced keeper.
 
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