Pope

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:03 pm

Lots of praise again for pope , I am more than happy with our stand in but am now starting to think he may be more of an asset than Heaton, no doubt Heaton is more agile and better technically but popes size more than makes up for it, brilliant again today

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:05 pm

Hope he keeps Tom out.

Cos that'll mean he's keeping clean sheets, or at least not letting many in.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:06 pm

Both fine goalkeepers. Of the two, I'd still prefer Heaton if only for his greater experience. However, Pope has done brilliantly and deserves to keep his place in the side when Heaton returns (assuming he's still performing so well).

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:06 pm

Statistically the best keeper in the premiership.
Not seen the saves, but the radio comments said they were really good saves

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:08 pm

Pope has done really well but has an error in him, a dropped ball here and there, a rush out when not needed sometimes etc. This is down to a lack of overall first team experience. Pope is an outstanding shot stopper though, another two great saves today.

That is not me bringing him down a peg or two, he really has been amazing - for me the two things I mention above are the types of mistakes Heaton never seems to make. In fact, Heaton is a relatively error free keeper full stop.

Pope is 100% Burnley's next full time number one, but when fit Tom goes straight back in for me.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:10 pm

It's going to be tough for Tom to get back in that's for sure. To have his long term replacement already is a huge bonus for us though

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:10 pm

Pope was outstanding again today. If he keeps working hard there's no reason he can't give Heaton a tough job getting the shirt back.

clarethomer · Post by **clarethomer** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:10 pm

my man of the match.

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:11 pm

Interestingly i'd have said Heaton was our most important player. The relative ease with which we have replaced injured or outgoing players is incredible.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:13 pm

jedi_master wrote:, but when fit Tom goes straight back in for me.

If we're still on our present course and still in the top eight or so, there'll be
no reason at all to drop Pope.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:15 pm

Agree, if we're riding high then I'm sure that Tom will have to wait for a defeat to regain his place. But you can't keep a goalkeeper, and captain, as good as Heaton sit on the bench.

boiledclaret · Post by **boiledclaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:16 pm

Cost 1.1 million for the pair of them, or thereabouts.

I wonder what they're worth now.

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:20 pm

Tarkowski stepped up for Keane.

Pope has stepped up for Heaton.

Charlie Taylor will do the same. Mark my words......

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:20 pm

He has been outstanding but you need two o/s keepers in the PL

I am sure he would be the first to admit the defence has been superb. Only 3 PL teams have let less goals in than our defence which I am guessing has cost us around £7m, and Nick has kept a significant number of clean sheets

jordsclarets · Post by **jordsclarets** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:20 pm

Just met him at Southampton train station

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:21 pm

The value of Billy Mercer !

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:21 pm

jordsclarets wrote:Just met him at Southampton train station

Did he catch his train?

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:22 pm

Mom for me. Sat virtually right behind him and a good solid performance.

Tom will have plenty of time to get back to match fitness.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:37 pm

I like a tall keeper.
He can stay where he is for me.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:47 pm

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani wrote:Lots of praise again for pope , I am more than happy with our stand in but am now starting to think he may be more of an asset than Heaton, no doubt Heaton is more agile and better technically but popes size more than makes up for it, brilliant again today

Pope was agile enough in the first half with Bertram’s shot which was low to his right and close to him.

Was one of those which could have slipped under him

Gnulty · Post by **Gnulty** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:48 pm

Not easy for Tom, to take back nr one... I know he will try, and he will not cry...He'll just keep going, get better and hope... that while away, the stops comes from Pope...UTC....

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:01 pm

Nick takes the high balls well, takes a lot of pressure off defenders with this.
I've seen the saves, one is outstanding, the others fairly routine.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:11 pm

Fighting for the shirt can only be good for us, and them as they will both have to keep improving to claim it. Halcyon days to be a Burnley fan. The only person we can't replace like for like is SD but he'll be staying for the time being.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 8:00 pm

Superb today- a Heatonesque performance - kept us in the game in the first half

Having seen him and Forster at close quarters, there's no doubt who was the better keeper

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:02 pm

Forster is shot. Saints fans all chattering on my train. Never the same after injuring his shoulder......

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 10:03 pm

I'd be chuffed to bits if I were Dyche... 2 spot on keepers and when Heaton gets back, they'll be competing for the number one spot. A nice problem to have!

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:10 pm

Some great saves in close up on MOTD.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:35 pm

Very humble and appreciative of his teammates. Well done Nick - another top drawer performance. The goalkeeping department is a microcosm of the progress achieved right across the club. Incredible to think we are debating whether an England international and club captain will get straight back into the team.

UTC!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:55 pm

As mentioned above; the biggest bonus is allowing Tom to get fully fit without needing to rush him back. Next season if that's what it takes.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:49 am

"Pope has done really well but has an error in him, a dropped ball here and there, a rush out when not needed sometimes etc. This is down to a lack of overall first team experience. Pope is an outstanding shot stopper though, another two great saves today.

That is not me bringing him down a peg or two, he really has been amazing - for me the two things I mention above are the types of mistakes Heaton never seems to make. In fact, Heaton is a relatively error free keeper full stop.

Pope is 100% Burnley's next full time number one, but when fit Tom goes straight back in for me."

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