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In a game with almost nothing to do, Pope has managed to go backwards and reinforce Pickford’s position as No1.
He needs some serious saves to make next week.
He needs some serious saves to make next week.
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Exactly that.SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:52 pmLet’s hear it for Nick - the most successful keeper of all time in his first 6 games
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6 clean sheets in a row a record start for any English keeper and all people talk about are his feet!!
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Nick,first England keeper to get 6 consecutive clean sheets since his debut
Maguire caused some problem getting in the way from a cross but otherwise a solid performance.
Maguire caused some problem getting in the way from a cross but otherwise a solid performance.
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Sterling would score a lot more goals if he had a first touch. I thought Stones had another excllent game as did Rice.
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Isn't NP allowed to make saves from Lewandowski, then?
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So in your expert Opinion. What Would Pickford have done Differently?CaptainKirk wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:53 pmIn a game with almost nothing to do, Pope has managed to go backwards and reinforce Pickford’s position as No1.
He needs some serious saves to make next week.
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That grass was like playing on the Hard Platts. Cultured distributor like Nick has to be blameless surely
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Absolutely it is a fact alongside the fact that in a tournament when it really matters and you want a keeper with composure and ability not to make a balls up Pope is far more trustworthy than anyone else.Rileybobs wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:41 pmThis proves the genuine dilemma that Southgate faces. Because Pope has now played in two consecutive games where he hasn’t had a single save to make. Which goes to show that as an England goalkeeper, in a lot of games, a substantial part of your contribution will be with your feet. That’s just a fact.
I don’t get this kicking nonsense tbh as games like that one just gone you need someone reliable to make saves and protect the goal first and foremost. In games against the top countries you need a keeper more trustworthy. So basically Pope’s your man for all occasions.
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Absolutely.Hibsclaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:59 pmAbsolutely it is a fact alongside the fact that in a tournament when it really matters and you want a keeper with composure and ability not to make a balls up Pope is far more trustworthy than anyone else.
I don’t get this kicking nonsense tbh as games like that one just gone you need someone reliable to make saves and protect the goal first and foremost. In games against the top countries you need a keeper more trustworthy. So basically Pope’s your man for all occasions.
Though Pickford hasn't done badly himself, really.
N P did give a decent chance at the end with a very poor kick.
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He needs some action !
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Why so aggressive, although I realise that is normal on here.
I never claimed to be an expert, but I am allowed an opinion like anyone else and whether you like it or not his distribution could have been better.
I am speaking as someone who wanted him to save two penalties and make two point blank saves before the game started but he was never going to get that chance today.
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The decent chance you mention was caused by Walker, I think taking a quick throw in 3 minutes into added time of a game we are winning 2 nil. Absolute nonsense taking a throw like that to put your keeper under pressure tbh.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:01 pmAbsolutely.
Though Pickford hasn't done badly himself, really.
N P did give a decent chance at the end with a very poor kick.
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If our pro Nick Pope argument is based on believing he is better than Jordan Pickford then fine.
If our argument is that Pickford is crap then it doesn't stand up.
If our argument is that Pickford is crap then it doesn't stand up.
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Aggressive?CaptainKirk wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:03 pmWhy so aggressive, although I realise that is normal on here.
I never claimed to be an expert, but I am allowed an opinion like anyone else and whether you like it or not his distribution could have been better.
I am speaking as someone who wanted him to save two penalties and make two point blank saves before the game started but he was never going to get that chance today.
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Maybe so, but the ball out by Pope was terrible.Hibsclaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:04 pmThe decent chance you mention was caused by Walker, I think taking a quick throw in 3 minutes into added time of a game we are winning 2 nil. Absolute nonsense taking a throw like that to put your keeper under pressure tbh.
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Take off the blinkers guys. Pope deserves the number one shirt for the form that he’s shown at club level over the past couple of years. But tonight seriously highlighted his biggest weakness, and in a game where he had almost nothing to do, he misplaced a number of passes and could easily have gifted a goal in the dying minutes. Not to mention needlessly clattering Maguire earlier.
Whether you think that a goalkeeper being able to kick the ball is important or not is irrelevant, because it’s a fact that for England it is important. I hope that he performs a lot better on Wednesday, and as I said above, he really needs some saves to make as that is obviously his biggest strength.
Whether you think that a goalkeeper being able to kick the ball is important or not is irrelevant, because it’s a fact that for England it is important. I hope that he performs a lot better on Wednesday, and as I said above, he really needs some saves to make as that is obviously his biggest strength.
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Pitch bumpy.
Pope looked massive when ge stood firm for tge golden chance they had. Also knew precisely where he was when the shot was over his hands.
Pickford has not got that presence nor does he always get best position.
Pope looked massive when ge stood firm for tge golden chance they had. Also knew precisely where he was when the shot was over his hands.
Pickford has not got that presence nor does he always get best position.
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It’s his area, his decision. If Slabhead is in his way - tough
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It would be nice to think so, but I suspect even if he had a blinder, Southgate will go with Pickford. Time will tell.Guller Bull wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:30 pmHopefully that game will see Nick get plenty of action and cement his starting place at the Euros.
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I think you probably had blinkers over your eyes if you think the Maguire thing is the keepers fault. It’s the keepers ball all day and god knows what Maguire is actually doing there.
There’s no doubt Pope can improve his kicking but his job is to keep clean sheets and that’s 6 in a row. Let’s see how he does against Lewandowski and another clean sheet and it should (but won’t) be his shirt
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All this emphasis on his passing is the wrong way to look at it . I’ll go with Nick Pope all day, not because I love him, he’s the best English keeper.
I’ve seen Pickford make some right hashes with his passing while playing for England.
I’ve seen Pickford make some right hashes with his passing while playing for England.
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There are people on here that complain about watching Burnley, even if there was a soap on the otherside.
I definitely made the right choice.
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Some hilarious bias on this site tonight. If Pickford had played that pass straight to the Albanian, and if Pickford had clattered into Tarkowski can you honestly say that you wouldn’t be holding him to account?SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:12 pmIt’s his area, his decision. If Slabhead is in his way - tough
Nick got away with it tonight but no doubt his stock will have dropped. I hope, and think that he will put in a better performance on Wednesday.
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There’s no way his stock will have dropped tonight , get a grip
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Pope just needs a busier game midweek which I expect it to be. He needs to pull off some saves and show what he is good at.
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I totally agree with this.SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:12 pmIt’s his area, his decision. If Slabhead is in his way - tough
As for lowering NP's "stock", I doubt it, Henderson has done nothing to challenge the No 2 spot.
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It’s not bias in the main it’s really quite simpleRileybobs wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:15 pmSome hilarious bias on this site tonight. If Pickford had played that pass straight to the Albanian, and if Pickford had clattered into Tarkowski can you honestly say that you wouldn’t be holding him to account?
Nick got away with it tonight but no doubt his stock will have dropped. I hope, and think that he will put in a better performance on Wednesday.
If you want the best goalie choose pope
If you want someone who can play the ball like Steven gerrard then pick another goalie
Personally I like a goalie who can stop goals
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But you are not Gareth "Mr Total Football" SouthgateStacky_claret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:30 pmIt’s not bias in the main it’s really quite simple
If you want the best goalie choose pope
If you want someone who can play the ball like Steven gerrard then pick another goalie
Personally I like a goalie who can stop goals
And while we may be critical of Nick Pope's footwork that Ward-Prowse could do well with some coaching
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Well done NP history maker, he didn't have much too do, but when he was required he was solid, and how people can criticise him for dealing with the cross and taking HM out in the process baffles me, any keeper worth his salt knows you deal with the danger then ask questions afterwards.
Now onto his kicking, and this is an area he'll have to improve his game in, yes Walker put him under undue pressure late on, but there was a couple of rushed clearances prior to that incident, equally Nick did clip a couple of decent passes to his teammates, so he has the ability it's just a case of harnessing it.
But I must admit my heart was in my mouth in the dying moments, thankfully for Nick he got away with that mistake, but it will have been noted by GS and the coaches.
Now onto his kicking, and this is an area he'll have to improve his game in, yes Walker put him under undue pressure late on, but there was a couple of rushed clearances prior to that incident, equally Nick did clip a couple of decent passes to his teammates, so he has the ability it's just a case of harnessing it.
But I must admit my heart was in my mouth in the dying moments, thankfully for Nick he got away with that mistake, but it will have been noted by GS and the coaches.
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Did Maguire not head the ball clear? Seemed to me that Maguire dealt with the danger and Pope clattered him. It wasn’t a huge issue, but in a game where he had precious little to do he made a poor decision.tiger76 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:36 pmWell done NP history maker, he didn't have much too do, but when he was required he was solid, and how people can criticise him for dealing with the cross and taking HM out in the process baffles me, any keeper worth his salt knows you deal with the danger then ask questions afterwards.
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England goalkeeper's to keep a clean sheet in their first six matches:
Peter Shilton
David Seaman
Joe Hart
Gordon Banks
Ray Clemence
David James
Jordan Pickford
Nick Pope
Peter Shilton
David Seaman
Joe Hart
Gordon Banks
Ray Clemence
David James
Jordan Pickford
Nick Pope
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And it goes on........
Give people an agenda and they’ll follow it like sheep
Give people an agenda and they’ll follow it like sheep
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Pope's kicking is the obvious aspect of his game that needs most improvement. But Southgate clearly thought that before today so it doesn't really change anything. Some peculiar exaggerating and criticism in relation to Pope's accidental clash with Maguire.
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What’s behind your thinking tonight riley, You’ve done nothing but criticise Pope?
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Well, I made a harmless criticism about his performance tonight - which was poor. If people then choose to quote that and argue against my point then I am likely to explain myself further and discuss this.
Saying that I have an agenda against the best keeper that I’ve seen in a Burnley shirt and inferring that I’m a sheep suggests that you aren’t capable of a reasoned discussion. As aren’t the people who constantly dig out Pickford for any mistake that he makes but won’t attribute any blame to those that Pope makes.
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I'd have to view it again, but it looked to me like Pope was committed, and if Maguire was dealing with it then he should have made it clear, I guess this is always going to be a problem with bedding in a new defensive team, I'm not certain how often Pope, Maguire & Stones will have played together, so obviously there won't be the same understanding that say Nick has with Mee & Tarks.
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Pretty sure Maguire headed it, and you’re right that it would be much more unlikely to happen for Burnley. But again this proves the point that playing for England is a different ball game and hopefully one that Pope adapts to. As I said before, this clash wasn’t a biggy, but is obviously going to stand out a bit when it was one of Pope’s only contributions.tiger76 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:51 pmI'd have to view it again, but it looked to me like Pope was committed, and if Maguire was dealing with it then he should have made it clear, I guess this is always going to be a problem with bedding in a new defensive team, I'm not certain how often Pope, Maguire & Stones will have played together, so obviously there won't be the same understanding that say Nick has with Mee & Tarks.
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I’m sorry, I really don’t want to keep going on about a relatively trivial incident, but how wasn’t it Maguire’s ball to deal with? It landed squarely on his head.
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Don’t give yourself any credit riley. You like a good argument as everyone on this board knows but turning what I said around in the way you’ve attempted is low even for you.Rileybobs wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:51 pmWell, I made a harmless criticism about his performance tonight - which was poor. If people then choose to quote that and argue against my point then I am likely to explain myself further and discuss this.
Saying that I have an agenda against the best keeper that I’ve seen in a Burnley shirt and inferring that I’m a sheep suggests that you aren’t capable of a reasoned discussion. As aren’t the people who constantly dig out Pickford for any mistake that he makes but won’t attribute any blame to those that Pope makes.
You’re given Pope a right bashing tonight for no reason other than your ego
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There’s a world of difference between making a poorish kick or two when the opponents don’t score compared to poor feet positioning and poor decisions leading to a goal. Pickford has done more of those than Pope over the last couple of seasons and continues to do them. Pickford has had a couple of stormers recently but over the full season and adding in last season there really is no comparison. The xga differentials, clean sheets and everything else you need to keep the ball out of the net are all massively in favour of Nick Pope.
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You said I had an agenda and was following like a sheep. It’s hard to deny you said something when you post it on a public forum.
There you go with the ego now. A few mild criticisms about our goalkeeper and the sensitive folk can’t handle it. Grow up.
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Which is why I feel that Pope should be England’s number one. That doesn’t mean that he is totally exempt from criticism.Hibsclaret wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:59 pmThere’s a world of difference between making a poorish kick or two when the opponents don’t score compared to poor feet positioning and poor decisions leading to a goal. Pickford has done more of those than Pope over the last couple of seasons and continues to do them. Pickford has had a couple of stormers recently but over the full season and adding in last season there really is no comparison. The xga differentials, clean sheets and everything else you need to keep the ball out of the net are all massively in favour of Nick Pope.
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I think there's a liklyhood that the way England play with Pickford in goal then MaGuire goes for that ball.
Nick Pope calls and goes for that ball every time.
It's just a mix-up. Neither to blame.