I got to the ground yesterday, and was keen to see young Danny Ward put through his paces pre-kick off. He wasn't able to stop much, they were spanking the ball in the back of the net, but his positioning and attempts looked good.
I then watched Cech and Mignolet. The former earns his club - at least - 15 points per season; the latter cost us the same, if not more. I take note of BaldyBonce's and others heart-felt comments in support of Mig but, he really is dire; their is neither a commanding presence or at times even a presence in the penalty box. There's indecision, silence, hesitation, you name it he's got it. At times he is an embarrassment.
I've watched the game now on TV. The second Arsenal goal. No doubt one and all will disagree with me, but I don't think Giroud actually touched the ball. Before it cannoned off the inside of Mig's left leg. Before the ball rolled into the back of the net. Before Mig actually moved his arms, hands etc., to try and stop it.
If that's good goalkeeping then I'm a Dutchman.
Where I was on the Kop, the vitriol directed against him was fierce, as it was, in my view justifiable. Support the guy by all means, get behind him when he makes a mistake. But when he performs, time after time after time in this timid, non-aggressive, non-commanding manner, then the time comes for him to be demoted. Again.
Danny Ward as No. 1? It's a tall ask, but at least he has the self-confidence that is non-existent in Mig.
JimmyTheRed
Mignolet
posted on 15/1/16
You really are thick aren't you? I've not said anywhere that players can't be criticised. I do have an issue with low life's like yourself directing 'vitriolic abuse' towards the players they're supposed to be supporting. At no point was there more than one goal in it on Wednesday night. What do you think your actions were going to achieve, an improvement in Mig's performance?
posted on 15/1/16
T1, I haven't bothered checking but I'm sure I said that THE not MY vitriolic abuse was evident. I was simply stunned by the totally unchallenged ease with which Arsenal scored. I actually couldn't get a word out.
But I've learned my lesson. Total unconditional support from hereon. That's what's required, fek the performance.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 15/1/16
You said it was justified, so it's irrelevant whether you actually said it or not. And get it into your skull that I didn't say you couldn't criticise. You just needn't be so classless about it.
posted on 15/1/16
he's a scapegoat really. He's not a top 4 keeper, but we're not a club that can attract a keeper of that quality. He was highly rated keeper when we bought him. First season there was lots of deserved praise. Then the year we lost both suarez and studge he was shellshocked and shiite so he got dropped. Then he came back from that and had the most clean sheets of any keeper in 2015.
He has obvious flaws and questionable mental strength, but the vitrol he gets is miles out of proportion from reality and any mistake gets blown up in a crime against god. It's absurd.
posted on 15/1/16
Sorry T 1, I've got it wrong again haven't I? I won't even think it in future, ever. No negative thoughts from me, promise. And I'll totally ignore all those nasty, negative WRONG comments about Mig in the Echo, cos there all wrong, see.
And even if, even if, he hasn't got it exactly quite right, then we've got Bogdan to fall back on, and even better goalkeeper. If you don't mind me saying so. And, clearly that isn't any criticism of Mig, perish the thought, I'm on board now.
And Jurgen didn't really bring Danny Ward back from Aberdeen really, I think that must have been a figment of my imagination. Honest, I mean, why should he, with the world-class talent that both Mig and Bogdan exude on a constant basis?
Yeah,I think I'm definitely getting the hang of it now?
Mig for next year's Balon D'or perhaps?
Yeah, I'm definitely in the swing now.
JimmyTheRed
posted on 15/1/16
Wow You have serious mental issues. Not only do you feel the need to sign every post with a strange attention seeking 'JimmyTheRed', you're also only capable of meaningless sarcastic ramblings. For all the typing you do, I see very little of any substance, never anything constructive.
posted on 16/1/16
I could be wrong, but I think I got a bite there!
Never mind, T1, I'm sure you are a true Red at heart, and for that I will always read your comments with interest; never, ever would I dream of editing you.
Enough.
YNWA
JimmyTheRed
posted on 16/1/16
I've been biting the whole article. If that was your sole intention, then well done <applaud>
posted on 16/1/16
In all honesty, no mate. We are, or must be, each of us, frustrated at times when we see, especially at very close hand, abysmal moves which lead to goals being scored against us. You could feel the tension, the disbelief, the utter deflation on the Kop resulting from that goal being scored so easily.
Still, tomorrow, another game, another chance for the defenders to redeem themselves.
Keep posting mate, you don't normally lose your cool, and I'm always interested in your posts.
YNWA
JimmyTheRed
posted on 16/1/16
See, I can't even get my smileys right