United Arab Emarite wrote:

Tek wrote:

I see Jim Goodwin said in his Post-Match interview that Vicko Sevelj pulled up during the warm up.

That's so disappointing. We can only hope it's not too bad because he's been magnificent of late.

We can never seem to get a through a match without at least one or two new injuries.

He was still listed as a subbie so was he meant to be in the starting XI?
If so who got his place?

Side note - Jim pronounces Sevelg as SEV-ELG, phonetically.
That pleases me cos when I come away with SEV-ELG I get a disparaging look and what sounds like no more than a one-syllable grunt as to the correct pronounciation of his name.

SEV-ELG good for Saturday hopefully and Camara too, get the feeling he was being kept for the Derby. Starting XI could be strong.
 

Jim said he was supposed to be sub, but they had to take unlist him as a substitute after he 'pulled up' in warm up.

So frustrating that we can never get close to a full compliment of players.

Superb performance last night from all involved.

SCH was exceptional and dare I say he has done nothing wrong to lose his place going forward?

Fatah is a magician and i'll be gutted when he goes in the summer. Think we would need to beat some stiff competition to keep him permanently.

A goalie and some cover in other areas and we will be OK 

Shedtastic wrote:

Conway11 wrote:

Superb performance last night from all involved.

SCH was exceptional and dare I say he has done nothing wrong to lose his place going forward?

Fatah is a magician and i'll be gutted when he goes in the summer. Think we would need to beat some stiff competition to keep him permanently.

A goalie and some cover in other areas and we will be OK 

SCH was outpaced a couple of times, once by veteran Stevie May, he also dived in at their goal, the lad did well but I'd wager neither he or Stirton will start in the derby.

I think that could be an inexperience/learning the system issue

SCH seems more of a stopper than a ball playing defender, showed great strength and anticipation at times but yeah like you said, caught off guard at a few.

More minutes = more experience and he has all the tools to become a steady starter at the club.

Last edited by Conway11 (31/12/2025 12:32 pm)

Surely SCH and Stirton keep their place in the team for the derby after that?

As with Tek further up, not wanting to pick on anyone, but the second save Richard makes in the double save at 1-0, only needs made because he never properly dealt with the first effort.

Stephenson should Row Z the clearance that led to their goal, and even then it is a deflection.

I guess we're all on the same page re needing a new goalie so can be too harsh on a guy not deemed good enough in the first place to be top pick.

Dave's having a hard time earning goodwill.
He's being written off without a chance.
'He only made the double save cos the first one was his mistake' or words to that effect.
Look around the goalie howlers on TV and give Dave a chance.
There's none perfect.
You may well have to eat humble pie as he becomes a fans' favourite.

United Arab Emarite wrote:

Dave's having a hard time earning goodwill.
He's being written off without a chance.
'He only made the double save cos the first one was his mistake' or words to that effect.
Look around the goalie howlers on TV and give Dave a chance.
There's none perfect.
You may well have to eat humble pie as he becomes a fans' favourite.

Again it's not about picking on him, if folk rewatch the highlights and come to any other conclusion that the bit i've highlighted above, then i'm afraid our understanding of what a goalie should do, will never be on the same page

Against Rangers he punched an easy catch that led to their goal, had a few other shaky moments and v Aberdeen cost us possibly 2 points, and luckily on Tuesday there it didn't matter.

Of course at times our defence could and should do better, they all play a part.

Maybe with more game time he cuts out the errors, concentration improves, no-one wants to see him fail, we'd all love it if he goes on to be our regular no1, but it appears from other threads the management are actively looking at a keeper, so one of the two have no future at us.

Richards mistake v Aberdeen wouldn't be getting highlighted if Sapsford doesn't try to be too clever in his one on one, Tuesday doesn't get a mention if our players score one of the umpteen chance s they missed, if the ref had balls, we wouldn't be talking about the Rangers game.

A goalie letting in a goal is as bad as a forward fluffing his chance, but that's the nature of the position, it gets more scrutiny, it's a lonely place.

As things stand it's less of a worry with Dave between the sticks, I guess it's a wait and see what the window brings situation.

That's why I said it didn't matter, the original point I made was that here, and other places i've seen folk talking about the great double save at 1-0 that was crucial.

He did well to recover/react from a situation that didn't need to happen.

I'd also add though without seeing it again, that Tuesday and last Saturday a forward player was standing free from the spills, the defenders should follow theses in/ follow their man.

David_Blunkett wrote:

United Arab Emarite wrote:

Dave's having a hard time earning goodwill.
He's being written off without a chance.
'He only made the double save cos the first one was his mistake' or words to that effect.
Look around the goalie howlers on TV and give Dave a chance.
There's none perfect.
You may well have to eat humble pie as he becomes a fans' favourite.

Again it's not about picking on him, if folk rewatch the highlights and come to any other conclusion that the bit i've highlighted above, then i'm afraid our understanding of what a goalie should do, will never be on the same page

Against Rangers he punched an easy catch that led to their goal, had a few other shaky moments and v Aberdeen cost us possibly 2 points, and luckily on Tuesday there it didn't matter.

Of course at times our defence could and should do better, they all play a part.

Maybe with more game time he cuts out the errors, concentration improves, no-one wants to see him fail, we'd all love it if he goes on to be our regular no1, but it appears from other threads the management are actively looking at a keeper, so one of the two have no future at us.

Richards mistake v Aberdeen wouldn't be getting highlighted if Sapsford doesn't try to be too clever in his one on one, Tuesday doesn't get a mention if our players score one of the umpteen chance s they missed, if the ref had balls, we wouldn't be talking about the Rangers game.

A goalie letting in a goal is as bad as a forward fluffing his chance, but that's the nature of the position, it gets more scrutiny, it's a lonely place.

As things stand it's less of a worry with Dave between the sticks, I guess it's a wait and see what the window brings situation.

I’m torn between the two goalkeepers we have. If Kuch could regain his confidence and cut out the mistakes I’d rather play him as his other qualities like his distribution are really good.

Arabdownsouth wrote:

Although hes made a couple of mistakes, I'd say our form with Dave between the sticks is better than with Kucherenko there.

Absolutely but Kuch’s confidence had hit rock bottom and he had to be removed from the team.