Pope

[Jammy89]

An unsurprising but damning stat on Pope.

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"Statistically, he?s among the goalkeepers with the most errors directly leading to goals this season. That isn?t bad luck ? that?s a pattern"

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For me, he hasn't been the same since he got his 2nd shoulder injury.

[Ragatino]

An unsurprising but damning stat on Pope.

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"Statistically, he?s among the goalkeepers with the most errors directly leading to goals this season. That isn?t bad luck ? that?s a pattern"

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For me, he hasn't been the same since he got his 2nd shoulder injury.

100% agree mate!

The transfer of Mamardashvili was supposed to resolve the GK issue as he was gonna become our No.1. However, once again the Bindips offered him stupid wages to go sit on the bench and waste 2-3 years of his career.

Since they all hell has broken loose in the recruitment department and here we are.

[Zippity]

None of our 'keepers and none of our strikers are fit for purpose.

Absolutely shocking recruitment. And I'm afraid that's partly on Eddie, as no-one comes in on the playing side without his final say so.

[Jammy89]

None of our 'keepers and none of our strikers are fit for purpose.

Absolutely shocking recruitment. And I'm afraid that's partly on Eddie, as no-one comes in on the playing side without his final say so.

And if they do, they end up loaned out

[Ragatino]

And if they do, they end up loaned out

Goal Keepers

Robin Risser - Lens - Current Value - 9.07m.

The youngster has kept nine clean sheets in Ligue 1 this season, the third-highest number in the division, while a save percentage of 75.7% ranks him in second place, behind only Angers star Herve Koffi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyT1m3DjMRY

Robin is having a great season, 21 yrs old. He's got the potential to be world class.

Even at 25-30m it would be an excellent signing.

https://www.sofascore.com/football/p...risser/1387161

https://www.transfermarkt.com/robin-...spieler/743515

https://www.footballfancast.com/nott...transfer-news/

This lad has been picked out by Matty on The Magpie Channel TV, apparently the Club's first choice No.1 target.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2aIOJPKV0A

[Jammy89]

Eddie Howe has made it clear that 'loyalty' isn't a factor in his team sheets, dismissing the idea that previous contributions guarantee a starting spot.

Addressing the recent scrutiny over his squad choices, the Newcastle boss emphasised today that his priority remains entirely on the immediate here and now rather than sentimental attachments to long-serving players:
"Loyalty to players makes it sound like you pick players based on what they've done previously. That’s not the case. I’ll always pick players who I think give us the best chance to win the next game. That’s my view on team selection.”

Hopefully this is Eddie is signaling to the entire dressing room that reputation won't save them from the bench if their current form dips, which is hopefully code to Pope that you're getting dropped.

[Zippity]

Well...it's a welcome message to hear but I'm not entirely sure Eddie is being entirely truthful with himself there as the evidence would suggest otherweise.

[MidsMagpie]

If he still starts Pope and Burn tonight he will have learnt nothing from recent games but hopefully Ramsdale and Botman start instead Burn needs a rest and Pope needs dumping in the reserves.

[toptoon]

If he still starts Pope and Burn tonight he will have learnt nothing from recent games but hopefully Ramsdale and Botman start instead Burn needs a rest and Pope needs dumping in the reserves.

Yes, let?s drop the England international whos the beating heart of our team (when Bruno isnt there). Why the hate for Burn? Hes been brilliant for us.

[MidsMagpie]

He was awful against Qarabag the penalty was bad enough but for their first goal he couldnt keep up with their striker no pace at all he is shattered he needs resting and Botman is a better player who needs game time.

[toptoon]

Whether Botman is better or not is debatable. Botman hasnt pulled up any trees this season and his passing has been poor.
All of our players make mistakes (Sandro, a prime example recently) but some get picked up for it and all the good things they do goes unnoticed. While the debate about undroppable players is valid, you cant chop and change a team just because a player did well in training last week or put in a good performance as a sub.

[Ragatino]

Whether Botman is better or not is debatable. Botman hasnt pulled up any trees this season and his passing has been poor.
All of our players make mistakes (Sandro, a prime example recently) but some get picked up for it and all the good things they do goes unnoticed. While the debate about undroppable players is valid, you cant chop and change a team just because a player did well in training last week or put in a good performance as a sub.

There has been a lot of players across the squad who have under preformed. The loss of 1 players shouldn't have such a catastrophic negative impact on the squad.

It does lend weight to the concerns of Eddie Howe regarding the 'Leadership group' Lascelles was the leader because he was the aggressive voice behind the scenes who would kick off if standards weren't maintained.

Joelinton being out injured the team has just looked soft, weak, 'get-at-able' for want of a more eloquent expression.

This season just feels like the lads have rolled over, or their concentration levels weren't where they needed to be. Some people letting their progress go to their heads.

Gordon for example. Looks like his sh!t don't stink. Long gone are the days of the scrappy scouse dog fighter who terrorised defences to build that reputation.

He's not the only one.

When a collective becomes too comfortable they underperform. Due to injuries and the new signings not having the expected impact to drive competition it's resulted in the current malaise and poor mid-table doldrums.

Signing younger combative players and bringing one or two slightly more mature players with Big voices and personalities in the squad will bolster that resolve and drive standards.

[Jammy89]

Pope dropped tonight - that is something.

Good point about Lascelles Rag. Maybe it shows why he was kept for so long even without playing.

We really need a gobby, aggressive leader to do that again. Preferably one that is in the team/squad most of the time rather than not.

[Marat18]

Some great jumping saves from Rams tonight.

Got me thinking that I cant remember much from Pope. If someone pays more attention to goalies, does he in fact jump less after his injuries?

[Jammy89]

Yes - he's significantly more hesitant to dive downwards as well.