Ruddy, on his day, could be excellent. There was a time when he was consistently brilliant

The problem is that competition in the goalkeeper position has always been lacking for us. None of our managers before Neil were prepared to risk an inexperienced youth team goalkeeper, either in the Premier League or a highly competitive Championship where every point is essential. As a result, it must have been easy for Ruddy to take his position for granted if it was never under threat and, without that competition, he must have lacked the motivation to up his game.

Posted By: tim berry on January 2nd 2016 at 19:11:33

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Another excellent performance from Rudd and Bennett (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:32:35
- Pinto is defo (NCFC) - Tressells Broadbrush, Jan 2, 21:09:12
- I thought Martin played well... Wasn't helped by a poor Redmond (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jan 2, 18:39:57
  - I thought Martin got away with it 1st half, massive improvement 2nd (n/m) (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:44:43
  - I would have thought Bassong would make way now (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:44:13
- Need Vadis to step up at the moment (NCFC) - mr carra, Jan 2, 18:39:31
  - Wes atrocious?? Have a word. (n/m) (NCFC) - BINMEN8R, Jan 2, 19:07:28
  - Think Brady at left wing would be ideal, not keen on Olsson though (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:46:24
  - Was certainly a bit better than Monday (n/m) (NCFC) - mr carra, Jan 2, 18:44:35
  - Wes was ok, not as bad as Redmond, played out wide most of the game (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jan 2, 18:42:00
- I like ruddy (NCFC) - matgore, Jan 2, 18:36:30
  - Ruddy, on his day, could be excellent. There was a time when he was consistently brilliant (NCFC) - tim berry, Jan 2, 19:11:33
    - Except he was fine when there was no competition (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 19:19:18
      - I dunno. I think these things can happen over time. (NCFC) - tim berry, Jan 2, 19:27:19
        
        I'd say he's never been the same since he played for England (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 2, 20:46:35
  - On too big a wedge to be a number 2 (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:39:23
    - kind of agree (NCFC) - matgore, Jan 2, 18:41:30
      - Guzan is awful, so no thanks. (n/m) (NCFC) - lurd, Jan 2, 18:48:14
        
        usually great when he plays us (n/m) (NCFC) - matgore, Jan 2, 18:51:06
      - Jed steer (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jan 2, 18:43:18
      - Yeah we'd need to replace Ruddy with solid backup (NCFC) - bjg123, Jan 2, 18:43:10

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