agree to an extent with that, but the keeper is also a unique position

in that he can see everything in front of him. If a striker has sneaked off the shoulder of a defender, or if the centre backs are too far apart - it is absolutely the keeper's responsibility to scream at them until they are aware.

The best keepers are in a near constant dialogue with their back four.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on January 23rd 2016 at 18:48:27

Message Thread

Ruddy has to come back in (NCFC) - duke of york, Jan 23, 18:30:43
- Ruddy doesn't come for crosses or command his six yard box either (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jan 23, 19:02:02
  - he went a bit cack when someone coached him into punching the ball (NCFC) - Tombs, Jan 23, 19:20:53
    - Yes. Perhaps that weird I who went to Saints was a better coach than we realised (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Jan 23, 19:42:14
- manuel neuer would look dodgy playing behind that lot (NCFC) - Tombs, Jan 23, 18:48:53
- Not sure I totally agree, but safe to say I'm not entirely at ease with either in goal tbh (n/m) (NCFC) - Yellalee, Jan 23, 18:44:43
- I think Rudd has been one of the better players (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Jan 23, 18:42:49
  - I do too. Think he deserves his spot for as long as he (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Jan 23, 18:45:44
- Are you ok (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jan 23, 18:39:16
- Last time we were relegated we had Ruddy in goal (NCFC) - pab, Jan 23, 18:36:34
- No (n/m) (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Jan 23, 18:35:41
  - What you accuse Rudd of is a) not correct, and b) exactly Ruddy's problems. And then you (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Jan 23, 18:38:24
- Can't agree. You pull a goaltender when they are making (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Jan 23, 18:32:51
  - Not instilling the defence with confidence is he? (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Jan 23, 18:33:59
    - They were fine before GON got sent off! (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 23, 18:45:57
    - What? Other way around I think. The CB play aint (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Jan 23, 18:36:36
      - agree to an extent with that, but the keeper is also a unique position (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Jan 23, 18:48:27
        
        Perhaps Russ was too far away for Rudd to scream, clear the fucking ball you twat (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jan 23, 18:49:34
        
        certainly that instance is nothing to do with Rudd (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Jan 23, 18:51:33
        
        Be interesting to see if Klose and his experience helps organise the back line (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jan 23, 18:53:50
      - Both CBs today have been and are currently club/team captain (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jan 23, 18:38:48
        
        Correct (n/m) (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Jan 23, 18:40:22
    - other way round i'm afraid. (n/m) (NCFC) - Men without hats, Jan 23, 18:35:32
- Don't think he should be replaced by a keeper who has been at fault loads (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 23, 18:32:47
  - perhaps it would've been better to keep playing Ruddy (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 23, 18:37:18
    - Rudd has made important saves in our wins (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 23, 18:44:28
    - Many larger problems for AN to solve than Rudd. I think (NCFC) - SeattleSounders, Jan 23, 18:41:52
      - he's done quite well, but GK is the easiest position to upgrade (NCFC) - Worzel Scrimmage, Jan 23, 18:48:32

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