We need to talk about Vlad
He is one of the few players in the squad who has shown little or no improvement during PC’s tenure. His ability to deal with high crosses and long range shots is problematic. His default style of punching or parrying rather than catching will continue to cause us problems.
At the time I thought the internal promotion of Declan Rudd to first team goalkeeping coach was strange. There’s a big difference between mentoring young keepers who dote on your every word and trying to change the default style of someone as bats**t crazy as Vlad. Not sure Declan has the experience, personality and gravitas to pull that off. Maybe the club has recognised that as they’ve brought in an another goalkeeping coach to share responsibility.
I presume that Grimshaw will be given the gloves for the cup game and now deserves a longer run in the team.
Posted By: The Gaffer on January 2nd 2026 at 12:14:18
Message Thread
- We need to talk about Vlad (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Jan 2, 12:14:18
- A new GK would be at the top of my shopping list for next season. (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jan 2, 14:44:32
- he's going to pass or lose it directly to an attacker before long (NCFC) - Cable Gap Pioneer, Jan 2, 15:44:10
- People forget how many times Timmy Krul did this. We need to accept (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jan 2, 16:47:15
- Spot on, goalkeepers will win us points and they will lose us points... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 16:54:30
- People forget how many times Timmy Krul did this. We need to accept (NCFC) - Pixelman, Jan 2, 16:47:15
- Get a loan keeper in now (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 2, 14:56:59
- George Long (n/m) (NCFC) - footymadman, Jan 2, 15:35:21
- Reyes back with the squad now after his loan cancelled. (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 16:46:15
- George Long (n/m) (NCFC) - footymadman, Jan 2, 15:35:21
- he's going to pass or lose it directly to an attacker before long (NCFC) - Cable Gap Pioneer, Jan 2, 15:44:10
- I have a bit of a moan (not personally directed at anyone specifically) (NCFC) - APB, Jan 2, 14:42:14
- He’s just a weak link in a key position really (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 2, 14:56:24
- I really don’t think he’s as bad as people say (NCFC) - APB, Jan 2, 15:09:25
- THIS.....PC ius a better judge than Mikey.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 19:18:44
- Agreed!...he has earnt us more than he has cost us and saved money compared to Gunn (NCFC) - The Ghost MP1969, Jan 2, 15:14:54
- I really don’t think he’s as bad as people say (NCFC) - APB, Jan 2, 15:09:25
- He’s just a weak link in a key position really (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 2, 14:56:24
- Got to try and get Gunn back. He must be available on a loan..world cup year too (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Jan 2, 14:29:17
- Huh, he had some of the worst stats in the Champs.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 16:39:09
- I think you have to take the good with the Vlad........... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 14:10:26
- If only keepers existed between shite and world class (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 2, 14:27:15
- He isn't shit.....thats just you being you...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Jan 2, 16:38:00
- If only keepers existed between shite and world class (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jan 2, 14:27:15
- I must confess he was worrying me at corners yesterday (NCFC) - Jim, Jan 2, 13:39:50
- It's crosses that worry me more than shot stopping (NCFC) - paulg, Jan 2, 14:54:44
- He's abysmal on crosses. Unsettles the whole defence. Don't think any GK coach can fix tha (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Jan 2, 14:36:39
- I think he could catch more than he punches. At times, he's not under... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jan 2, 14:08:32
- Nah (n/m) (NCFC) - TheGrump, Jan 2, 13:03:05
- Mr Grimshaw ! (n/m) (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Jan 2, 12:36:13
- A new GK would be at the top of my shopping list for next season. (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jan 2, 14:44:32
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