by JimmytheJim » 30 Dec 2019 14:50
by 3points » 30 Dec 2019 15:10
by From Despair To Where? » 30 Dec 2019 17:14
by sandman » 30 Dec 2019 20:51
JimmytheJim Four clean sheets on the bounce, gloves of gossamer, face of steel: it's about time our Brazilian stopper got his own thread.
Emi Martínez showed last season how important a good keeper can be, and after starting the season with Everton's u19 goalie gamely flapping his arms about between the sticks, it's a real bonus to find ourselves happy with our number 1 at this stage of the season.
For the first time in years, our defence is really solid, and the big Brazilian is at the heart of that transformation.
by percy_freeman » 30 Dec 2019 21:48
by royalp-we » 02 Jan 2020 03:40
by Nameless » 02 Jan 2020 07:14
percy_freeman Cabral is I believe his chosen name. Should of been our Man of the Match in loads of games this year but that honor goes to the goal scorers. Clean sheets are far more important, without them, the chance of winning diminishes.
by WestYorksRoyal » 02 Jan 2020 08:50
Namelesspercy_freeman Cabral is I believe his chosen name. Should of been our Man of the Match in loads of games this year but that honor goes to the goal scorers. Clean sheets are far more important, without them, the chance of winning diminishes.
Loads of teams win games without keeping a clean sheet. It’s almost impossible to win a league match with a zero ‘,goals for’ column.
But MotM awards are often bizarre, luckily they are also pretty meaningless, players don’t care about them.
by Jagermesiter1871 » 02 Jan 2020 09:11
by Franchise FC » 02 Jan 2020 11:39
Jagermesiter1871 This guy is class. Thought it the moment I first saw him between the sticks. What is it with Brazilian goalies at the moment?
by John Smith » 02 Jan 2020 12:25
percy_freeman Cabral is I believe his chosen name. Should of been our Man of the Match in loads of games this year but that honor goes to the goal scorers. Clean sheets are far more important, without them, the chance of winning diminishes.
Franchise FCJagermesiter1871 This guy is class. Thought it the moment I first saw him between the sticks. What is it with Brazilian goalies at the moment?
Absolutely, in the 70's Brazilian keepers were, in general, rubbish. They've come a long way.
by Brum Royal » 02 Jan 2020 13:01
by Mr Optimist » 02 Jan 2020 13:17
by From Despair To Where? » 02 Jan 2020 13:50
by WestYorksRoyal » 02 Jan 2020 14:25
From Despair To Where? I'd say he's he's had the strongest pedigree of any keeper we've signed. Under 30, top flight and continental club experience on the 2 continents that really matter so the fact that he's doing well isn't a surprise.
I'm still surprised that we actually managed to sign him but I suppose that's the benefit if playing in a competative league and having state of the art facilities. I think Bearwood is absolutely key in attracting players of his calibre. It goes back to something Bowen said when he was DoF about getting the little details right so that the only thing the players have to worry about is playing football.
Don't want to diverge from Rafael too far but I think the owners deserve a lot of credit. They're remaining pretty low-key but are investing well and, although, they have made some mistakes, they aren't afraid to make timely changes where necessary and they seem to be getting recruitment right in key areas throughout the club. Shame they weren't about in 2012.
WestYorksRoyalFrom Despair To Where? I'd say he's he's had the strongest pedigree of any keeper we've signed. Under 30, top flight and continental club experience on the 2 continents that really matter so the fact that he's doing well isn't a surprise.
I'm still surprised that we actually managed to sign him but I suppose that's the benefit if playing in a competative league and having state of the art facilities. I think Bearwood is absolutely key in attracting players of his calibre. It goes back to something Bowen said when he was DoF about getting the little details right so that the only thing the players have to worry about is playing football.
Don't want to diverge from Rafael too far but I think the owners deserve a lot of credit. They're remaining pretty low-key but are investing well and, although, they have made some mistakes, they aren't afraid to make timely changes where necessary and they seem to be getting recruitment right in key areas throughout the club. Shame they weren't about in 2012.
Owners seem fab to be fair. Bearwood, away travel, consistently backing managers in transfer market. The big issue was that they put their trust in the wrong guy, namely Gourlay. Now Howe is back at the helm, hopefully they'll start seeing a return on their investment.
by From Despair To Where? » 02 Jan 2020 14:44
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