Missing Paddy

[Camden Blade]

I don't think we had an idea of how good Bunn might be until now. He made a top drawer save from Tudgay's header in the first half but his second half performance was shaky to say the least. Up until now he hasn't been put under much pressure. Although it's probably too early to write him off as the long term answer to Paddy's absence.

 

[little di]

his second half performance was shaky to say the least.

I think the whole team had a shaky second half performance. I think Bunn is a good one, glad we've got him.

 

[Belfastblade]

he`s a blessing we need a change in goals i think.. he can make us goals with his kicks

 

[Coily]

This is the same Paddy who lost us the Derby last season at the Sty? I hope Bunn signs full time and sends Kenny on his way.

 

[uniblade]

Not missing paddy and bunn is now first choice for me

 

[LoughboroBlade]

Could he have done anything with either goal? Don't think so. Other than that, made a decent save and handled everything else fine. Oh, and we won btw

 

[Elsecar_Blade]

Bunny is our new number one and if Blackwell doesn't find a way to sign him (he will only improve) or offers Paddy a new deal, I will be very disappointed in him.

Blacky always says that you earn the shirt. Kenny has lost it and Bunny has won it and will keep it a long time - hopefully. There should be no future for Paddy Kenny at this football club.

 

[sitwell]

How quickly some people forget what a great keeper Paddy was/is. He wouldn't have conceded the second goal.

 

[mickle-blade]

How quickly some people forget what a great keeper Paddy was/is. He wouldn't have conceded the second goal.

He would have Sitters. Paddy would have been too busy slapping his belly to the Wendyites behind the goal to notice the free kick.

 

[Toronto Blade]

It was nice to see that Bunn admitted that he should have saved that free kick from well out he knows that made a mistake and will learn from it.
Two top saves in the second half from the uncleans keeper kept the score from becoming a rout.

 

[Blade]

Sitwell, always rated your views highly but think you're harsh on Bunn there. Paddy has conceded plenty of flaky goals over the years, these things happen here and there. I was still angry at the time but the result acts as somewhat of a calming measure!

In my view Paddy was no longer the fabulous shot stopper many people made out at the time of his indiscretion. The presence that Bunn has provided in coming even just a few yards off his line every now and then; along with Bunn's distribution being at least ten times as good as Paddy's has helped us get off to the generally good defensive start we have (until killa's absence!)

I'd be happy to get Bunn signed up tomorrow, decent keepers are few and far between (especially home grown ones) and I think he's one of the best at this level at least and still young enough to improve even more.

 

[GoldCoast Blade]

I like Bunn but he needs to learn how to set a wall at free kicks.

 

[Micalijo]

Just say what you really mean Camden. Nice lad, tries hard etc etc but he aint good enough (big enough) for a side with our aspirations. Grant - very decent keeper.

 

[Bladesway]

Not a deal between either of them. Bunn is a young keeper who I would be looking to sign like a shot. When you look at the second goal, first time up I thought he should have stopped it but it actually was just a bloody good goal. Rest of it he handled well, his kicking is a massive bonus and I think we have other positions where we should be genuinely concerned such as Centre Half before we start worrying about our keepers. Benno is still at the club isn't he as back up?

 

[sitwell]

Wasn't really a go at Bunn who I think will get better ,mainly a point about Paddy.

 

[Camden Blade]

This is the same Paddy who lost us the Derby last season at the Sty? I hope Bunn signs full time and sends Kenny on his way.

Bunn is shit.

 

[Bladesway]

Bunn is shit.

Always been a big fan of constructive critisism. I guess you want to tell us why he is shit or perhaps you are better?

You ever tried P & G? I think you might fit in a treat. :bomb:

 

[GAZBLADE]

Bunn is shit.

Is he as shit as this post???

 

[SwissBlade]

I saw Bunn for the first time in the Derby.

To be honest I wasn't particularly impressed considering i'd heard rave reviews about him. His distribution was ok at best.

He's still very young but I didn't think he was particularly commanding or confident.

That said it was a very big game and to criticise him so early on would be harsh.

As for Bunn v Paddy, Bunn has a long way to go. Paddy had his weaknesses, like crosses, but the back four knew that and worked around it. Bunn's still fitting in.

Paddy's biggest fault was his inability to read the label on his medicine, otherwise he'd be still number 1.

We need big, dominant, confident performances from Bunn this season and he needs to perform in the big games, otherwise we'll be looking for replacement.

As it is he has the shirt so I hope he grows and builds on a reasonable start to his Blades career

 

[Micalijo]

Nice thread Camden.

Bunn I'm sure is a lovely lad, but unfortunately, like our manager, is way out of his depth.

I cannot stop laughing at the posters who think he is commanding.

When Ipswich have a corner tomorrow, everyone have a look at Bunn and he will be one of the smallest players in the area. He may come, he did against Watford and it was major panic stations - other times he has threatened to come and got caught in no mans land eventually retreating without having influence on the play whatsoever (Reading, Coventry). Distribution has been decent but you don't sign keepers for that. GK is too important a position to have such an unproven player as firct choice. What I will say is I rate him significantly more than Bennett.

 

[Robbie]

This is the same Paddy who lost us the Derby last season at the Sty? I hope Bunn signs full time and sends Kenny on his way.

Now I'm not Paddys greatest fan.... but to say he lost us the derby last season is ludicrous.

He saved a penalty for a start.
He also came out to claim the ball for their goal (a shout could be heard from the top tier) before Morgan decided to do a cushioned header our to Watson instead of listening to the shout.

 

[Bladesman]

Kenny is far better at claiming the ball.

Bunn is still a good keeper just has to learn a few things still.

 

[Bladesway]

Nice thread Camden.

Bunn I'm sure is a lovely lad, but unfortunately, like our manager, is way out of his depth.

I'm not a big fan of yours as you have probably noticed, but thought I would take these comments in isolation.

1) I don't know or care if he is a lovely lad. I do remember him making a save or two in the Pigs game especially one at 2-0 that kept them at bay.

I also remember a good save, nay an excellent save against Boro on the opening day that kept things level.

You mention in your previous post that Bunn doesn't command his area. You may well have a point but I have to say that my recollections of Paddy are that he often seemed to have a bungee cord from his body to the post to stop him getting outside his 6 yard box.

Bunn isn't the worlds best keeper by many a mile, but neither is he "shit" as previously posted. Worse than Kenny, possibly but 7 games and no real blunders later I would suggest the jury is out rather than he should be axed. Also, Paddy is one of the best outside the Premiership, hardly an easy task to be better than him.

Onto your comments on Blackwell. Lets do a quick record check on Blackwells Championship experience.

1) Got a Leeds team who were on a general downward spiral, worked with no money whatsoever and got them to a play off final.

2) Took us from a bad position under Robson almost to play off position in less than 20 games.

3) Took us to within 3 points of promotion and a play off final

4) 7 games into the season, we are 6th. Vastly reduced wagebill.

Yep, Blackwell is indeed a man out of his depth. It shows.

 

[Robbie]

Onto your comments on Blackwell. Lets do a quick record check on Blackwells Championship experience.

1) Got a Leeds team who were on a general downward spiral, worked with no money whatsoever and got them to a play off final..

That's a total myth....

Also Leeds had arguably the best side in the league when he took them to the play off final - where they duly performed an absolutely inept performance. Sounds familiar?

2) Took us from a bad position under Robson almost to play off position in less than 20 games..

Granted - and we looked good then, however things changed dramatically once given a full time contract.

Again though - when a result was needed - we lost.

3) Took us to within 3 points of promotion and a play off final.

Again we bottled it on the final day of the season/final.

4) 7 games into the season, we are 6th. Vastly reduced wagebill..

Yet still one of the highest in the league. I wonder how much Blackpools wage bill is in comparison?

Yep, Blackwell is indeed a man out of his depth. It shows.

I wouldn't say he is out of his depth, but he is not a manager that is going to get us to where we want to stay.

 

[Come from away]

To say the right manager will get us promoted misses the point that this a team game - players, manager, staff etc. - and getting the balance right counts. Making Monty or Blackwell the target for our success or failure is way too simple. A little thing called injuries can also make (their absence) or break the opportunity to build that team. Change is expensive in terms of both pounds and team building. Looking for something better this week.

 

[Bladesway]

That's a total myth....

Your kidding me aren't you? Ask anyone who actually knows anything about Leeds (like a fan who goes for instance) and while Blackwell isn't particularly popular there they do acknowledge what he did in turning them around into a team that got within 90 minutes of the Premiership again. Oh and the wage bill had to be absolutely slashed to pieces for them to stay afloat that season.

I know about rose tinted glasses, but are these anti Blackwell tinted ones?

 

[Ollessendro]

Wasn't this a debate about Bunn and Paddy??

It seems a bit unfair to be blaming Bunn for anything at this stage. He has generally perfomed pretty well in the games so far. He is not being helped by the numpty defence in front of him and pillock midfielders coming back and making silly errors.

I can say one thing for certain. If he caries on letting in very average 25 yard shots every week then his popularity will only be going one way.

 

[Robbie]

Your kidding me aren't you?

Lets work with some facts shall well?

Funds spent in the season of 05/06 - £1,950,000 (but apparently no funds what so ever?)
Funds received in the season of 05/06 - £1,500,000

They also shelled out for high earners like Lewis, Stone, Marques.

 

[Bramley]

Lets work with some facts shall well?

Funds spent in the season of 05/06 - £1,950,000 (but apparently no funds what so ever?)
Funds received in the season of 05/06 - £1,500,000

They also shelled out for high earners like Lewis, Stone, Marques.

Leeds fans don't like Blackwell, but would generally grudgingly agree with hindsight that he did alright.

 

[Camden Blade]

Is he as shit as this post???

He's as shit as your estimation of a good goalie.