Simonsen

[Trafford]

Last night was a good example of something that has been apparent all season - our goalkeper rarely pulls off match-winning saves and the ratio of goals conceded from shots on target is far too high. I rated Simonsen last year but am fed up of leaving matches thinking that he didn't make a save of any note in the entire game and yet we still lost! Fair enough, the stats prove that our strikers should do better and we all know that our defenders have been at fault on a regular basis but surely we should be able to count on our keeper to keep some of them out.

 

[Kenilworth]

He was excellent at Coventry and made at least three match saving stops.
However, I would agree that he appears to let in soft goals and his consistency is not that of a top 'keeper.
Whe you compare him with Paddy you really notice the difference.

 

[madeinsheffield]

Then you look at the defenders Paddy had in front of him, Morgs, Killa, Kyle(s), Naysmith etc that would breed confidence in any keeper, in Simmo's defence he rarely gets the same four in front of him, and rarely played consistently well as a unit.

Coventry match aside he hasn't been too clever, to think he was the saviour after having Bunn in there, frightening!!!

 

[JohnDenver]

I've lost faith in Simmo. Far too many errors and far too few saves.

If he's still in our net next term, it'll probably mean we're in Div1. Championship standard he ain't.

 

[SwissBlade]

Last line of defence in a very shakey and forever changing back four. I really feel sorry for the guy.

I suppose its just the norm that we criticise everyone at the moment.

In terms of Goals conceded we're 17th, Clean sheets 14th, 7 clean sheets in 28 games (25% games)

There are times where Simmo has dropped clangers, there are times when he's kept us in games.

 

[JohnDenver]

there are times when he's kept us in games.

Not enough of 'em! I wouldn't seek to scapegoat him (many factors are to blame), but as a home game only man this season, I can only think of Pompey where we had fewer chances than the opposition, but came through thanks to Simmo.

Alan Kelly in goal this season = 6 more points and relative safety. At least it does in my fantasy land imagination.

 

[Casper]

The guy is a complete joke. There were at least 2 other occasions last night when any touch on target would have resulted in a Leicester goal. He just sidesteps along his line like a Superstriker (wooooo! who remembers that!) goalkeeper.

He is such an obvious weak link its unbelievable. Adams should have done something about that this transfer window. Surely to god theres a keeper out there available on a free. How come other teams seem to pick them up?

 

[Rattly Noise]

. How come other teams seem to pick them up?

Just your imagination. The good ones stand out, but you forget the bad ones. That gives you the impression that everyone else manages to find a good keeper apart from us.

It's like people moaning at Monty. Forget all the passes on target. Just remember the missed passes.

 

[Highbury_Blade]

Last line of defence in a very shakey and forever changing back four.

Nail on head.

 

[alcoblade]

Last line of defence in a very shakey and forever changing back four. I really feel sorry for the guy.

I suppose its just the norm that we criticise everyone at the moment.

In terms of Goals conceded we're 17th, Clean sheets 14th, 7 clean sheets in 28 games (25% games)

There are times where Simmo has dropped clangers, there are times when he's kept us in games.

It can't be blamed on the back four. They have to take their share, but so does Simo. He's a flapper and rarely kees us in games. The Coentry match was the only one I can remember. He isn't good enough, like hal of the players. Unfortunately, in his position not good enough is very costly.

UTB

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The guy is a complete joke. There were at least 2 other occasions last night when any touch on target would have resulted in a Leicester goal. He just sidesteps along his line like a Superstriker (wooooo! who remembers that!) goalkeeper.

He is such an obvious weak link its unbelievable. Adams should have done something about that this transfer window. Surely to god theres a keeper out there available on a free. How come other teams seem to pick them up?

There is no such thing as "on a free". They all earn top money. And it seems you've missed out on some crucial information. We are potless.

UTB

 

[Highbury_Blade]

Hard not to be a flapper, when you can't predict what the defence in front of you are going to do. Great keeping requires concentration. Very hard to concentrate when you've got a shaky defence in front of you, there's too much to think about.

 

[alcoblade]

Hard not to be a flapper, when you can't predict what the defence in front of you are going to do. Great keeping requires concentration. Very hard to concentrate when you've got a shaky defence in front of you, there's too much to think about.

Perhaps we should wait until we hve a solid defence from which to judge him. But do we have that luxury? For whatever reason, his performances are sub standard and he's part of a weak defensive unit. If it were possible, I'd rather us give someone else a go. Sadly, I don't think it's possible. It would probably cost us the same as a world cup ground application, and we no longer have that money...

UTB

 

[Casper]

It can't be blamed on the back four. They have to take their share, but so does Simo. He's a flapper and rarely kees us in games. The Coentry match was the only one I can remember. He isn't good enough, like hal of the players. Unfortunately, in his position not good enough is very costly.

UTB

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There is no such thing as "on a free". They all earn top money. And it seems you've missed out on some crucial information. We are potless.

UTB

ermmmm ok, let me think about that one then....... MA signed 5 players this transfer window.

 

[alcoblade]

ermmmm ok, let me think about that one then....... MA signed 5 players this transfer window.

Are you suggesting the Arsenal of the North didn't need strengthening in those other areas then?



UTB

 

[Casper]

of course - but the effectiveness of the players brought in to 'strengthen' in those other areas is highly debatable. Mindyou i suppose you are correct, Arsenal of the south have had shit goalkeepers for years, so yeah, no reason for us to change either really.

 

[gavtheblade]

we have such an inconsistant team this season,that doesnt help the cause.
If simmo had a regular defence in front of him,then maybe he would feel more comfortable between the sticks.

 

[ListerBlade]

Would Simmo have made the saves Weale did last night? I've no idea why Sven seems set on getting a replacement for him, he has been quality when I have seen him play and I hear great stuff about him. Can't say the same for Simmo.

For the record, I very much doubt Simmo would have got anywhere near the Monty shot (which, as good a strike as it was, it's Monty so I bet he meant to hit it hard, low and across the goal )

 

[Casper]

Would Simmo have made the saves Weale did last night? I've no idea why Sven seems set on getting a replacement for him, he has been quality when I have seen him play and I hear great stuff about him. Can't say the same for Simmo.

For the record, I very much doubt Simmo would have got anywhere near the Monty shot (which, as good a strike as it was, it's Monty so I bet he meant to hit it hard, low and across the goal )

Actually probably Simmos best quality is his shot stopping - but most professional goalkeepers can do that. Where a goalkeeper really earns his salt is situations where....... he has to take command of things, you know 50/50 situations when he comes out and gathers the ball......taking responsibility and coming off his line to catch or punch a ball away...... making that one off 'special' save that prevents a certain goal (ala Montys shot). Far too often this season Simonsen has been very weak in those areas. Norwich knew that and put every ball high into him and just crowded him out.

 

[Elsecar_Blade]

He has the odd good game but he had one shot on his goal last night of note and he conceded. Why was he stood on the six yard box when their striker had only one possible option to score?

Too often he concedes early or we concede from one shot. Norwich, three shots of note on target, two goals. Not good enough.

You need consistency from a keeper and an ability to win you a game by making that save sometimes. I cannot think of a home game where he has made a save that has been a game changer this season apart from Pompey.

 

[Trafford]

He has the odd good game but he had one shot on his goal last night of note and he conceded. Why was he stood on the six yard box when their striker had only one possible option to score?

Too often he concedes early or we concede from one shot. Norwich, three shots of note on target, two goals. Not good enough.

You need consistency from a keeper and an ability to win you a game by making that save sometimes. I cannot think of a home game where he has made a save that has been a game changer this season apart from Pompey.

Which was my original point. He's dropped a few clangers - most keepers do at some stage in a season - it's the fact that he doesn't save many that concerns me. You have a right to expect your keeper to get you out of jail every so often but, barring Coventry, it just hasn't happened and to make matters worse most opposition keepers seem to be inspired against us.

 

[Grecian2000]

I've been really disappointed this season. More based on his performances at the end of last season to be honest when I thought he looked solid, dominant in his box and consistent in his shot stopping. His form this season hasn't nearly approached that couple of months.

He has joined Tom Heffernan and Mark Dempsey as the biggest let-downs when going from loan to permanent.

 

[super_pig]

and creswell.. don't forget him

 

[mall]

He has the odd good game but he had one shot on his goal last night of note and he conceded. Why was he stood on the six yard box when their striker had only one possible option to score?
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I presume that from his vantage point he had narrowed the angle on any ground shot possible. Unluckily the goalscorer hit it in about just the only trajectory he could to beat him and find the net.

 

[Grecian2000]

and creswell.. don't forget him

I didn't think he was that good when on loan to be honest. Scored a few but didn't do a lot else (something I'd sort of settle for now though).

 

[Fiery Blade]

I didn't think he was that good when on loan to be honest. Scored a few but didn't do a lot else (something I'd sort of settle for now though).

Cresswell offers nothing to the team whichever position he plays - he is giving the typical performance of a player, well past his best, all he can offer is his running and commitment but unfortunately that has gone
On Tuesday, he cut an embarrassing figure, unable to make one telling contribution the whole game whilst looking totally out of his depth.
If he is not good enough to play as one of the two strikers up front he certainly isn't good enough to play left sided midfield

 

[Darthblade]

He has the odd good game but he had one shot on his goal last night of note and he conceded. Why was he stood on the six yard box when their striker had only one possible option to score?

Too often he concedes early or we concede from one shot. Norwich, three shots of note on target, two goals. Not good enough.

You need consistency from a keeper and an ability to win you a game by making that save sometimes. I cannot think of a home game where he has made a save that has been a game changer this season apart from Pompey.

Fully agree ... Simmo is our worst (permanent) keeper for 20 yrs. His command of his area is so poor for a big keeper. he has rightly earned his nickname of "dracula" ie can't deal with crosses.
We should be able to bring in a competent keeper but I hear no signs from Adams. I can't see us staying up with him in goal and wright seems injury prone ......... big problem!!
UTB

 

[Hodgyman]

Have we seen similar comments before?

24-10-2010 01:37 PM #1 Hodgyman
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Posts:40 Time for a change of Goalkeeper?
I reckon it is time to look more closely at our goalkeepers performances this season. IMO he has cost us several points through bad decision making,eg matches against Cardiff, Middlesboro, Burnley (first goal) and several others through not making himself "big enough" on blocks (example first goal at Donny) ,bad postioning (eg third goal against Burnley or not dealing with shots properly eg giving up rebounds for poacher's goals instead of catching the ball cleanly or pushing the ball away from harm (second goal at Donny).

Iknow that he has made several fine saves for us this season,but that is what you should expect at circa £10,000 per week. A wise ex goalkeeper once pointed out to me that goalkeepers should be judged on the goals that they concede and not the shots that they save.

Simmo's shortcomings have not been helped by several mistakes committed by defenders and midfielders to make matters worse.

The worst news is that the second in line for the goalkeeper's jersey makes some brilliant saves but is also prone to regular clangers too. IMO he has had too many chances at other clubs of late to be a serious threat to Simmo. Either bring the Estonian lad back from Mansfield or seek out a new one before it's too late.
Perhaps Hodgy MBE could make a comeback at 74

My choice would be Speroni at Palace. What are your views or who would you chose?

It's perhaps worth remembering Paddy's displays with a bit more respect now that we have seen several alternatives within the last year


Hodgyman

If I remember correctly. Torrix expressed similar doubts before I did

His form hasn't improved any since then with the two exceptions against Pompey and Coventry. 2 good games in the season so far is not enough.