29 Nov 2018 23:44:09
I think the criticism of Pants for the 5 goals last night is harsh, can't really fault him for any of the goals. But as for the defence in front of him they were awful and can be blamed for 3 basic errors:
1. No challenge at all against Abraham's on two of the goals, Not sure what Dawson was doing? With his experience he should at least have been in a position to challenge for the headers.

2. Not closing players down when in the last third and committing to tackles when 'jockying' was required.

3. Having no clue when the Villans ran at us ending up with us making wreckless challenges.

Fair due to the Villans for having a go when 2-0 down as they had clearly done their research on our weaknesses. At times I could not watch the game as our defending was so poor, AK must be having nightmares! Unfortunately other teams will have seen this.

We don't just need a new keeper but a new defensive 6 if we are ever going to get out of this league. And bringing back Fox will not help.

1.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 03:55:26
For real the man is 6 foot 8 why isn't he claiming any cross into the box abraham was in the 6 yard box for 2 headers and he was still on his line he wouldn't even need to jump to beat him the air several kicks straight out handing possession straight back to them, why has he been number 2 at most clubs he has been at says it all

2.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 06:35:05
Red James I’m guessing you’ve never been a goalkeeper with that statement.

3.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 07:26:23
So he didn't spill the ball for the second goal??🤔🤔🤔
His job to organise his defence from free kicks and at least come for some,not stand still on his line.
His positioning is awful and is quite simply not agile.
He doesn't inspire confidence in the defence or the crowd

4.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 08:09:44
Agree with all the doubts about pants, not sure what Sutton was meaning why don’t you explain ?
I was a centre half and when a taller quality attacker gets a run on to a good cross there is only a couple of things to stop him, getting close putting him off his jump and balance or the keeper takes 1 or 2 strides and punches the ball clear. Pants is massive and has got no excuses, he simply doesn’t command his box. Dawson did need to get closer and Robinson was also poor. But in the box the buck stops with the GK. Defenders are constantly caught in 2 minds unsure if the GK will come off his line.

5.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 11:00:11
Sutton no never been a keeper but seen plenty take one step off there line to catch or punch the ball to safety or the very least out the striker under pressure, but maybe your right staying on line giving the striker the whole goal to aim at is right keepers seem to manage to collect crosses we make so why can't he

6.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 11:51:09
When you think about it pants is 6foot8 add his arms say 9 inches then he jumps in the air he must be 7 foot 6 and still can't get the ball very strange !!!

7.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 13:19:15
Agree pants needs to stop being pants someone like Randolph only six
Two ,saves plenty and comes out to catch many a few crosses as well we should consider a keeper like him . Big pants is a giant overstretched fumbling baffoon , who is slow and weak because his neuro-physical make up is similar to a clown on stilts swaying about trying to to maintain balance never mind being a goalie .

8.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 13:40:05
Pants was rooted to his spot for a couple of the goals which was a bit embarrassing to watch as a fan. For a man of his stature you'd expect him to command and dominate the box, but he's the exact opposite. He plays like a netball player, as in one step, and if he can't reach it with an outstretched hand, it's a goal! I'm afraid his goalkeeping will cost us points this season.

9.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 18:25:50
1st goal was Robinson not stopping cross n daws got underneath the ball 2nd goal was a bit flops from whole team even grabs could of gone have it, but whacked it straight at Villa player 3rd goal Robbo should never of dived in, stay on ya feet make sure cross don’t come in simple 4th goal again can’t defend free kick 5th goal was well worked by villa

10.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 20:35:04
Remember Paul "Smudger" Smith! He s 6 ft 4 and I never saw him come for a cross. Reminds me of Pants. Needs replacing. Peter Schmeical was similar build but God help you if you were in his way when he claimed a cross.

11.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 22:00:32
Spot on stokey,he didn't last long,pants is worst I've seen,said so last season and should never have signed him,bit I wouldn't hold your breath on him being replaced, he shouldn't be playing tomorrow but he will.
Don't think for one minute karanka will bring another goalkeeper in, feel sorry for steel as he must be wondering how bad pants has to be to get a chance?

12.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 22:17:23
aps,lol
You know what they say about big feet?
And he's got big hands as well.
Definitely a big dick when it comes to goalkeeping and his name is PANTS to prove it.🤔

13.) 30 Nov 2018
30 Nov 2018 23:06:54
Pants is indefensible. He is utter crap. Said it all along, stays rooted to his line, an utter clown. He never ever comes fir a cross. The worst goalie i have ever seen.

14.) 02 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 22:56:11
Please go and watch those Villa goals again. There is no way any goalkeeper would come for the whipped in crosses headed in by a very good centre forward. He was just better than our defenders on the night!

15.) 02 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 23:18:21
Rutland
Go chill on the lake!
If defenders are set up to defend the 6 yard box then the keeper should not come out.
Just because he is 6'8" it does not mean he will win every ball as he will get blocked off.
Focus on his shot stopping I can think of only one goal where he has been chipped?
As for the worst keeper what about the Serbian Beast?

16.) 02 Dec 2018
02 Dec 2018 14:24:21
Just read all your posts about Pants and agree with a lot of what you are all saying,so what do you want AK to do,bring steel in,ok I’m ok with that,but if that happens and it fails and we loose the game (it could be against the sheep)who’s going to take all the flak.wont be you moaners,can her you lot saying now,you don’t change a winning team AK would get hung drawn and quartered by you lot.
We all no what have in Pants and it ain’t that good but in my opinion he's the best we have until January so let it drop a bit ay