Forbury Lion Stack isn't up to it (Otherwise he'd have made more appearances) and Federici is inexperienced and could probably do with a month or two out on loan to a league side with the gaurantee of games.
a little harsh I think !
by WestCoast Life » 10 Jan 2007 21:40
Forbury Lion Stack isn't up to it (Otherwise he'd have made more appearances) and Federici is inexperienced and could probably do with a month or two out on loan to a league side with the gaurantee of games.
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 22:09
by Diddyroyal » 10 Jan 2007 22:17
Alan Partridge Interesting that people are saying they are worried about Federici displacing Marcus if he got injured Can I ask why? On that performance he's got to be a serious contender for the shirt, Marcus has been one of the weaker links for me this season, no where near his best yet we'd be worried if AF was needed? Not me.
That was arguably the best goalkeeping performance from a Reading keeper this season.
by londinium » 10 Jan 2007 22:17
Alan Partridge Interesting that people are saying they are worried about Federici displacing Marcus if he got injured Can I ask why? On that performance he's got to be a serious contender for the shirt, Marcus has been one of the weaker links for me this season, no where near his best yet we'd be worried if AF was needed? Not me.
That was arguably the best goalkeeping performance from a Reading keeper this season.
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 22:21
londiniumAlan Partridge Interesting that people are saying they are worried about Federici displacing Marcus if he got injured Can I ask why? On that performance he's got to be a serious contender for the shirt, Marcus has been one of the weaker links for me this season, no where near his best yet we'd be worried if AF was needed? Not me.
That was arguably the best goalkeeping performance from a Reading keeper this season.
Not at all..... Marcus has had some great games this season, along with clean sheets too.
I would put partial blame to Federici for both goals, especially the second.
Are you trying to tell me that Marcus hasn't had a game this season in which he has pulled of 3 great saves, let in two or less (of which both he could be blamed for)?
by londinium » 10 Jan 2007 22:26
Alan PartridgelondiniumAlan Partridge Interesting that people are saying they are worried about Federici displacing Marcus if he got injured Can I ask why? On that performance he's got to be a serious contender for the shirt, Marcus has been one of the weaker links for me this season, no where near his best yet we'd be worried if AF was needed? Not me.
That was arguably the best goalkeeping performance from a Reading keeper this season.
Not at all..... Marcus has had some great games this season, along with clean sheets too.
I would put partial blame to Federici for both goals, especially the second.
Are you trying to tell me that Marcus hasn't had a game this season in which he has pulled of 3 great saves, let in two or less (of which both he could be blamed for)?
Also when you consider MArcus hasn't had to play behind the back 4 that Federici did.
I ams aying Marcus hasn't been anywhere near his best form this season and has been a weaker link. also that I wouldnt' be worried about AF playing in goal if needed/or if he claims the jersey.
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 22:28
londiniumAlan PartridgelondiniumAlan Partridge Interesting that people are saying they are worried about Federici displacing Marcus if he got injured Can I ask why? On that performance he's got to be a serious contender for the shirt, Marcus has been one of the weaker links for me this season, no where near his best yet we'd be worried if AF was needed? Not me.
That was arguably the best goalkeeping performance from a Reading keeper this season.
Not at all..... Marcus has had some great games this season, along with clean sheets too.
I would put partial blame to Federici for both goals, especially the second.
Are you trying to tell me that Marcus hasn't had a game this season in which he has pulled of 3 great saves, let in two or less (of which both he could be blamed for)?
Also when you consider MArcus hasn't had to play behind the back 4 that Federici did.
I ams aying Marcus hasn't been anywhere near his best form this season and has been a weaker link. also that I wouldnt' be worried about AF playing in goal if needed/or if he claims the jersey.
I agree with your last paragraph...but what you said was Marcus hasnt had a better game this season than Federici had last night, which is both ridiculous and wrong.
by londinium » 10 Jan 2007 22:35
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 22:39
londinium Surely if it wasnt for Lita, Long and Sodje also we would be out of the cup.
If Federici wasn't there then Marcus would be.
Good performances for Marcus...try West Ham away, Shef Utd away, Fulham away, Bolton at home and Wigan away.
In fact I cannot remember a bad game he has had. I know his kicking has been poor, but I dont remember any howlers or going home from a game thinking Marcus was our weakest link.
by londinium » 10 Jan 2007 22:51
Alan Partridgelondinium Surely if it wasnt for Lita, Long and Sodje also we would be out of the cup.
If Federici wasn't there then Marcus would be.
Good performances for Marcus...try West Ham away, Shef Utd away, Fulham away, Bolton at home and Wigan away.
In fact I cannot remember a bad game he has had. I know his kicking has been poor, but I dont remember any howlers or going home from a game thinking Marcus was our weakest link.
Sheffield Utd away, that would be when a shot at the near post went in, one other save which you would expect any half decent keeper to stop!!! I was at Fulham and barely remember Marcus having to make a save likewise West Ham. Didn't go to Wigan. I can't remember a game this season where Marcus has been forced to make 2,3 or 4 very good saves, it also helps him immensely when he hasn't got the back 4 that Federici had in front of him.
I would say Federici's performance yesterday was better than those you mentioned mate.
using your theory if Lita, Long and Sodje weren't there then Kitson, Doyle and Sonko would have been.
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 22:57
londiniumAlan Partridgelondinium Surely if it wasnt for Lita, Long and Sodje also we would be out of the cup.
If Federici wasn't there then Marcus would be.
Good performances for Marcus...try West Ham away, Shef Utd away, Fulham away, Bolton at home and Wigan away.
In fact I cannot remember a bad game he has had. I know his kicking has been poor, but I dont remember any howlers or going home from a game thinking Marcus was our weakest link.
Sheffield Utd away, that would be when a shot at the near post went in, one other save which you would expect any half decent keeper to stop!!! I was at Fulham and barely remember Marcus having to make a save likewise West Ham. Didn't go to Wigan. I can't remember a game this season where Marcus has been forced to make 2,3 or 4 very good saves, it also helps him immensely when he hasn't got the back 4 that Federici had in front of him.
I would say Federici's performance yesterday was better than those you mentioned mate.
using your theory if Lita, Long and Sodje weren't there then Kitson, Doyle and Sonko would have been.
I think you miss the point.... the reason I posted the Lita, Long, Sodje theory is to show what a ridiculous statement it was for you to say that if Federici wasnt there then we would have lost.
As you can now obviously see, it is a plainly stupid comment you came out with.
So because Marcus has a good defence in front of him it makes Marcus crap and Federici is good because he has a crap defene in front of him????
Surely you can only judge a keeper on what he does and not what the players infront of him do.
by londinium » 10 Jan 2007 23:06
by Alan Partridge » 10 Jan 2007 23:14
londinium Well at least we agree on one thing...he did have a brilliant game, that is not in dispute.
What i don't understand is how you can say that he had abrilliant game DESPITE a crap back four.
Surely it is easier to have a brilliant game with a crap back four...by definition you would have more to do and then more chance of making good saves, as was apparent last night. Rather than very little to do so no chance to shine.
Any case wheel wheel wheel
by Huntley & Palmer » 11 Jan 2007 00:26
by Woodcote Royal » 11 Jan 2007 02:07
by londinium » 11 Jan 2007 09:07
Huntley & Palmer My main beef with Marcus is that he goes down in installments. He is overweight, not athletic enough and has slow reactions. Federici proved last night that cat like reflexes and a good fitness level mean you can get to balls most people expect to go in. Couple this with Marcus' poor distribution and questionable ability in the air and I think the amount of poor games this season far outweighs the good.
by Wycombe Royal » 11 Jan 2007 09:13
londiniumHuntley & Palmer My main beef with Marcus is that he goes down in installments. He is overweight, not athletic enough and has slow reactions. Federici proved last night that cat like reflexes and a good fitness level mean you can get to balls most people expect to go in. Couple this with Marcus' poor distribution and questionable ability in the air and I think the amount of poor games this season far outweighs the good.
I agree with the majority that you have said but I can't remember any really bad games he has had this season. None have been outstanding, but none have been awful. It is normally easier to remember goalkeepers bad games as they are last line of defence. I can certianly remember bad games for Seol, Hunty, Harper, Sonk's, Shorey and even a couple of unispiring ones for Doyler. Please enlighten me to the 12/14 bad games he has had.
by londinium » 11 Jan 2007 09:17
Wycombe RoyallondiniumHuntley & Palmer My main beef with Marcus is that he goes down in installments. He is overweight, not athletic enough and has slow reactions. Federici proved last night that cat like reflexes and a good fitness level mean you can get to balls most people expect to go in. Couple this with Marcus' poor distribution and questionable ability in the air and I think the amount of poor games this season far outweighs the good.
I agree with the majority that you have said but I can't remember any really bad games he has had this season. None have been outstanding, but none have been awful. It is normally easier to remember goalkeepers bad games as they are last line of defence. I can certianly remember bad games for Seol, Hunty, Harper, Sonk's, Shorey and even a couple of unispiring ones for Doyler. Please enlighten me to the 12/14 bad games he has had.
He's not necessarily had bad games, however he has made crucial mistakes in matches that have led to goals being conceded, mainly from not holding on to shots. He has certainyl made more mistakes than he should have.
by Wycombe Royal » 11 Jan 2007 09:20
londiniumWycombe RoyallondiniumHuntley & Palmer My main beef with Marcus is that he goes down in installments. He is overweight, not athletic enough and has slow reactions. Federici proved last night that cat like reflexes and a good fitness level mean you can get to balls most people expect to go in. Couple this with Marcus' poor distribution and questionable ability in the air and I think the amount of poor games this season far outweighs the good.
I agree with the majority that you have said but I can't remember any really bad games he has had this season. None have been outstanding, but none have been awful. It is normally easier to remember goalkeepers bad games as they are last line of defence. I can certianly remember bad games for Seol, Hunty, Harper, Sonk's, Shorey and even a couple of unispiring ones for Doyler. Please enlighten me to the 12/14 bad games he has had.
He's not necessarily had bad games, however he has made crucial mistakes in matches that have led to goals being conceded, mainly from not holding on to shots. He has certainyl made more mistakes than he should have.
Again... please enlighten me... Has Sonk's not mad many crucial mistakes too this season?
by Stranded » 11 Jan 2007 09:22
londiniumHuntley & Palmer My main beef with Marcus is that he goes down in installments. He is overweight, not athletic enough and has slow reactions. Federici proved last night that cat like reflexes and a good fitness level mean you can get to balls most people expect to go in. Couple this with Marcus' poor distribution and questionable ability in the air and I think the amount of poor games this season far outweighs the good.
I agree with the majority that you have said but I can't remember any really bad games he has had this season. None have been outstanding, but none have been awful. It is normally easier to remember goalkeepers bad games as they are last line of defence. I can certianly remember bad games for Seol, Hunty, Harper, Sonk's, Shorey and even a couple of unispiring ones for Doyler. Please enlighten me to the 12/14 bad games he has had.
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