Paul Robinson

[SpurSince57]

It is for Spurs, yeah.

Do you really have the first fucking clue about anything?

Anyone seriously suggesting Robinson or any other keeper would have had a hope in hell of saving either goal today, let alone anyone believing they should have done so, has problems: something like a permanent head cold, high up. But let's find ourselves a scapegoat, shall we?

I think we've seen several examples of great shot-stopping from Robinson since Ramos decided he'd had enough of Cerny; we might well not have a cup in the cabinet had it not been for a couple of great stops in the CC final, the defeat at Birmingham would have been even more humiliating, and we'd have been heading off to Eindhoven two or three goals down. But hey, let's ignore that, shall we?

Yes, this board is all about opinions, but when some of those opinions are founded on blinkered ignorance and stupidity they're going to get the contempt they deserve.

 

[hughy]

Do you really have the first fucking clue about anything?

Anyone seriously suggesting Robinson or any other keeper would have had a hope in hell of saving either goal today, let alone anyone believing they should have done so, has problems: something like a permanent head cold, high up. But let's find ourselves a scapegoat, shall we?

I think we've seen several examples of great shot-stopping from Robinson since Ramos decided he'd had enough of Cerny; we might well not have a cup in the cabinet had it not been for a couple of great stops in the CC final, the defeat at Birmingham would have been even more humiliating, and we'd have been heading off to Eindhoven two or three goals down. But hey, let's ignore that, shall we?

Yes, this board is all about opinions, but when some of those opinions are founded on blinkered ignorance and stupidity they're going to get the contempt they deserve.

So basically, because you think no keeper is able to move for a header that is pretty much coming straight for him, it can't be saved? A goalkeeper is all about reactions. He didn't even flinch in the time it took the ball to get past him. I wouldn't say I blame him for that goal, but I also wouldn't say he couldn't have done any better to prevent the ball from going in the net.

But "a hope in hell of saving it?" Certainly.

 

[fortworthspur]

but I also wouldn't say he couldn't have done any better to prevent the ball from going in the net.

you mean like try?

 

[hughy]

you mean like try?

In a word.

 

[SpurSince57]

So, how many seconds, roughly, would you say elapsed between Onuoha getting his head on the ball and its hitting the back of the net? Just out of interest. Just out of interest also, do you actually bother watching any football other than Spurs games? Just MOTD will do. That's all you need to see similar goals going in every week, no matter who's in goal.

Sorry, but you are demanding truly superhuman reactions and something little short of total perfection. By your definition, Robbo's save from Forssell was pretty run-of-the-mill. So was the one from Zokora. Yet there were one or two brain donors on here complaining about the latter, because Robbo didn't keep hold of it and it ran to Forssell. Never mind that it was pretty fucking miraculous that he actually got a hand to it all, that wasn't good enough.

God knows, we've seen several major clangers from Robinson this season, for which he's rightly been criticised. But when various numb fucks start claiming every goal he's been conceded has been his fault and refuse to credit him for some great stops I really do despair.

Do you think Toffees fans are berating Howard for failing to keep McBride's effort out today? By your definition, that was totally amateur keeping.

 

[guy]

Cant really blame robbo for their goals altho any reaction to the second wouldve been nice.

1st thing in summer is a new GK though. i would love to see robbo stay as no.2, pushing for no.1, but cant see him copping that. Would love to see him regain his form and flourish as JD has at pompey!

 

[hughy]

So, how many seconds, roughly, would you say elapsed between Onuoha getting his head on the ball and its hitting the back of the net? Just out of interest. Just out of interest also, do you actually bother watching any football other than Spurs games? Just MOTD will do. That's all you need to see similar goals going in every week, no matter who's in goal.

Sorry, but you are demanding truly superhuman reactions and something little short of total perfection. By your definition, Robbo's save from Forssell was pretty run-of-the-mill. So was the one from Zokora. Yet there were one or two brain donors on here complaining about the latter, because Robbo didn't keep hold of it and it ran to Forssell. Never mind that it was pretty fucking miraculous that he actually got a hand to it all, that wasn't good enough.

God knows, we've seen several major clangers from Robinson this season, for which he's rightly been criticised. But when various numb fucks start claiming every goal he's been conceded has been his fault and refuse to credit him for some great stops I really do despair.

Do you think Toffees fans are berating Howard for failing to keep McBride's effort out today? By your definition, that was totally amateur keeping.

You're out of your fucking mind. I'm hoping by your age you should know the purpose of a goalkeeper. They're to stop balls hitting the back of the net. Now, I'm not saying that you could have put a 5-year-old in goal, and he would have saved that. Nor am I blaming Robinson for every goal that he has conceded this season, like you seem to think everyone who has an opinion on him is doing.

All I am saying is that he is the goalkeeper. He should have anticipated that Onouha was going to get to the ball first, because of sloppy defending, and chances are the header would have come on target. The man was completely flat-footed in his attempts to 'keep goal'. Any kind of movement from the neck-downwards, even the slightest flinch to convince us that he actually knew what his purpose between the posts was, would have made me happy. If he has enough time to watch the ball from the moment that it leaves Onouha's head, to the moment that it hit the back of the net, he has enough time to raise an arm. Especially when the ball's merely a couple of feet from him. I understand that the ball was coming at him with some speed, but as you've already pointed out one thing he can claim credit for are his reactions. So where were they when we needed them today? From what I could tell, he was diasppointed with himself after it hit the back of the net. He knew he should have done better.

And another thing, I watch at least 3 or 4 games of football a week. But even if I didn't, it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference as to whether he could have moved for a ball or not. There's the obvious, and the obvious. And this was the obvious.

 

[JJetset]

TO add to that Jenas was poor and gave the ball away too much, Lennon still won't take on his man and I found Berbie furstrating, he think sjust cos sometimes when he sticks his foot lamely up in the air the ball sticks to it he tries to tackle the same way as well.

I am very glad I have resisted to go to WHL because to spend my wages not knowing which spurs team will turn up would be a complete waste, I instead go down to my lcoal club and see guys genuinely gutted when they lose and pissed off that they have had a crap game, and bust a gut, unlike some overpaid prima donnas in the premiership.

If someone can honestly tell me that the players at the club on paper should be 11th I'd think you were either drunk or stupid. however its not a false position for effort and passion.

Lucky you didn't go as we were playing in Manchester......:hello:

 

[SpurSince57]

You're out of your fucking mind. I'm hoping by your age you should know the purpose of a goalkeeper. They're to stop balls hitting the back of the net. Now, I'm not saying that you could have put a 5-year-old in goal, and he would have saved that. Nor am I blaming Robinson for every goal that he has conceded this season, like you seem to think everyone who has an opinion on him is doing.

All I am saying is that he is the goalkeeper. He should have anticipated that Onouha was going to get to the ball first, because of sloppy defending, and chances are the header would have come on target. The man was completely flat-footed in his attempts to 'keep goal'. Any kind of movement from the neck-downwards, even the slightest flinch to convince us that he actually knew what his purpose between the posts was, would have made me happy. If he has enough time to watch the ball from the moment that it leaves Onouha's head, to the moment that it hit the back of the net, he has enough time to raise an arm. Especially when the ball's merely a couple of feet from him. I understand that the ball was coming at him with some speed, but as you've already pointed out one thing he can claim credit for are his reactions. So where were they when we needed them today? From what I could tell, he was diasppointed with himself after it hit the back of the net. He knew he should have done better.

And another thing, I watch at least 3 or 4 games of football a week. But even if I didn't, it wouldn't make a blind bit of difference as to whether he could have moved for a ball or not. There's the obvious, and the obvious. And this was the obvious.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Jesus Christ almighty. I hadn't realised God-like omniscience was a prerequisite for a successful keeper. Now I know.

So, what you're saying is, he should have thought: 'Ah, Daws and Chimbo are going to fuck this up. Onuoha is going to get a header in'? Right…

So you're not blaming Robinson for every goal we've conceded this season? Well, whoopyfuckingdoop and hallelujah. I'm so pleased to know that. But, nevertheless, you feel he was at fault for this one.

Yes, there's the obvious and the obvious and the obvious. You've contrived to miss all three of them.

I'm really looking forward to our new keeper. How many games will it be before the noobs start getting on his back, I wonder?

 

[Black]

Another blame Robbo thread yeah

 

[TommyW]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
So, what you're saying is, he should have thought: 'Ah, Daws and Chimbo are going to fuck this up. Onuoha is going to get a header in'? Right…

It's what most fans think on every set play this season, so hardly a stretch! :grin:

 

[SpurSince57]

Which should suggest what?

 

[TommyW]

Which should suggest what?

The defence and goalkeeper have been crap this season :shrug:

 

[JJetset]

Was a pinpoint ball Tommy and 2 defenders missed it and Onuaha who is no short arse got it smack bang on. No goalkeeper in the world would of got to that, end of.

 

[Legend10]

If only we had had Gomes in goal we wouldn't have lost 2-1.


3 or 4 maybe but unlikely to be 2.

 

[gooch]

If only we had had Gomes in goal we wouldn't have lost 2-1.


3 or 4 maybe but unlikely to be 2.

if we had gomes in goal we would still be in the uefa cup so yeah i would take that if it meant we lost by 3 or 4:shrug:

gomes is better than robbo, he may have been clumsy knocking out his own players but thats better than being shit

 

[Legend10]

if we had gomes in goal we would still be in the uefa cup so yeah i would take that if it meant we lost by 3 or 4:shrug:

gomes is better than robbo, he may have been clumsy knocking out his own players but thats better than being shit

how do you work that out?

Robinson had 2 faultless performances against PSV where as Gomes made mistake after mistake and got very very lucky.

 

[Michey]

Since he doesn't want to be on the bench he'll be out this summer.

Thread can be locked.

 

[Fordy]

i do wish he'd at least try and dive to save the shots! sort of looks like he cant be bothered when he does that.

 

[SpurSince57]

if we had gomes in goal we would still be in the uefa cup so yeah i would take that if it meant we lost by 3 or 4:shrug:

gomes is better than robbo, he may have been clumsy knocking out his own players but thats better than being shit

So you're forgetting Robinson's two vital saves in the first leg, and another good one in the second leg? How convenient. Remind me, how many penalties did Gomes save in the shoot-out? And how many did Robbo save? One each, I recall. And please, spare me the cock about how Gomes looked more like saving the ones that went in.

Knocking his own players over? That was just the half of it. His flaps at the ball were quite as bad if not worse than any of Robinson's. He just got lucky that none of our players could take advantage of them. And you could tell by the looks and words he and Salcido were exchanging that they've built up a near-telepathic understanding in the two seasons they've played together.