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The perceived pecking order is such a powerful thing at a football club. Always been that way.Strange isn't it?
For me that was a better debut than Vicario and he had a first choice back 4 in front of him.
The perceived pecking order is such a powerful thing at a football club. Always been that way.Strange isn't it?
For me that was a better debut than Vicario and he had a first choice back 4 in front of him.
This, a thousand times this. At the risk of sounding like old man yelling at cloud I hate that goalkeeping has evolved to punching the ball away all the time. Seeing Austin come for the ball and catch it was refreshing to see (for me at least).Did well with actually catching crosses into the box rather than punching away
Yes, and we can only make three squad changes then. We already have Kinsky, Spence, Reguillon and Yang unregistered before bringing in anyone else. Big decisions for Ange on who to keep in, who to leave out and who toI may be wrong, but I think we can’t register Kinsky for Europe until after the group stage, so Austin may get a couple of games there to prove himself a bit.
I wish more would do it as it stops the attack dead, rather than pushing/punching it away only for it to return.This, a thousand times this. At the risk of sounding like old man yelling at cloud I hate that goalkeeping has evolved to punching the ball away all the time. Seeing Austin come for the ball and catch it was refreshing to see (for me at least).
Recall in preseason Brandon got a lot of criticism for launching himself into the ruck for a big punch that fell kindly for an opponent to score. I actually thought it was a brave call and he got unlucky, but good to see that punching isn’t his default.This, a thousand times this. At the risk of sounding like old man yelling at cloud I hate that goalkeeping has evolved to punching the ball away all the time. Seeing Austin come for the ball and catch it was refreshing to see (for me at least).
That’s harsh though. He genuinely did well, and I’d like to see him succeed here.Which Spurs player had a 100% career MotM record?
Kyle Walker-Peters not far off!Which Spurs player had a 100% career MotM record?
Wasn't that against Newcastle as well?Kyle Walker-Peters not far off!
I agree, it was refreshing but all it takes is a drop (and he actually had one but scooped it up very well after it bounced) leading to a goal and the pressure would be on.This, a thousand times this. At the risk of sounding like old man yelling at cloud I hate that goalkeeping has evolved to punching the ball away all the time. Seeing Austin come for the ball and catch it was refreshing to see (for me at least).
Its never a fair battle though is it? Look at arsenal, they had Leno, Cech and Martinez.I want to preface this by saying I'm extremely happy for the lad and glad he did so well in tough circumstances, I hope he gets the move he wants/needs or stays as third keeper for many years to come.
That said, I've seen so many comments on social media saying how we shouldn't have signed Kinskey now and it's unfair, give Austin a chance etc. That attitude is exactly why we win fuck all.
Can't wait to see Vicario, Kinskey, Austin and Keeley battle it out going forward.
I think people are getting carried away with his performance to be honest. I'm absolutely delighted for him and how he handled himself. However he didn't do anything special. The saves he made were straight forward. He handled himself well at corners but then so does Forster. His passing was fine if not at times risky. But you can't judge him much this one game. There's obviously a reason he hasn't been fancied by numerous managers until now. Kinsky will have been scouted for several months. I have to say as happy I am Austin did a job for us Saturday, I would not feel confident in him starting Wednesday. I think Forster starts assuming he's well by then and that is still the right call for now. Then Kinsky hopefully starting from Sunday. The big question is the NLD and whether we chance it because Sunday would not be a great measure but could maybe gauge his confidence level. Again no disrespect to Austin but would also not feel confident him starting the NLD either.I really feel for Austin.
He had a really solid performance and now there's a new keeper that has been brought in to take more minutes that he perhaps earns.
Feel like I'm struggling to get excited about Kinsky as a result
Absolutely, to be honest this move suggests to me that there's an element of doubt around Vicario if anything. I fully expect Kinsky to be number one in a couple of years time if all goes well.Its never a fair battle though is it? Look at arsenal, they had Leno, Cech and Martinez.
Cech left and they still fucked it up and spent £70-80m on a keeper that you can argue isn't as good as Martinez
Why hasn’t he done that some years ago. 26 yrs old and makes his debut. Hes just taken the easy option and signed a 5 yr contract recently knowing full well he’s nowhere near the first team .Goalkeeper position is arguably the most difficult position to break into thr first team.
Few reasons can I clude experience at a certain level, so go with the older heads, bought players - already invested so have to go with them, training performance, base statistics and other areas.
Austin would do really well to grt on the phone to his agent and say, get me to a club whwre I can play first team football, he ain't getting any younger and now is the time to get match minutes, not sit as a third or fourth choice.
People take jobs they like all the time. Could be the pay, the location, the benefits.Why hasn’t he done that some years ago. 26 yrs old and makes his debut. Hes just taken the easy option and signed a 5 yr contract recently knowing full well he’s nowhere near the first team .
Hes even farther away now after Kinsey signing.
Strange, and Whiteman is no better.