Breezy
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Still fuming we stood by Leno and allowed Emi to walk. Guy was looking like a prime Cech with distribution skills ffs.
Commanding keepers command every where they are. We saw Emi trying to get in VVD’s head before the shootout at Wembley. It’s a psyche. You’ve either got it or you ain’t. Leno wouldn’t have been attempting that. Trying to control and command everything can of course sometimes bite you in the arse, but if you have ability with it, it’s powerful.Hoping Leno improves in that aspect but can a leopard change their spots? It'd take some transformation for him to become commanding overnight. It also makes the defence a tad uneasy with Emi in a lot of aspect they could feel assured.
So true. Seaman had that aura. The only time I saw Leno trying to flex his muscles was when he was being stretchered off vs Brighton. He's as quiet as a mouseCommanding keepers command every where they are. We saw Emi trying to get in VVD’s head before the shootout at Wembley. It’s a psyche. You’ve either got it or you ain’t. Leno wouldn’t have been attempting that. Trying to control and command everything can of course sometimes bite you in the arse, but if you have ability with it, it’s powerful.
It’s a big doubt for me. To be clear I rate Leno and he’s more than good enough for us. It’s just Emi showed us..perfection. Defense was calm, he was in command. Leno is never in command, when he comes out for a high ball nobody knows what will happen. Emi makes it look easy.Hoping Leno improves in that aspect but can a leopard change their spots? It'd take some transformation for him to become commanding overnight. It also makes the defence a tad uneasy with Emi in a lot of aspect they could feel assured.
Szeszny has it as well. Just a shame his ego ran away with his goalkeeping ability.So true. Seaman had that aura. The only time I saw Leno trying to flex his muscles was when he was being stretchered off vs Brighton. He's as quiet as a mouse
Szeszny has it as well. Just a shame his ego ran away with his goalkeeping ability.
I miss Big Jens. He was always my favourite. You just know that guy would always have your back on a night out.Don't forget Big Jens...
...absolutely mental
Just watch this place when Martinez makes a mistake. It will erupt from certain corners.
No, Leno being unable to catch the ball is clouding mine. When he has the same calming presence as Emi at the back, I will back off. There's more to being a goalkeeper than being a good shot stopper and playing sweeper keeper.Genuinely can't believe the stuff I'm reading on here. Leno was saving our ass for the last season and a half and was our only quality player outside Auba. Martinez played very well when he came in but he only played 15 games ffs. Recency bias is clouding everyone's judgement
The fans are full of sh*t really. Nothing wrong with Leno, even if you like Martinez - which 99% of us did.Justifiably so imo...with the way Leno is getting treated by some, of course there will be blow back towards Emi when he ****s up, which is more to do the the "fans" on here than Emi really.
The fans are full of sh*t really. Nothing wrong with Leno, even if you like Martinez - which 99% of us did.
Almunia too fresh in my mind - if you really think Leno is a problem then to be honest you’re dumb.
And carried him all the way to the Juventus goal.Szeszny has it as well. Just a shame his ego ran away with his goalkeeping ability.
I am aware of that, but it was disciplinary and consistency issues that led to him being moved on. He probably has matured since he moved to Juve, but my point is perfectly valid.And carried him all the way to the Juventus goal.
This isn't David Bentley we're talking about.