| Walsh 21:12 - Feb 24 with 14082 views | WestbourneR |
I cannot believe anybody rates this guy.
He's a total embarrassment under crosses, he's too small and I'm not sure he can even jump.
He is CLEARLY not a viable goalkeeper.
It's a shame, as him aside, we were looking quite good. But you can't win games consistently with a bad goalkeeper - and Walsh is a bad keeper.
Sadly none of our three keepers are good enough and it should have been addressed in the window. [Post edited 24 Feb 21:21]
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| Walsh on 21:21 - Mar 14 with 2280 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| Walsh on 20:54 - Mar 14 by WestbourneR |
I’m sorry, I’m not here to dig him out on a personal level - and it’s brilliant to hear he’s a good guy.
But he needs to be a good goalkeeper first, and a good guy second.
If he turns out to be a great keeper I’ll be amazed but I’ll eat my words and own my mistake. |
He's played 20 odd first team games, give him a chance. Perhaps look at Hayden, who's played 200 + games yet failed to do his job. |  |
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| Walsh on 03:59 - Mar 15 with 1869 views | karlski |
I will support him and hope that he develops into a really good champ keeper. There’s no jar continuing to play him for the rest of season.
I do have a nagging doubt that he lacks some fundamentals (for this level) which are hard to materially improve with coaching / experience. Namely his positioning and decision making can leave a lot to be desired. Thought positioning was poor for Leicester goal and it was poor for Wrexham winner at LR and any number of other occasions.
To be fair he has also had some good games and made some storm saves. He’s decent at rushing out to make blocks one on one - it’s the long distance stuff that seems to trouble him. Crosses he’s average, no worse than Nardi but I’d rate them both average at best.
Will be an interesting decision end of season. | | | |
| Walsh on 07:31 - Mar 15 with 1662 views | Superhoops2808 |
Another well respected poster on this forum and who is always a fair judge of keepers, is Mr McCarthy
If you read this Brian, was Walsh at fault for their goal?? |  | | |
| Walsh on 07:49 - Mar 15 with 1589 views | gazza1 |
He would not be wanting to be beaten by a shot from that far out. It was not in the corner of the goal either. He will be dissappioted that he did not do better and obviuosly dissappionted that he did not save it.
The jury is out and it has been for the whole season. | | | |
| Walsh on 07:55 - Mar 15 with 1568 views | EuroRanger |
I've watched it twice on the highlights now and while his reaction isn't the fastest, I think it was a pretty great finish. Many keepers would've been beaten by it.
The jury might still be out on him, but he's also having to come a long way in a short time. I also think there might be some rose tinting for both Nardi and Hamer - Nardi has let in his fair share of clangers and Hamer let in one at his near post in one of his few starts. | | | |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 with 1543 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| Walsh on 07:31 - Mar 15 by Superhoops2808 |
Another well respected poster on this forum and who is always a fair judge of keepers, is Mr McCarthy
If you read this Brian, was Walsh at fault for their goal?? |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |  |
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| Walsh on 08:02 - Mar 15 with 1501 views | nix |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
That’s interesting Bri.
He certainly hasn’t been managed well by the club getting so little game time on loan. Weird given the fact Cooper has been getting all this experience. I think it’s done him a big disservice. |  | | |
| Walsh on 08:06 - Mar 15 with 1467 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| Walsh on 08:02 - Mar 15 by nix |
That’s interesting Bri.
He certainly hasn’t been managed well by the club getting so little game time on loan. Weird given the fact Cooper has been getting all this experience. I think it’s done him a big disservice. |
Completely agree, Nixy. | |
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| Walsh on 08:15 - Mar 15 with 1415 views | ozexile |
That was a terrible goal to concede. However I don't know why but I do feel he'll come good next year. Just a gut feeling | | | |
| Walsh on 09:05 - Mar 15 with 1236 views | francisbowles |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
Interesting assessment, Brian. Could the step to the right be trying to see the ball with players in front of him maybe blocking his view.
I was watching with Leicester commentary and Gerry Taggert said something like, it was a wonderful strike and that no goalkeeper would save it.
They has a couple of ex players in their studio at HT and they were raving about it as well.
They were all a very morose bunch apart from that. Almost made me depressed after the game, until I remembered the score. Gift and gifted were their words of the day | | | |
| Walsh on 09:07 - Mar 15 with 1226 views | francisbowles |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
Interesting assessment, Brian. Could the step to the right be trying to see the ball with players in front of him maybe blocking his view.
I was watching with Leicester commentary and Gerry Taggert said something like, it was a wonderful strike and that no goalkeeper would save it.
They has a couple of ex players in their studio at HT and they were raving about it as well.
They were all a very morose bunch apart from that. Almost made me depressed after the game, until I remembered the score. 'Gift' and 'gifted' were their words of the day. I shouldn't but I will,😂🤣😂 | | | |
| Walsh on 09:15 - Mar 15 with 1188 views | Superhoops2808 |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
So there we have it
As Gazza said he would have been disappointed he did not do better but there are mitigating circumstances - I personally think he should have been on loan for the first half of the season instead of being thrown straight in, with people wanting Nardi - Then brought him back in Jan with game time behind him and ready for first team appearances.
The whole goalkeeping situation has been farcical this season with the chopping and changing - Not sure what direction we need to take next season but time will tell I'm sure.
Thanks Brian for your goalkeeping expertise [Post edited 15 Mar 9:17]
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| Walsh on 09:45 - Mar 15 with 1075 views | 7374Ranger |
| Walsh on 19:06 - Mar 14 by francisbowles |
I thought Walsh was pretty good today and the op is way over the top. It was a great strike which he had little chance of saving and where his defenders failed to close down their best player. Even if you think differently, he was fine overall today.
Walsh has had some poor games and some good games. Noury has mishandled his development and he's learning his trade in the spotlight. At this point, we need to persevere until the end of the season and reassess. |
Having seen the goal, I think it was a good strike that perhaps only more experienced better keepers would have saved.
He had a decent game and even made some good catches, however, the problem is Walsh is inconsistent and makes far too many errors - not much better than the previous Joe QPR had in goal.
It was a huge mistake to make him the first choice keeper for this season and not send him out on loan with Cooper. A new keeper should have been signed.
Hopefully the club will do the correct thing in the summer. Cooper has done his loan, so maybe he can be tried as a number 2 for next season. [Post edited 15 Mar 9:55]
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| Walsh (n/t) on 10:04 - Mar 15 with 995 views | Myke |
Bennie scores from similar distance v Hull and it's a 'worldie' Walsh concedes a similar goal and it's shit goalkeeping. We are ever so slightly subjective in our opinions [Post edited 15 Mar 10:06]
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| Walsh on 10:14 - Mar 15 with 945 views | Myke |
Of far greater concern is why was James allowed the freedom of Filbert street or whatever its called nowadays. Nothing learned in that respect from Southampton/SU/Middlesbrough/Brum. Luckily Leicester are much pooer than the above 4 and couldn't capitalise further on our generosity | | | |
| Walsh on 11:23 - Mar 15 with 774 views | golborne |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
Noticed this right away. He doesn’t get there because he’s adjusting his feet. On my glance at the time he seems to be still backing towards his goal when the fella takes on the early strike. My main criticism at the time was did he need to be still backing off that far at that point. Closer you are to the ball the lesser the angle, and 3 yds off his line felt like excessive backing off given he’s over 25 yds out with a defender facing him up. I’ll back him all the way though. | | | |
| Walsh on 12:08 - Mar 15 with 656 views | hubble |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
I really don't know what Walsh's politics have got to do with it Brian. I look to you for objectivity. |  |
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| Walsh on 12:15 - Mar 15 with 633 views | Hastings_Hoops |
| Walsh on 08:15 - Mar 15 by ozexile |
That was a terrible goal to concede. However I don't know why but I do feel he'll come good next year. Just a gut feeling |
Let’s hope so… and hold off killing another young career too soon! |  | | |
| Walsh (n/t) on 12:40 - Mar 15 with 584 views | WestbourneR |
| Walsh (n/t) on 10:04 - Mar 15 by Myke |
Bennie scores from similar distance v Hull and it's a 'worldie' Walsh concedes a similar goal and it's shit goalkeeping. We are ever so slightly subjective in our opinions [Post edited 15 Mar 10:06]
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Well, no, Myke.
It is objectively different actually.
Bennie’s shot was harder, from closer range, and into the corner. A very good strike that only a world class keeper could keep out.
James’s shot was not in the corner (or even nearly), not hit very hard and also from a very long way out.
So, yeah, poor goalkeeping to let it in. | |
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| Walsh on 12:42 - Mar 15 with 576 views | charmr |
I’ve noticed it for a while that Walsh’s starting position is off. It’s literally Just inches and half steps but they make a huge difference. | | | |
| Walsh on 14:54 - Mar 15 with 442 views | derbyhoop |
Only seen their goal on TV. It didn't look like the best bit of keeping but others claim he was unsighted. Great shot by James, though. He had another go in the 2nd half and Walsh produced a good save, pushing it well away. I remember Walsh catching a difficult cross under pressure. And clearing a through ball because his starting position was good.
Overall he's an OK keeper. Not the best in the Championship but young enough to get considerably better. Writing off a 23 yo keeper is not a good idea fro the fans of a development club. |  |
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| Walsh on 15:06 - Mar 15 with 406 views | Benny_the_Ball |
| Walsh on 07:58 - Mar 15 by BrianMcCarthy |
Heya hoops, I was actually just looking at it again this morning.
In mitigation, the attacker does very well to use our player as a shield.
However, Walsh is taking lot of steps immediately prior to the strike, including one very last-second step to his right, so he's now probably too far right, possibly too close to his line and - most crucially - not completely composed in his set-up.
If he had a better and earlier set-up, I think he could have saved that.
Again, with Walsh, I don't think any of this points to a lack of ability, but maybe points to a lack of experience. |
That's how I saw it. A lack of preparation and positioning rather than raw ability. Hopefully with more games he'll improve these aspects as this season he's effectively been thrown into the deep end to learn his trade. |  | | |
| Walsh on 16:56 - Mar 15 with 301 views | corse |
Lack of experience i say. Potential he has. Let him gain experience the rest of the season as we are not going down so no panic and need for a change. Probably will make couple of mistakes in positioning or such in the remaining games but will learn from them. | | | |
| Walsh on 17:00 - Mar 15 with 275 views | Rsole |
| Walsh on 21:21 - Mar 14 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
He's played 20 odd first team games, give him a chance. Perhaps look at Hayden, who's played 200 + games yet failed to do his job. |
Can we try Hayden in goal ? |  |
| Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?
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| Walsh on 17:01 - Mar 15 with 272 views | Watford_Ranger |
| Walsh on 17:00 - Mar 15 by Rsole |
Can we try Hayden in goal ? |
He’d still pass it backwards | | | |
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