Travis Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, david mcbeth said: OTT - he’s far from great but Dubourdeau is the worst we’ve had in my lifetime by an extended country mile. I really don’t see much of a difference. Both instil a complete lack of confidence in players around them, make baffling decisions, fail to take control and flap at things. Now there are clearly a few Branescu apologists out there who either see something I’m missing, are blinded by his parent club, or are just incurable optimists, but for me the goalkeeper change is one of the biggest reasons for this season’s dip in form. It’s been a massive dip in quality from a keeper who always made you think ‘He’s got this’ to one who makes you think ‘Not a clue what he’ll do this time’. Edited February 5, 2020 by Travis -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, david mcbeth said: He has had a few mistakes that have cost us points. About 5 I can think of. We were not winning any of those games, and indeed did not win any of them, but I think those goals led to 4 defeats when we might otherwise have got a draw. In one case (hibs) we still got the draw in the end. So I reckon LB mistakes have cost us 4 points. Then factor in the points dropped because the full defensive unit is less coherent and less confident in their goalkeeper. Anyway, you get my point. For me, he’s weak as. But doesn’t take away from the positives of getting back to winning, scoring, our best right-back in decades getting back to his game, Findlay being a total legend, midfield back amongst it, Kabamba looking a find, club trying to communicate more effectively etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Said when watching it right before that he has to be careful. It was inevitable they would run in for the ball. It was inevitable any kind of contact or holding onto the ball and they would demand another yellow... what he then done was absolutely moronic. That went from a comfortable win, rest some players and see the game out to having to put in an extra 20% to cover the ground... he is as poor a keeper as we've had since Meldrum. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkG Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, stewarty66 said: Oh do us a favour. His goalkeeping ability is shocking. I dread to think how many times he's cost us points. Motherwell home and away are 2 that spring to mind. He hardly cost us at Fir Park. Unless you think keepers should save every shot? Edited February 5, 2020 by NorfolkG 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbk Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 This forum really needs a resident goalkeeping expert! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty66 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, NorfolkG said: He hardly cost us at Fir Park. Unless you think keepers should save every shot? He was piss poor at the free kick at Fir Park. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz65 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bullitt said: Said when watching it right before that he has to be careful. It was inevitable they would run in for the ball. It was inevitable any kind of contact or holding onto the ball and they would demand another yellow... what he then done was absolutely moronic. That went from a comfortable win, rest some players and see the game out to having to put in an extra 20% to cover the ground... he is as poor a keeper as we've had since Meldrum. I think that Koprivec is worse. How long is Jamie Mac out for? -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killie lad Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, NorfolkG said: He hardly cost us at Fir Park. Unless you think keepers should save every shot? The free kick he conceded at fir park was an absolute shocker -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Killie lad said: The free kick he conceded at fir park was an absolute shocker And the one at Rugby Park. Both free kicks were straight at him. He has gifted well six points in two games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydippy Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 The guy makes a clanger almost every game. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty66 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hearts fans not happy with their keeper either. He was pish as well to be fair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro'sBrither Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Chad Harpur has to be our worst in the last 20 odd years surely. Anyone at that Gretna game that night will know. Branescu and his apparent bemusement of being send off tonight really sums him up. An absolute moron. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killie89 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Totally ridiculous from Branescu. So unprofessional and could have cost us dear. Actually thought he was playing well tonight until his two minutes of madness. Goalkeeping ability aside, he’d have had a lot of making up to do if we hadn’t won that game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR1869 Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) I’ve defended the big dumpling previously but that was idiotic tonight. Let his team mates down in a big way and he is a very lucky boy it didn’t cost us the three points. I got the feeling from the body language of the players tonight as he walked off the majority were, understandably, not pleased. Edited February 6, 2020 by BR1869 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl1869 Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Poor goalkeeper, brainless tonight as well, in honesty both goalkeepers are nowhere near good enough, so take your pick. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Gray Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 By far not the worst goalie we’ve ever had, back pass was the fault for the penalty and yes he threw ball away but 9 times out if 10 no ref even acknowledges that. Not perfect but was excellent tonight up until penalty 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panman Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 U don’t have to b mad to be keeper but it certainly helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker71 Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 hours ago, gordon4418 said: Where is @Zorro when you need him Hiding in a cupboard and trying to work out how he could survive JMc coming back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkmus Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 I thought it was a bit harsh for the second yellow, ref seemed easily influenced by the crowd. You know something similar will happen this weekend and go unpunished. Not defending his actions but can understand his frustration. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydiesback Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 He gave the ref an opportunity to give a second yellow but it actually caused more wasted time than the ball being thrown as we then had to make a sub before the game restarted. In hindsight I think the ref was a wee jobs worth supported ably by that wee prick Naismith. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilm53 Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Surely the goalie should be allowed to pick the ball out of his goal after the penalty without the Jam Tarts players trying to grab it off him.. they were playing up and screaming at the ref... poor refereeing imo.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShark Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Terrible refereeing. Goalies boot or throw the ball away often after conceding. Never have I seen one booked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrwmorton Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 When at the game, I thought the act of throwing the ball away was stupid in the sense it forced the ref to make a decision! Something that he seemed reluctant to do for Naismith's diving and his own deliberate handball. We were cruising at 3-0 but the penalty - which from the highlights appears very soft - but what didn't help was we sat in and Koprivec just aimlessly punted the ball straight up the park, thus giving possession straight back to the Jambos. He is a keeper who gives me the fear everytime he plays, as up until Larry's 1 minute of madness, he was having a solid game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, Malkmus said: I thought it was a bit harsh for the second yellow, ref seemed easily influenced by the crowd. You know something similar will happen this weekend and go unpunished. Not defending his actions but can understand his frustration. We’ve all seen goalkeepers literally rolling around, fighting for the ball, in the back of the net, in similar circumstances and it go unpunished. This week we’ve watched a player only pick up a yellow for deliberately stamping on a fellow professionals chest. Throwing a ball out is hardly a hanging offence. Tbh the over reaction on here kinda reminds me of Biscuits & Co’s treatment of AA. Slate the foreigner but give guid Scottish laddies with worse records an easy time. As an aside, I’ve always hated bookings for time wasting. There’s only one person determines how long the game goes on and it isn’t any of the players. If it’s beyond the mental capacity of a referee to add a minute for throwing a ball out, to 90 minutes, perhaps it’s time official timekeepers were introduced. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro'sBrither Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, kerrwmorton said: When at the game, I thought the act of throwing the ball away was stupid in the sense it forced the ref to make a decision! Something that he seemed reluctant to do for Naismith's diving and his own deliberate handball. We were cruising at 3-0 but the penalty - which from the highlights appears very soft - but what didn't help was we sat in and Koprivec just aimlessly punted the ball straight up the park, thus giving possession straight back to the Jambos. He is a keeper who gives me the fear everytime he plays, as up until Larry's 1 minute of madness, he was having a solid game. Bit early to judge koprivec. Queens park game doesn't count. Aside from that he has only had 2.2 games in the league. One of which against Celtic. Give the guy a chance. Edited February 6, 2020 by Pedro'sBrither 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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