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Post by bridgwatergas on Feb 12, 2023 19:45:47 GMT
If he has then he's never shown any interest in that position in the past, now his last dozen or so posts just concentrate on it, when the rest of us can't really see any logic in Barton's decision. I can see the logic as I don’t think Belshaw is a great shot stopper. Brilliant sweeper keeper but he gets Beaten too easily from shots from distance imo . I have watched Balcombe closely in the warm ups and his distribution is so much better than Belshaws and I agree from what I have seen so far a better shot stopper. It will take a few games for him to completely settle in and hopefully keeps his place for a good run of games.
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Post by singupgas on Feb 12, 2023 19:52:50 GMT
Belshaw for me. Need him back between the sticks.
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Post by yetigas on Feb 14, 2023 14:07:13 GMT
No connection. Just puzzled as to why many people on this forum assume Belshaw should walk back into the team when his performances this season have been very inconsistent. On Saturday I was very impressed with Balcombes distribution which these days is an important part of a goalkeepers game. Other aspects of his game seemed to be at least on a par with Belshaw. I am not JB's biggest fan but think he made a good call getting another keeper in despite knowing Belshaw has a good rapport with the fans. Anyway, whichever keeper is selected tonight, I have a feeling they will need to be on top form if we are to get anything out of the match.
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Post by baggins on Feb 14, 2023 15:57:33 GMT
No connection. Just puzzled as to why many people on this forum assume Belshaw should walk back into the team when his performances this season have been very inconsistent. On Saturday I was very impressed with Balcombes distribution which these days is an important part of a goalkeepers game. Other aspects of his game seemed to be at least on a par with Belshaw. I am not JB's biggest fan but think he made a good call getting another keeper in despite knowing Belshaw has a good rapport with the fans. Anyway, whichever keeper is selected tonight, I have a feeling they will need to be on top form if we are to get anything out of the match. We've not won a game with Balcombe in goal, dread to think how many conceded. Belshaw has won Man of the Match on more than one occasion, and with him between the sticks we were 6 points off playoffs. So you can call it a good appointment all you like but this squad has fallen apart ever since Belshaw was replaced.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 16:14:48 GMT
No connection. Just puzzled as to why many people on this forum assume Belshaw should walk back into the team when his performances this season have been very inconsistent. On Saturday I was very impressed with Balcombes distribution which these days is an important part of a goalkeepers game. Other aspects of his game seemed to be at least on a par with Belshaw. I am not JB's biggest fan but think he made a good call getting another keeper in despite knowing Belshaw has a good rapport with the fans. Anyway, whichever keeper is selected tonight, I have a feeling they will need to be on top form if we are to get anything out of the match. We've not won a game with Balcombe in goal, dread to think how many conceded. Belshaw has won Man of the Match on more than one occasion, and with him between the sticks we were 6 points off playoffs. So you can call it a good appointment all you like but this squad has fallen apart ever since Belshaw was replaced. Trouble is everything is based on stats these days. By stats alone Belshaw is one of the worst Gks in the league with save % of around 63%, not great for a GK
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Post by baggins on Feb 14, 2023 16:27:33 GMT
We've not won a game with Balcombe in goal, dread to think how many conceded. Belshaw has won Man of the Match on more than one occasion, and with him between the sticks we were 6 points off playoffs. So you can call it a good appointment all you like but this squad has fallen apart ever since Belshaw was replaced. Trouble is everything is based on stats these days. By stats alone Belshaw is one of the worst Gks in the league with save % of around 63%, not great for a GK What does that mean, 63% of what?
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 16:34:33 GMT
Trouble is everything is based on stats these days. By stats alone Belshaw is one of the worst Gks in the league with save % of around 63%, not great for a GK What does that mean, 63% of what? Shots saved to shots on target I believe. Stats look bad on paper but we all know the midfield/defence has constantly allowed the opposition guilt-edge chances with no chance of saving
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Post by yattongas on Feb 14, 2023 16:34:44 GMT
Trouble is everything is based on stats these days. By stats alone Belshaw is one of the worst Gks in the league with save % of around 63%, not great for a GK What does that mean, 63% of what? At a guess he saves 63% of shots on target…… or gets beaten 37% of the time . Think JB will stick with the new guy who’s been very good in the last two games.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 16:37:42 GMT
What does that mean, 63% of what? At a guess he saves 63% of shots on target…… or gets beaten 37% of the time .Think JB will stick with the new guy who’s been very good in the last two games. Exactly. Compare that to Plymouths keeper Cooper who's save % was 78% the last time I checked and that was having faced the 2nd most shots on goal in the league. Im pretty sure Plymouth dont leave opposition strikers unmarked on the 6 yard box most games though. I dont care much for stats just what I see with my own eyes, but many in the game rely on them
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Post by abingdongas on Feb 14, 2023 16:44:16 GMT
Belshaws weakness seems to saving anything from around 18 yards out. How many times have you seen him routed to the spot as the ball hits the net. He has many qualities but saving shots from distance is not one. I've actually wondered at times if his sight was OK.
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Post by baggins on Feb 14, 2023 16:46:45 GMT
Belshaws weakness seems to saving anything from around 18 yards out. How many times have you seen him routed to the spot as the ball hits the net. He has many qualities but saving shots from distance is not one. I've actually wondered at times if his sight was OK. Be interested to see stats as to how many goals we've conceded from outside 18yrds.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 16:49:09 GMT
Belshaws weakness seems to saving anything from around 18 yards out. How many times have you seen him routed to the spot as the ball hits the net. He has many qualities but saving shots from distance is not one. I've actually wondered at times if his sight was OK. Be interested to see stats as to how many goals we've conceded from outside 18yrds. Not sure about that one but there are plenty of interesting stats on here footystats.org/clubs/bristol-rovers-fc-244
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Post by baggins on Feb 14, 2023 16:59:18 GMT
Belshaws weakness seems to saving anything from around 18 yards out. How many times have you seen him routed to the spot as the ball hits the net. He has many qualities but saving shots from distance is not one. I've actually wondered at times if his sight was OK. Name one. Name one example of Belshaw being rooted to the spot when an opposition scored from 18 yrds.
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Post by yattongas on Feb 14, 2023 17:05:31 GMT
Belshaws weakness seems to saving anything from around 18 yards out. How many times have you seen him routed to the spot as the ball hits the net. He has many qualities but saving shots from distance is not one. I've actually wondered at times if his sight was OK. Name one. Name one example of Belshaw being rooted to the spot when an opposition scored from 18 yrds. I’ve witnessed at least a couple at the Mem ( sorry can’t remember specific games ) , where he’s been rooted to the spot. I’ve thought to myself ….. you can’t get beaten from there !
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Post by abingdongas on Feb 14, 2023 17:45:45 GMT
The two were against FGR and Plymouth, both curled in from around 18 yards and Belshaw didn't even move.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 17:54:48 GMT
The two were against FGR and Plymouth, both curled in from around 18 yards and Belshaw didn't even move. I dont think he even raised his arms for the 1st Plymouth goal
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 14, 2023 17:59:08 GMT
What does that mean, 63% of what? At a guess he saves 63% of shots on target…… or gets beaten 37% of the time . Think JB will stick with the new guy who’s been very good in the last two games. "At a guess"? How can anybody guess how many shots a goalie's saved? I doubt Balcm doing any better given he's conceded 8 goals in 3 games
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 14, 2023 18:01:23 GMT
At a guess he saves 63% of shots on target…… or gets beaten 37% of the time . Think JB will stick with the new guy who’s been very good in the last two games. "At a guess"? How can anybody guess how many shots a goalie's saved? I doubt Balcm doing any better given he's conceded 8 goals in 3 games We were responding to what the 63% was for Topper, not guessing the stat itself
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Post by yattongas on Feb 14, 2023 18:11:51 GMT
At a guess he saves 63% of shots on target…… or gets beaten 37% of the time . Think JB will stick with the new guy who’s been very good in the last two games. "At a guess"? How can anybody guess how many shots a goalie's saved? I doubt Balcm doing any better given he's conceded 8 goals in 3 games You are a plonker Topper 🙄
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Post by pirate on Feb 14, 2023 18:11:56 GMT
The two were against FGR and Plymouth, both curled in from around 18 yards and Belshaw didn't even move. This was a pretty lame 'attempted' save vs Exeter And as we know, he likes to go walkabout too.
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