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Post by mehewmagic on Nov 17, 2014 13:15:06 GMT
Did you not see how many times he gave the ball to one of our players on Saturday, when he hoofed the ball it was because our players were not in position to receive the ball but that's the first game I've ever seen him do that. usually it is a hoof. seems like he has been asked to change.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 13:16:01 GMT
I think Mildy is as good if not better than all those keepers and on a par with Phillips.
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Post by mehewmagic on Nov 17, 2014 13:17:08 GMT
Mildenhall is a class keeper and we are very lucky to have him. Prior to that it felt like a different keeper every week on loan ok, but surely we aren't 'lucky' to have him? he's here because we pay him prety well I suspect, and as a Swindon lad he's close to home/family. everyone is happy. no-one is lucky.
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Post by mehewmagic on Nov 17, 2014 13:23:00 GMT
I assume that must be on DC's instructions? Although what else can he do as Lockyer's never going to collect the ball from him so that just leaves Brown as an outlet? perhaps after leadbitter's sending off in the FGR games DC's just told SM to clear the ball upfield? Any w/o Mildenhall clean sheets we wouldn't even be in the top 10 given our inability to score. I wonder if you'll regrate saying this next season if we fail to go up and so we can't afford to offer him a new contract and so we get a clown like Walker(?) from Colchester in goal? The clean sheets aren't all down to Mildenhall you know. Take Lockyer clearing off the line the other day for example. I won't be regrating anything (except maybe cheese). I think Mildenhall is replacable and is on a lot of money so we could use the money saved elsewhere albeit I would like him to stay. Walker was useless. But why mention him? You could have mentioned Phillips, Andersen, Logan, Etheridge but no you choose Walker. welcome to the world. people will pick whatever example suits their purpose and apparently supports their position. It's just like politics. The irony is that we could (maybe) have a rational debate about the opportunity cost of the wages we pay the top earners / ex-higher lge players, but as soon as it comes to a player most people like they shut up shop and won't engage in a rational debate.
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Post by baggins on Nov 17, 2014 13:28:17 GMT
Why do we change a keepers ability? Every keeper we take on and play command their box, take a ball out the air, but give it 6 months and they never come out of the 6 yard box, punch everything, and their distribution turns to rat poo. He doesn't fill me with that much confidence I have to say.
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Post by gasincider on Nov 17, 2014 13:32:30 GMT
I have thought for some time that Mildy is overrated. As someone has said, he's a decent shot stopper, but his distribution is a joke , and when he punches the ball out he always punches it towards the D which as in the game with Forest Green, just means someone can whack a shot straight back. Knock it wide man.
And as for saying that the people at fault are those not in position to receive his clearances, what a joke that is. That's like saying every time we give the ball to the opposition it's because OUR player should have been where there's was. What garbage. You play the game that is, not the one that should be.
Also, Mildy said if we got rid of the goalkeeping coach he would leave. That's another good reason to move him on. We can't afford a goalkeeping coach.
Puddly has come of age at this level, his only shortcoming quite literally is his stature. But other than Barnet away, he has done all required of him. The saving on two salaries could mean we could afford Tubbs and Easter.
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Post by ganymede on Nov 17, 2014 13:48:44 GMT
I have thought for some time that Mildy is overrated. As someone has said, he's a decent shot stopper, but his distribution is a joke , and when he punches the ball out he always punches it towards the D which as in the game with Forest Green, just means someone can whack a shot straight back. Knock it wide man. And as for saying that the people at fault are those not in position to receive his clearances, what a joke that is. That's like saying every time we give the ball to the opposition it's because OUR player should have been where there's was. What garbage. You play the game that is, not the one that should be. Also, Mildy said if we got rid of the goalkeeping coach he would leave. That's another good reason to move him on. We can't afford a goalkeeping coach. Puddly has come of age at this level, his only shortcoming quite literally is his stature. But other than Barnet away, he has done all required of him. The saving on two salaries could mean we could afford Tubbs and Easter. What is the point of this thread??? Is it to pick a fight and/or run down Steve Mildenhall and de-stablise the relationship between players and fans? and/or to try and get Mildy to leave? Mildy is an excellent servant to the team and club. Nobody is perfect and we can all improve and "distribution" might be an area of improvement for Steve ... perhaps leave it at that?
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Post by baggins on Nov 17, 2014 13:57:21 GMT
I have thought for some time that Mildy is overrated. As someone has said, he's a decent shot stopper, but his distribution is a joke , and when he punches the ball out he always punches it towards the D which as in the game with Forest Green, just means someone can whack a shot straight back. Knock it wide man. And as for saying that the people at fault are those not in position to receive his clearances, what a joke that is. That's like saying every time we give the ball to the opposition it's because OUR player should have been where there's was. What garbage. You play the game that is, not the one that should be. Also, Mildy said if we got rid of the goalkeeping coach he would leave. That's another good reason to move him on. We can't afford a goalkeeping coach. Puddly has come of age at this level, his only shortcoming quite literally is his stature. But other than Barnet away, he has done all required of him. The saving on two salaries could mean we could afford Tubbs and Easter. What is the point of this thread??? Is it to pick a fight and/or run down Steve Mildenhall and de-stablise the relationship between players and fans? and/or to try and get Mildy to leave? Mildy is an excellent servant to the team and club. Nobody is perfect and we can all improve and "distribution" might be an area of improvement for Steve ... perhaps leave it at that? Uh, no, the point of this thread was to discuss Mildenhall as a keeper, pros, cons.
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Post by stevek192 on Nov 17, 2014 14:34:20 GMT
Pros-the low number of goals we let in and that alone makes this thread pretty worthless. I am sure there are plenty of other players to pick out their faults. In all honesty throwing the ball out is OK if the players you are throwing it to can actually pass a ball well. Very few of our players actually pass the ball well and its the same reason why I would rather have midfield p-layers looking to pass the ball forward or sideways rather than back to our defenders. Steve Mildenhall used to come for everything whether or not it was his ball up until Bradford away when we lost 4-2 and he may a right cock up on the cross. I imagine the Coach at the time told him to be more selective when he came for crosses. I agree that we are VERY lucky to have such a good keeper. Ask Torquay fans what its like to have a clown between the sticks!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 14:40:32 GMT
Mildenhall is a class keeper and we are very lucky to have him. Prior to that it felt like a different keeper every week on loan ok, but surely we aren't 'lucky' to have him? he's here because we pay him prety well I suspect, and as a Swindon lad he's close to home/family. everyone is happy. no-one is lucky. Thats a bit pedantic mate, quite clear i just meant he is a good player so its a good job we have him. I didn't mean some kind of witchcraft and wizzardry was responsible.
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Post by wysemangas on Nov 17, 2014 14:53:57 GMT
Did you not see how many times he gave the ball to one of our players on Saturday, when he hoofed the ball it was because our players were not in position to receive the ball No, he was constantly hoofing it and always up to Brunt. So predictable. I was waiting for him to kick it out to the subs bench when Brunt was taken off. Then obviously you did hear the crowd cheer when he did give the ball to the likes of Lockyer who in turn did the hoofing
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 14:56:05 GMT
I'd definatlely say that Mildenhall is the safest pair of hands we have had here since Phillips.
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Post by gasheadliam on Nov 17, 2014 14:56:08 GMT
Fantastic shot stopper.
Not the best from crosses considering his height, but can't say there is another keeper in this league other than Stack who I would have in goal for us.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 17, 2014 14:59:05 GMT
I have thought for some time that Mildy is overrated. As someone has said, he's a decent shot stopper, but his distribution is a joke , and when he punches the ball out he always punches it towards the D which as in the game with Forest Green, just means someone can whack a shot straight back. Knock it wide man. And as for saying that the people at fault are those not in position to receive his clearances, what a joke that is. That's like saying every time we give the ball to the opposition it's because OUR player should have been where there's was. What garbage. You play the game that is, not the one that should be. Also, Mildy said if we got rid of the goalkeeping coach he would leave. That's another good reason to move him on. We can't afford a goalkeeping coach. Puddly has come of age at this level, his only shortcoming quite literally is his stature. But other than Barnet away, he has done all required of him. The saving on two salaries could mean we could afford Tubbs and Easter. What is the point of this thread??? Is it to pick a fight and/or run down Steve Mildenhall and de-stablise the relationship between players and fans? and/or to try and get Mildy to leave? Mildy is an excellent servant to the team and club. Nobody is perfect and we can all improve and "distribution" might be an area of improvement for Steve ... perhaps leave it at that? The point of this thread is to discuss Mildenhall's pro and cons and get other peoples opinions.
There are certain players that for some reason can't be criticised.
Mildenhall and Brown are at the top of this list. Brown is overrated as well. Don't get me wrong I don't want to lose them but they are both at this level for a reason just like the rest of the team.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 17, 2014 15:00:20 GMT
ok, but surely we aren't 'lucky' to have him? he's here because we pay him prety well I suspect, and as a Swindon lad he's close to home/family. everyone is happy. no-one is lucky. Thats a bit pedantic mate, quite clear i just meant he is a good player so its a good job we have him. I didn't mean some kind of witchcraft and wizzardry was responsible. Not pedantic, he's spont on. Mildenhall is near his hometown, gets paid well and wouldn't be playing at a much higher level even if he wanted to.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 15:04:47 GMT
Thats a bit pedantic mate, quite clear i just meant he is a good player so its a good job we have him. I didn't mean some kind of witchcraft and wizzardry was responsible. Not pedantic, he's spont on. Mildenhall is near his hometown, gets paid well and wouldn't be playing at a much higher level even if he wanted to. I think Mildenhall could hold is own in league two.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 17, 2014 15:12:01 GMT
Not pedantic, he's spont on. Mildenhall is near his hometown, gets paid well and wouldn't be playing at a much higher level even if he wanted to. I think Mildenhall could hold is own in league two. Exactly, play league 2 on slightly more money for a northern club or for someone like exeter on less money. He is not as good a keeper as when we first signed him IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 15:16:15 GMT
I think Mildenhall could hold is own in league two. Exactly, play league 2 on slightly more money for a northern club or for someone like exeter on less money. He is not as good a keeper as when we first signed him IMO. So therefore we are lucky to have a goalkeeper who could easily play at a higher level IMO.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 17, 2014 15:17:11 GMT
Exactly, play league 2 on slightly more money for a northern club or for someone like exeter on less money. He is not as good a keeper as when we first signed him IMO. So therefore we are lucky to have a goalkeeper who could easily play at a higher level IMO. No because he is being paid accordingly so neither of us are lucky or unlucky as such like Mehew said.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 15:22:21 GMT
What is the point of this thread??? Is it to pick a fight and/or run down Steve Mildenhall and de-stablise the relationshiip between players and fans? and/or to try and get Mildy to leave? Mildy is an excellent servant to the team and club. Nobody is perfect and we can all improve and "distribution" might be an area of improvement for Steve ... perhaps leave it at that? The point of this thread is to discuss Mildenhall's pro and cons and get other peoples opinions.
There are certain players that for some reason can't be criticised.
Mildenhall and Brown are at the top of this list. Brown is overrated as well. Don't get me wrong I don't want to lose them but they are both at this level for a reason just like the rest of the team. There may be another reason Brown and Mildy 'cant be critcised' and that's because they are actually good players. Neither have ever let us down, are rarely injured and always give their all. Both players score consistently well in our match rating threads when others around them are up and down like a whores drawers. If we had a Brown or Mildy in every position on the pitch we'd pish this division. I get that forums are for debate and such but weve a lot bigger issues in the first 11 than Brown and Mildy which is why I can't understand the need for this thread. Mountains and molehills?
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