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Post by ddirpytnop on Mar 26, 2023 7:23:30 GMT
Credit where it's due, he did well, nothing he could really do about the goal He made two good saves - the second of which was top drawer. His other saves were routine but competently dealt with. There was one ridiculous back pass to him (from Neco?) Which was hit far too high and hard and which he struggled to control but other than that there were no genuine errors. He even got pretty close to saving the shot that resulted in the goal. All in all, a pretty decent evening's work for keeper that gets a lot of flack from the misery-wallowers on this forum. |
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Post by underwood on Mar 26, 2023 7:24:51 GMT
He won us that point.
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Post by hooky on Mar 26, 2023 9:20:37 GMT
Yep - well done Danny!
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Post by rushy on Mar 26, 2023 9:24:12 GMT
He definitely appeared more confident last night.
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Post by evans1282 on Mar 26, 2023 10:36:37 GMT
Credit where it's due, he did well, nothing he could really do about the goal He made two good saves - the second of which was top drawer. His other saves were routine but competently dealt with. There was one ridiculous back pass to him (from Neco?) Which was hit far too high and hard and which he struggled to control but other than that there were no genuine errors. He even got pretty close to saving the shot that resulted in the goal. All in all, a pretty decent evening's work for keeper that gets a lot of flack from the misery-wallowers on this forum. Never doubted his ability as a shot stopper,and agree Necos back pass was awful, his distribution is his weakness for me ,but with Kieffer it's less noticeable. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 26, 2023 11:09:47 GMT
This is the power of regular football, even if he hasn't had the best of seasons. Needs to move to a Championship club imo, and he will be a perfectly good keeper for us for the next 5 years
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Post by njdragon on Mar 29, 2023 9:05:08 GMT
Think again he was good last night, no superb saves but distribution, coming for the ball.
Shows what regular game time does for a keeper - those decisions were spot on.
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Post by jimexotic on Mar 29, 2023 23:08:57 GMT
Good reactions to save the two that he did, even if they were pretty much right at him, plenty of keepers have let stuff like that in. I think our defence needs to tighten up a bit and maybe Ward could do a bit more to get on at them, if I was to have a gripe it would be that but I was really pleased for him last night and I love hearing the crowd sing his name.
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Post by cadno on Mar 30, 2023 9:40:09 GMT
He was a calming influence, made good saves, collected the ball in the air, good distribution! I agree hopefully he moves next season and becomes number 1 for someone
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Post by morg on Mar 30, 2023 11:03:38 GMT
Main criticism of his keeping at Leicester is that he's awful at one on one situations. Don't think we saw any of these in last two Wales' games? Leicester's defensive set up a factor?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Mar 30, 2023 13:23:30 GMT
Main criticism of his keeping at Leicester is that he's awful at one on one situations. Don't think we saw any of these in last two Wales' games? Leicester's defensive set up a factor? Think he's also been criticised for conceding long distance shots as well, but he dealt with those brilliantly against Croatia |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 8, 2023 16:27:10 GMT
Here's some comparative stats;
Goals conceded per game;
Ward 1.77 - 2 Iversen
Clean Sheets;
Ward 6 - 0 Iversen
Save percentage;
Ward 63% - 68% Iversen
Leicester's PPG;
Ward 0.96 - 0.66
Leicester's wins;
Ward 7 - 1 Iversen
I just can't fathom why Brendan was so insistent about replacing Ward, or why the new manager has kept this up personally
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Post by surge on May 8, 2023 17:01:53 GMT
Sofascore states that Danny Ward and Iverson are saving same number of shots per game (63%) but this translates into Ward making 3 saves per game and Iverson 3.4.
They state that Ward's goal prevention rate is -8.77 over course of the season whereas Iverson's is currently -1.47.
Suggests that defensive unit has been better with Ward in goal but once defence is breached, then Iverson is having better of it at the moment.
Iverson is also 4/5 years younger so maybe one eye on the future for the change or a manager wanting to make bold decision to change things and now not wanting to go back on their decision.
To me it suggests that Ward is not the problem but is not the solution either. Iverson is unlikely to be the solution but better save percentage means he's being given a go.
Can't see Dean Smith in charge at end of the season regardless so Ward can either re-start competition in off-season or try to find a new club.
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Post by iot on May 8, 2023 17:49:45 GMT
Here's some comparative stats; Goals conceded per game; Ward 1.77 - 2 Iversen Clean Sheets; Ward 6 - 0 Iversen Save percentage; Ward 63% - 68% IversenLeicester's PPG; Ward 0.96 - 0.66 Leicester's wins; Ward 7 - 1 Iversen I just can't fathom why Brendan was so insistent about replacing Ward, or why the new manager has kept this up personally Interesting reading, but I don't think Ward can have anyone to blame but himself tbh. Other stats show he has one of the lowest save to goal ratios in the league as well as the saves vs XG metric. Qualitatively, it has also been apparent for anyone watching the games that Ward wasn't performing as he should, whilst there have been no such complaints of Iverson. Ask any Leicester fan and I'm sure they'd support the current call to start Iverson, and I can't see why they would be biased one way or another. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 10, 2023 17:35:26 GMT
Here's some comparative stats; Goals conceded per game; Ward 1.77 - 2 Iversen Clean Sheets; Ward 6 - 0 Iversen Save percentage; Ward 63% - 68% IversenLeicester's PPG; Ward 0.96 - 0.66 Leicester's wins; Ward 7 - 1 Iversen I just can't fathom why Brendan was so insistent about replacing Ward, or why the new manager has kept this up personally Interesting reading, but I don't think Ward can have anyone to blame but himself tbh. Other stats show he has one of the lowest save to goal ratios in the league as well as the saves vs XG metric. Qualitatively, it has also been apparent for anyone watching the games that Ward wasn't performing as he should, whilst there have been no such complaints of Iverson. Ask any Leicester fan and I'm sure they'd support the current call to start Iverson, and I can't see why they would be biased one way or another. That's not true, I've seen a lot of them complaining about Iversen since he's started playing. Obviously none of them are calling for a Ward return as on the whole there's not much between them, and I'm not saying Ward was spectacular. But plenty complain about him at a similar ratio to Ward I'd say I think it's easy to fall into the trap of checking in on Ward whilst he was starting and seeing the criticism, and then not doing that when Iversen is in because we're naturally less interested in how he's doing The fact of the matter is that Leicester performed better when Ward was in goals. Ward conceded less per game, and Iversen hasn't had a single clean sheet since becoming no.1. They also look doomed to relegation now, so Iversen certainly hasn't improved anything - and I think that proves the Leicester team defending is the main problem |
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Post by highbury06 on May 11, 2023 10:37:06 GMT
Here's some comparative stats; Goals conceded per game; Ward 1.77 - 2 Iversen Clean Sheets; Ward 6 - 0 Iversen Save percentage; Ward 63% - 68% IversenLeicester's PPG; Ward 0.96 - 0.66 Leicester's wins; Ward 7 - 1 Iversen I just can't fathom why Brendan was so insistent about replacing Ward, or why the new manager has kept this up personally LoL and you are the one who insisted that Hennessey shall be dropped for Ward in the WC, and Ward shall be excused for his poor performance given that he wasn’t the no.1, which impacted his confidence Ward fanboy |
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Post by garynysmon on May 11, 2023 17:30:36 GMT
Is Ward REALLY a starting Premier League goalkeeper if we're truly honest with ourselves though?
I'd love him to start for Leicester every week, but I'm only saying that from a biased Wales pov rather than giving two hoots about what Leicester do from week to week.
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Post by bobbyghoul on May 11, 2023 17:57:01 GMT
Is Ward REALLY a starting Premier League goalkeeper if we're truly honest with ourselves though? I'd love him to start for Leicester every week, but I'm only saying that from a biased Wales pov rather than giving two hoots about what Leicester do from week to week. No, he's crap. |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on May 11, 2023 18:19:39 GMT
But he may yet get a game before the end of the PL season, if Iverson and Leicester continue to leak goals.
Most importantly, who'll be between the sticks for us against Armenia and Turkey?
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Post by fiveattheback on May 11, 2023 20:03:29 GMT
But he may yet get a game before the end of the PL season, if Iverson and Leicester continue to leak goals. Most importantly, who'll be between the sticks for us against Armenia and Turkey? It should be Ward, regardless of Leicester's struggles Hennessey has managed 7 league games in the last 4 seasons Realistically Hennessey won't be around much longer, there's been so little between the two that it makes no sense to continue with Hennessey |
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Post by kb4b50 on May 11, 2023 22:45:41 GMT
How about Callum Burton at Plymouth assuming he wants to represent Wales? He maybe playing championship football next term
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 12, 2023 9:16:08 GMT
Here's some comparative stats; Goals conceded per game; Ward 1.77 - 2 Iversen Clean Sheets; Ward 6 - 0 Iversen Save percentage; Ward 63% - 68% IversenLeicester's PPG; Ward 0.96 - 0.66 Leicester's wins; Ward 7 - 1 Iversen I just can't fathom why Brendan was so insistent about replacing Ward, or why the new manager has kept this up personally LoL and you are the one who insisted that Hennessey shall be dropped for Ward in the WC, and Ward shall be excused for his poor performance given that he wasn’t the no.1, which impacted his confidence Ward fanboy Yeah we should have started Ward. He had something like 5 clean sheets in a row going into the World Cup and was playing regularly Instead we started Hennessey who barely played a minute, scissor kicked an Iranian in the head in our most important game, and when Henderson was injured for Forest instead of playing Hennessey Forest scrambled around for a new GK because they didn't trust him at the top level My post above shows that in some ways Ward outperformed Iversen too I'm the fanboy? Really? You're the one who pretty much posts nothing else other than about how Hennessey is amazing, and Ward is terrible. I talk about a whole bunch of subjects and have no biases either way. Do some self reflection mate, you're projecting! |
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Post by rushy on May 12, 2023 11:04:00 GMT
How about Callum Burton at Plymouth assuming he wants to represent Wales? He maybe playing championship football next term Is he Welsh ? |
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Post by fiveattheback on May 12, 2023 11:47:07 GMT
How about Callum Burton at Plymouth assuming he wants to represent Wales? He maybe playing championship football next term Is he Welsh ? Qualifies through his father supposedly. Burton's from Shropshire. Read somewhere that his brother played for our youth teams apparently |
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 12, 2023 18:27:52 GMT
Qualifies through his father supposedly. Burton's from Shropshire. Read somewhere that his brother played for our youth teams apparently assume this is confirmed and known? |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on May 12, 2023 21:38:59 GMT
Callum Burton is obviously English if you read up about him - he's played for England under 16s, under 17s, under 18s.
Why must we scramble around for players with that type of background? Let's find a new 'keeper for the future who has allegiance to the Red Dragon from the outset.
For the Armenia game, I guess it's Danny Ward and Adam Davies who are in contention for the no.1 shirt. If the latter stays with Sheffield United, then he's on his way to the Premiership.
I reckon also that there may be a farewell appearance by Wayne Hennessey against Gibralter or maybe South Korea in one of the autumn friendlies.
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Post by allezlesrouges on May 13, 2023 0:07:51 GMT
Callum Burton is obviously English if you read up about him - he's played for England under 16s, under 17s, under 18s. Why must we scramble around for players with that type of background? Let's find a new 'keeper for the future who has allegiance to the Red Dragon from the outset. For the Armenia game, I guess it's Danny Ward and Adam Davies who are in contention for the no.1 shirt. If the latter stays with Sheffield United, then he's on his way to the Premiership. I reckon also that there may be a farewell appearance by Wayne Hennessey against Gibralter or maybe South Korea in one of the autumn friendlies. Adam Davies is backup keeper for Sheffield United. If Ward gets an injury we're in pretty dire straights re: GK if we're turning to a backup Championship keeper. We need to explore all of our options whether they are born in Wales or born elsewhere. Owen Evans is one I'd like to see called up, but if this Burton is playing Championship football next season and he's eligible then we should consider him |
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Post by robin1864 on May 15, 2023 16:03:05 GMT
Is Ward REALLY a starting Premier League goalkeeper if we're truly honest with ourselves though? I'd love him to start for Leicester every week, but I'm only saying that from a biased Wales pov rather than giving two hoots about what Leicester do from week to week. 5-6 years ago after winning promotion with Huddersfield, he could have been. He was in the form of his life and could have kept goal for any lower-level PL/upper Championship side. Instead, he decided the best place for him was to warm a bench at Leicester and a few on here lapped it up thinking Schmeichel was on his way out, because no Premier League team with more money than sense would pay £12.5m for a back-up keeper, right? When Schmeichel actually left, it sadly exposed how far Ward has fallen in terms of confidence and ability. |
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Post by welwyn on May 15, 2023 16:25:56 GMT
To be fair, at the time, I think Leicester thought Arsenal were going to buy him.
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Post by fiveattheback on May 15, 2023 17:54:23 GMT
Is Ward REALLY a starting Premier League goalkeeper if we're truly honest with ourselves though? I'd love him to start for Leicester every week, but I'm only saying that from a biased Wales pov rather than giving two hoots about what Leicester do from week to week. 5-6 years ago after winning promotion with Huddersfield, he could have been. He was in the form of his life and could have kept goal for any lower-level PL/upper Championship side. Instead, he decided the best place for him was to warm a bench at Leicester and a few on here lapped it up thinking Schmeichel was on his way out, because no Premier League team with more money than sense would pay £12.5m for a back-up keeper, right? When Schmeichel actually left, it sadly exposed how far Ward has fallen in terms of confidence and ability. To be fair, Ward was prevented from returning to Huddersfield after that season and kept at Liverpool. He was sold the next summer after they brought in Alisson. £12m was also a lot for a backup keeper and it did look like Schmeichel was on his way out at more than one point over Ward's time at Leicester, so it wouldn't shock me if he went there under the impression he would be the number 1 sooner or later Those years on the bench have really done a number on his confidence though and he's fallen hard even from where he was at when he played pretty well at the Euros, a real waste of talent |
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