Tim Howard

Elong · October 4, 2015

Tigger said:
I saw Osman laser penning Howard when the corner came in, the lad had no chance.

Absolute snake.

jinkyali · October 4, 2015

As a defender you expect your goalie to claim that. There in lies the issue.

Brownie · October 4, 2015

jinkyali said:
Suspect at crosses. Suspect at long shots. Irrational decision making. Lack of leadership. Poor kicker. Poor distribution.

No

jinkyali · October 4, 2015

Brownie said:
No

You disagree?

I think its terrible . Emphasised massively today when he throws out a suicide pass to galloway who has to dribble it out.

Minimeister · October 4, 2015

Can't wait till he signs for Portland Timbers or Washington Redskins and we can get a proper goal stopper in.

KevMirallas · October 4, 2015

Looks terrified of the football sometimes. He might as well turn around and point his arse at the penalty spot on corners, there's absolutely no point in him being there.

The Esk · October 4, 2015

micknick said:
Sorry, I've stuck up for him in the past but it's getting silly now, he can make decent saves from shots but the star fish and the fact that players can score from 4 yards out when all he had to do was step out and catch it.

totally agree, sorry Tim but enough is enough.

maccavennie · October 4, 2015

the esk said:
This, completely. If Howard won't/can't come off his line then we need to stick someone on the back post. Completely shambolic defending today for their goal.

The set piece situation really puts us under pressure because we ain't always going to get away with poor marking/goalkeeping like we have against West Brom and Liverpool.

Ross looks really poor at marking in the box and always has and that's why your older heads aka Howard need to be alert. There's a pic of their goal and Howard should be ashamed as a keeper that from about 3.5 yards a striker ( who isn't the tallest and looks like his head is trying to hibernate into his own body like a tortoise for some reason ) can pop a header in. He should have been absolutely taken out fairly and squarely because that's what dominating keepers do

We say the same things over and over esk, Martinez loves him though as proved by bringing him straight back in when last season was the perfect opportunity to phase him out.

Brownie · October 4, 2015

jinkyali said:
You disagree?

I think its terrible . Emphasised massively today when he throws out a suicide pass to galloway who has to dribble it out.

I'd say his distribution is hit and miss. Can see why you'd question it but I think describing it as poor is harsh.

His kicking is okay for me. If you think about the number of times other Premier League goalkeepers spoon the ball out of play for no reason – he's not that bad.

The other things in your list I'd agree with. Personally I don't think he has the absolute confidence in his own ability that the top goalkeepers have. He's still half expecting to mess things up, especially in the air, so he doesn't really assert himself. When he's on top of his game he looks good, sadly he tends do something ridiculous that ruins his run of form and then he goes back into his shell.

The Esk · October 4, 2015

maccavennie said:
The set piece situation really puts us under pressure because we ain't always going to get away with poor marking/goalkeeping like we have against West Brom and Liverpool.

Ross looks really poor at marking in the box and always has and that's why your older heads aka Howard need to be alert. There's a pic of their goal and Howard should be ashamed as a keeper that from about 3.5 yards a striker ( who isn't the tallest and looks like his head is trying to hibernate into his own body like a tortoise for some reason ) can pop a header in. He should have been absolutely taken out fairly and squarely because that's what dominating keepers do

We say the same things over and over esk, Martinez loves him though as proved by bringing him straight back in when last season was the perfect opportunity to phase him out.

Yep totally agree. I was thinking earlier if Kone had been on the pitch we might not have conceded, he's decent at defending corners, but at the end of the day Howard should have clattered Ross and Ings whether he got the ball or not. The size of Howard, he should be all over them.

deipnosophist · October 4, 2015

Doesn't really matter what we think of Howard...Martinez thinks he's one of the best in the business

kithnou · October 4, 2015

deipnosophist said:
Doesn't really matter what we think of Howard...Martinez thinks he's one of the best in the business

Amen...

blue76 · October 4, 2015

Absent landlord for that corner like.

chrissyjack · October 4, 2015

the esk said:
Yep totally agree. I was thinking earlier if Kone had been on the pitch we might not have conceded, he's decent at defending corners, but at the end of the day Howard should have clattered Ross and Ings whether he got the ball or not. The size of Howard, he should be all over them.

I mentioned goalies coming out and leaving players on their arses in the match thread . Robles did it in the FA Cup at West Ham last season . he took out both Jags and ,I think, Andy Carroll . Leaving them both sparked out .

evertony · October 4, 2015

The squad is moving on and leaving Tim Howard behind' just as it's left Distin, Alcaraz and Hibbert behind, and just as it's leaving Leon behind. Howard is in that same phase of his career age-wise and ability-wise. I hate to say it but he's a liability and he needs to be replaced. Star-jumps, inability to come off his line and poor distribution when players in receipt of the ball from him are under pressure.

Crucial we get a decent keeper to fit into what Roberto is building.