Joel Robles

[Joey66]

Thought his positioning was poor for their goal.

It was a break away we were out numbered, from our corner, did his best considering he has had splinters in his backside!

 

[peteblue]

I thought the lad had a good game. Looked comfortable and confident throughout. I've said that I think his kicking can be a bit iffy but the defence didn't look anywhere near as jittery as they do with Howard. He looks like the best we have.......

 

[Joey66]

Has to stay in the side though I've said that after every league cup game

He who'll get dropped nailed on!only a cup player as our manager has blind faith!

 

[lancs blue]

Martinez wouldnt play Howard in the final would he? Would he dare having his brown shoes damaged during a riot?

 

[kenada_blue]

I'd honestly would feel for the lad of he's not 1st choice next season...or at least given half a season to prove himself.

 

[lancs blue]

I thought the lad had a good game. Looked comfortable and confident throughout. I've said that I think his kicking can be a bit iffy but the defence didn't look anywhere near as jittery as they do with Howard. He looks like the best we have.......

He actually looked liked someone who could use their hands

 

[MartSlinger]

His save against De Bruyne was absolutely superb. Its in before Howard even dives if the flappy yank played.

 

[Darth Vader]

The back four actually passed back to him

 

[Rook]

2 shots on goal. I mean even Howard at his worst would have only given up 2 in that situtation.

Joel did well though. Deserves a start against a real side (shouldn't have said that. we are so going to lose Saturday now)

 

[Joey66]

The back four actually passed back to him

Yes because he makes himself available- Not stuck static on his line!

 

[StuBarlow]

Joel needs to be playing, the defence looked instantly better and more confident with him behind them.

 

[lancs blue]

Howard looked in a day dream most of the time on the bench. Id play him against dagenham then take him off after 5 mins for the third choice goalie

 

[RFUS]

2 shots on goal. I mean even Howard at his worst would have only given up 2 in that situtation.

Joel did well though. Deserves a start against a real side (shouldn't have said that. we are so going to lose Saturday now)

It's about more than just the shot stopping though. He claims it better, his distribution is superior and the defenders looked less hesitant to pass to him.

He's also utterly huge whereas Howard is the shortest 6'3 I've ever seen. I think keepers who fill the goal instead of ones who crouch down and fall on their arse are the way to go, basically.

 

[Ihaters]

Did well, didn't come off his line a couple of times that he could of though and conceded one.
Howard would of been massacred today from most on here.

 

[Rook]

I'd honestly would feel for the lad of he's not 1st choice next season...or at least given half a season to prove himself.

He'd be fine starting for club in a defensive setup, we are not that side. Probably need to invest in someone who would be at least a top 4-5 keeper in the prem.