Tim Howard

Groucho · January 13, 2016

Shibbywiggles said:
Almost like he had a point to prove. You reckon Roberto had a word and told he's not been as phenomenal as he could be recently?

Rather, I think he's realised that firstly he won't go on forever, and secondly that Robles may be the man to dislodge him - previously he's been up against (and I mean no disrespect to these) Mucha, Carlo Nash and Wessels etc.

Hardly raising his game to keep those out was he? Now he has a real rival to his #24 shirt - and it's the Everton #1.

sageyefc · January 13, 2016

RFUS said:
Didn't make any saves that you wouldn't expect a keeper to make. Most of them were straight at him.

But he was much quicker off his line and looked far more commanding. Much improved.

Disagree about commanding, still rooted to his line an awful lot for crosses

Azza · January 13, 2016

Well done tonight Tim, you're still rubbish though.

Pittsburgh Footy · January 13, 2016

Credit where credit is due. TH played very well today. Some very good saves and was quick to close down angles. he made a great play punching a ball in the first half right off someone's boot just outside the six yard box. 8/10 performance

VentureBrosEFC · January 13, 2016

sageyefc said:
Disagree about commanding, still rooted to his line an awful lot for crosses

Particularly if I remember correctly a blocked shot hanging in the air and RFM had to head away weakly when it was near the six yard box.

Mikey_Fitzgerald · January 13, 2016

sageyefc said:
Disagree about commanding, still rooted to his line an awful lot for crosses

I agree

Made some good saves, but I think most would concede that he's a decent shot stopper. It's the other areas of his game that let him down

Still, he won us a point tonight, so fair play

EFCPaul · January 13, 2016

Surprise, surprise. As soon he feels his place in the team is under serious threat he goes out and has a worldly. Players need to feel threatened if they're going to perform at their best. Being constantly reassured that won't be dropped now matter how many howlers you make is not healthy.

Dylan · January 13, 2016

Great performance. 5/7

Darkhorse · January 13, 2016

Credit where credit is due - timmy was great today. Our best player

AdamEFC · January 13, 2016

Best Keeper in the league.

Abraders · January 14, 2016

I've been a critic very recently...

But tonight even Superman will be wearing Tim Howard pyjamas!

Great saves all game to shut everybody up including me for a bit haha. Well in Tim.

KevMirallas · January 14, 2016

A few little nervy moments of miscommunication, but a string of absolutely brilliant saves. Hats off, hopefully Joel's form is pushing him on to some better performances.

Zatara · January 14, 2016

Its his annual performance...

He now has competition and wants to play in the cup and get a medal....pretty clear also after robertos comments that he wasnt sure howard would be here in the summer...

Put a bit of effort in, no conincidence.

meagher94 · January 14, 2016

I even see bravery, yes BRAVERY, in one instance where he came out and punched the ball away, could've easily been clattered by the City player. Amazing scenes.