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I've had enough of Gomes

  • 14-04-2011 12:18pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭Dublin Spur


    Saves the impossible ones
    Lets in the easy ones
    You never know which Gomes is gonna turn up

    He can't be relied upon in big games. It's a shame, because I love the "good" Gomes, but he can't seem to control the "mad" Gomes.

    We need better I'm afraid.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Saves the impossible ones
    Lets in the easy ones
    You never know which Gomes is gonna turn up

    He can't be relied upon in big games. It's a shame, because I love the "good" Gomes, but he can't seem to control the "mad" Gomes.

    We need better I'm afraid.

    +1 too many crap mistakes during his time at the club.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    At least he drives a car, not a bike :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    +2 he has to go. ill b sad to see him go but he isnt good enough for top level. u need a top number 1 to be competitive and he makes too many mistakes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,114 ✭✭✭gar


    Would Given be an option or getting old and will prob just look to cash pay cheques at ManC?


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I'd love Given, but City won't sell him to us. I still say he's the most consistant keeper in the premiership.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock


    when gomes is good he is awesome but when he is bad he is embarrassing.

    i think if we are realistic about champions league and league contenders we need consistancy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭van der vart


    weigh up the good against the bad, think he saved us a lot more points than he lost us:confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭BERBA


    luv the guy , he's a top keeper , said it from day 1 and il keep saying it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    BERBA wrote: »
    luv the guy , he's a top keeper , said it from day 1 and il keep saying it

    Top keepers make very few errors, he has made far too many.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,959 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Kiith wrote: »
    I'd love Given, but City won't sell him to us. I still say he's the most consistant keeper in the premiership.

    Behind VDS


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Would Akinfeev be a good option? I don't trust Gomes anymore. I think Cudicini should be given a run if he is fit again.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 158 ✭✭van der vart


    flyswatter wrote: »
    Would Akinfeev be a good option? I don't trust Gomes anymore. I think Cudicini should be given a run if he is fit again.

    Agree, he gets forgotten about, good call


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Agree, he gets forgotten about, good call

    Great keeper, I'd say he'd cost a bomb though as he plays for a top Russian club and they have plenty of money. Don't think Abramovich would like him moving to Spurs!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Desire.


    weigh up the good against the bad, think he saved us a lot more points than he lost us:confused:

    Yes, but there are plenty of 'keepers who could save as much points without making as many mistakes as Gomes does.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    BERBA wrote: »
    luv the guy , he's a top keeper , said it from day 1 and il keep saying it


    how can you say that? a top keeper makes one mistake a season. gomes makes one a month. he is far from a top keeper


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    As silly as this may sound, I'd play Gomes between now and the end of the season, as he is the best keeper we have, Cudicini is crap, and then get working on a new no 1 in the summer.


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Has Pletikosa ever been given a run? He's wasted as a third-choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Has Pletikosa ever been given a run? He's wasted as a third-choice.

    No, and I dont think this is the time to either.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Has Pletikosa ever been given a run? He's wasted as a third-choice.

    Yeah, has he ever played? I've heard he's a pretty good keeper.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭nipps


    ye id love if we could snap up given! but as its been said, city wont sell him to us. its getting harder to find a quality keeper, i think united will have a bit of trouble trying to replace vds. it wont be easy, but we need someone new


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    He can't be relied upon in big games.

    Arsenal and Chelsea at end of last season?

    City away last season?

    Arsenal away this season?

    Both Milan games?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    Arsenal and Chelsea at end of last season?

    City away last season?

    Arsenal away this season?

    Both Milan games?

    No doubt he was very good in all of the mentioned games, but do you not think that he makes too many mistakes over the course of a season ?

    Chelsea at home kind of summed him up back in December, shocking for Drogba's goal, gives away a peno. and then saves it and in a way went from villain to hero in some eyes !

    This is not something that has just happened recently. Remember Udinese and Shakhtar. The fact that there is just as many mistakes to remember as there is days when he was heroic is not right.

    Don't get me wrong, we will find it hard to get a top keeper, there is not too many around.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    No doubt he was very good in all of the mentioned games, but do you not think that he makes too many mistakes over the course of a season ?

    Chelsea at home kind of summed him up back in December, shocking for Drogba's goal, gives away a peno. and then saves it and in a way went from villain to hero in some eyes !

    This is not something that has just happened recently. Remember Udinese and Shakhtar. The fact that there is just as many mistakes to remember as there is days when he was heroic is not right.

    Don't get me wrong, we will find it hard to get a top keeper, there is not too many around.

    I suppose I should explain the subtext of my post John.

    Shane is a huge fan of Harry (as he is entitled to be) and draws attention to his achievements in deflecting criticism of him as a manager. I'd go so far as to say Shane will not brook any criticism of Harry at all.

    I on the other hand am a little concerned at our performances against the lower ranked teams in the league, and think legitimate question can be asked about why we don't perform better. I think our record vs the bottom six is atrocious.

    That doesn't mean I want Harry fúcked out or anything.

    I do think it is interesting to note that since the start of last season we have averaged 1.78 Points Per Game (PPG) in the PL.

    With Gomes in goal we manage 1.84 PPG
    With Cudicini in goal we manage 1.5 PPG

    I don't subscribe to the argument that Gomes saves you more points than he loses: it is his job to save shots on target, so failing to perform in that task should be questioned.

    If we can find better then I'd happily settle for Gomes being dropped, but I will say this: if we were putting away our chances at the other end of the field maybe our opposition might not be as under pressure during games as we have been this season. I also think our "lump it long to whoever is up front, even it if is Defoe on his own" approach surrenders possession too often.

    But then I think everything can be questioned to some degree...

    Sorry Shane ;):p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    I suppose I should explain the subtext of my post John.

    Shane is a huge fan of Harry (as he is entitled to be) and draws attention to his achievements in deflecting criticism of him as a manager. I'd go so far as to say Shane will not brook any criticism of Harry at all.

    I on the other hand am a little concerned at our performances against the lower ranked teams in the league, and think legitimate question can be asked about why we don't perform better. I think our record vs the bottom six is atrocious.

    That doesn't mean I want Harry fúcked out or anything.

    I do think it is interesting to note that since the start of last season we have averaged 1.78 Points Per Game (PPG) in the PL.

    With Gomes in goal we manage 1.84 PPG
    With Cudicini in goal we manage 1.5 PPG

    I don't subscribe to the argument that Gomes saves you more points than he loses: it is his job to save shots on target, so failing to perform in that task should be questioned.

    If we can find better then I'd happily settle for Gomes being dropped, but I will say this: if we were putting away our chances at the other end of the field maybe our opposition might not be as under pressure during games as we have been this season. I also think our "lump it long to whoever is up front, even it if is Defoe on his own" approach surrenders possession too often.

    But then I think everything can be questioned to some degree...

    Sorry Shane ;):p

    The Harry debate is probably for another day maybe. I for one am certainly not his biggest fan as I have stated many times. I acknowledge his work at Spurs which has been very good but as a whole, I have several issues with him.

    Yes, the case of not putting away our chances at the other end does stand up, and the idea of throwing balls long to whoever drives me mad, but that is all linked to the manager and how he sets up and advises his players. Tactically to a certain extent , we are one dimensional, and that's a major issue I have with the manager. His ability or inability to adapt to different games/situations has cost us in my opinion.

    I told you this would turn in to a Harry debate :D

    As for the keeper, he is too inconsistent. In saying that, people could point out that Arsenal haven't had a keeper in years and have been doing ok.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭yiddo59


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    As for the keeper, he is too inconsistent. In saying that, people could point out that Arsenal haven't had a keeper in years and have been doing ok.

    agree, Gomes is a good keeper but far from world class.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭Dublin Spur


    We've seen Gomes in action for 3 seasons now. I think this is long enough for us to make a fair balanced assessment.

    In 08 I was convinced that he would overcome his dogey start, and I was delighted for him when he did. Last season I reckon he was in with a good shout of being our player of the season.

    However, bit by bit his form has been dropping since the heights of last season. And I have to admit that my paitence has run out. The problem is, he doesn't do mistakes, he does massive howlers.

    For me the bottom line is that I don't trust him anymore and I think we need better. I have always thought that the GK is the most important position in the team.

    If he stays, I hope he proves me wrong. But I have lost faith in him. Last Wed was so stupid, how can he be so rubbish one minute and unbeleivable the next. I don't have the nerves to cope with his yo-yo form anymore. GKs need to be the coolest players on the field, if they are not the whole team is effected.

    Sorry Gomes, you gotta go, I don't trust you anymore.


    (As for Harry, would be delighted to debate his situation anytime) :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,395 ✭✭✭Hatch99


    For me the bottom line is that I don't trust him anymore and I think we need better.


    More importantly, the back 4 are most likely losing faith im him which can cause more problems.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭Dublin Spur


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    More importantly, the back 4 are most likely losing faith im him which can cause more problems.

    100%


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭manic mailman


    mickman wrote: »
    how can you say that? a top keeper makes one mistake a season. gomes makes one a month. he is far from a top keeper

    Images of Gomes coming out, attempting to claim the ball coming in from corners/free kicks/crosses and flapping uselessly as he misses is hardly the act that inspires confidence in any defence. Although we don't concede as much in comparison to seasons past, we still concede a lot.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    Hatch99 wrote: »
    More importantly, the back 4 are most likely losing faith im him which can cause more problems.

    this is for certain. sometimes when the ball comes back and dawson is going for it , u can see him shout at gomes and do all he can to stop gomes coming for it. its like he is talking to a child or something. i dont think daws has any faith in him

    but as someone else said its the vdv and up front problem that is a much larger issue. if we play 4-4-2 wed night with defoe and pav then i think we will win but with vdv and one up top then we will draw


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,046 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Ye definitely need to get rid of Gomes. I wanted Almunia gone after Paris '06 and yet the clown is still at the club. It's not as if he's young and has time to learn/improve. He may look outstanding at times, but if ye keep him ye'll regret it as much as Arsenal fans regret hanging on to Almunia!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭BERBA


    L'prof wrote: »
    Ye definitely need to get rid of Gomes. I wanted Almunia gone after Paris '06 and yet the clown is still at the club. It's not as if he's young and has time to learn/improve. He may look outstanding at times, but if ye keep him ye'll regret it as much as Arsenal fans regret hanging on to Almunia!

    advice from a goon!:rolleyes:

    worry about your own crew and 6 years without a trophy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,046 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    BERBA wrote: »
    advice from a goon!:rolleyes:

    worry about your own crew and 6 years without a trophy!

    A goon? Grow up would you. I gave you my honest opinion on Gomes, one which a lot of people in here seem to agree with.

    I do worry about my "own crew". All the time in fact, to the point of despair. That's not to say that I don't take an interest in what happens at other clubs!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,951 ✭✭✭SuprSi


    L'prof wrote: »
    Ye definitely need to get rid of Gomes. I wanted Almunia gone after Paris '06 and yet the clown is still at the club. It's not as if he's young and has time to learn/improve. He may look outstanding at times, but if ye keep him ye'll regret it as much as Arsenal fans regret hanging on to Almunia!

    Yep, as others have mentioned he'll do the incredible but fail with the easy. Consistency for a goalie is absolutely crucial. Almunia has cost Arsenal so many goals over the years that I'm amazed he's still part of the team.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock


    L'prof wrote: »
    A goon? Grow up would you. I gave you my honest opinion on Gomes, one which a lot of people in here seem to agree with.

    I do worry about my "own crew". All the time in fact, to the point of despair. That's not to say that I don't take an interest in what happens at other clubs!


    its a fair point.

    although its a spurs supporters forum you have not come in to start a wind up or anything and have just pointed out ur opinion


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,046 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    keane=cock wrote: »
    its a fair point.

    although its a spurs supporters forum you have not come in to start a wind up or anything and have just pointed out ur opinion

    I know we're not really welcome round here, but I was being 100% genuine and pointing out that Spurs need to replace Gomes to improve.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,778 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    Berba is just sore because he's still banned from the SF and can't get up to his usual trolling.

    Tbh, I welcome any other fan on here, even Arsenal ones, it's better to have an outside opinion.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,951 ✭✭✭SuprSi


    THFC wrote: »
    Berba is just sore because he's still banned from the SF and can't get up to huis usual trolling.

    Tbh, I welcome anyone other fan on here, even Arsenal one's, it's better to have an outside opinion.

    Exactly, and most on this forum feel the same way too. I hate seeing some non-Boards fan forums and the reaction they have to fans of other teams who come for some decent banter and opinion.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭BERBA


    THFC wrote: »
    Berba is just sore because he's still banned from the SF and can't get up to his usual trolling.

    Tbh, I welcome any other fan on here, even Arsenal ones, it's better to have an outside opinion.

    people on here have short memories , gomes saved us against arsenal and chelsea last season , he saved us against arsenal this season and made big saves in both Milan games this season.

    Super save also against west brom last sat.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭Desire.


    BERBA wrote: »
    people on here have short memories , gomes saved us against arsenal and chelsea last season , he saved us against arsenal this season and made big saves in both Milan games this season.

    Super save also against west brom last sat.

    Fair enough, but the point is that there are goalkeepers who could save you in numerous games a season, without making the amount of stupid mistakes that Gomes makes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,459 ✭✭✭T-b0n3


    BERBA wrote: »
    people on here have short memories , gomes saved us against arsenal and chelsea last season , he saved us against arsenal this season and made big saves in both Milan games this season.

    Super save also against west brom last sat.

    I don't think any one has forgot or is denying that. Its just he seems to make so many errors. Which is generally the difference between a good keeper and a bad one, the amount of errors they make.

    If only he could keep them out of his system he'd be a cracking keeper.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock


    he pulled off the best save i have ever witnessed against chelsea when malouda(i think) was ready to tap into an empty net but he is very inconsistant.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,778 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    BERBA wrote: »
    people on here have short memories , gomes saved us against arsenal and chelsea last season , he saved us against arsenal this season and made big saves in both Milan games this season.

    Super save also against west brom last sat.
    That's not the issue. L'prof gave his opinion without being condescending, petty, etc., then you reply back with a few petty and dismissive statements of your own. You don't normally troll in here so I don't know why you'd start now.. unless your ban from the SF is starting to get to you;):p


  • Posts: 0 Lillie Rough Ax


    What a wanker Gomes is! :mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    whoever thinks this guy is good enough for spurs is way off the mark. the goal today didnt cross the line but thats not the point, it should never have squirmed under his legs.

    sell him and move on harry


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭keane=cock


    terrible.
    that is terrible.

    straight ****ing at him!!!

    needs to be dropped i think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭richardjjd


    We can't not possibly consider not replacing him in the summer. It's getting ridiculous again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭dodgygeezer


    Disaster. Absolute disaster. He is a very nice chap but his confidence is gone and he has to go. It's like one of us making a series of mistakes in our workplaces.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 266 ✭✭marty2002


    Ive stayed quiet about Gomes hoping he'd prove everyone wrong but enoughs enough, he needs to be dropped pronto...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,713 ✭✭✭Cianan2


    The linesman will be lambasted for this, but in fairness to him he shouldn't have had to have been keeping up seeing as that was straight at HG!! Why wasn't he doing the line when Pedro Mendes had that shot a few years back!


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