Farrelli Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Mansfield on Tuesday is really important, we cannot afford to lose it IMO. Therefore he has to play Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted November 1, 2020 Author Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 One scenario that hasn’t been considered, which, (while not many of us expect) isn’t beyond the realms of possibilities. What happens if we win and Crellin has a good game Tuesday? Far too positive a thought for some to consider I know. I’d still give him a rest for the cup game, hope Alexander/Gilks has a good game too, which then gives IE a positive decision to make. A choice between 2 keepers who had good games on their last outings. Blue sky predictions I know and based on evidence so far, unlikely. But we shouldn’t rule it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Team talk for Mansfield is done for them - get crosses in the box and the goalie and defence shit it - neither has confidence in each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, desperado said: One scenario that hasn’t been considered, which, (while not many of us expect) isn’t beyond the realms of possibilities. What happens if we win and Crellin has a good game Tuesday? Far too positive a thought for some to consider I know. I’d still give him a rest for the cup game, hope Alexander/Gilks has a good game too, which then gives IE a positive decision to make. A choice between 2 keepers who had good games on their last outings. Blue sky predictions I know and based on evidence so far, unlikely. But we shouldn’t rule it out. I think we'd all like Crellin to play and have a good game. It just feels highly unlikely. Every game he's played just there have been mistakes. We've been extremely fortunate those errors haven't been punished as much as they should've been. The Bradford game being a prime example. At what point does IE say enough is enough? I'd say that point has come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted November 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 I’d prefer Crellin not to touch the ball and we win 5-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 A lot of people calling for Alexander. There's absolutely nothing to say he wouldn't be in exactly the same position. He's a young kid too. If Gilks is fit enough get the fucker in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Evatt signed this lad he needs to carry the can if he’s not up to it options are very limited Edited November 1, 2020 by radcliffe white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted November 1, 2020 Author Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, DazBob said: At what point does IE say enough is enough? I'd say that point has come. I tend to agree. Although I can see IE doing it Saturday rather than Tuesday and while it wouldn’t be my choice, I think there’s an argument/reason to see why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Evatt signed this lad he needs to carry the can if he’s not up to it options are very limited Carry the can What does that mean Every manager makes signings that dont work out Even ferguson went through a few keepers and he could have anybody he wanted As for an in house replacement, i remember keeping a clean sheet v coventry but alexander was easily as dodgy as crellin So, it has to be gilkes if hes up to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, desperado said: I tend to agree. Although I can see IE doing it Saturday rather than Tuesday and while it wouldn’t be my choice, I think there’s an argument/reason to see why. like i said, the best way out of this for us and crellin, is fleetwood calling him back Hes been weak from day one in the air, but i hoped his shot stopping and general passing would outweigh his deficiencies His heads mashed and hes not even stopping shots We still give too many free kicks way, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrelli Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Well if Alexander is not up to it (I've never seen him play) and Gilks is not fit then we should have acquired a loan keeper during the window. We have got to hope that Alexander has matured since last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Casino said: Carry the can What does that mean Every manager makes signings that dont work out Even ferguson went through a few keepers and he could have anybody he wanted As for an in house replacement, i remember keeping a clean sheet v coventry but alexander was easily as dodgy as crellin So, it has to be gilkes if hes up to it I do agree on Alexander and he got lucky v Coventry, don’t know anything about this gilkes fella carry the can means not having adequate back up you start from the back and get a decent keeper Edited November 1, 2020 by radcliffe white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted November 1, 2020 Members Share Posted November 1, 2020 Gilks has plenty experience at this level and above , needs him to step up now https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-gilks/profil/spieler/48254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 fair enough Ive never taken any interest in gilkes other than knowing him at blackpool You would hope if hes still fit, he would be a step up Ive got fingers crossed he gets recalled and we are allowed an emergency replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 Just now, burnden said: Gilks has plenty experience at this level and above , needs him to step up now https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-gilks/profil/spieler/48254 Its not a a question of what he could do, its about what he can do Guessing hes late 30s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 38 Theres also the issue that crelin is probably gilks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted November 1, 2020 Members Share Posted November 1, 2020 If the options are gilks or alexander to take crellin out of the firing line it has to be gilks , just my opinion. Being 38 shouldn't be an issue if he is still fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Should be fit surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2e4 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 not sure if the ex derby guy isnt free still, also andy lonergan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted November 1, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Casino said: Carry the can What does that mean Every manager makes signings that dont work out Even ferguson went through a few keepers and he could have anybody he wanted As for an in house replacement, i remember keeping a clean sheet v coventry but alexander was easily as dodgy as crellin So, it has to be gilkes if hes up to it Carry the can as in he has left us in the dilemma of having an inexperienced keeper who's having a mare with no obvious alternative, as made all the more obvious by not picking a keeper on the bench... I'm not shouting for Evatts head just yet but it's reckless & if it costs him his job he can have no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted November 1, 2020 Members Share Posted November 1, 2020 What’s Kevin Poole up to these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 1, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2020 He was in a better way than tommy wright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 18 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: Carry the can as in he has left us in the dilemma of having an inexperienced keeper who's having a mare with no obvious alternative, as made all the more obvious by not picking a keeper on the bench... I'm not shouting for Evatts head just yet but it's reckless & if it costs him his job he can have no complaints. I think this is a good summary. He can pick Baptiste in goal if he wants if results are positive but if we are losing most weeks its natural that its questioned. Same with no keeper on the bench, its fine if we don't get caught out but if the No 1 gets sent off or injured 2 or 3 times in the season it could be the difference between success and failure and he cant complain if it costs him his job. In summary, he's inviting trouble and he needs to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Get andy dibble back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Gilks, with all his experience could surely solve the things that we are lacking with in the GK department, leadership, handling crosses and doing the basics. Maybe Gilks isn't as physically fit as the younger lads and maybe his reflexes and ball control and distribution aren't as up to scratch as they were when he was younger but would like to think he'd be up to League 2 standard and could at least do the basics right. I don't think it's fair to pin all the blame on Crellin for where we're at - defence has been sloppy but is improving, midfield not dynamic enough but is improving, strikers not involved enough and now injured too - but he's certainly showing himself to be a weak link and that stat about 48% of shots on goal resulting in a goal is terrifying. Needs must, Crellin must be dropped. Not arsed if we go with Alexander instead but Evatt has to try something else. 2 penalty saves are great but watching back him giving away the penalty, he wasnt even close to getting the ball (yes baptiste was at fault too but he's separate issue) and he had that clanger where he dropped the ball which almost ended up in our net, among a myriad of other howlers he's made. Edited November 1, 2020 by Mantra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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