Members Rudy Posted February 26, 2022 Members Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Casino said: Its a big job being a keeper in an evatt team You have to be as good with with your feet as you are with your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, Casino said: We aint getting better If we don't get better for the championship IEs not doing his job (he'll know that). In league 2 we started with a non league keeper, in league 1 we started with a league 2 keeper, if/when we go up he's not going to make the same mistake again. Trafford may be great in future but I've no idea where people are seeing the evidence yet - what's it based on other than maybe 1 save or catch a game, and plenty not saved. That's not a dig at him, he's a great character and I hope he has a great career with or without us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: If we don't get better for the championship IEs not doing his job (he'll know that). In league 2 we started with a non league keeper, in league 1 we started with a league 2 keeper, if/when we go up he's not going to make the same mistake again. Trafford may be great in future but I've no idea where people are seeing the evidence yet - what's it based on other than maybe 1 save or catch a game, and plenty not saved. That's not a dig at him, he's a great character and I hope he has a great career with or without us. This. He's 1,000 times the player Crellin was, is or ever will be. He's considerably better than Dixon despite being several years younger. I got pelters for saying Dixon wasn't the answer. He was certainly better than Crellin, but goalkeeper has been Evatt's consistent blind spot. It really is very odd. Trafford is pretty good, for a 19yr old. He could well become a properly top keeper. But it'll take a year or two. Edited February 27, 2022 by Dr. Feelgood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2022 I’ve said on another thread a very small percentage improvement makes a big difference to this team. If Trafford learns not to give a suicide pass like today, that will be a small percentage change. If he learns to claim long throws like we faced at Burton, that could be a bit more. he’s far from the finished article but I’m happy for him to learn on the job with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 27, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2022 Was that pass yesterday any different than Dixon at Hartlepool? Any keeper needs to realise when we're being closed down quickly maybe a hoof up field and hope to get the run off the green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted February 27, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2022 The midfield and forwards gave the Dons far too much room to get the long range shot in for goal one, and Santos gave Trafford a back pass from nigh on twenty odd yards out for the second. Shirley he could have swung his left peg to get it away from our goal. Fair enough Trafford could have done better with both, but the others need to hold their hands up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Trafford is plenty good enough for where we are at the moment.We are not going to be paying out top dollar for a new keeper.Just for a change can we not all get behind the team without having a scapegoat you never know it might be enjoyable 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I'm not sure how balanced, open discussion on one of our first teamers is somehow interpreted as having a scapegoat. There are no scapegoats in this team, everyone is pulling in the same direction from where I'm looking, players and fans alike, its a breath of fresh air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantra Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Didn't cover himself in glory for either goal yesterday but the defeat certainly wasn't his fault. No one played well. Could've played all day and not scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWFC_LOVE Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 He’s plenty good enough and will end up in the Prem one day. What I like most is how often he tends to hold the ball instead of parrying. Bad pass yesterday for the second, but he’s bound to misplace the odd pass with how much we utilise a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 28, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 07:38, MickyD said: Was that pass yesterday any different than Dixon at Hartlepool? Any keeper needs to realise when we're being closed down quickly maybe a hoof up field and hope to get the run off the green. His pass was indeed just as bad. He had plenty of time to play it too- could have hit it first time, but still had enough time to play a better ball. It's a solitary mistake though, and he'll be rightly backed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 28, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2022 56 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: His pass was indeed just as bad. He had plenty of time to play it too- could have hit it first time, but still had enough time to play a better ball. It's a solitary mistake though, and he'll be rightly backed. I’m not pushing for folk to lose their place but Dixon didn’t do much else wrong at Hartlepool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 28, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, MickyD said: I’m not pushing for folk to lose their place but Dixon didn’t do much else wrong at Hartlepool. It wasn't his only error though was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 28, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: It wasn't his only error though was it. It was the only mistake to lead to a goal to our opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 10 hours ago, MickyD said: It was the only mistake to lead to a goal to our opponents. Even though you've got a point I think Trafford is a much better keeper than Dixon,the whole defence seems to have much more confidence with Trafford behind them and he seems to make quite a few less mistakes than Dixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted March 1, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2022 33 minutes ago, 1969 said: Even though you've got a point I think Trafford is a much better keeper than Dixon,the whole defence seems to have much more confidence with Trafford behind them and he seems to make quite a few less mistakes than Dixon It's a different defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 1, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2022 18 hours ago, MickyD said: It was the only mistake to lead to a goal to our opponents. Not really the point. The more mistakes you make, the more chance of conceding. Weakens the defence and the strength of the team. Trafford has helped improve that in all respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 17, 2022 Members Share Posted April 17, 2022 https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20073825.bolton-wanderers-manchester-city-loanee-james-trafford-cool-accrington-reunion/ “I was there for five months, it isn’t really a big thing,” he shrugged. “I have had bottles of water in my room for longer. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Rudy said: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/20073825.bolton-wanderers-manchester-city-loanee-james-trafford-cool-accrington-reunion/ “I was there for five months, it isn’t really a big thing,” he shrugged. “I have had bottles of water in my room for longer. 😁 Brilliant one-liner. He's a cocky sod, but seems he has the talent to justify it. Nowhere near a finished product of course but very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 The interview he did before yesterday’s game basically confirms he’ll be with us next year. All about this group staying together, kicking on next season, “we” this and that. I get that he might just be towing the party line in terms of what Bolton will do next season, but it very much sounded like he already knew that he’d be here next season and considered himself part of the team. Fingers crossed that’s the case because I think he’s already proven he’s more than good enough, seems to be improving all the time and will only get better. Now to get Fossey back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 17, 2022 Members Share Posted April 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, Eddie said: The interview he did before yesterday’s game basically confirms he’ll be with us next year. All about this group staying together, kicking on next season, “we” this and that. I get that he might just be towing the party line in terms of what Bolton will do next season, but it very much sounded like he already knew that he’d be here next season and considered himself part of the team. Fingers crossed that’s the case because I think he’s already proven he’s more than good enough, seems to be improving all the time and will only get better. Now to get Fossey back! Think he’ll be back. Fossey will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 They always say keepers have to be a bit daft, well we got a good un here, comes across as confident/cocky, nowt wrong with that in his position, he has looked more assured as the season has gone on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Trafford has got better as the seasons gone on be happy to have him back i like fossey however hes only played about the same competitive games as his age slightly worrying with his injury record, I certainly wouldn’t be offering a long contract if we had the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, radcliffe white said: Trafford has got better as the seasons gone on be happy to have him back i like fossey however hes only played about the same competitive games as his age slightly worrying with his injury record, I certainly wouldn’t be offering a long contract if we had the chance That's the spirit. ... and Jussi, Peter Reid, Ricardo Gardner could all go & fck 'emselves as well. Don't even think of Eider. ... & Campo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: That's the spirit. ... and Jussi, Peter Reid, Ricardo Gardner could all go & fck 'emselves as well. Don't even think of Eider. ... & Campo. You really are dramatic Different times now financially we can’t afford to tie someone down on a big deal to then have him out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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