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We did seem to go though a phase in the second half when the ball was punted direct to their keeper each time.
Fran Hagarty said:As I've said before, I've nothing against Kuipers - he's a good keeper. I just happen to prefer Roberts, simple as that. I'm sick of people going on about his shortcomings. If McGhee thinks he's the better keeper then I trust his judgment, after all, he knows the players better and watches them more than we do.
dwayne said:
...Ben Roberts might be cute, have a tight arse or whatever, and has a female following so maybe he should pursue a career in modelling, I dunno, all I know is that he makes silly mistakes!!
bring back FDM
Fran Hagarty said:However, I don't go to matches to ogle at players - there's no-one much to ogle at in the Brighton team anyway.
Nobby Lawton said:Statistics show that this season (on average) we have conceded less goals per game with Kuipers between the sticks.
Bring him back!
Curious Orange said:KICKING - Again nothing in it, some people say Roberts kicking is better, but I must say I have seen that he is as likely to punt it straight into touch as Kuipers is. Again, I can't split them.
b.w.2. said:Roberts makes a t least one ridiculous error EVERY game... without fail... if I were a defender, I would not want to play in front of him... Kuipers commands his area and inspires confidence...
They are both exceptionally good shot-stoppers...
Roberts distribution is better, but MIchel has improved no end in this department, for which I admire him...
So, it comes down to whether you prefer someone almost certain to make a schoolboy error, or someone who doesn't kick as well as one might expect...
Sorry, but for me its a no-brainer... I vote for the FDM... to be honest, so do most on here... shame MM doesn't seem to agree... but I'm sure he will come to his senses...
b.w.2. said:
shame MM doesn't seem to agree... but I'm sure he will come to his senses...
Curious Orange said:I agree that when Kuipers first joined the club his kicking and distribution was terrible. But this has improved significantly since then. There is no current difference between Kuipers and Roberts in this area. As I said, from what I've seen they are both likely to punt it straight into touch.