[Albion] Maty Ryan. Discuss.

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

I can't believe Maty is getting ANY compliments for basically GUESSING the right way the other day.

And WHATS MORE, he then proceeded to PUSH THE BALL back into the danger area.

And THEN he has the BARE FACED AUDACITY to CELEBRATE his mistake.

The guy really is something else.

 

[Pavilionaire]

If he was failing to command his penalty area then we'd have problems, but he isn't.

We do have problems at corners. It is our biggest defensive weakness.

Yes, I was worried after the way he started his Albion career - who wouldn't be?

Yes, I think Ryan has had a good season so far. On balance, he's been a good signing but we have to sort out the corners, it's hurt us badly.

 

[Hamilton]

We do have problems at corners. It is our biggest defensive weakness.

Yes, I was worried after the way he started his Albion career - who wouldn't be?

Yes, I think Ryan has had a good season so far. On balance, he's been a good signing but we have to sort out the corners, it's hurt us badly.

Agree. The corners thing has killed us in the latter part of this season. The entire team need to get their heads around that one.

 

[phoenix]

I don't know the answer. But it seems to be we are better at defending corners when Bruno isn't playing. Based on nothing, but i get that feeling.

 

[Stat Brother]

Some sanctimonious stuff on this thread.

Sure, the guy was a hero against Stoke, it's great he's no longer showing the nerves that marred his first 3 appearances for us but this doesn't change the fact we are sh1t at defending corners and his lack of command of his 6-yard box is a factor in why we concede.

I'm not too sure how Ryan can be blamed for some god awful marking, ducking out of headers & mistimed jumps.

 

[GJN1]

Not really working out, is it? How long do you give him? Can't afford for him to carry on as he is at the moment, can we? He might be a good a shot-stopper but he hardly inspires confidence, does he? Quite small for a keeper too.

As the OP I want to take back every last letter of this. I'm sorry, truly sorry.

 

[Stat Brother]

As the OP I want to take back every last letter of this. I'm sorry, truly sorry.

But I bet your still somewhat pleased by the fun you've created.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Couple of magnificent game-changing saves again today

 

[Dan Gleeballs]

Quality goalkeeper

 

[dazzer6666]

Couple of magnificent game-changing saves again today

Seems to be this almost every game. Love how he always seems to be the last to leave the pitch after the game. Absolute legend in the making.

 

[BensGrandad]

He is showing why we let David Stockdale drift out of contract and I am, sure a lot of credit must go the coaching he is getting from Ben Roberts.

 

[Buzzer]

I'm clearly very biased but has there ever been a sub 6ft goalie as good as him?

 

[Frutos]

I'm clearly very biased but has there ever been a sub 6ft goalie as good as him?

Depending on which site you read, Iker Casillas is either 5'11" or 6'0".

If the former, much as I love Maty, I'd have to put Casillas ahead of him.

 

[BensGrandad]

Not now he isnt but I wouldnt argue that he was. Casillas hasnt been that good for a couple of seasons now hence Real let him go.

 

[Bodian]

He is showing why we let David Stockdale drift out of contract and I am, sure a lot of credit must go the coaching he is getting from Ben Roberts.

Someone on the match thread pointed out that he's an upgrade on Stockers, as when the ball hits his back when coming off the post it doesn't go in!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

He is showing why we let David Stockdale drift out of contract and I am, sure a lot of credit must go the coaching he is getting from Ben Roberts.

We offered Stockdale an extension, so we didn't let him drift. He turned us down.

Maty Ryan had said he consulted a sports psychologist to help him mentally, at the beginning of the season, so it's not all down to Ben Roberts.

 

[Frutos]

 

[Simster]

Indeed. I wish England had a goalkeeper as good as Maty Ryan. Pickford was absolutely gash at Burnley (again) and none of the others inspire much confidence either.

 

[Da Man Clay]

We offered Stockdale an extension, so we didn't let him drift. He turned us down.

Maty Ryan had said he consulted a sports psychologist to help him mentally, at the beginning of the season, so it's not all down to Ben Roberts.

We offered Stockdale an extension on back ups money with no guarantee he would be number 1. Effectively we let him drift away.

 

[miffy6]