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I think the club have many other problems apart from the keeper!!!
Probably starting with the Chairman, and working through the playing squad, but as you point out, how the hell has Mussa kept his coaching job for so long????
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Watson is absolutely shocking
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Respectfully disagree.
Not going to start jumping on the lad because he’s had 2 bad games- and they have been poor.
He’s dramatically improved all areas of his game this year; seen rubbish being wrote that his doesn’t command his area; 90% of of this season he has commanded it well. Some of the saves have been fantastic and he’s almost single handedly kept us in games- Newport at home being an example.
He’s the only one who done the shirt proud this year, and the only one I’ll bother clapping off come the end of the season.
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Yes – to single him out the criticism is a bit harsh.
He hasn’t been perfect this season but he’s done more than most to contribute to our meagre points total.
When you have to deal with the traffic that he’s had to this season the odd error is inevitable.
He has commanded his box significantly better this season – more out of desperation than anything I think – because he’s realised that his best chance is just to come for everything because defensively we’re so fragile.
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He had a poor game today. He was nearly as bad as the other ten.
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He’s improved, but it was an awfully low bar.
I’d be amazed if another League team take a punt.2 users thanked author for this post.
Improved massively this season but currently playing as though his confidence is shot to pieces. Understandable given the performance of the defence in front of him I suppose.
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I’d say getting someone who can put the ball in the back of the net is the priority.
That’s what fans come to watch!
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Rory 9 wins in 71 games in div2 During the same seasons all other goalies who played for us, 18 wins in 51 games. Time to go Rory.
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97 appearances
13 wins
11 clean sheets
176 goals concededThat’s horrendous, time for a new keeper.
UTI
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Utter clowns on here blaming Rory, for 2 poor games!!!! Jesus what about the fact we have had more red cards than goals scored by ANY of our so called strikers??????
If it were not for Rory then our goals against column would be a hell of a lot worse than it is! He’s been playing behind 10 piles of utter shite for at least two years, i’m surprised the lad still has the heart to turn up every week, it must be depressing knowing you are going out to be used for shooting practise for the opposition every week1
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he has been a big improvement this season but he had a shocker on Saturday, but wasn’t on his own.
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The less work to do a GK has – the fewer goals will be conceded over a season.
Without even a trace of exaggeration, Rory must have had three times the work to do of any typical mid-table GK.2 users thanked author for this post.
I cannot believe anyone could watch the current Scunthorpe side and think that the goalkeeper is the priority position for a replacement.
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Who had a light on their shin?
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Wasn’t ” The Shinning ” the Simpsons version of The Shining featuring groundskeeper Willie as the bad guy. 🤔😂
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True, IA, it’s been hard for Rory but I’m still not convinced about him. For me, he’s let in a lot of goals he should have saved, he doesn’t seem to martial his defence well, and his carelessness over not bringing a cap to the match at Sutton showed inexperience, too.
Like the rest of the team, the lad’s confidence is probably shot. The atmosphere here must be toxic after years of decline, and anyone staying on next season will carry that burden with them. Most are best away, for their own good – or it’ll feel like post-war Ukraine!
A total clear-out of the first team, and a fresh start with new manager and players, is what’s needed.
Starting with the keeper. Why? Because at nil-nil, you start the game with a point, so if you can avoid conceding, you’ll finish it with a point, too. OK, it’s stating the obvious, but the keeper is number one for a reason. A good keeper will also martial the back line, and give them confidence. Look at the keepers we’ve had here in recent years and the effect it’s had on the outfield.
It’s always easier to stop goals than score them, so, after the keeper, build the defence, particularly with good centre-back(s). Why? Because it’s another key position covering a vulnerable area – in the middle.
Just check the current league table. You don’t need to score lots of goals to be high up, but you DO need to be tight at the back. Northampton (4th) have only scored 7 more goals than Oldham. But, guess why Oldham are struggling… So, if you have the those positions well covered on a regular basis, plus a half-decent midfield and forwards, you should be on your way to 55 points a season. When was the last time we had that?
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Your entitled to your opinion Gurny, however I respectfully disagree.
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