Thoughts On Fulop?

[Ted Hughes]

He was useless for the goal, I'm sat almost side on looking at that & it was a nothing shot that I was shocked to see end up in the net. Toure was a lot worse in that occasion though so it's a bit unfair to single the keeper out. He did move slower than Shay would have done in response to Downing's shot but it's undertandable if he's a bit match rusty.

Thought he looked ok 2nd half. Kicking's a bit crap though.

[Sister of fu]

World class.....sign him up :-)

[Florida Blue]

He'll do me for the last 2 games.................he could end up a legend like Aranson......................

We win two more, he will be a legend on the level of Weaver!

[Dameerto]

He was useless for the goal, I'm sat almost side on looking at that & it was a nothing shot that I was shocked to see end up in the net. Toure was a lot worse in that occasion though so it's a bit unfair to single the keeper out. He did move slower than Shay would have done in response to Downing's shot but it's undertandable if he's a bit match rusty.

Thought he looked ok 2nd half. Kicking's a bit crap though.

I might be wrong, but I got the impression his view was partially obscured by the defender? (Toure I think) - he got a touch on the ball but not enough to push it wide or stop it - I'll have to watch MoTD and see it again.

[Florida Blue]

He was useless for the goal, I'm sat almost side on looking at that & it was a nothing shot that I was shocked to see end up in the net. Toure was a lot worse in that occasion though so it's a bit unfair to single the keeper out. He did move slower than Shay would have done in response to Downing's shot but it's undertandable if he's a bit match rusty.

Thought he looked ok 2nd half. Kicking's a bit crap though.

I might be wrong, but I got the impression his view was partially obscured by the defender? (Toure I think) - he got a touch on the ball but not enough to push it wide or stop it - I'll have to watch MoTD and see it again.

I watched it a few times, I am not convinced it was not deflected by Toure.

[nick (duki blues)]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

[edge275]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

That's all well and good, but he's still shite.

[carl_feedthegoat]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

Hilarious......but your obviously pissed.

[aaron bond]

We knew we weren't getting Peter Schmeical here so why is everyone giving the guy a hard time?

We have no keepers available with any sort of experience, at least this has guy has played in the Prem before and at International level. It's the best we have so we have to make do. I'd rather have him in goal than someone from the Faroe Islands who has never played before!

I thought he did ok today. He was a bit nervy at times and did flap at a few crosses, but he grew in confidence as the game went on. He released the ball quickly when he had it and always tried the short pass to the defenders or wingers which I liked. His kicking wasn't great but then Given's is shit too so it's nothing we're not used to. Another few days training with the team and he'll be more at ease. He hasnt played for a couple of months so it would have been good for him to be back playing and part of a winning side.

Even average keepers can pull out an outstanding performance in their careers. Two from Fulop this week will do please!

[Dameerto]

He was useless for the goal, I'm sat almost side on looking at that & it was a nothing shot that I was shocked to see end up in the net. Toure was a lot worse in that occasion though so it's a bit unfair to single the keeper out. He did move slower than Shay would have done in response to Downing's shot but it's undertandable if he's a bit match rusty.

Thought he looked ok 2nd half. Kicking's a bit crap though.

I might be wrong, but I got the impression his view was partially obscured by the defender? (Toure I think) - he got a touch on the ball but not enough to push it wide or stop it - I'll have to watch MoTD and see it again.

I watched it a few times, I am not convinced it was not deflected by Toure.

Just watched it on MoTD - the ball hits Fulop's right arm as he's propping himself up on the ground - the keeper didnt know too much about it (I thought it was an attempted save earlier)

[Goataldo]

If the half of you, who bash without good reason, could play football half as well as you can unreasonably rip players, or the manager, we'd have a team full of legends who would win the Prem and CL every frigging year. (My guess is that many of you couldn't even last 2 minutes on the pitch without the need for an oxygen tank and/or an ambulance, and have the tactical knowledge of a slug)

Seriously.. get some perspective. Well first, you need to come off the booze and whatever hallucinogenic drugs you're taking. Fulop had been riding the bench at Sunderland for how long? And suddenly he comes to City, and is thrust into an intense match against one of the better Prem sides, with CL implications on the line. YEAH, I'd be a bit shaky in the first half too. However, Fulop was fine in the second, and will be from here on out (which is no relevation for those who have seen him in-form)

Good post lad ;-)

Agree with that post in the main, but you can only take a player on what you see him do, so if you look shakey, expect grief. If you're mint, and just waiting for the opportunity to show it, today was the day and expect any plaudits you deserve. Today he looked like he was bricking it. Don't get me wrong, I expect that, but just hoped he wouldn't be. THe first goal looked like it went straight through him, and he had a few hairy moments after that. Granted, as the game went on he looked more competent, without being commanding. That, hopefully, will come in the next two games.

Doing 90 mins will have done him the power of good, and I expect him to own it a bit more next time out. Anyone one know if he can do the samba?

[Florida Blue]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

That's all well and good, but he's still shite.

And there you have, the anger of youth. FFS Edge, be happy, Hart ain't coming, Given ain't going to recover, and this guy is loads better than Taylor. Someday you are going to be happy for what we have, not what we want. I hope that if you are at the match Wednesday you do nothing but support the lad, he has been thrown to the wolves. He has played 45 games in the PL and has 20 caps, what the hell do you want in a pinch. This guy is hardly shite, especially when you look at the keepers we have had in the past few seasons.

[edge275]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

That's all well and good, but he's still shite.

And there you have, the anger of youth. FFS Edge, be happy, Hart ain't coming, Given ain't going to recover, and this guy is loads better than Taylor. Someday you are going to be happy for what we have, not what we want. I hope that if you are at the match Wednesday you do nothing but support the lad, he has been thrown to the wolves. He has played 45 games in the PL and has 20 caps, what the hell do you want in a pinch. This guy is hardly shite, especially when you look at the keepers we have had in the past few seasons.

Look, I think he's shite and I say what I think. Football team forums are used so you can express your true feelings about any aspect of the club, right? The topic title is 'Thoughts on Fulop' - here's my thoughts: I think he's shite.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

He isn't Hart no but didn't Joe let 3 or 4 through his legs in a match against Chelsea last year? It can happen when the shot is from so close and for me I would blame Toure more for giving Carew the space and time.

Funny though with the focus on Fulop, Brad Freidel didn't exactly shine did he? If Fulop had allowed those first two goals in like he did he would have been slaughtered for them.

[Florida Blue]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

That's all well and good, but he's still shite.

And there you have, the anger of youth. FFS Edge, be happy, Hart ain't coming, Given ain't going to recover, and this guy is loads better than Taylor. Someday you are going to be happy for what we have, not what we want. I hope that if you are at the match Wednesday you do nothing but support the lad, he has been thrown to the wolves. He has played 45 games in the PL and has 20 caps, what the hell do you want in a pinch. This guy is hardly shite, especially when you look at the keepers we have had in the past few seasons.

Look, I think he's shite and I say what I think. Football team forums are used so you can express your true feelings about any aspect of the club, right? The topic title is 'Thoughts on Fulop' - here's my thoughts: I think he's shite.

I could respect that if you just didn't hate EVERYTHING and EVERYONE, if you actually said you liked him I would have fallen off my chair.

[edge275]

effin unbelievable yes i have had a few beers whilst watching the match this afternoon but seriously what did he do wrong we have won the match 3-1 and all some people can do is slag off the keeper for letting a goal in which im not sure was totally his fault.I for one will have total confidence in him for the last 2 games most foreign keepers choose to punch the ball rather than catch it thats just something we have got to put up with in the last 2 games.
The guy has done us a big favour by coming here and helping us out when in dire need of it lets just get behind him for what is our most important 2 games in a very long while.
Rant over

That's all well and good, but he's still shite.

And there you have, the anger of youth. FFS Edge, be happy, Hart ain't coming, Given ain't going to recover, and this guy is loads better than Taylor. Someday you are going to be happy for what we have, not what we want. I hope that if you are at the match Wednesday you do nothing but support the lad, he has been thrown to the wolves. He has played 45 games in the PL and has 20 caps, what the hell do you want in a pinch. This guy is hardly shite, especially when you look at the keepers we have had in the past few seasons.

Look, I think he's shite and I say what I think. Football team forums are used so you can express your true feelings about any aspect of the club, right? The topic title is 'Thoughts on Fulop' - here's my thoughts: I think he's shite.

I could respect that if you just didn't hate EVERYTHING and EVERYONE, if you actually said you liked him I would have fallen off my chair.

See the Vieira thread.

[Kiss_The_Goat]

I thought he did well and a lot of the criticism is uncalled for.
He was obviously really nervous in the first half and the goal wasnt the best start, although was a little unlucky but after that I thought he did well. Was quick off his line and used his area well and dealt well with what were some really top quality balls in from Young. On a side note, I thought Young was brilliant today, although Bridge wasnt exactly making it difficult for him.

[M147WN]

If the half of you, who bash without good reason, could play football half as well as you can unreasonably rip players, or the manager, we'd have a team full of legends who would win the Prem and CL every frigging year. (My guess is that many of you couldn't even last 2 minutes on the pitch without the need for an oxygen tank and/or an ambulance, and have the tactical knowledge of a slug)

Seriously.. get some perspective. Well first, you need to come off the booze and whatever hallucinogenic drugs you're taking. Fulop had been riding the bench at Sunderland for how long? And suddenly he comes to City, and is thrust into an intense match against one of the better Prem sides, with CL implications on the line. YEAH, I'd be a bit shaky in the first half too. However, Fulop was fine in the second, and will be from here on out (which is no relevation for those who have seen him in-form)

Well said mate! His handling was good. Kicking was dodgy but he did what it said on the can!
The goal wasn't his fault and again the negative fuckers on here love to make hay when really they look in the wrong direction and pronounce his difficiencies. The lad did ok and I loved his reaction at the end!! Give the lad a chance! Support him!! The fella is (for the moment) a BLUE!!!!!

[Slim]

His distribution was better than Shay's...sadly that bar is set so low it's not much of a compliment.

[carl_feedthegoat]

If the half of you, who bash without good reason, could play football half as well as you can unreasonably rip players, or the manager, we'd have a team full of legends who would win the Prem and CL every frigging year. (My guess is that many of you couldn't even last 2 minutes on the pitch without the need for an oxygen tank and/or an ambulance, and have the tactical knowledge of a slug)

Seriously.. get some perspective. Well first, you need to come off the booze and whatever hallucinogenic drugs you're taking. Fulop had been riding the bench at Sunderland for how long? And suddenly he comes to City, and is thrust into an intense match against one of the better Prem sides, with CL implications on the line. YEAH, I'd be a bit shaky in the first half too. However, Fulop was fine in the second, and will be from here on out (which is no relevation for those who have seen him in-form)

Well said mate! His handling was good. Kicking was dodgy but he did what it said on the can!
The goal wasn't his fault and again the negative fuckers on here love to make hay when really they look in the wrong direction and pronounce his difficiencies. The lad did ok and I loved his reaction at the end!! Give the lad a chance! Support him!! The fella is (for the moment) a BLUE!!!!!

I got this far and then shook my head.

I think we all support every city player.......even Toure !!OP was thoughts on Fulop. I said he was shite today imo (as harsh as that may seem) and I gave my reasons. Some of you want to give him a cuddle and refuse to listen to any negative comments about him but some of us dont !!!!
Noone is saying he will be shit the next game...noone is saying he,s an arsehole..noone is saying why do we have a 3rd choice keeper in goal.............the mistakes that he made today (first goal I felt as a goalie he should have done better) he fumbled 2 crosses..one will cost us if he repeats it against spurs and the other was an attempted punch that also went nowhere............

Once again - who knows if he will perform better against spurs....My opinion is based on todays game, and he made me nervous.