Welcome Gigio Donnarumma

[salford city]

https://theanalyst.com/articles/gianluigi-donnarumma-man-city-ederson-premier-league-goalkeeper-stats

Interesting article about the change from Ederson to Donnarumma. Also dispels the myth about Ederson being a poor shot stopper and says Donna ain't that bad with his feet (but obviously not as good as Ed).

Up to the start of last season, no-one could touch Ed passing out from the back, he was the king. Once his head was turned by Saudi, his form suffered and he was not the same. Not helped by the shit-show that was our non-defence and midfield last term. I never rated him as a shot-stopper but to be fair, most of the chances that come against us have been a breakaway and there's been fuck all cover. Jury's out on Donnaruma until we see him in our side. He's a massive presence and should bring stability but there is a reason Enrique has discarded him. Big call next up for the derby will he come straight in - my money is on yes

[Im_Spartacus]

https://theanalyst.com/articles/gianluigi-donnarumma-man-city-ederson-premier-league-goalkeeper-stats

Interesting article about the change from Ederson to Donnarumma. Also dispels the myth about Ederson being a poor shot stopper and says Donna ain't that bad with his feet (but obviously not as good as Ed).

That's a cracking article - great share. It's v interesting to see the stats from this season which shows how the goalkeepers across the board are already hitting punts 25% of the time more often this year after years of the trend going shorter.

That's a big shift - quite fundamental, and it's interesting in light of that, that Guardiola has sanctioned this signing and allowing Eddy to leave. It does indicate football tactics are evolving beyond what Guardiola brought to the table, bacvk towards faster transitions and I wonder if the early/subtle shifts are why we've struggled the last 12 months. It certainly looks and feels that way with how often we're finding ourselves outnumbered on a counter.

It looks like City have seen the trend and are acting on it - but I would have thought the required answer would have been more solididty in midfield and more mobile/faster defenders. Yet we let Walker go and didn't replace him.

Glad football is changing, hopefully for the better, as the PL for the last few years has (like City) been close to unwatchable.

[Mase]

The video I posted goes into more detail and isn't just about the two keepers. Shows how crap Raya is and how bang average Alison is

[Mase]

"it made me proud to be wanted by the best team in the world"

Fuckin hell, imagine hearing that 20 years ago

[Indianablue]

Trafford was a good signing, a very good young prospect. Donna Summa also a very good signing. Both are good shot stoppers , arguably Eddy's weakness. Ultimately its the 10 in front of them that make or break a keeper. Perhaps s shot stopper is what we need given Peps insistence on a highline defence?

[PeterParker]

Trafford was a good signing, a very good young prospect. Donna Summa also a very good signing. Both are good shot stoppers , arguably Eddy's weakness. Ultimately its the 10 in front of them that make or break a keeper. Perhaps s shot stopper is what we need given Peps insistence on a highline defence?

No chance, sadly.
Dias and Stones are slow, that would work if only our back four were as fast as Khus.

[Mase]

Looks crap with his feet....

Watch on youtube.com

[Nigels Tackle]

Looks crap with his feet....

Watch on youtube.com

kdb soccer saturday vibes

[Mase]

Looks crap with his feet....

Watch on youtube.com

kdb soccer saturday vibes

Reminds me of a young Pirlo