Home - Columbus 08/29

[LionNYC]

Exchanged some emails with NYCFC Fan Services. Full transcript below:



Pretty freggin lame, if you ask me. I'm not going to sit in another seat and go through that hassle just for a Star Wars shirt that is only available in XL. :: sigh ::

You can probably just buy one from the team store. They (and Disney) aren't stupid. Merchandise. Merchandise. MERCHANDISE!

 

[Vallos]

I too wouldn't bother with that extra effort, and this coming from an avid Star Wars fan.

 

[AndreT_NY]

I would have gotten one but I am fat and NYCFC doesn't like fat people wearing their stuff.

 

[sbrylski]

I would have gotten one but I am fat and NYCFC doesn't like fat people wearing their stuff.

But what about Frank?

 

[LostAnvil]

I would have gotten one but I am fat and NYCFC doesn't like fat people wearing their stuff.

I believe they all come in XL. And don't worry, we like you just fine.

 

[AndreT_NY]

I believe they all come in XL. And don't worry, we like you just fine.

aww shucks!

 

[Jock]

I'll be there with my beer belly busting out of my blue shirt!

 

[Mikeylito]

I would have gotten one but I am fat and NYCFC doesn't like fat people wearing their stuff.

But what about Frank?

He hasn't played, has he?

 

[ldent42]

We're gonna win 3-0.

It's the team's birthday present to me. They think it's a secret, but I figured it out.

 

[TabascoDiva]

I'd like to see Saunders sit this one out.

At this point of the season, prefer to keep Saunders . He is not flashy, like a Buffon or a Higuita or an actor like Van Der Saar. He is quiet but competent enough.

 

[Davo15]

He's nowhere near good enough but he's the best we've got. I hope we upgrade over the off season but Saunders will have to do for this year.

 

[S1ARK5]

Win, lose, or tie...I really don't give a shit about this season anymore. Waiting for the offseason player changes. I'll still go nuts if Poku scores a goal though. POKU!!!

This will change if we make the playoffs

 

[LionNYC]

This will change if we make the playoffs

Yeah, I said season. I don't care about this season anymore. I didn't say anything about the playoffs.

 

[TabascoDiva]

He's nowhere near good enough but he's the best we've got. I hope we upgrade over the off season but Saunders will have to do for this year.

My case for Saunders is reinforced with MLS Stats. Our Saunders leads MLS with 88 saves. and looking at the other keepers DC United and LA Galaxy the top teams in the East and Western Conferences respectively and Rimando one of the most named recognized in the league and Robles (for our most disliked rival)

Statistics

Player Club POS GP GS MINS SHTS SV GA GAA PKG/A Sv%

Josh Saunders NYC GK 25 25 2250 137 88 43 1.72 4/5 64




Nick Rimando RSL GK 18 18 1620 67 47 18 1.00 2/5 70



Luis Robles NYRB GK 24 24 2160 90 60 28 1.17 0/1 67

Jaime Penedo LA GK 16 16 1440 69 50 19 1.19 1/1 72


Bill Hamid DC GK 18 18 1620 89 71 15 0.83 0/1 80


PS I tried my best with the graphics , hopefully when I post this - its not a mumble jumble mess.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

My case for Saunders is reinforced with MLS Stats. Our Saunders leads MLS with 88 saves. and looking at the other keepers DC United and LA Galaxy the top teams in the East and Western Conferences respectively and Rimando one of the most named recognized in the league and Robles (for our most disliked rival)

Statistics

Player Club POS GP GS MINS SHTS SV GA GAA PKG/A Sv%

Josh Saunders NYC GK 25 25 2250 137 88 43 1.72 4/5 64




Nick Rimando RSL GK 18 18 1620 67 47 18 1.00 2/5 70



Luis Robles NJRB GK 24 24 2160 90 60 28 1.17 0/1 67

Jaime Penedo LA GK 16 16 1440 69 50 19 1.19 1/1 72


Bill Hamid DC GK 18 18 1620 89 71 15 0.83 0/1 80


PS I tried my best with the graphics , hopefully when I post this - its not a mumble jumble mess.

I don't know what you are saying. They all have better stats

 

[413Blue]

My case for Saunders is reinforced with MLS Stats. Our Saunders leads MLS with 88 saves. and looking at the other keepers DC United and LA Galaxy the top teams in the East and Western Conferences respectively and Rimando one of the most named recognized in the league and Robles (for our most disliked rival)

Statistics

Player Club POS GP GS MINS SHTS SV GA GAA PKG/A Sv%

Josh Saunders NYC GK 25 25 2250 137 88 43 1.72 4/5 64




Nick Rimando RSL GK 18 18 1620 67 47 18 1.00 2/5 70



Luis Robles NJRB GK 24 24 2160 90 60 28 1.17 0/1 67

Jaime Penedo LA GK 16 16 1440 69 50 19 1.19 1/1 72


Bill Hamid DC GK 18 18 1620 89 71 15 0.83 0/1 80


PS I tried my best with the graphics , hopefully when I post this - its not a mumble jumble mess.

Sooooo....is your case that Saunders sucks????

 

[The Toe]

The reason Saunders' save% is so low is because the defense lets guys get shots off from 6yds away.

 

[413Blue]

The reason Saunders' save% is so low is because the defense lets guys get shots off from 6yds away.

It could also be a result of his questionable positioning skills, his poor distribution which results in giveaways sometimes in our own end, or his lack of command of the backline.
Sorry to say it, but Saunders is simply a poor keeper and imo is actually our biggest weakspot at the moment. Sure, he has made some great saves, but his lack of other fundamental skills negates his solid shot-stopping abilities. I'm not saying we have a better keeper, because I have not seen much of the other guys, but I do wish we had something better than Saunders.

 

[BxLio91]

Even De Gea would look poor if he had our 10 in front of him.

 

[twsj91]

Bit off topic, but how often does anyone go to games alone and sit in the supporters end? My friends aren't as passionate about the club as I am and I'm tired of begging people to go with me. Basically my question is, if I go alone will it be a bad experience to stand by myself?