I've resigned myself to the fact that barring injury, he's ours for the duration of the season.
Josh Saunders [Goalkeeper]
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Not sure if that's true. Coach wants to build from CBs, not long GK kicks. Also, if Josh knows he is not strong in passing, taking lower risk passes is a self aware and smart move. Also, the chart shows a dramatic reduction in accuracy across the board on longer GK kicks. Since kicking it to the other team is generally the worst way to attack, I would argue that limiting long (inaccurate) passes is the best thing for attack.
(ps love your signature line btw)
Yeah, none of this negates that fact that his shot stopping is by far the worst in the league.
I'll rephrase, limits options in attack. but your points are taken, he's working with what he's got
Exactly. Playing shorter passes to the CBs in lieu of balls upfield is the coach's decision.
http://www.empireofsoccer.com/nycfc-notes-matarrita-shelton-injured-defense-reshuffles-51149/
Saunders forgiven
Vieira said Josh Saunders is the type of player to always look at how he can do better on the goals he concedes. The second goal he allowed to Sporting Kansas City not only put the hosts back in front, but was a goal that he should have done better to prevent.
Nonetheless, Vieira reiterated his faith in Saunders as a starter though his position is hardly guaranteed.
“There is competition because I’m really happy with Eirik as well,” Vieira said. “But we analyze the game in a different way than you guys. Josh will say that he can do better with the goals he concedes but at the same time, I’m more than happy with him. He will play again on Sunday, there’s no doubt about it.”
Saunders forgiven
Vieira said Josh Saunders is the type of player to always look at how he can do better on the goals he concedes. The second goal he allowed to Sporting Kansas City not only put the hosts back in front, but was a goal that he should have done better to prevent.
Nonetheless, Vieira reiterated his faith in Saunders as a starter though his position is hardly guaranteed.
“There is competition because I’m really happy with Eirik as well,” Vieira said. “But we analyze the game in a different way than you guys. Josh will say that he can do better with the goals he concedes but at the same time, I’m more than happy with him. He will play again on Sunday, there’s no doubt about it.”
I mean, if you're expecting to see Johansen at any point this season (barring a suspension or injury) you're nuts.
If Montreal scores on us Sunday, I just hope it's a shot from the midfield sideline and bounces three times in the box before beating Saunders. I don't even want to give up beautiful, well-deserved goals anymore - if we concede they all better be the most absolute garbage the game has ever seen. It's not that I want us to concede, but if we do, I want it of epic proportions that make the news around the world.
I still have that customized jersey in my closet ready to go when he gets his due and starts. I don't know how Vieira can feel sage with Saunders in goal.
You must have rubbed the lamp before making that wish, because it came true.
Haha, yeah crazy right?!?
And I don't even go around calling myself clairvoyant like some narcissistic attention-craving bloggers.
It's just called common sense. We can expect a few more doozies like that one from Saunders this year.
As much as some people hate on Saunders, I don't recall many howlers before the last 2 games. His distribution and awkwardness with the ball at his feet were the main problems.
The mind will mentally block out horrific events in life to shield the psyche from the pain.
There were plenty of goals let in in the waning minutes of games because of Saunders' poor positioning. Granted, nothing may ever come close to to the SKC goal, but he's had some awful howlers this season. I ranted plenty in the days after each one - however I cannot give you exact examples as my mind has blocked the pain from them. I'm sure there are other forum members that are still suffering from the pain and can list them out - I just don't want to go searching and set back my neuro recovery.
