I hate to agree with nufc, but I agree with nufc.
I don't think anyone is ragging on the kid because anyone with a brain recognises that blaming him for being not quite ready is ridiculous - it was the managers decision to put him in, and thus the manager should be the one questioned.
Facts;
Negatives;
- He punched at every opportunity. On at least 2 occasions this led to clear goal scoring opportunities for Adelaide when other keepers would have likely caught it.
- He could not kick the ball over half way. Rossi had to do it, which is never ideal.
- Was not commanding in his area. On a couple of occasions he literally dropped it on an opposing players head and regathered.
- Poor communication. Once with Rossi and once with Abbas. Both almost led to goals.
Positives;
- Good reaction save off his leg.
- Was always keen to get the play going quickly, with decent distribution from his feet and hands when passing to players in close proximity.
- Is still very young, can learn.
- Post match interview showed maturity in recognising he made mistakes.
Now, I'm not a goal keeping expert, but for me it seems like he had a bad game if measured to the same level as any other professional keeper..?