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Post by turbo2 on Nov 13, 2022 21:15:54 GMT 1
His distribution was awful most of the time. Every now and then he went long and did a fantastic pass. Totally overrated. Nicholls has been off the scale really, although he has struggled a bit this season like the rest of our defence. Looks like foth has got into them Though as we look Much stronger at the moment Lossl's distribution was awful? Wow. That's a terrible take. Yes he made a few mistakes with the passing out, because that's the risks he was asked to take and he isn't Ederson. But he is by far the best keeper I have seen for Town distribution wise. He regularly played those 20/30 yard chipped balls straight to our men. Drove me mad. Airy fairy 35 yard knocks the opposition pick up time and time again. I know he was mainly playing to a plan, but ffs , when you put your own players under so much pressure many times a game?? Made some top drawer saves I agree. But found his level at Everton. Was he third or fourth choice?
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Post by impact on Nov 13, 2022 21:31:10 GMT 1
Lossl's distribution was awful? Wow. That's a terrible take. Yes he made a few mistakes with the passing out, because that's the risks he was asked to take and he isn't Ederson. But he is by far the best keeper I have seen for Town distribution wise. He regularly played those 20/30 yard chipped balls straight to our men. Drove me mad. Airy fairy 35 yard knocks the opposition pick up time and time again. I know he was mainly playing to a plan, but ffs , when you put your own players under so much pressure many times a game?? Made some top drawer saves I agree. But found his level at Everton. Was he third or fourth choice? I think we were watching a different keeper.
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Post by Wagner Uber Alles on Nov 13, 2022 22:24:54 GMT 1
To the detractors of Nicholls, you’ll be crying in your in pint glasses when he’s snapped up this January or Summer by Forest or another PL club.
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Post by htfcfcfc on Nov 13, 2022 22:38:44 GMT 1
To the detractors of Nicholls, you’ll be crying in your in pint glasses when he’s snapped up this January or Summer by Forest or another PL club. Exactly how many people can be described as detractors of Nicholls on this thread? My guess is zero people would be happy if he was transferred in January.
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 13, 2022 23:10:54 GMT 1
True. Show me a keeper who doesn't, though. I think Nicholls is the best keeper I can remember... my memories are fading with regards to Smithies and Steve Harper. I'm trying to remember when Nicholls has let one in. At worst... commentators and fans might say, "perhaps Nicholls could have done better". Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though
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Post by 28901 on Nov 14, 2022 0:04:16 GMT 1
To the detractors of Nicholls, you’ll be crying in your in pint glasses when he’s snapped up this January or Summer by Forest or another PL club. I haven't read a single detraction of Nicholls.
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Post by Detective Boyle on Nov 14, 2022 0:11:05 GMT 1
I think people are forgetting how many world class saves Lossl made in his time with us. The scoop off the line against Chelsea - quite simply without him, we would have lost that game and been relegated. A tip around the post against Newcastle springs to mind which was out of this world. A lot of saves that would have been suited to a “greatest ever saves” compilation.
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Post by terryya on Nov 14, 2022 0:14:47 GMT 1
I think people are forgetting how many world class saves Lossl made in his time with us. The scoop off the line against Chelsea - quite simply without him, we would have lost that game and been relegated. A tip around the post against Newcastle springs to mind which was out of this world. A lot of saves that would have been suited to a “greatest ever saves” compilation. With hindsight, might have been better all round if he hadn't made that save at Chelsea. Although I think we could have actually lost against Man City and Chelsea and still stayed up.
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Post by turbo2 on Nov 14, 2022 0:27:18 GMT 1
I think people are forgetting how many world class saves Lossl made in his time with us. The scoop off the line against Chelsea - quite simply without him, we would have lost that game and been relegated. A tip around the post against Newcastle springs to mind which was out of this world. A lot of saves that would have been suited to a “greatest ever saves” compilation. Wouldn’t have been relegated. But it was an absolutely awesome save and in the top ten all time games supporting town. Incredible evening
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Post by willo on Nov 14, 2022 2:11:28 GMT 1
I think Nicholls is the best keeper I can remember... my memories are fading with regards to Smithies and Steve Harper. I'm trying to remember when Nicholls has let one in. At worst... commentators and fans might say, "perhaps Nicholls could have done better". Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though Where would you put “Super” Stevie Francis porroh? Always thought he was a quality keeper for us yet gets forgotten about because Nico came not long after. When you consider, we have had some quality keepers the last 30 years. Bennett was decent too.
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 14, 2022 7:48:39 GMT 1
Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though Where would you put “Super” Stevie Francis porroh? Always thought he was a quality keeper for us yet gets forgotten about because Nico came not long after. When you consider, we have had some quality keepers the last 30 years. Bennett was decent too. Below the 4 mentioned and Smithies, for me.
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Nov 14, 2022 9:51:11 GMT 1
I think people are forgetting how many world class saves Lossl made in his time with us. The scoop off the line against Chelsea - quite simply without him, we would have lost that game and been relegated. A tip around the post against Newcastle springs to mind which was out of this world. A lot of saves that would have been suited to a “greatest ever saves” compilation. We wouldn't have been relegated, the win v Watford was the one that secured our safety.
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 14, 2022 11:08:12 GMT 1
Nicholls is the best keeper town have had in all the time Ive been going IMO.
He was the best signing we made in the summer of 2021, our best player last season and extending his contract was the best bit of business we did last summer.
We arent going to let him go anywhere in January, but depending on the new ownership, its a reality that he might leave in the summer sadly.
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Post by impact on Nov 14, 2022 11:53:45 GMT 1
I think people are forgetting how many world class saves Lossl made in his time with us. The scoop off the line against Chelsea - quite simply without him, we would have lost that game and been relegated. A tip around the post against Newcastle springs to mind which was out of this world. A lot of saves that would have been suited to a “greatest ever saves” compilation. With hindsight, might have been better all round if he hadn't made that save at Chelsea. Although I think we could have actually lost against Man City and Chelsea and still stayed up. Swansea needing a win on the last day rather than already being down would have changed that game significantly, so it's impossible to say. Even with everything that happened after, I wouldn't change that night at Stamford Bridge for anything. It's in one of the best days in my Town supporting life.
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Post by drumriggend on Nov 14, 2022 12:06:09 GMT 1
Remember that lossl save against Newcastle..
Was our 1st home premier league game..
Beautiful August day..
Capacity crowd..
Felt so proud of our team that day..
Felt like we’d finally made it..
Capped off by a wonderful winning goal by the pale pirlo..
Happy days..
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 14, 2022 12:27:23 GMT 1
I think Nicholls is the best keeper I can remember... my memories are fading with regards to Smithies and Steve Harper. I'm trying to remember when Nicholls has let one in. At worst... commentators and fans might say, "perhaps Nicholls could have done better". Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though We can probably disagree on what order to place those 4 but if anyone puts another HTFC keeper besides those in their top 4 then either they've been watching a lot longer than I have, or their eyes were painted on. Strongest keeper situation we've been in is when we had Martyn Margetson as backup to Nico. Honorable mention for when we had Smithies and Bennett.
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Post by blue1003 on Nov 14, 2022 13:16:29 GMT 1
Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though We can probably disagree on what order to place those 4 but if anyone puts another HTFC keeper besides those in their top 4 then either they've been watching a lot longer than I have, or their eyes were painted on. Strongest keeper situation we've been in is when we had Martyn Margetson as backup to Nico. Honorable mention for when we had Smithies and Bennett. I would put Terry Poole and David Lawson both in top 4 keepers, but yes that is going back a while.
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Post by 28901 on Nov 14, 2022 13:42:42 GMT 1
Quite a few at the start of the season that he would've kept out last year. At least he looks back to form now. Still the bottom of Nico, Stevie Harper, Lossl and him for me though Where would you put “Super” Stevie Francis porroh? Always thought he was a quality keeper for us yet gets forgotten about because Nico came not long after. When you consider, we have had some quality keepers the last 30 years. Bennett was decent too. If Francis was a couple of inches taller he'd have never played for us.
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 14, 2022 14:37:16 GMT 1
Lee had a poor start to the season, like everyone else in our team, yet, he seems to be back to his best lately, thank God! I had feared that he was one of those players who had the season of his life last year but he genuinely looks like the best GK in the Championship. I honestly don't know where we would be right now without him. Same position in the table. True but probably cast adrift.
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Post by ben1987 on Nov 14, 2022 14:38:21 GMT 1
Nicholls is the best keeper town have had in all the time Ive been going IMO. He was the best signing we made in the summer of 2021, our best player last season and extending his contract was the best bit of business we did last summer. We arent going to let him go anywhere in January, but depending on the new ownership, its a reality that he might leave in the summer sadly. Finally something we agree on, Captain.
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 14, 2022 14:54:30 GMT 1
We can probably disagree on what order to place those 4 but if anyone puts another HTFC keeper besides those in their top 4 then either they've been watching a lot longer than I have, or their eyes were painted on. Strongest keeper situation we've been in is when we had Martyn Margetson as backup to Nico. Honorable mention for when we had Smithies and Bennett. I would put Terry Poole and David Lawson both in top 4 keepers, but yes that is going back a while. That would put you in the bracket of "been watching longer than I have". I attended my first match in 1987. Brian Cox was in nets for us at the time.
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 14, 2022 14:55:21 GMT 1
Same position in the table. True but probably cast adrift. Agreed. I just can't resist an opportunity to be facetious.
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Post by The King's Head 1230 on Nov 14, 2022 15:01:52 GMT 1
We can probably disagree on what order to place those 4 but if anyone puts another HTFC keeper besides those in their top 4 then either they've been watching a lot longer than I have, or their eyes were painted on. Strongest keeper situation we've been in is when we had Martyn Margetson as backup to Nico. Honorable mention for when we had Smithies and Bennett. I would put Terry Poole and David Lawson both in top 4 keepers, but yes that is going back a while. Andy Rankin & Alan Starling were decent as well.
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Post by Galpharmer on Nov 14, 2022 15:49:12 GMT 1
I would put Terry Poole and David Lawson both in top 4 keepers, but yes that is going back a while. Andy Rankin & Alan Starling were decent as well. Did you enjoy your first weekend?
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Post by The King's Head 1230 on Nov 14, 2022 16:00:58 GMT 1
Andy Rankin & Alan Starling were decent as well. Did you enjoy your first weekend? Ha ha yes another 2 to go.
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Post by jim59 on Nov 14, 2022 16:58:39 GMT 1
I would put Terry Poole and David Lawson both in top 4 keepers, but yes that is going back a while. Andy Rankin & Alan Starling were decent as well. Stevie Harper was quality.
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 14, 2022 18:24:45 GMT 1
Harper, Vaesen, Lossl and Smithies were all really good keepers for us. Margetson was good for a season too.
None of them were a patch on Nicholls though IMO. The lads extremely good at everything.. saves, crosses, commands his area, directs the defence, leadership, decision making, distribution. Theres no weak area with Nicholls... apart from maybe his reputation with referees!
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Post by space hardware on Nov 14, 2022 19:39:02 GMT 1
Harper, Vaesen, Lossl and Smithies were all really good keepers for us. Margetson was good for a season too. None of them were a patch on Nicholls though IMO. The lads extremely good at everything.. saves, crosses, commands his area, directs the defence, leadership, decision making, distribution. Theres no weak area with Nicholls... apart from maybe his reputation with referees! At the start of the season he had a couple of iffy games, where he was rooted flat footed to his line at times (Wigan's winner was the most obvious example). He's back in top form now though, thankfully, as I don't think we'd have taken four points from the last two games (maybe one point, at best). For me though, personally I have Lössl just shading it but it's close. It would have been nice to see Nicholls playing for us in the PL to compare the two on an equal footing but that fat knacker Jon Moss ruined that.
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 17, 2022 10:32:31 GMT 1
Thought Lossl was excellent in terms of decision making and distribution. But I thought Lossl wasnt that great at shot stopping. I know people will say 'what about the save he made against x, y and z ?" and yes he made some great saves whilst he was here.. vital ones too.
But to me too many of the goals he conceded were ones where you think.."should the keeper have saved that??" Sort of shots that Nicholls WOULD save IMO and Ive very very rarely thought that about goals Nicholls has conceded.
The signing of Nicholls was by far the biggest factor in transforming the side from corboran's almost relegated strugglers of 20/21, to corborans 3rd place 'oh so closers' of 21/22. Not just in the quality of the goalkeeping but in the way the whole defence played with total confidence in the bloke behind them.
If I was picking my all time Town team that Ive seen, then Nicholls is in goal.. Harper on the bench.
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Post by araucaria on Nov 17, 2022 10:54:46 GMT 1
David Lawson was sold to Everton in 1972 for £80,000, which was a record at the time for a goalkeeper. Did we ever sell any of our other keepers for cash? .
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