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Alan McGregor and his poor ability to save free kicks.

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by CMPUNK, Aug 8, 2014.

  1. HCAFCHangout

    HCAFCHangout Well-Known Member

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    It's not as if McGregor is making massive errors in these freekicks. Yaya Toure's was right in the top corner, Suarez's was decent. Gerrard he could've done better and I would say the only one was Carzola's where he made the fatal error of predicting the flight of the ball. Lampard's on the opener was just poor judgement. On a whole he's a good keeper and one of the best we've had due to his quality distribution and confidence within his 6 yard area when needed. I liked Myhill but he's half the keeper Greggsy is and if his only flaw is the freekick awareness (something they can work on) then I'm not as bothered
     
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  2. kccircle

    kccircle Well-Known Member

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    I'd counter that with the comment you posted that for nostalgic reasons. I agree with the OP, there is a glaring weakness with free kicks. I'd also agree with the other poster as to the merits of a wall but with out a wall you wouldn't get a curler, you get the person with the thunderbolt which would be another problem
     
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  3. BrAdY

    BrAdY Well-Known Member

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    [video=youtube;ebHhjVRBq7s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHhjVRBq7s[/video]

    Oh allan, ****ing legend
     
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  4. PattyNchips2

    PattyNchips2 Well-Known Member

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    kinda like putting the penalty spot outside the area?
    hmm I could see how that could be easier for the keeper.
     
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  5. monacoger

    monacoger POTY 2021

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    I was at that game, that save pretty much won us the league that season. <ok>
     
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  6. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. Well-Known Member

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    Overall he is an excellent keeper, and most keepers have an area of their game that has a weak point, and also feel free kicks are his weakest area. I actually put it down to his height, he is only 1.83m, which for a keeper is not that tall, as mostly he seems to get beat in the top corners.
     
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  7. mazzer

    mazzer Well-Known Member

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    No nostalgic reasons I honestly believe Tony Norman was a better keeper.
     
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