Fair enough. One of the advantages of watching on a stream was that the commentator picked up immediately that Mitrovic's header for their first goal actually deflected off Bennett's head to take it beyond Ruddy's reach. The instant replay confirmed that, but still many people still blame Ruddy for it. I don't understand the problem with his kicking - that has to be something that can be worked out on the training ground.
You would think so RER, but he is, what, 29 now so I assume he will never master the art, just as Andy Marshall never did.
On the other hand, here's Michael Bailey's take on Ruddy: "It’s Ruddy marvellous to have the old John back: Now there are some caveats here. Perhaps not every kick was true. And clearly, it was far from one of John Ruddy’s busiest days. Some might even question Aleksandar Mitrovic’s opening goal – although the clear and crucial deflection off Ryan Bennett’s head made an important impact on the trajectory off the ball and was more than a little unlucky for the man it beat. Really, this is about the other stuff. About the fact that heading into the run in, City have a goalkeeper showing the form that means he’s in for keeps. Ruddy’s command of his area was the one thing that really caused City problems earlier in the season – be it at West Ham or Manchester City. Now, you see an assured stopper come out and claim with minimal fuss. It’s hard to underplay confidence in all this – be it from the goalkeeper in those protecting him, or that in himself. But Ruddy’s own response to what would have been a devastating blow in being dropped has been perfect – to the point that it could yet prove as vital as anything else in keeping City in the Premier League for another season. Keep it up John." Full article here: http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/..._norwich_city_over_newcastle_united_1_4481288
