I appreciate that David. That’s why I didn’t say anyone had. I was just trying to find a slightly lighthearted way of emphasising my agreement with Decaf that it’s a little soon, three games against poor opposition, to make hard judgments.

I thought it was unacceptable when people started slagging Ramsdale off on other social media outlets when he hadn’t even played for the club. No one here has gone to that level here, in reverse, by praising him. But he’s played against WBA, Norwich and Burnley. Let’s keep calm. He still has it all to do.

The main issue about Leno or Ramsdale is exactly the same as the main issue about Leno or Martinez (imho). Ramsdale seems to work as part of the defence, as did Martinez. Leno may be a better shot stopper but, even if he is, that doesn't make him the best gk for us.

Personally, I'd expect to see Leno tomorrow and Ramsdale at the weekend. Chopping and changing keepers rarely works, unless there's a very good reason for it. It might be a high pressure game, but Ramsdale looks as if he has had plenty of those over the last three years. He's got experience of working with this defence (+ Partey) and Leno hasn't.

EDIT: Just to clarify, I’m aware you didn’t say Leno was unable to come for crosses. I was just saying why I think it would be verging on ridiculous if anyone did.

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If you are Burnley you want someone who can stop lots of shot and hoof it a long way towards where the neanderthals have gathered for a knock-down. I'm not sure if Sheffield United played that way, but I'd imagine that the kind of skills you need for an ambitious team would not be at a premium for the relegation fodder teams where Ramsdale cut his teeth. Not only does your keeper need to be good with his feet, you need a keeper who can 'sweep' and will allow you to play a high line, for example. That means the keeper has to be very quick, and be able to read the game excellently.

Also, the pressure is different, I think. For a lower level keeper, the odd cockup would hardly be noticed if it was mixed up with heroics. Completely different if you are playing for a top side.

Surely the most important factor is choosing the right occasions to come for crosses or stay on the line. Sometimes it’s right to come for crosses. Other times it’s the wrong decision to come for crosses. Likewise it can be the right decision to wait on the line but there will be times when it can be the wrong decision.

I suspect if one over-generalises, and I’m not saying you do, you’re likely to ignore the probability that it is wrong for keepers to do the same thing all the time. The better ones will make their decisions according to the specific circumstances they are faced with.

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Sheffield United weren't expected to be relegation candidates when he went there; had bought ambitiously iirc. Nor were Bournemouth the year before (7th at the beginning of November). Ramsdale seems to be better with his feet than Leno.

I'm not saying he's better than Leno, but he's the one in position, he fits in well with the team and there's no obvious reason to drop him. He's also likely to be with us longer than Leno if it comes to that.

Surely the most important factor is choosing the right occasions to come for crosses or stay on the line. Sometimes it’s right to come for crosses. Other times it’s the wrong decision to come for crosses. Likewise it can be the right decision to wait on the line but there will be times when it can be the wrong decision.

I suspect if one over-generalises, and I’m not saying you do, you’re likely to ignore the probability that it is wrong for keepers to do the same thing all the time. The better ones will make their decisions according to the specific circumstances they are faced with.

Looking forward to tonight’s game. I expect us to win, draw or lose. If Arteta drops Ramsdale he’s an idiot, likewise if he drops Leno he’s also an idiot. If he plays first team players I intend on accusing him of risking Sunday’s result and if he doesn’t I intend on accusing him of being an idiot for not taking the competition seriously.

Looking forward to tonight’s game. I expect us to win, draw or lose. If Arteta drops Ramsdale he’s an idiot, likewise if he drops Leno he’s also an idiot. If he plays first team players I intend on accusing him of risking Sunday’s result and if he doesn’t I intend on accusing him of being an idiot for not taking the competition seriously.

Looking forward to tonight’s game. I expect us to win, draw or lose.

Mustn’t discount the possibility that the game could be postponed. Might be a nice day now but it only takes an asteroid to hit London in the next couple of hours and they’ll have to call it off. We learned that when Tyrannosaurus Rex Albion vs Triceratops Rovers had to be cancelled 66 million years ago.

Why is this even a debate? Sol would be a better debate.

https://www.90min.com/posts/ledley-king-vs-tony-adams-arsenal-tottenham?utm_source=RSS

Anyone got a link for the game?

Mustn’t discount the possibility that the game could be postponed. Might be a nice day now but it only takes an asteroid to hit London in the next couple of hours and they’ll have to call it off. We learned that when Tyrannosaurus Rex Albion vs Triceratops Rovers had to be cancelled 66 million years ago.

Says it's on Sky ?

https://firstsportz.com/football-efl-cu ... ve-stream/

Yes, evidently Old Man of Hoy and Long Time Gooner were looking forward to that game.

Yes, evidently Old Man of Hoy and Long Time Gooner were looking forward to that game.