Topic: The Jordan Pickford thread

[PaulF]

surely the keeper just needs to be told to dive to the left. The percentages aren't much help to him. Unless they've found a way to determine a player is less likely to go for their favoured spot, in which case knowing their second choice is of use.
Or maybe it's known how often they score in a particular area so the keeper shifts that way a bit , encouraging the shot the other way.

[El Lobo]

Seems more likely its just a mind-game thing for not very good keepers to try and use on penalty takers.

[Terry de Niro]

 

[Nick110581]

He is England number one 

[PaulF]

Robbo asking him about the Calcutta cup?

[paulrazor]

A lot of sticks to beat the guy with but that isnt one of them

What exactly is wrong with knowing where a penalty taker is likely to go if he has to face them, thats good research.

Not remember a few years ago against City when Achterberg was gesticulating like mad at Alisson for what to do against City?

How is this different?

Dont get me wrong the man is an idiot, he brings a lot on himself

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Why was this idiot screaming at Darwin while he was on the ground after missing that chance from a tight angle?

[afc tukrish]

What exactly is wrong with knowing where a penalty taker is likely to go if he has to face them, thats good research.

Will Pickford end up, like, standing outside the goalpost as the ball goes straight in the middle of the goal?

[PeterTheRed ...]

Why was this idiot screaming at Darwin while he was on the ground after missing that chance from a tight angle?

Pickford? He hasn't taken his pills, I suppose ...

[rob1966]

All that bottle tells me is that Pickford is so thick he needs to take a crib sheet onto the pitch with him to remind him wtf he is supposed to be doing.

Fuck all wrong with that RB. Bit fucking daft letting it be seen, but it's clever from the GK coaches. David Seaman used to watch videos of pen takers so he knew which way it would go, but back then the pan takers usually played 90 minsbut with the 5 subs rule, penalty takers get taken off late in games, so it's easier to mark it down and also know exactly where it will be placed.

[rob1966]

Will Pickford end up, like, standing outside the goalpost as the ball goes straight in the middle of the goal?

That's Kepas domain that 😉

[Red Beret]

Fuck all wrong with that RB. Bit fucking daft letting it be seen, but it's clever from the GK coaches. David Seaman used to watch videos of pen takers so he knew which way it would go, but back then the pan takers usually played 90 minsbut with the 5 subs rule, penalty takers get taken off late in games, so it's easier to mark it down and also know exactly where it will be placed.

Well admittedly, that makes some sense. And whilst there's always a risk of conceding a penalty, I can't help but think the Everton staff worry about it because they've got Pickford stuck between the sticks!

[Trump's tiny tiny hands]

Anyone else catch him air head butt the crowd in another angry response after the late save against Salah (I think it was)?

[disgraced cake]

Anyone else catch him air head butt the crowd in another angry response after the late save against Salah (I think it was)?

I reckon he's on something. He reminds me of those old videos of Hitler at the Olympics (I think??) twitching and fidgeting.

[mikeb58]

Anyone else catch him air head butt the crowd in another angry response after the late save against Salah (I think it was)?

Thought he promised to calm down and cut out that kind of immature nonsense...obviously not. He's made himself a bit of a laughing stock with his weird antics and it's all his own doing.

Must be a right nightmare to be in his defence. All the true great keepers where calmness personified, look at Clem, 100 per cent focused and barely raised his voice, Pickford is the total opposite.

[A Red Abroad]

I reckon he's on something. He reminds me of those old videos of Hitler at the Olympics (I think??) twitching and fidgeting.

[EDUCATED GUESS]He's 'on the spectrum'.[/EDUCATED GUESS]

 

[Red Beret]

Thought he promised to calm down and cut out that kind of immature nonsense...obviously not. He's made himself a bit of a laughing stock with his weird antics and it's all his own doing.

Must be a right nightmare to be in his defence. All the true great keepers where calmness personified, look at Clem, 100 per cent focused and barely raised his voice, Pickford is the total opposite.

I wish I could agree with this, but beyond ourselves and Newcastle, the rest of the English footballing world seems to be generally oblivious to what a raging pillock this man is, as well as not being a very good keeper at all.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

[EDUCATED GUESS]He's 'on the spectrum'.[/EDUCATED GUESS]

 

All this time I just thought he was a complete bellend.

[rossipersempre]

Pretty open secret that there's an unnamed PL goalkeeper that has severe ADHD.

Not difficult to identify which one.

Symptoms being unable to keep still, constantly fidgeting, inability to concentrate on tasks, excessive physical movement, excessive talking, acting without thinking. Stimulant medication (most commonly prescribed) can help but often comes with side effects such as jitteriness, irritability, moodiness, headaches, stomach aches, fast heart rate, and high blood pressure, so patient compliance is an issue.

[duvva 💅]

Seen this photo a lot today. Think I laughed every time

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Pretty open secret that there's an unnamed PL goalkeeper that has severe ADHD.

Not difficult to identify which one.

Symptoms being unable to keep still, constantly fidgeting, inability to concentrate on tasks, excessive physical movement, excessive talking, acting without thinking. Stimulant medication (most commonly prescribed) can help but often comes with side effects such as jitteriness, irritability, moodiness, headaches, stomach aches, fast heart rate, and high blood pressure, so patient compliance is an issue.

Literally never heard about such a secret. But I'm fairly certain there will be a whole bunch of footballers with ADHD.

[Barneylfc∗]

Having ADHD isn't something to ridicule him for. If anything, he should be applauded for playing at the highest level of football if he suffers from it.

[Barneylfc∗]

[EDUCATED GUESS]He's 'on the spectrum'.[/EDUCATED GUESS]

 

This shit needs fucked off too.

[rossipersempre]

Having ADHD isn't something to ridicule him for. If anything, he should be applauded for playing at the highest level of football if he suffers from it.

No hint of ridicule in my post Barney, if anything the opposite to counter people calling him a bellend etc.

[A Red Abroad]

This shit needs fucked off too.

Why?

I haven't insulted him (or anyone).

Having a brother with Autism, I recognise some of the symptoms/signs.

Are we supposed to pretend it doesn't exist? Not mention such things?

Blimey!

[Barneylfc∗]

No hint of ridicule in my post Barney, if anything the opposite to counter people calling him a bellend etc.

Nice one   

[A Red Abroad]

No hint of ridicule in my post Barney, if anything the opposite to counter people calling him a bellend etc.

Exactly.

[Barneylfc∗]

Why?

I haven't insulted him (or anyone).

Having a brother with Autism, I recognise some of the symptoms/signs.

Are we supposed to pretend it doesn't exist? Not mention such things?

Blimey!

Apologies if I have taken your post the wrong way. Read like you were taking the piss out of him for it.

[Kopenhagen]

Hilarious to see him try and laugh back at Robbo  - the dumb c*nt didn't know how to respond.

[A Red Abroad]

Apologies if I have taken your post the wrong way. Read like you were taking the piss out of him for it.

No mate, just offering a (possible) explanation for some of Pickford's 'mannerisms' is all.

No offence taken. Peace 

[andyrol]

Like others have hinted at, I think he has a ' problem' actually started to feel some sympathy with him last night, I genuinely think he needs help.

[Barneylfc∗]

No mate, just offering a (possible) explanation for some of Pickford's 'mannerisms' is all.

No offence taken. Peace 

Nice one.

He's still a dickhead 

[rossipersempre]

He's still a dickhead 

He's just an extremely limited goalkeeper both physically and psychologically, yet one who has somehow carved out a top flight PL career. He's also representative of the kid in school who was shite at football so got shoved into goal where as he went up the age levels, got a reputation for being a bit , well you know...'intense' before being let go from the academy at 16. Yet he managed to avoid that...somehow.

Worth a reminder that Everton paid £30m (yes THIRTY!) for him in 2017 (pre-Neymar market disruption), that he's constantly praised (inexplicably) for being England's first choice (also inexplicable) and will probably end up failing upwards (if it can be called that) with a lucrative move to Spurs when the Bitters get flushed in May.

[paulrazor]

 

[rushyman]

If I thought we had infinite lives and just get reborn, I think I would probably spend one of my lives watching Robbo shit housing pickford on a loop for 80 years

I’ve already seen it 100+ times and it’s not nearly old

[PaulF]

Apologies if I have taken your post the wrong way. Read like you were taking the piss out of him for it.

It's tricky. We take the piss out of him for some if his behaviour. Yet it turns out they are probably symptoms.
If he wasn't diagnosed, can we still take the piss? Not having a dig, more voicing my introspection.

And the fear that we discover his brand of meds stunts limb growth.

[A Red Abroad]

And the fear that we discover his brand of meds stunts limb growth.

 

[I've been a good boy]

Robbo channelling his inner Sam Allardyce

[Qston]

It's tricky. We take the piss out of him for some if his behaviour. Yet it turns out they are probably symptoms.
If he wasn't diagnosed, can we still take the piss? Not having a dig, more voicing my introspection.

And the fear that we discover his brand of meds stunts limb growth.

He would still be a prick though irrespective. You have permission to call him a prick

[Red Beret]

It's important to remember not to define a person through their emotional or mental health. I know plenty of good people with issues, and I've also known few dicks.

On balance, Pickford tends to act like a jerk. I dont think a lack of spatial awareness  (for example) excuses him putting Virgil out for a season. Or his antics on a night out in Newcastle.  Plus his oddly goofy behaviour with his time wasting bellyflops.

If he has issues then I hope he is getting them seen to, but until I see him tone it down a bit I can only assume either he isnt - or his condition is so bad that this is as good as he gets. That's not very encouraging.