Topic: Caoimhín Kelleher

[G a r y]

Do we finally have a decent backup goalie eh?

[dutchkop]

Do we finally have a decent backup goalie eh?

two apparently

The lad had a great week and long may it last.
So many positives and his interview at the end was excellent

[elsewhere]

[IanZG]

Do we finally have a decent backup goalie eh?

Yeah, Alisson's decent enough

[elsewhere]

Yeah, Alisson's decent enough

[ScouserAtHeart]

Cork-born Kelleher, who has jumped ahead of Adrian in the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp, was going for a trial at Manchester United back in 2015 when then Liverpool academy defender Conor Masterson, who currently plays for Queens Park Rangers, urged coaching staff to also take a look at him. The pair had played together for the Republic of Ireland at youth level.

Academy scout Matt Newbury got involved and Kelleher was invited to spend some time at the Kirkby academy. Then 17, he impressed with how assured he was with the ball at his feet but the feeling was that physically he still had a lot of developing to do. The Athletic understands that what convinced Liverpool to take a punt on him was that he could be signed from Ringmahon Rangers for just £30,000. If the fee had been much higher they would considered it too big a risk.

https://theathletic.com/2241976/2020/12/07/ornstein-szoboszlai-fans-manchester-liverpool-nfl/

[elsewhere]

Is Caoimhin a medicine name?

[smutchin]

That save gets better the more you look at it. He read the flight of the ball perfectly.

The other one too, when it looked like he was going to try to catch it but realised it was out of reach so calmly and strongly pushed it out of harm’s way.

Plus a couple of really impressive and confident takes in the air that he made look much easier than they were.

[Drinks Sangria]

His all round decision making was flawless last night. Really did not look out of place at all.

[stockdam]

Alisson is brittle enough so our back up keeper will play upwards of a dozen games a season

That may work in Kelleher’s favour then. If Alisson played in practically every match then Kelleher would only be used for some of the cup games. He looks too good for that and would probably look for a first team place somewhere. But if Alisson keeps missing games then that will keep Kelleher happy and he looks more than capable of being a really good option.

[stockdam]

It warms the cockles of my heart when I see the mussels he's developed. The world can be his oyster if he doesn't retreat into his shell.

I’m glad you weren’t shellfish and shared your puns.

[stockdam]

He needs to frame this photo.

[12Kings]

Very composed, mature start so far, footwork has been exceptional.

[Too early for flapjacks?]

I love that save as it highlights his quick feet which is such an understated quality for a keeper. Reina was really quick across the ground.

[Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word]

Anyone got a clip of the volleyed pass he did from a tricky bouncing ball back? I thought he had shanked it but it travelled perfectly between the Wolves players and to the feet of Bobby or Gini (?), was exceptional.

[dirks digglers]

It’s funny, in the pre-match coverage they showed Wolves’s shooting drills and Podence pulled off that exact finish he tried with the chip over Kelleher. Great save.

It’s interesting with keepers, so much is about giving that perception of calm authority. Caoimhín looks like he absolutely has that. Ali had it from the start even with a couple of errors with ball at feet and without necessarily having to make world class saves. It’s not like you’d say Ali constantly makes world class saves now (rarely needs to in truth) but the calm colossus impression is locked in. It’s early days and not comparing the two, but that sense of zen assurance is so vital.

[RedForeverTT]

It’s funny, in the pre-match coverage they showed Wolves’s shooting drills and Podence pulled off that exact finish he tried with the chip over Kelleher. Great save.

It’s interesting with keepers, so much is about giving that perception of calm authority. Caoimhín looks like he absolutely has that. Ali had it from the start even with a couple of errors with ball at feet and without necessarily having to make world class saves. It’s not like you’d say Ali constantly makes world class saves now (rarely needs to in truth) but the calm colossus impression is locked in. It’s early days and not comparing the two, but that sense of zen assurance is so vital.

He is so chilled and move so slowly I sometimes worry he might doze off during a match. Sloth like movements except when it comes to making a safe. He will have a long life.

Just wonder why didn’t we promote him ahead of Adrian much sooner.

[Keith Lard]

What a bonus it's been to have Kelleher come through. We're so blessed to be Liverpool supporters right now

[smutchin]

Just wonder why didn’t we promote him ahead of Adrian much sooner.

If you remember back to the start of last season, he was already out injured even before Alisson got crocked, I presume that’s a large part of why we brought Adrian in as emergency cover. Lucky we did, really.

There’s also a question of whether Kelleher was really ready for it this time last year, so an experienced backup was needed, especially since we’d just sold Mignolet too. You can get away with playing raw youth to some extent with outfield positions, but maybe less so with keepers.

[RedForeverTT]

If you remember back to the start of last season, he was already out injured even before Alisson got crocked, I presume that’s a large part of why we brought Adrian in as emergency cover. Lucky we did, really.

There’s also a question of whether Kelleher was really ready for it this time last year, so an experienced backup was needed, especially since we’d just sold Mignolet too. You can get away with playing raw youth to some extent with outfield positions, but maybe less so with keepers.

I see.

Then what a big difference a year has made.

Obviously 2 games is a small sample size but I remember Karius played his first 2 games for us and I was mehhhh

[smutchin]

I see.

Then what a big difference a year has made.

Obviously 2 games is a small sample size but I remember Karius played his first 2 games for us and I was mehhhh

I’m just guessing/speculating, mind. Apart from the bit about him being injured at the start of last season, which is a known fact.

[Something Worse]

I feel so much calmer with Kelleher in than Adrian, and I think the defence does too. Goes a long way.

[farawayred]

I feel so much calmer with Kelleher in than Adrian, and I think the defence does too. Goes a long way.

Even if Adrian goes this summer, we still have Karius. 

[Sangria]

Even if Adrian goes this summer, we still have Karius. 

Unless we extend his contract, we won't have Karius.

[farawayred]

Unless we extend his contract, we won't have Karius.

Thought he had another year...

[LFCobsessive]

Well done Caoimhin, you've exceeded anything expected, we would of admired you even if there were errors in these two games. Absolutely great and professional displays. If a goalie makes me feel comfortable, I know he's good.

[Barrow Shaun]

Yeah, really comforting to see this lad over the last week or so. Add to that Jones increasingly showing class and maturity in midfield - all bodes well.

[TheTeflonJohn]

Do we finally have a decent backup goalie eh?

Hopefully, the kids looks good, assured and confident.

Time will tell I suppose how good he is, we will see if/when we have a difficult game or two how he reacts to some serious pressure.

[Dim Glas]

Just wonder why didn’t we promote him ahead of Adrian much sooner.

He was actually not very good last season in the actual shot stopping department, the strides he’s made the last few months are nothing short of incredible.

Anyway, good for Kelleher, but I hope Adrian isn’t just remembered for the mistakes. The poor part of all this the past few days, is it’s become a ‘thing’ to use how good Kelleher has been as a dig at Adrian.

He helped win Liverpool the league last season, as well as the Super Cup. That is what is worth remembering about his time here.

[dutchkop]

Well done Caoimhin, you've exceeded anything expected, we would of admired you even if there were errors in these two games. Absolutely great and professional displays. If a goalie makes me feel comfortable, I know he's good.

Pleased for the lad and the club that we have potentially a great young keeper. Less pressure in Jan or next summer to buy a good number 2. We need to be careful that we do not put too much pressure on the lad.

good luck again tomorrow Kelleher!

[Red Cactii]

Anyone got a clip of the volleyed pass he did from a tricky bouncing ball back? I thought he had shanked it but it travelled perfectly between the Wolves players and to the feet of Bobby or Gini (?), was exceptional.

Do you know roughly when in the match it was? Should be able to fish it out.

[dutchkop]

Do you know roughly when in the match it was? Should be able to fish it out.

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word
Anyone got a clip of the volleyed pass he did from a tricky bouncing ball back? I thought he had shanked it but it travelled perfectly between the Wolves players and to the feet of Bobby or Gini (?), was exceptional.

is it in this clip?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7nqMdAQgO0

[Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word]

Do you know roughly when in the match it was? Should be able to fish it out.

Only very roughly. Later in the first half I think, never mind if you need to trawl through the match to find it.

[exiledintheUSA]

2nd best keeper on Merseyside.

[stockdam]

Another good game tonight. I loved the punch right at the end where he was totally committed.

[Beninger]

He was actually not very good last season in the actual shot stopping department, the strides he’s made the last few months are nothing short of incredible.

Anyway, good for Kelleher, but I hope Adrian isn’t just remembered for the mistakes. The poor part of all this the past few days, is it’s become a ‘thing’ to use how good Kelleher has been as a dig at Adrian.

He helped win Liverpool the league last season, as well as the Super Cup. That is what is worth remembering about his time here.

Yep, he played a quarter of our league season. That’s a huge part he played in #19.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

He was actually not very good last season in the actual shot stopping department, the strides he’s made the last few months are nothing short of incredible.

Anyway, good for Kelleher, but I hope Adrian isn’t just remembered for the mistakes. The poor part of all this the past few days, is it’s become a ‘thing’ to use how good Kelleher has been as a dig at Adrian.

He helped win Liverpool the league last season, as well as the Super Cup. That is what is worth remembering about his time here.

I will remember Adrian for that for sure, and i said many times that he gave a massive contribution for that successful season that we've won the league.

[DangerScouse]

Yep, he played a quarter of our league season. That’s a huge part he played in #19.

We won every league match he played in?

[Mr Benn please?]

He's done really well. In these last 3 games we haven't really missed Becker at all. Very impressed.

[FlashGordon]

One slight and it's only slight criticism is I think he could've made his mind up to come out for the penalty a second quicker. I think he hesitated for a split second although that was partly cause by the centreback going for the ball. Other than that another strong performance.