Help me to understand.....

[Shania]

And I was never trying to suggest otherwise, he has made a lot of mistakes pady season, with his handling and commanding his box when coming for crosses.

But I just thought the slating he received on Sat/Sun was extremely unfair when the likes of Manning was not under the same scrutiny.

I'm just trying to be fair to the lad because he will be our keeper next Sat and hope we dont jump to conclusions if we ship a few goals.

This is the pedagogically correct take at it My comment`s were not, to be fair..

[SheepRanger]

I still haven’t seen the goals but I already know Lumley is a poor keeper so I don’t really need to .

And I was never trying to suggest otherwise, he has made a lot of mistakes pady season, with his handling and commanding his box when coming for crosses.

But I just thought the slating he received on Sat/Sun was extremely unfair when the likes of Manning was not under the same scrutiny.

I'm just trying to be fair to the lad because he will be our keeper next Sat and hope we dont jump to conclusions if we ship a few goals.

[Stainrod]

I still haven’t seen the goals but I already know Lumley is a poor keeper so I don’t really need to .

[Shania]

Goal One - Keeper's left arm was up as the ball was slotted passed him

Goal Two - Powerful shot and was on his right knee as part of an attempted reaction save. Poor camera angle though.

Goal Three - Attacker hit the ball flush on the volley on the 6yard box (5.5 mentres) and I would challenge any keeper to attempt a save from that distance and the speed at which the ball flew passed his left ear.

My general comments were not direct at you but to all posters who slagged off Lumley after that performance. I really do wonder whether many have any pitch experience themselves even if only amatuer level.

That`s OK. I know that.

[SheepRanger]

I've seen the highlights of the game and not one of the goals was Lumley at fault. Too many on here see three goals conceded and automatically pick him out as the offender. If he reads half of what is written on MBs then he will never have any confidence, thank God there are no crowds at the moment so he can't hear people booing their own player. Anyone seeing the Dieng 'highlights' package on YouTube, and being impressed, obviously don't like 'keepers to catch a ball. It was like watching a poor mans Julio Cesar.

Glad someone agrees with me. Well said Pal.

[SheepRanger]

Again: He-didn`t-even-try-to-raise-his -hands. I did not say that it was his fault solely. It`s just like he totally gives up...

Goal One - Keeper's left arm was up as the ball was slotted passed him

Goal Two - Powerful shot and was on his right knee as part of an attempted reaction save. Poor camera angle though.

Goal Three - Attacker hit the ball flush on the volley on the 6yard box (5.5 mentres) and I would challenge any keeper to attempt a save from that distance and the speed at which the ball flew passed his left ear.

My general comments were not direct at you but to all posters who slagged off Lumley after that performance. I really do wonder whether many have any pitch experience themselves even if only amatuer level.

[Buffalo]

Again: He-didn`t-even-try-to-raise-his -hands. I did not say that it was his fault solely. It`s just like he totally gives up...

So what? I could stand in goal and flap my hands at the ball but it would still be a goal.

[Shania]

First Goal - Lost possession, a pass to an unmarked player in midfield who passed onto to a player without a challenge being made, and runner and eventual scorer was not being tracked (possibly Manning) who then only had to give Lumley the eyes and slot the ball passed him. Keeper's arm was up in an attempt but had no chance with that strike at that range. Awful defending throughout the pitch by our players.

Second goal - How Manning allowed the right winger to get a cross over beggars belief, he got completely out muscled. Kakay jogged towards the left winger so didn't close him down and allowed a simple pass to be made. CB stood off Mare to push the ball to his right and blast it passed the keeper, who made an attempted save. You could see Lumley was furious with the defending. Awful defending by both FBs and Dickie.

Third Goal - No challenge on their left winger and all defenders behind the ball and scorer not market by Manning. Great strike with 6yrds out and would have whistled passed Lumley's ears.

No way was Lumley at fault for that defeat and the defending was as bad as it gets throughout the pitch. If anyone needs picking out it was Manning. Didnt track the scorer for the first, failed to break down play for the second and completely left his player go for the third. He was not on his game and if that's how hes going to play this season we should bin him off now.

Perhaps others should watch the highlights again

Again: He-didn`t-even-try-to-raise-his -hands. I did not say that it was his fault solely. It`s just like he totally gives up...

[Pal]

I've seen the highlights of the game and not one of the goals was Lumley at fault. Too many on here see three goals conceded and automatically pick him out as the offender. If he reads half of what is written on MBs then he will never have any confidence, thank God there are no crowds at the moment so he can't hear people booing their own player. Anyone seeing the Dieng 'highlights' package on YouTube, and being impressed, obviously don't like 'keepers to catch a ball. It was like watching a poor mans Julio Cesar.

[SheepRanger]

IMO, he didn`t even try to raise his hands.

First Goal - Lost possession, a pass to an unmarked player in midfield who passed onto to a player without a challenge being made, and runner and eventual scorer was not being tracked (possibly Manning) who then only had to give Lumley the eyes and slot the ball passed him. Keeper's arm was up in an attempt but had no chance with that strike at that range. Awful defending throughout the pitch by our players.

Second goal - How Manning allowed the right winger to get a cross over beggars belief, he got completely out muscled. Kakay jogged towards the left winger so didn't close him down and allowed a simple pass to be made. CB stood off Mare to push the ball to his right and blast it passed the keeper, who made an attempted save. You could see Lumley was furious with the defending. Awful defending by both FBs and Dickie.

Third Goal - No challenge on their left winger and all defenders behind the ball and scorer not market by Manning. Great strike with 6yrds out and would have whistled passed Lumley's ears.

No way was Lumley at fault for that defeat and the defending was as bad as it gets throughout the pitch. If anyone needs picking out it was Manning. Didnt track the scorer for the first, failed to break down play for the second and completely left his player go for the third. He was not on his game and if that's how hes going to play this season we should bin him off now.

Perhaps others should watch the highlights again

[FurtiveFox]

IMO, he didn`t even try to raise his hands.

not even to cover his eyes?

[Shania]

The goals conceded were not Lumley's fault but those who played in front of him, or didn't play as the case may be. To pick out Lumley as most did, before game highlights were even released is very unfair on him. Talk about an easy fall guy.....

IMO, he didn`t even try to raise his hands.

[Shania]

Our best team atm, Imo. Oh, and Nico Hemalainen impressed me aswell against Ireland. Good positional sense.

[SheepRanger]

The goals conceded were not Lumley's fault but those who played in front of him, or didn't play as the case may be. To pick out Lumley as most did, before game highlights were even released is very unfair on him. Talk about an easy fall guy.....

[stanistheman]

I thought Kelly played at Oxford ? Agree though with regards Dieng, got to be worth a go based on Lumleys performance on Saturday.

Far point if Kelly did at at Oxford. If that is the case then hopefully MW will reward Dieng for keeping a clean sheet by starting him against Forest.