Lessingham Canary 99 Posted December 28, 2015 So pleased to see Declan Rudd have a much deserved clean sheet today, looking more confident every game, didn''t have a lot to do today, but made everything look comfortable, looking really good, and well done AN in having the balls to drop Ruddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted December 28, 2015 Said to my lad midway through the second half,"Rudd, awesome"! He is playing really well although his kicking could be improved. Agree, AN made the right choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted December 28, 2015 Agree on the kicking Ron, but do love the way he gets out to clear things up around the edge of his box, very quick decision making, and getting right almost always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted December 28, 2015 [quote user="Lessingham Canary"]Agree on the kicking Ron, but do love the way he gets out to clear things up around the edge of his box, very quick decision making, and getting right almost always.[/quote]Indeed. Looked confident and every inch a premier league goalkeeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted December 28, 2015 Particularly enjoyed the ball up the jumper moment😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted December 28, 2015 I thought Rudd''s kicking was particularly good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted December 28, 2015 Brilliant save at the death from the free kick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 28, 2015 So this leaves the question of where and when will Ruddy be going? I''ve heard he hasn''t taken being dropped from the team very well and clearly isn''t going to hang around on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted December 28, 2015 [quote user="JF"]So this leaves the question of where and when will Ruddy be going? I''ve heard he hasn''t taken being dropped from the team very well and clearly isn''t going to hang around on the bench.[/quote]If that is true, that is his problem to deal with. You would expect him to be disappointed, but you would also expect him to be professionl and fight to get his place back, not look to run away to another club. Footballers are thick skinned - or should be. He has to be patient, just like Rudd has had to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 28, 2015 Agreed, and I was also pleased to see De Gea keep a clean sheet against Chelsea today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted December 28, 2015 [quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="JF"]So this leaves the question of where and when will Ruddy be going? I''ve heard he hasn''t taken being dropped from the team very well and clearly isn''t going to hang around on the bench.[/quote]If that is true, that is his problem to deal with. You would expect him to be disappointed, but you would also expect him to be professionl and fight to get his place back, not look to run away to another club. Footballers are thick skinned - or should be. He has to be patient, just like Rudd has had to be.[/quote]I can only think Ruddy needs to drop down a division if he wants regular first team football. But his wages might mean that he''s here a while longer sitting on the bench.Rudd''s doing very well, better than many expected. When I saw him spring to his feet against Tottenham I could only think that Ruddy would have struggled to get up nearly as quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 28, 2015 Another solid performance from Rudd today. Earned his clean sheet with two good blocks in the first half when the defence were looking nervous and then a great save at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 501 Posted December 28, 2015 Had Rudd been brought in earlier we would be in the top 10 now.Nice to see him come for corners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mind the gap 12 Posted December 28, 2015 Pleased for Rudd. Seems to get better every game.But I''m a tad suprised that some aren''t impressed with his kicking.I think he kicks well. Even under pressure. The kicks are generally long. Don''t remember one going into touch today.Not sure what you expect ?. A bit of golfers backspin maybe. Or some Shane Warne leg spin ?.I''ve seen them all, from Ken Nethercott onwards. And we''ve not exactly covered ourselves in glory in that dept.Have you seen Ruddy''s kicking ? Robert Green ?Andy Marshall ?. Rudd looks pretty useful to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted December 28, 2015 I don''t think he can fade the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 28, 2015 Was really pleased for the lad today, his confidence is growing in every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted December 28, 2015 The point about Ruddy not taking his demotion well, makes wonder if anyone else has noticed that when the keepers come out to warm up, Ruddy didn''t seem to want to acknowledge the Norwich fans who applauded them on the pitch, i saw it first hand at Man Utd and Spurs, my wife reckons was same today (i was inside watching Bolton), anyone else seen that? not very professional if true, in fact hope reading too much into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted December 28, 2015 Rudd is doing alright, I don''t think we''re missing Ruddy.But I''m not convinced Rudd is the answer long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted December 28, 2015 Rudd has done well and today his kicking was actually pretty good.To say you''re not convinced he is a long term answer is a bit short sighted in my opinion. He has only had a few prem games and has generally improved upon his first game. We will see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gainer the Gopher 0 Posted December 29, 2015 Several times he passed to defenders so we could work the ball up the field, rather than hoof it 2/3. of the way and hope one of our guys got control, a strategy that has a 50% chance of working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,656 Posted December 29, 2015 Rudd has done ok - I don''t think he made any particularly amazing saves today, but did what was asked of him and his distribution was good. Can''t really say fairer than that.I don''t agree about Ruddy, he seemed fine at the half-time warm-up. I guess you see what you want to see in these things! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted December 29, 2015 [quote user="Mind the gap"]Pleased for Rudd. Seems to get better every game.But I''m a tad suprised that some aren''t impressed with his kicking.I think he kicks well. Even under pressure. The kicks are generally long. Don''t remember one going into touch today.Not sure what you expect ?. A bit of golfers backspin maybe. Or some Shane Warne leg spin ?.I''ve seen them all, from Ken Nethercott onwards. And we''ve not exactly covered ourselves in glory in that dept.Have you seen Ruddy''s kicking ? Robert Green ?Andy Marshall ?. Rudd looks pretty useful to me.[/quote]Keelan''s left-hook could send an opposing centre-forward flying further than Rudd can kick a ball. I blame the end of national service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted December 29, 2015 Only slight criticism is that I''d like to see him catch the ball a bit more, instead of making "hollywood" turns round the post.Technically it matter not though really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted December 29, 2015 [quote user="morty"]Only slight criticism is that I''d like to see him catch the ball a bit more, instead of making "hollywood" turns round the post.Technically it matter not though really.[/quote]Think it''s a case of him playing it safe at the moment. Which is understandable. I agree he needs to try and hold things more as he plays more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 29, 2015 He could be our Sylvester Stallone in Escape to Victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,086 Posted December 29, 2015 ruddy might not like it much but how can he complain rudd is playing better I am impressed how rudd quickly gets down then back up on his feet ,ruddy gets down like a felled oak tree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murphy and the Bricks 0 Posted December 29, 2015 A source within the club told me yesterday that a deal has been done with Middlesbrough for Ruddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted December 29, 2015 DR is settling in nicely, but there is still a small amount of hesitation between him and the defence, this should improve with playing time. Like he''s quickness once he''s made a decision to come for a ball. He''s not the finished item yet but he''s certainly not letting anybody down whilst developing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 0 Posted December 29, 2015 Two different keepers but overall i prefer Rudd who is far more athletic,commands his area better and def distributes the ball quickly,in fact it was refreshing to see him throw the ball long for Brady to run onto, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites