Haggerdoo 6 Posted February 7, 2019 Been a bit of a loose cannon recently - got unnecessarily booked against West Brom, the embarrasing behaviour before the Sheff U penalty then the headbutt issue with Bamford - Just hope he can keep his cool (and a clean sheet!) in the intense derby atmosphere on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted February 7, 2019 Why was it embarrassing that he was doing his best to save the penalty ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted February 7, 2019 Is this the official Let's bash Krul thread for this week ? 😜 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted February 7, 2019 Not sure I agree, if you go back to other promotion campaigns, there were always leaders in the squad. In 72,Big Dunc, In 86 Watson and Bruce, 2004 Malky and Fleming, they knew how to do the ugly stuff. You look at our Team today, a lot of young players or foreign players who have little experience at this level. I remember playing Reading in our promotion season under Lambert, Karacan (I think) cut Fox in half, late, high and nowhere near the ball. Holt and co. were straight in there to protect him. Come the end of the season, no one will remember, gamesmanship, time wasting and the other 'dark arts' that could earn us the 1 or 2 points we need to get over the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted February 7, 2019 It could well be that these "embarrassing antics" are part of the reason we signed him. What he does now is no different to his previous clubs. Perhaps Webber is to blame.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 7, 2019 Krul is (Tettey aside) the most experienced player we have. In these coming weeks, that experience could be crucial. I suspect that all these 'antics' have been carefully controlled, without stepping over the mark. The odd booking for a keeper is neither here nor there, and worth chancing his (experienced) arm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted February 7, 2019 Tim Krul's experience and leadership is the glue that holds the back four together. As good as he was as a keeper, I don't think Angus Gunn would have had the same authority, vision, organisation or leadership with these young lads if he was still here. Krul's value to the team is very underated by many City fans. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted February 7, 2019 Good point Lappin - Gunn had the experience of Hanley and Klose in his back four last season. We shouldn't underestimate Krul's experience. I did worry in the Sheff U and Leeds games that him getting booked in the first half meant that he had no room to manoeuvre in the 2nd half with being accused of time wasting etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted February 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, Woodman said: Good point Lappin - Gunn had the experience of Hanley and Klose in his back four last season. We shouldn't underestimate Krul's experience. I did worry in the Sheff U and Leeds games that him getting booked in the first half meant that he had no room to manoeuvre in the 2nd half with being accused of time wasting etc. I did notice against Leeds the lack of timewasting by Krul taking kicks etc in the 2nd half ! Probably no bad thing IMO, the keeper takes a few extra seconds which hardly makes a difference  and it winds up the home crowd and gets them into the game. He was sensible and never over-did it, so it never became an issue, which he'd probably have been tempted to do if he hadn't had the booking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted February 7, 2019 Agreed, it definitely brings the home crowd into the game. Just look at the Forest game when Pantilimon's antics eventually led to an extra minute being added to the original added time - and we all know how that ended. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Haggerdoo said: Been a bit of a loose cannon recently - got unnecessarily booked against West Brom, the embarrasing behaviour before the Sheff U penalty then the headbutt issue with Bamford - Just hope he can keep his cool (and a clean sheet!) in the intense derby atmosphere on Sunday No he hasn’t. The only embarrassment is that of some fans criticising him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted February 7, 2019 I think Zimmermann has given him his warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,035 Posted February 7, 2019 I think (until I'm proven wrong) that he's experienced enough to know how far he can push it before going too far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 686 Posted February 7, 2019 Krul has been immense, still can't get my head around people getting on his case when we are top of the league. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted February 7, 2019 I think a Cool Krul has to be a good thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCCANARY 263 Posted February 7, 2019 Will Farke wear his Parka on Sunday? Will Hanley be manly on Sunday? Â Â 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted February 7, 2019 and how near will Klose be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 589 Posted February 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Haggerdoo said: Been a bit of a loose cannon recently - got unnecessarily booked against West Brom, the embarrasing behaviour before the Sheff U penalty then the headbutt issue with Bamford - Just hope he can keep his cool (and a clean sheet!) in the intense derby atmosphere on Sunday It was not actually a headbutt was it? The antics before the penalty could have us sitting two points clear! EVERY KEEPER IN THE LEAGUE HAS A MISTAKE IN HIM ! Our keeper has bags of experience, tons of presence, does not go missing, keeps his nerves in check and makes good saves at this level at this time. Now is NOT the time to criticise our team, WHICH IS SAT AT THE HEAD OF THE TABLE ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted February 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Haggerdoo said: Been a bit of a loose cannon recently - got unnecessarily booked against West Brom, the embarrasing behaviour before the Sheff U penalty then the headbutt issue with Bamford - Just hope he can keep his cool (and a clean sheet!) in the intense derby atmosphere on Sunday Which one of them was issued with a head butt - and by who ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted February 7, 2019 My two pence worth here on this forum of debate... I personally have slight concerns about Krul with his occasional antics and questionable distribution. Should we go up, I'm not sure he'd be the best choice to keep in the first 11. The positive spin here for me is that, in my opinion, he's the best shot stopper in the league. His experience is a huge plus. Not many players in this league have a world cup experience to their name. If he can sort out his distribution (which was excellent actually against Leeds to be fair) then he'd be a very very good goalkeeper. The antics are partly perhaps about protecting the younger players, but it's not a great example to set to the younger players. Bamford isn't exactly the Rock is he. I'm sure Godfrey is more than capable of handling himself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,767 Posted February 7, 2019 Another Krul thread. Â I seriously dont get our fans sometimes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUBWICKS75 48 Posted February 7, 2019 I think you could put Rhodes in goal with our strike rate. A rash decision from Krul might be enough though 🤞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted February 7, 2019 Krul is doing a good job, and he's mature enough not to loss his head. (fingers crossed !) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,359 Posted February 7, 2019 His "embarrassing antics" got The Netherlands through penalty shootouts at a world class level... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,605 Posted February 8, 2019 15 hours ago, Haggerdoo said: Been a bit of a loose cannon recently - got unnecessarily booked against West Brom, the embarrasing behaviour before the Sheff U penalty then the headbutt issue with Bamford - Just hope he can keep his cool (and a clean sheet!) in the intense derby atmosphere on Sunday Might be wrong but I thought it was Emi’s fault there was a penalty awarded and if I understand it right Godfrey who was winding Bamford up, but never mind let’s blame Krul for trying to save a penalty and for helping one of the youngsters out of a hole. The only embarrassment is fans like you trying to push another good player out of our club. Holt used to do very similar things but was given legendary status please could you come back and tell us why one rule for Holt and another for Krul ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted February 11, 2019 Well, in the derby yesterday, he was fine, probably because he had very little to do ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted February 11, 2019 Complete spectator pretty much all game. No complaints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted February 11, 2019 Could've been sat in a chair with a cocktail.  well, maybe not at corners when the scum had two players trying to push him around. Not that it did them any good, but does mean he would have spilled his metaphorical cocktail at that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted February 11, 2019 Keep his cool? I should think the poor sod got cold yesterday he had so little to do. 🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,572 Posted February 11, 2019 No 'night emissions' so Krul, kept kept a clean sheet........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
