Josh Keeley called up

[Mem Beespod]

This is such a marginal call which has fans split, my preference would be Keeley due to his kicking, positional play and bravery with crosses. Whilst Walker is a better shot stopper, Keeley is very able in this facet and what you lose slightly here you more than gain elsewhere

Essentially we have a choice between a proactive and reactive GK.

If you think about how many times we get pinned back for a corner because a ball has flashed across the goal, Walker’s stayed on his line and someone’s kicked it out. Then we have the example of the Wealdstone winner at their ground when a player gets a free header on the 6 yard box.

When you see Keeley coming and claiming crosses it completely reduces that type of pressure.

That’s why DB has brought him in.

[JWTBee]

This is such a marginal call which has fans split, my preference would be Keeley due to his kicking, positional play and bravery with crosses. Whilst Walker is a better shot stopper, Keeley is very able in this facet and what you lose slightly here you more than gain elsewhere

Essentially we have a choice between a proactive and reactive GK.

If you think about how many times we get pinned back for a corner because a ball has flashed across the goal, Walker’s stayed on his line and someone’s kicked it out. Then we have the example of the Wealdstone winner at their ground when a player gets a free header on the 6 yard box.

When you see Keeley coming and claiming crosses it completely reduces that type of pressure.

That’s why DB has brought him in.

Mem - spot on as usual!

[letchbee94]

And what about the Wealdstone equaliser when Keeley jumped to let ball in?

[WestHampsteadBee]

This is such a marginal call which has fans split, my preference would be Keeley due to his kicking, positional play and bravery with crosses. Whilst Walker is a better shot stopper, Keeley is very able in this facet and what you lose slightly here you more than gain elsewhere

Essentially we have a choice between a proactive and reactive GK.

If you think about how many times we get pinned back for a corner because a ball has flashed across the goal, Walker’s stayed on his line and someone’s kicked it out. Then we have the example of the Wealdstone winner at their ground when a player gets a free header on the 6 yard box.

When you see Keeley coming and claiming crosses it completely reduces that type of pressure.

That’s why DB has brought him in.

Bang on!

[Mem Beespod]

And what about the Wealdstone equaliser when Keeley jumped to let ball in?

That kind of mistake was not a million miles from Walker’s on TV

[becbee]

All goalkeepers made mistakes. So do outfield players but fans forget those.