WooJung Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, duke313 said: We were a shambles at Newcastle, Liverpool and Warsaw. Maybe the keeper isn't the issue? As if there is always ever one issue? Olsen is one of the main issues whenever he plays. There were many glaring issues tonight and Olsen probably wasn't event one of the top 3. Doesn't change the fact that he cost us a goal in a game we lost by a one goal margin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 That first goal was crucial now looking back, so another blunder by him among with a few others, but he’s a very good shot stopper. Too much of a liability though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I dont understand why he has to play. Its not like Martinez has to run around much. He is there tonight anyway so not like he has had a night off. We know what Olsen is, Emery knows what Olsen is and Olsen knows what Olsen is. He is a £1-2 million goalkeeper being asked to play out when he really struggles to. Surely Olsen isnt demanding to play in all these cup games? Im not blaming him by the way. I just dont get the necessity to not play a first choice keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, turvontour said: I dont understand why he has to play. Its not like Martinez has to run around much. He is there tonight anyway so not like he has had a night off. We know what Olsen is, Emery knows what Olsen is and Olsen knows what Olsen is. He is a £1-2 million goalkeeper being asked to play out when he really struggles to. Surely Olsen isnt demanding to play in all these cup games? Im not blaming him by the way. I just dont get the necessity to not play a first choice keeper. Is it because of Martinez’s ongoing nerve damage that he has to rest him when he can Edited September 27, 2023 by Follyfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, turvontour said: I dont understand why he has to play. Its not like Martinez has to run around much. He is there tonight anyway so not like he has had a night off. We know what Olsen is, Emery knows what Olsen is and Olsen knows what Olsen is. He is a £1-2 million goalkeeper being asked to play out when he really struggles to. Surely Olsen isnt demanding to play in all these cup games? Im not blaming him by the way. I just dont get the necessity to not play a first choice keeper. Well he only plays the cup games and given our recent record, that is not going to be too many more games this season is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The goalkeeper is such an unique position. The thing is if a goalkeeper isn't confident it not only affects that one position it will have an effect on the entire defence. There is no reason not playing Martinez every game unless he is injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 hours ago, villan95 said: We conceded 3 to Legia Warsaw with Emi in goal but sure let's all bash Olsen for this one. Difference is we actually win games when emis in goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Difference is we actually win games when emis in goal We have also conceded 11 in 3 losses with him in goal Emi is a great keeper and Olsen isnt but the stick to beat Olsen is always quicker. I thought a goal or 2 vs Legia Emi could have done better for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, Zatman said: We have also conceded 11 in 3 losses with him in goal Emi is a great keeper and Olsen isnt but the stick to beat Olsen is always quicker. I thought a goal or 2 vs Legia Emi could have done better for example But look at the teams that was against newcastle liverpool Olsen plays against stevanage and everton and concedes lame goals at his near post. Im sorry but olsens a terrible number 2. When steer was here i had confidence in him when he stepped in. In olsen i have very little faith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Good chance emi plays the rest of the games of the season unless we qualify for next round of conference early but that seems unlikely with our start to the competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2023 He's an alright shot stopper. But every goalkeeper at the top level is a good shot stopper. It's the rest of their game that is more important these days and it's obvious Olsen's isn't up to scratch. I can't see how he's ever going to have any success here, even as a backup. He's just not good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Did he save McGinn’s attempt to become an Everton legend or did it hit the post ? My commentators said it was the post , but I could have sworn it was a great reflex save ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Is it because of Martinez’s ongoing nerve damage that he has to rest him when he can What have missed here sorry? Nerve damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, gilbertoAVFC said: What have missed here sorry? Nerve damage? Think Emi has a knee issue or it has been reported that he cant always train fully. Have definitely read it before but not sure how accurate it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 He's alright (and I've defended him in here quite a bit) but it's just asking for trouble when you involve him so heavily in the build-up. Not sure why Emery insists on it. Not sure why the goalkeeper was even rotated, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, wishywashy said: He's alright (and I've defended him in here quite a bit) but it's just asking for trouble when you involve him so heavily in the build-up. Not sure why Emery insists on it. Not sure why the goalkeeper was even rotated, really. So he can play? Goalkeeper rotation in cups is something Emery has always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I feel like he does some things better than the average backup goalkeeper but in other areas he's just absolutely diabolical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, tonyh29 said: Did he save McGinn’s attempt to become an Everton legend or did it hit the post ? My commentators said it was the post , but I could have sworn it was a great reflex save ? he saved it with his face. it literally smacked him on the face and flew off wide of the post. Edited September 28, 2023 by MaVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He's an alright shot stopper. But every goalkeeper at the top level is a good shot stopper. It's the rest of their game that is more important these days and it's obvious Olsen's isn't up to scratch. I can't see how he's ever going to have any success here, even as a backup. He's just not good enough Yeah, he doesn't have a redeeming other feature. Decent shot stopper and also good with his feet - fantastic. Decent shot stopper and also commanding on crosses - we can work with that. He has nothing else, though. His throwing seems OK, I guess? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Not saying the 2nd goal vs Everton was his fault but he was in absolute no man's land. Would've been harder for DCL to miss than score. Should of just rushed DCL and made him make a decision instead he started coming out then back peddled and inevitably conceded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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