BOF Posted February 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2015 I wouldn't be at all surprised if Given is, eh, given the starting role by Sherwood off the back of the Leicester performance. I'm not agreeing with that decision btw. I just think it was that good that an incoming manager trying to change a team's prospects would have to have sat up and taken note. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be surprised. Very unpleasantly surprised. He'll know that Guzan is number 1. Replacing him because of one save would be a very strange decision before he's even had a chance to see what Guzan can do. Now if Guzan had a couple of games and THEN he put Given in, I could understand it (even if I didn't agree with it) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be surprised. Very unpleasantly surprised. He'll know that Guzan is number 1. Replacing him because of one save would be a very strange decision before he's even had a chance to see what Guzan can do. Now if Guzan had a couple of games and THEN he put Given in, I could understand it (even if I didn't agree with it) Pretty sure there will be a surprise in the pack on saturday - a new manager must be seen to do something. I like Guzan for ability on crosses nothing short of phonenmal - I could see Given in though as a 'you get your chance - you take it' sort of message... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I think he will include a surprise in the team but i dont think it should be Given, not yet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be surprised. Very unpleasantly surprised. He'll know that Guzan is number 1. Replacing him because of one save would be a very strange decision before he's even had a chance to see what Guzan can do. Now if Guzan had a couple of games and THEN he put Given in, I could understand it (even if I didn't agree with it) Pretty sure there will be a surprise in the pack on saturday - a new manager must be seen to do something. I like Guzan for ability on crosses nothing short of phonenmal - I could see Given in though as a 'you get your chance - you take it' sort of message... I'm sure there will be changes. I'd be annoyed if there wasn't. But the change shouldn't be the goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be surprised. Very unpleasantly surprised. He'll know that Guzan is number 1. Replacing him because of one save would be a very strange decision before he's even had a chance to see what Guzan can do. Now if Guzan had a couple of games and THEN he put Given in, I could understand it (even if I didn't agree with it) Hearing Sherwood speak, I would say its more down to who wants it and performs in training. rather than the one save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2015 I would be surprised. Very unpleasantly surprised. He'll know that Guzan is number 1. Replacing him because of one save would be a very strange decision before he's even had a chance to see what Guzan can do. Now if Guzan had a couple of games and THEN he put Given in, I could understand it (even if I didn't agree with it) Hearing Sherwood speak, I would say its more down to who wants it and performs in training. rather than the one save. Good. But in that's case there's no way of us having a hunch he'll pick Given ahead of Guzan as we don't know what they're like in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I wouldn't be at all surprised if Given is, eh, given the starting role by Sherwood off the back of the Leicester performance. I'm not agreeing with that decision btw. I just think it was that good that an incoming manager trying to change a team's prospects would have to have sat up and taken note. There's been absolutely nothing wrong with our goalkeeping though. Sherwood coming in and changing an area that's been working fine would send a very bad message. There are changes to be made, but they're not in goal until Brad gives him a reason to change it. If Guzan has a stinker in his next game, I'm all for trying Given after that, but you simply do NOT come in and change something that doesn't have a problem for the sake of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Change the mascot from a lion to a unicorn, just lay off Guzan who has done nothing to lose his starting job. That said, the lion's done nothing wrong either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I wouldn't be at all surprised if Given is, eh, given the starting role by Sherwood off the back of the Leicester performance. I'm not agreeing with that decision btw. I just think it was that good that an incoming manager trying to change a team's prospects would have to have sat up and taken note. There's been absolutely nothing wrong with our goalkeeping though. Sherwood coming in and changing an area that's been working fine would send a very bad message. There are changes to be made, but they're not in goal until Brad gives him a reason to change it. If Guzan has a stinker in his next game, I'm all for trying Given after that, but you simply do NOT come in and change something that doesn't have a problem for the sake of it I bloody love Brad Guzan me, but to see any position currently in our team doesn't 'have a problem' is misguided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't think anyone is campaigning for goose to be dropped, just pointing out that Sherwood might select Given after his performance the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I wouldn't be at all surprised if Given is, eh, given the starting role by Sherwood off the back of the Leicester performance. I'm not agreeing with that decision btw. I just think it was that good that an incoming manager trying to change a team's prospects would have to have sat up and taken note. There's been absolutely nothing wrong with our goalkeeping though. Sherwood coming in and changing an area that's been working fine would send a very bad message. There are changes to be made, but they're not in goal until Brad gives him a reason to change it. If Guzan has a stinker in his next game, I'm all for trying Given after that, but you simply do NOT come in and change something that doesn't have a problem for the sake of it I bloody love Brad Guzan me, but to see any position currently in our team doesn't 'have a problem' is misguided. What's wrong with our goalkeeping at present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Absolutely Nothing. If we had the money to replace everybody in the squad, Guzan would be the last squad member to go. Guzan is too good for us in all honesty. Edited February 17, 2015 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 If he wants to play more direct he may pick Given for his much better distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Absolutely Nothing. If we had the money to replace everybody in the squad, Guzan would be the last squad member to go. Guzan is too good for us in all honesty. I don't understand how this is being discussed. Guzan has had what 1 poor match this season, but numerous fantastic ones? Not only is Guzan a fine keeper, he is also a leader on the pitch. Last thing Sherwood would want to do is shake up the team's most consistent player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Guzan has had a few dodgy moments this season, I think he'd admit that himself. I don't think there is a fear of him being dropped, he shouldn't be, but it’s no harm at all to see Given put in a MOTM performance and remind the Goose that he has competition. Edited February 18, 2015 by Villastine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Who else thinks Given is starting this weekend against Stoke then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 18, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2015 If you think Given is starting then you're kidding yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronicmaji Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I don't really rate Guzan all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Guzan hasn't lived up to the expectations he set 2 seasons ago, but I still think he is a brilliant keeper (certainly for the level we're at) despite a few mistakes. He is a commanding presence in the box and helps the entire back 4 perform better. Given doesn't do that. Great back up, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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