Looking a lot better of late. Adjusting well and considering the pressure he was under from a lot of angles, including some supporters, he's shown a lot of character - exactly what is needed for us. Long may it continue.
Onana has not worked out. We need a new keeper.
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Yeh It’s quite unusual for any Caf members to judge somebody over such a short period of time. There’s usually calm and Objective discussions on players and managers in here.
premature it seems.
Joint most cleansheets in the league.
Second best save percentage behind only Allison.
Second most saves made behind only Foderingham of Sheffield United.
Can't deny the De Gea apologists moved too soon on this one.
Second best save percentage behind only Allison.
Second most saves made behind only Foderingham of Sheffield United.
Can't deny the De Gea apologists moved too soon on this one.
Lovely turnaround, very good performaces recently.
Seems to have a great mentality which is great. Really happy for him!
Seems to have a great mentality which is great. Really happy for him!
He’s calmed down, doing really well now.
He also was never as bad as some (like the starter of the topic) made it out. They were comparing saves that Onana didnt make to the potential scenario that prime DDG might have made that save. Totally unfair because they were also ignoring DDG his flaws at the same time.
Onana made a huge error against Bayern but just the fact he didnt make any wonder saves yet was enough to claim that Onana isnt very good. A goalkeeper reaching the CL semi final with Ajax and reaching the final with Inter (while being the best goalkeeper that edition) most likely isnt a bad goalkeeper. Another situation where some very negative posters were writing off a new player after a few games for his new club, with new teammates in a new country.
Onana made a huge error against Bayern but just the fact he didnt make any wonder saves yet was enough to claim that Onana isnt very good. A goalkeeper reaching the CL semi final with Ajax and reaching the final with Inter (while being the best goalkeeper that edition) most likely isnt a bad goalkeeper. Another situation where some very negative posters were writing off a new player after a few games for his new club, with new teammates in a new country.
Chances are he's top 5 for PSxG after this game, was 7th before GW13.
great stats those and delighted to read that. Was never a huge DDG fan but early in the season couldn’t help but question whether it was the right call. He’s getting better and better and you could see what he was doing early on, trying to kill the atmosphere by slowing it down which we couldn’t have done with Dave.
This pelvis injury he’s had….. did somebody kick him up the arse?!
Encouraging fact: Onana is actually pretty decent
Very sad "fact" indeed.
Congratulations on being smart enough to see through my thinly veiled OP to my true intentions.
You are all very welcome.
He's been better in the last few matches. Also, cleansheet yesterday, happy for the lad.
I'm still not convinced that he's the right goalie for us, though.
But apart from when it's coming from the missus, I don't mind being proven wrong.
I'm still not convinced that he's the right goalie for us, though.
But apart from when it's coming from the missus, I don't mind being proven wrong.
Joined 2nd for PSxG stat (level with Allison, behind Kaminski from Luton). Joined 2nd for clean sheets.
In a way I think he was a bit unlucky beginning of the season, now he's on the other side of things but it's remarkable how strong he is mentally.
I think it's a bit strange that he's kicking the ball forward to Rashford, Garnacho and Martial, doesn't seem like the best way to get the ball up the pitch. Looks like he's following the plan though, but I think with Mainoo and Shaw now we can play out from the back a bit more.
In a way I think he was a bit unlucky beginning of the season, now he's on the other side of things but it's remarkable how strong he is mentally.
I think it's a bit strange that he's kicking the ball forward to Rashford, Garnacho and Martial, doesn't seem like the best way to get the ball up the pitch. Looks like he's following the plan though, but I think with Mainoo and Shaw now we can play out from the back a bit more.
Always believed he has the mentality. Never in doubt. He's a player you know is going to make it.
Chat shit get banged.
He still seems a bit erratic in his actions, and I can’t help but feel there’s a blunder right around the corner.
Things are beginning to look up after a rough start. I honestly thought we might have wasted a good chunk of money on a dud, but seems like he could come good.
I'm still a bit worried about his technique, though. Even for the double save that led to Mainoo's clearance, I think his first save should be parried further from goal to avoid the follow-up.
I'm still a bit worried about his technique, though. Even for the double save that led to Mainoo's clearance, I think his first save should be parried further from goal to avoid the follow-up.
That’s just the way he plays, he looks nonchalant and invites pressure to open up the passing lanes he wants. He did a commendable job slowing the game down when Everton were building momentum by taking the ball, quieting everyone down and recirculating it.
Shall I start “Happy fact: Onana is very good” and hex it back so that he’s rubbish again?
I'm just happy he's looking reasonably solid after the horrific start he had.
We don't need him to be world class right now, just not a liability as having a dodgy keeper sends fear through the whole team.
We don't need him to be world class right now, just not a liability as having a dodgy keeper sends fear through the whole team.
Goalkeepers are funny. Any instability or uncertainty can seriously impact performance.
Obviously he could end up not good enough in the end but let's see how he does as he settles.
Obviously he could end up not good enough in the end but let's see how he does as he settles.
It still surprises me that people dont realise players can take a little time to settle. Even a few weeks doesnt seem to be allowed now
I agree with this. I think he might just be one of those keepers who makes average saves look like worldies and keeps everybody nervous!
I think it helps that our defence has been more settled too, even if not the first choice players. Familiarity breeds confidence.
Credit where it’s due however, he’s made some important saves since his penalty stop.
Delighted he's cemented himself. Made some crucial points winning saves for us lately and silenced doubters over his shot-stopping and presence in the box.
My only gripe is it seems his trademark strength - i.e his distribution, has been a little pants
My only gripe is it seems his trademark strength - i.e his distribution, has been a little pants
Ah yes. Like Bebe. He played 1 official match and we wanted to send him back to Portugal already.
"Fergie signed him without even knowing who he is because Fergie is friends with Jorge Mendes"
Delighted he's cemented himself. Made some crucial points winning saves for us lately and silenced doubters over his shot-stopping and presence in the box.
My only gripe is it seems his trademark strength - i.e his distribution, has been a little pants
Having Shaw and Martínez as passing options will make his job much easier, but the right side build-up will still be lacking until we find a new right footed centre back and/or right back. Maguire and AWB are decent options for now but we'll eventually need someone better with the ball.
Also, the outfield players themselves will need to learn where to move and position themselves when Onana has the ball, so that he can have more and better options if he wants to go long. If you watch footage of his distribution in ETH's Ajax, you'll see that he's up there with Ederson in this regard. Just hasn't been able to showcase all of it so far.
Read from news that he dropped the Players' shirt and switch to Franchise shirt, apparently it was too tight.
Still don't know the difference, perhaps those received the post-match players' shirt can tell us.
Still don't know the difference, perhaps those received the post-match players' shirt can tell us.
it’s almost like footballers are people and need a bit of time to adjust to new surroundings.
Massive respect to the guy for turning it around.
People were far too quick to judge him.
He was joining a new league with a defence plagued by injuries. He was one of the best goalkeepers in Europe last season!
He was joining a new league with a defence plagued by injuries. He was one of the best goalkeepers in Europe last season!
Good, now make one about Mount.
Obviously not according to some here
OP changed the thread title because he knows he was wrong but we will never forget it. He burned our crops, took our jobs and pissed in our flower pots. We will never forget that, no matter how many emoticons are in the title. Get him!!!
The North remembers!