Grimshaw

I think there was a period last season when he was making quite a lot of basic mistakes, but it may have been due as much to the general Appleton tactical chaos, putting additional pressure on the defenders and the keeper(s). I personally don't think there was much in the raw ability of both keepers, Maxwell in my opinion had slightly better distribution, but every player suffered under the Appleton methods.
 
Needs to improve his distribution, that was clear in the first half; over hits the ball too regularly - thus lose possession too easily. Something to work on but a good save on Saturday.
 
Costero Poderoso said:
I think there was a period last season when he was making quite a lot of basic mistakes, but it may have been due as much to the general Appleton tactical chaos, putting additional pressure on the defenders and the keeper(s). I personally don't think there was much in the raw ability of both keepers, Maxwell in my opinion had slightly better distribution, but every player suffered under the Appleton methods.
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The opposition basically had 60% possession in every game, that's going to make all defenders including the keeper look s***.
 
I don't think he's made more than half a dozen big saves all season - that said the ones he has pulled off have probably spared our blushes.
 
there's a reason why City let him go. He's an average L1/Championship keeper. Not good or tall enough to make it at P/L level. And his ponderance with the ball at his feet causes big problems for our defence, especially Marv. He's good enough for us but don't think he's wrth this big money that some believe. That said, he's a vital part of a team that has yet to concede a goal this season.
 
There was no question that Maxwell had completely lost it last season and Grimmy had to come in.

I’ve made no secret of my opinion on our Kepler situation and I e seen nothing to change my mind. We certainly need better if we have any designs in becoming a Championship Team.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
There was no question that Maxwell had completely lost it last season and Grimmy had to come in.

I’ve made no secret of my opinion on our Kepler situation and I e seen nothing to change my mind. We certainly need better if we have any designs in becoming a Championship Team.
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It was wrong from a management perspective to persist with him as his confidence looked shot which was probably the biggest factor in his and the form of the defense in the end.
 
Simonized said:
It was wrong from a management perspective to persist with him as his confidence looked shot which was probably the biggest factor in his and the form of the defense in the end.
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I think the whole side from back to front was disorganised under Appleton and that McCarthy’s tactics just placed the defence under additional and sustained pressure that none of them were physically up to dealing with.
 
Cuthbert said:
Didn't Grimshaw make a couple of howlers early on; particularly one at Millwall? The way Maxwell was vilified by some (and still is) is horrendous and unnecessary
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Regarding Maxwell, in terms of the vilification he was subject of, I think the term I'd choose to go with would be: 'was more than fully justified'. Just to add balance and clarity ...
 
He's not very vocal and it would help if he were a bit bigger but neither of those things can really change. He did have a ropey spell last year but so would any keeper playing behind that defence. Dropping him or at least not reinstating him when Maxie lost his mojo was a major contributor to our relegation.
 
I rate Grimmy and if pushed I would agree he is probably the better keeper, but I understand not picking him while we're were in disarray and scrapping at the bottom of the table.

To say "he's better and therefore would have done better" ignores environmental and human factors.

He might have done better, we might have broken him.
 
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