Maxwell

He's responsible for his actions on the pitch.

Screaming at his defenders for his own errors.

All the arm waving and motion to make it look like he's full of urgency ... to pass the ball 10 yards to a defender.

He's the one who makes the choice to always slow it down, and never release the ball quickly for a counter attack.

He's very very flawed as a goalkeeper, and I don't see much of a leader in him either given he's supposed to be our club captain.
 
fcblackpool said:
I hear the criticism about Grimmy being too small and maybe there's an element of truth in that. However, he's a far better keeper all round than CM and with proper coaching as well as game time, the height thing might just be something to be tolerated as the rest of his game is very good.

We talk about the model of buying good, cheap and then selling it on, well how does that work with Grimmy not playing. Surely if you even accept there's little between them (I never have) then you play the one who is going to be the better asset in the future.

Listen to me, harping on about models. That toy boat sank a long time ago.
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Is Maxwell not smaller than Grimmy ?????
 
Dave62 said:
I said in the match thread, he's a decent shot stopper if it's in front of him
But anything across him or in the air, and we're usually fucked.

The defence look like they're panicking on the ball, partly because they don't have the composure, but also because they don't seem to trust their keeper.

Another costly error today. He started to come for a cross but stopped. He got caught in no man's land, a serious error for any keeper.

It's happening at a rate of at least one serious mistake every game, I really don't know what he has to do to be dropped with this manager.

He's not even that short, he's 6 ft 1. I hate to criticise individuals, but he's not good enough sadly.

Edit, I think Alnwick is Cardiff nr 2 @KhonKaenSeasider
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He also bottled it for the 2nd.
 
AngelBFC said:
Absolute disgrace calling for Grimshaw after first goal

I can’t believe how thick some of our fans are sometimes

He’s not responsible for his selection
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But he's responsible for his actions.
Which leave a lot to be desired.

It would surprise me if ANY fan could defend Maxwell now.
He's a liability and ALWAYS blames others, never himself.
Take a long hard look in the mirror tonight Chris and tell me the players are hurting as much as the fans.
 
Dave62 said:
Ah OK fair enough, I couldn't really tell from the south.
It looked like Husbands header was too short?
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Nah instead of going for the ball and clattering the striker he bizarrely goes the opposite direction to where the ball actually was.
 
We were told by some on here that Grimmy had made some errors and that's why Maxwell had regained his place in the side. That's fair enough, he had.
But it has to be asked, just how many does Maxwell have to make before he gets replaced?
No-one will ever convince me that Maxwell is better than Grimshaw. He's just not. Yet another position on the pitch in which we're not playing our best player available.
 
Olliesoffhistrolley said:
Today Cardiff had Ryan Allsop between the sticks . Tall catches everything importantly he takes pressure of the defence. This is something Maxwell is incapable of . I am sure he mustn’t believe his luck being selected for a Championship team week in week out .
Allsop may not be the best keeper in the world but someone of his ilk would do me .
Ryan Allsop
Date of birth
17 June 1992 (age 30)
Place of birth
Birmingham, England
Height
1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)[2]
Position(s)
Goalkeeper
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alsop flapped at several crosses coming in to him and a couple of shots. frankly the cardiff defebce looked vulnerable the very few times we actually played football.
 
JJpool said:
This is one of the lingering fuckups of the season, the dropping of Grimshaw after a few mistakes.

Maxwell then makes loads over the season, but because Appleton chose him he's selected by McCrapthy and has made far more mistakes than Grimshaw.

Grimshaw isn't perfect but his level is above that of Maxwell.

He's faster, more agile, better from crosses, faster off his line.

The 1st goal today is important and an absolute nothing cross, Maxwell comes then stops, simple header over him, we're up against it already.

2nd goal was a poor header back but he comes for it and obviously isn't quick enough to get it. I'd have to see it again but no one covers themselves in glory.

There's tons of mistakes with him in and he doesn't inspire confidence, teams target him for crosses.

It's a joke that Grimshaw hasn't been on net for a while now.
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Watch the highlights for the 2nd, I said at the time he bottled it and he did.
Instead of going for the ball and clattering the forward he inexplicably goes the other way and misses the ball and the scorer.

www.skysports.com

Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff City | Championship highlights

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackpool and Cardiff City.
www.skysports.com
 
Ditch_the_Dino🦖_Simonized said:
Watch the highlights for the 2nd, I said at the time he bottled it and he did.
Instead of going for the ball and clattering the forward he inexplicably goes the other way and misses the ball and the scorer.

www.skysports.com

Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff City | Championship highlights

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackpool and Cardiff City.
www.skysports.com
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It's like being back in the days of the early internet with the sky highlights, why are they such poor quality in 2023?

1st Nelson clearly thinks he's going to come for it l, then has to adjust and try and head it when he realises he's not.

Neither covered themselves in glory but keeps happening with Maxwell and crosses.

The 2nd was a poor header back but I reckon Grimmy is quick enough off his line that he gets there.
 
took the suggestion and watched and confirmed what I saw live Maxwell at fault again for a goal because he will not come of his line to deal with a routine cross. A liability every time he sets foot on the pitch
 
AngelBFC said:
Absolute disgrace calling for Grimshaw after first goal

I can’t believe how thick some of our fans are sometimes

He’s not responsible for his selection
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Completely agree we all know at times he can do better but his physical attributes are what they are. Theres also a load of players infront of him that are giving him 0 protection. I feel for him today as much as I want to see grimmy in there. Must feel like hell going home tonight. The problem isn’t just Maxwell by a long way. Before they got their first goal you could see us conceeding a mile off. That CB who it fell to in the box let it bounce and didnt pull the trigger and then CW’s scuffed attempt from 6 yards out that went wide. It was coming and thats down to the team defending infront of Maxwell. So poor from the north to behave like they did towards him. If I was Maxwell I’d have swerved the second half completely. I get people are frustrated and looking for someone to blame but Maxwell isn’t the sole reason by a long shot.
 
TotallyTangerine said:
He makes some spectacular saves but he also just makes too many mistakes…
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He is what he is. People are forgetting he had the most clean sheets in League 1 when we went up he’s been a great servent thats for sure but it does need a change for us and for him. Wouldn’t like him to have a sour taste in his mouth with this club when all is said and done.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
He'd made mistakes in several games Founts, he just had an absolute mare in two, which was the final straw. Couple that with the fact that he didn't seem to have the confidence of his defence, wasn't working right for the system Appo was trying to play at the time and didn't seem to be much of a vocal organiser... As well as the fact that we lacked experience and leadership on the pitch and Appleton decided to make a judgement call on two keepers with very little to separate them.

We've been over and over this same discussion and for some it's become a complete obsession... An obsession to the point that they are more interested in proving themselves right than they are about the negative impact they might have on the team performances.

Grimshaw will get his chance at some point and hopefully he'll make the shirt his when he does...
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Yeah with another team 🤷🏻
 
BFCJonny said:
You are having a laugh. Whilst there are a few issues, Maxwell is the main reason we keep conceding goals. He’s not up to it plain and simple. He should have been dropped a long time ago.
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Who set the wall against PNE?

Let's have it right, the only reason he's in the team is because Grimmy likes to play it out from the back, and to the fullbacks feet. Mick isn't having any of that. He wants midfield and defence bypassed when it comes to keepers on the ball.
 
TarletonTangerine said:
Who set the wall against PNE?

Let's have it right, the only reason he's in the team is because Grimmy likes to play it out from the back, and to the fullbacks feet. Mick isn't having any of that. He wants midfield and defence bypassed when it comes to keepers on the ball.
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Ironic really given his kicking is by far the worst part to his game. Geezer never keeps it in play.
 
Gabriel was done several times in that first half. He's just not a great defender. Doesn't excuse that first though. Dear me.
 
BFC_BFC_BFC said:
When it boils down to it… love him or loathe him, he’s the only leader we have on the pitch.
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An how, exactly, do you come to that blinding conclusion? Because he engages in alot of remonstrating, arm-waving and finger-pointing? All great qualities in a leader - NOT! Such displays are done purely for effect - and to cover up his own glaring deficiencies.
 
tarantula said:
An how, exactly, do you come to that blinding conclusion? Because he engages in alot of remonstrating, arm-waving and finger-pointing? All great qualities in a leader - NOT! Such displays are done purely for effect - and to cover up his own glaring deficiencies.
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OK knobby 👍
 
KhonKaenSeasider said:
What happened to the Alnwick guy we used to have?
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He is at Cardiff, defo played for them in a TV game a few weeks ago. Was a good keeper for us, broke his arm and Maxwell was brought in to replace him. That summer it was basically a toss up between the 2 and Alnwick moved on to a team in Scotland if memory serves.

It’s a bit of shame for Maxwell as he did do well for us especially in the promotion season but, assuming he isn’t here next season, he will be leaving on a real low point for him and the club.
 
The thing about Maxwell is he does the hard stuff well but the soft stuff really badly - too late now to change things - little point in throwing Grimshaw to the wolves as well.
 
Will Dobbie have the balls to drop Maxwell? Or will Steve banks be the person who effectively makes this decision?

We may as well give Grimmy a go, yes he'll be coming in from the cold which is a risk but something has to change.
 
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