Muric

[Burnleyareback2]

Slightly off topic, but I remember BPF getting ripped apart on here a couple of seasons ago.
Perhaps not being Nick Pope is the problem

Some horrific comments on here about him. Was never given a chance by the fans

[boatshed bill]

hell fire

Whilst I don't really get that response I'm sure you know it.

[Steve1956]

Whilst I don't really get that response I'm sure you know it.

And you likewise your comment was ridiculous.

[Commy]

I've got used to him now and don't feel as nervous as I did at the beginning. Maybe though it is because the defence, including him, have been so good lately. All keepers make mistakes and he more than atones for it with the chances he creates. He has to be the most entertaining keeper there is with being in the opposition half and spraying the ball about.

[boatshed bill]

And you likewise your comment was ridiculous.

No, it really is easier for a goalkeeper to improve his form when he's busy, honestly it is.

[Steve1956]

No, it really is easier for a goalkeeper to improve his form when he's busy, honestly it is.

[boatshed bill]

I guess you are a goalkeeper then?

[helmclaret]

Why don’t you want him to continue to develop his game?

[RVclaret]

Why don’t you want him to continue to develop his game?

So he can be proven right. Such a bizarre stance.

[Swizzlestick]

I don’t know why you’re laughing, he’s right. You’re calling him out for not making enough saves etc when the sheer fact of the matter is he hasn’t had to. For what it’s worth, he did have to make some saves today, and he did have to collect some crosses, and dealt with it all well. Yes, you can have your opinion, but expect to be called out on it when you make statements like ‘he isn’t a goalkeeper’ when he has predominantly been in the nets for a team with the best defensive record in the league.

[Spiral]

I think perhaps missing the 1st choice centre half's limits the ability to play out from the.back more than any other reason

That's a valid point, and I reckon Beyer is the best CB in the division, but it must be said we have played out from the back other times this season when it suited us with Taylor playing there. I think the combination of Muric's disaster against Watford and the way Luton play meant it was the right thing to do to make sure Muric wasn't overexposed.

[boatshed bill]

That's a valid point, and I reckon Beyer is the best CB in the division, but it must be said we have played out from the back other times this season when it suited us with Taylor playing there. I think the combination of Muric's disaster against Watford and the way Luton play meant it was the right thing to do to make sure Muric wasn't overexposed.

Yes, and add the bumpy pitch.

[ksrclaret]

Can’t believe, after Muric’s excellent display today, that Steve is posting that Muric is “gash” at goalkeeping.

Have opinions of course, but when post shite like that it’s no good crying about not being allowed them when called out on it like he did with his first post.

[Quickenthetempo]

Fair play to Muric yesterday.

Not overworked by any stretch but did everything you want from your goalkeeper.

More of the same Tuesday please

[CoolClaret]

Can only imagine the bed wetting on here if Muric made a clanger like Pope did yesterday.

I really don’t think some posters understand how different it is to play as a sweeper than with a settled defence in front of them.

[Steve1956]

Can’t believe, after Muric’s excellent display today, that Steve is posting that Muric is “gash” at goalkeeping.

Because I can... im allowed an opinion just like all the Muric lovers have theirs...i think hes gash at goalkeeping .this guy will be found out big style if he his our no1 next season

The love will turn to hate

[burnley007]

He might not be the future of Burnley's goalkeeping into next season, but he has played a BIG part in this season's success. You have to be pretty ignorant to not understand that simple fact. Or a Brexiteer who obviously will ignore all Facts that get in the way of their ideals.

[arise_sir_charge]

Opinions are like arseholes, we all have one, ironically people’s opinions often show them to be a bit of an arsehole as well.

[Steve1956]

He might not be the future of Burnley's goalkeeping into next season, but he has played a BIG part in this season's success. You have to be pretty ignorant to not understand that simple fact. Or a Brexiteer who obviously will ignore all Facts that get in the way of their ideals.

[ksrclaret]

You are allowed to post your opinion - I acknowledge that in the rest of the post (the bit you didn’t quote).

But you can also be found on this thread crying that your opinions are being called out. You can’t have it both ways.

[Vegas Claret]

you saw his development tonight, came for plenty of crosses, did well again

[IanMcL]

Decent tonight.

[RVclaret]

Handling was excellent tonight. Some good high claims. Looks confident.

[Vino blanco]

“Decent” Ian? I know you don’t rate him but come on, he was very good tonight.

[KRBFC]

I think his high claims have been good for a long time, he's nowhere near as shaky at high balls into his 6 yard box as he was at the start of the season. He was an absolute bag of nerves 3 months ago, much more assured, that will come with development and experience.

[SalisburyClaret]

His best (only) game for coming for crosses - good to see the improvement. Good game throughout

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Played very well again tonight.

[NewClaret]

Very good tonight. Commanded his box well but went long more than normal. Probably the right decision but did impact how we built up.

[Bosscat]

Another good game tonight ... Coming for crosses etc ... No fault for their equaliser ... has put that error last week firmly to bed now ...

[KRBFC]

Very good tonight. Commanded his box well but went long more than normal. Probably the right decision but did impact how we built up.

Probably because the last 2-3 games the defence infront of him has been guilty of handing the ball over in dangerous areas. Ekdal being the main culprit, we really miss Beyer and THB in that regard.

[Quickenthetempo]

Followed Luton up with another assured performance. Confident in claiming any high balls.

[Elizabeth]

No we haven’t really missed Beyer and TBH in the last few games. Ekdal , Taylor and the young lad tonight have been brilliant against 3 difficult teams.
Muric’s handling was faultless tonight because he’s probably better than many think in that area

[KRBFC]

No we haven’t really missed Beyer and TBH in the last few games. Ekdal , Taylor and the young lad tonight have been brilliant against 3 difficult teams.
Muric’s handling was faultless tonight because he’s probably better than many think in that area

in terms of distribution, playing the ball out from the back, we've absolutely missed Beyer.

[Elizabeth]

in terms of distribution, playing the ball out from the back, we've absolutely missed Beyer.

Your opinion , but Beyer playing the ball out from the back has nothing to do with Muric’s catching tonight in my opinion . That’s what I’m talking about although I accept you may be talking otherwise.
Whatever I’m not sure with these physically strong sides Beyer or the City loanee would have been able to play out from the back so easily

[DCWat]

I’ve been critical of Muric’s keeping.

He did well tonight with the crosses into the box. Claimed some balls that earlier in the season he might have left, which was great to see.

[arise_sir_charge]

He’s fine.

This thread needs putting to bed though as there nothing surer than him making another mistake (all keepers do) and then everyone will pile in again.

[KRBFC]

Your opinion , but Beyer playing the ball out from the back has nothing to do with Muric’s catching tonight in my opinion . That’s what I’m talking about although I accept you may be talking otherwise.
Whatever I’m not sure with these physically strong sides Beyer or the City loanee would have been able to play out from the back so easily

my comment was a reply to ''went long more than normal'', which I think was because we don't have the same ball playing ability without THB and Beyer. Not a knock on Al Dakhil or Ekdal, they've been superb defensively, they're new to the league so it will take time for them to learn how to play out to the same level as the other 2.

[Elizabeth]

my comment was a reply to ''went long more than normal'', which I think was because we don't have the same ball playing ability without THB and Beyer. Not a knock on Al Dakhil or Ekdal, they've been superb defensively, they're new to the league so it will take time for them to learn how to play out to the same level as the other 2.

Yes I agree but I think we would not have seen THB and Beyer playing out like they normally do against our last 3 opponents Watford , Luton and Millwall who are all physically hard pressing teams

[KRBFC]

Yes I agree but I think we would not have seen THB and Beyer playing out like they normally do against our last 3 opponents Watford , Luton and Millwall who are all physically hard pressing teams

I disagree personally, I think you want teams to press and waste energy, knock it around them, beat the press and have big spaces to attack.

[Elizabeth]

I disagree personally, I think you want teams to press and waste energy, knock it around them, beat the press and have big spaces to attack.

If only it could be that easy against every team

[Commy]

I think we have missed Beyer's slalom like runs out of defence. He seems to find a decent pass at the end of them as well. Could have done with him tonight when they were closing us down.

[wilks_bfc]

You only have to look at the events at Anfield last night to see that any keeper is capable of dropping a clanger

Yes Muric has made a few mistakes, but if anybody thinks we’d be in the current position and playing the type of football we are doing without him, they’d be mistaken

[Hapag Lloyd]

2 solid games now after his poor showing against Watford.

[Billy Balfour]

You only have to look at the events at Anfield last night to see that any keeper is capable of dropping a clanger

I was just going to mention Anfield. Sometimes we have to remember that footballers aren't robots.

[Stantheman]

He had a decent game last night apart from when he went wandering out if his box and Fleming nearly lobbed it in from 40 yards in first half.i think teams have seen this and muric needs to stop in his box.

[Hapag Lloyd]

You only have to look at the events at Anfield last night to see that any keeper is capable of dropping a clanger

Both mistakes at Anfield could have been avoided if the goalkeepers had put their foot through the ball instead of trying to play out.

[thomaspaine]

2 solid games now after his poor showing against Watford.

He made one mistake ….

[Herts Clarets]

He had a decent game last night apart from when he went wandering out if his box and Fleming nearly lobbed it in from 40 yards in first half.i think teams have seen this and muric needs to stop in his box.

The shot was well over the bar and Muric was back in his goal in time to deal with the shot if it had been on target.

[IWOODLOVETT]

Young keeper - all part of the learning process.

Outfield players can make multiple errors of judgment, mostly without punishment, but mistakes by goalkeepers are usually crucial. We are seeing all types of goalkeeping howlers on a regular basis - not least recently by two ex-Clarets, Pope and Hennessy (both incidents red carded).

Muric will be a better keeper after this season and will be a top, top player when he reaches Nick Pope’s age.

[arise_sir_charge]

He had a decent game last night apart from when he went wandering out if his box and Fleming nearly lobbed it in from 40 yards in first half.i think teams have seen this and muric needs to stop in his box.

Him being out of his box is part of what makes him as useful as he is with the ball.

I’ll trade that against a once in a blue moon half way line lob.