Author Topic: Martin Dúbravka (Read 138943 times)

danny · « **Reply #2025 on:** Friday 19 February 2021, 02:20:18 PM »

Didnt he sign a new long contract recently

Yorkie · « **Reply #2026 on:** Friday 19 February 2021, 03:49:43 PM »

There's another point that at, 32, Dubravka is still a developing keeper as well but a stone's throw from what should be his prime. He had a brilliant start to life in the Premier League and you'd expect him to keep going from strength to strength. But his progress has been halted because a different keeper with a lower ceiling has been performing to a standard which makes him hard to drop. It's all just another example of poor squad management. It's rife at Bruce's Newcastle.

Edit: I will admit to not having done any research and therefore may be relying on clichés when it comes to goalie peaks being much later than outfielders. But considering things on a case by case basis, Dubravka was a relative unknown and a bit of a late bloomer in terms of playing at the top level. Not exactly Jamie Vardy but the highest club level he'd played at prior to here was probably Allsvenskan. He knows the Premier League better than he did two/three years ago so you could reasonably expect him to be coming into his best years now.

neesy111 · « **Reply #2027 on:** Friday 19 February 2021, 03:52:16 PM »

Quote from: Yorkie on Friday 19 February 2021, 03:49:43 PM

There's another point that at, 32, Dubravka is still a developing keeper as well but a stone's throw from what should be his prime. He had a brilliant start to life in the Premier League and you'd expect him to keep going from strength to strength. But his progress has been halted because a different keeper with a lower ceiling has been performing to a standard which makes him hard to drop. It's all just another example of poor squad management. It's rife at Bruce's Newcastle.

Remember when Harper would come in and to a good job... Never got the shirt of Given and was nowhere near to getting it.

It's shambolic management.

Optimistic Nut · « **Reply #2028 on:** Friday 19 February 2021, 03:57:46 PM »

There was a spell 99/01 mind where Harper did keep the shirt but he genuinely matched Given at the time. Seem to remember Given would get injured, Harper would play, then he’d get an injury and Given would return and it was like that for a season or two. Sliding doors moment was August 01 when Given was in, dropped a couple of clangers against Chelsea & Troyes and there was strong talk Harper would be in for the derby but he stuck with Given and he never looked back.

Yorkie · « **Reply #2029 on:** Friday 19 February 2021, 03:59:02 PM »

Quote from: Optimistic Nut on Friday 19 February 2021, 03:57:46 PM

There was a spell 99/01 mind where Harper did keep the shirt but he genuinely matched Given at the time. Sliding doors moment was August 01 when Given was in, dropped a couple of clangers against Chelsea & Troyes and there was strong talk Harper would be in for the derby but he stuck with Given and he never looked back.

Absolutely. The Given/Harper situation is a really good example tbh.

The approach taken here is basically schoolboy level stuff. I can't leave so-and-so out cos his Dad'll go potty.

Paully · « **Reply #2030 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 08:52:54 PM »

It’s beyond a joke -HAS to be in next week!

reefatoon · « **Reply #2031 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 08:54:08 PM »

Not sure. Darlows penalty dive had me well entertained for the rest of the match.

TRon · « **Reply #2032 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 08:54:29 PM »

Darlow has made the decision for him, the fat f*** certainly wasn't capable of making it.

NEEJ · « **Reply #2033 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 09:00:20 PM »

At a normal football club... Ah, f*** it.

LV · « **Reply #2034 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 09:01:18 PM »

Bring him back

Lush Vlad · « **Reply #2035 on:** Sunday 21 February 2021, 09:04:40 PM »

I reckon he’ll come back in now. Make a slight mistake and then Bruce will revert back to Darlow. Who has been at fault for 3 of the last 5 conceded and decided to just fall on the floor trying to save a penalty

Sima · « **Reply #2036 on:** Monday 22 February 2021, 12:40:24 AM »

That penalty 'dive' was f***ing tragic.

Whitley mag · « **Reply #2037 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 01:54:19 PM »

Spot on from Kennedy, he must be reinstated this weekend.

🧤 It's time. In fact, it's overdue.#NUFC can't fight a relegation battle without one of their best. MD, their points accumulating, one-man wall.

Weak, flip-flopping has epitomised Steve Bruce at Utd. But this time, change is good, even if harsh on KD.https://t.co/Lez3dGsY2n
— Liam Kennedy (@LiamJKennedy23) February 23, 2021

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Ikon · « **Reply #2038 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 01:55:43 PM »

He's got leadership too. We need that more than ever (sort of).

frankpingel · « **Reply #2039 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 02:01:22 PM »

Play your best players, he's top quality whereas Darlow is lower prem/championship level.

Ameritoon · « **Reply #2040 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 04:21:19 PM »

He's starting this weekend according to wor Luke

ujpest doza · « **Reply #2041 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 04:50:07 PM »

Should have been playing weeks ago.
Darlow has done okay in his absence but should have been dropped a while ago now.
As the fat huffy b****** has now waited too long he has put unneeded pressure on Dubravka to come in and be outstanding which isn't fair.

jackyboy · « **Reply #2042 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 05:06:21 PM »

I think he'll be back at the weekend. Bruce was waiting for something to make the decision for him and hearing him keep bringing up about Darlow being beaten on the near post, that it was a cardinal sin, something we need to look at etc tells me that he has found a way to have the decision made for him and justified

Optimistic Nut · « **Reply #2043 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 05:28:55 PM »

Could see him ‘standing by him’ and keeping him in.

PlymouthGeordie · « **Reply #2044 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 06:09:21 PM »

Exclusive: Martin Dubravka to replace Karl Darlow in Newcastle goal against Wolves@LukeEdwardsTele explores the reasons why Steve Bruce has decided to change goalkeepers #NUFC https://t.co/blKXrYxYMj pic.twitter.com/qWPCD63mN1
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) February 23, 2021

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huss9 · « **Reply #2045 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 06:10:16 PM »

Quote from: Optimistic Nut on Tuesday 23 February 2021, 05:28:55 PM

Could see him ‘standing by him’ and keeping him in.

luke edwards will have been told. he's not going to post that otherwise. it would upset his mate.

Nobody · « **Reply #2046 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 06:14:29 PM »

Imagine if he doesn't have a blinder and Bruce put Darlow back in

St1pe · « **Reply #2047 on:** Tuesday 23 February 2021, 06:38:40 PM »

Quote from: Nobody on Tuesday 23 February 2021, 06:14:29 PM

Imagine if he doesn't have a blinder and Bruce put Darlow back in

I’m already worried we won’t keep a clean sheet and there’s something that can be pinned on Dubravka. Darlow will be straight back in and Bruce will be praised by his media mates.

Infinitely Content · « **Reply #2048 on:** **Yesterday** at 10:01:23 PM »

As impressive as that save was at the end, it's how vocal he was towards the end that is the main difference. He was going wild at the back line and then screaming at Shelvey "time, time" as the ball was cleared his direction.

Glad to have him back.

robbo_11 · « **Reply #2049 on:** **Yesterday** at 10:02:54 PM »

He could have done better with their goal, but overall a decent performance. I just hope Bruce isn't picking the team for the next fixture and goes back with Darlow.