Pepe Reina

[Guest Kev]

Thinking about this yesterday and couldn't for the life of me think of 5 top saves by Pepe, and the reason I couldn't.

 

It's because his positioning is so excellent he rarely has to get dirty by diving.

 

He is the best keeper since Clemence of that there is no doubt in my mind.

[CarraLegend]

Thinking about this yesterday and couldn't for the life of me think of 5 top saves by Pepe, and the reason I couldn't.

 

It's because his positioning is so excellent he rarely has to get dirty by diving.

 

He is the best keeper since Clemence of that there is no doubt in my mind.

 

His positioning is incredible, he also done brilliantly yesterday on the Cole and Drogba chances

[Guest Si]

His kicking is terrible though

[CarraLegend]

His kicking is terrible though

 

Except it isnt.

[Guest Si]

Except it isnt.

 

When the ball is played back to him he often drilld it just above head height to an oppo player putting us straight back under pressure.

 

I think Dudek distributed the ball far better in that kind of situation

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...rem/4366684.stm

 

Its even made reference to in this match report.

[CarraLegend]

When the ball is played back to him he often drilld it just above head height to an oppo player putting us straight back under pressure.

 

I think Dudek distributed the ball far better in that kind of situation

 

Saying it's "terrible" is ridiculous. I also couldnt give a f*** what a match report on ONE GAME says.

Edited April 23, 2006 by CarraLegend

[Benitez]

his kicking is eratic, rather than dreadful, as he often actually puts in some very good long passes with his kicking!

 

But from a moving ball, it needs work.

 

But he's 23 years old, to expect every part of his game to be at it's strongest already, is asking a bit much I reckon.

 

Dudek's kicking may be good, but he's a far more experienced goalie for starters!

 

Pepe Reina is an excellent goalie who will get better and better, another great signing

[Guest Si]

Well its just one example, I can remember plenty of times during a game when ive seen a poor kick from Reina.

 

Deffo an aspect of his game he needs to work on.

[smicer07]

Reina's kicking is better than Dudek's.

[Guest Si]

 

 

But from a moving ball, it needs work.

 

 

Definetly. Thats my point. The moving ball kick is a weak area. He often slices it or just doesnt get the distance on it.

[Stevie H]

he's a f***ing brilliant goalkeeper. and his job isn't to ping 60 yard alonso-esque passes out from the back. so stop criticising his distribution.

[CarraLegend]

his kicking is eratic, rather than dreadful, as he often actually puts in some very good long passes with his kicking!

 

But from a moving ball, it needs work.

 

But he's 23 years old, to expect every part of his game to be at it's strongest already, is asking a bit much I reckon.

 

Dudek's kicking may be good, but he's a far more experienced goalie for starters!

 

Pepe Reina is an excellent goalie who will get better and better, another great signing

 

Spot on.

[Guest Si]

he's a f***ing brilliant goalkeeper. and his job isn't to ping 60 yard alonso-esque passes out from the back. so stop criticising his distribution.

 

Ok hes the best keeper in the world with a flawless game.

 

Can this thread be closed now? Doesnt seem like theres any real point in discussing anything does it!?

[Stevie H]

Ok hes the best keeper in the world with a flawless game.

 

Can this thread be closed now? Doesnt seem like theres any real point in discussing anything does it!?

 

the thread is about his best five saves if you want to be pedantic.

 

criticising reina's kicking is like saying that xabi alonso's a bit sh*te in goal. it's not necessary.

[Guest Si]

Kev said he was the best since Clemence - surely we have to look at his entire game and not if he needs to wash his top after the game?>

[Guest Jack Bauer]

His kicking is usually good, I think he was just panicing a tad yesterday.

 

Still wish he'd weigh up the danger before punching, though it's easier watching from the stands.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

he's a f***ing brilliant goalkeeper. and his job isn't to ping 60 yard alonso-esque passes out from the back. so stop criticising his distribution.

aye. As long as he doesn't whump it to an opposition player, 20 yards out, then it's OK.

 

I just wish Jole Hole's 95th min chance had been on target, because if you see the replay from behind the goal, it looks like Reina had it covered. Would have been an save of Istanbul quality

[Guest Kev]

I just wish Jole Hole's 95th min chance had been on target, because if you see the replay from behind the goal, it looks like Reina had it covered. Would have been an save of Istanbul quality

 

Even so, he did enough to put him off

[Paul_LFC]

His save from Heskey at Anfield was pure class.

[IgPig]

I think the reason he is underrated -or isn't getting the praise he deserves - is down to the lack of "camera" saves. Jerzy is ace at them, but not great at a lot of other things. Reina doesn't need to make them because his positioning is so good.

I remember particularly Betis away they had a free kick, which was really well taken and placed, and Pepe was already there to catch it at chest height because he'd pre-empted what would happen.