Darren Randolph (G West Ham b.1987)

[DeLorean]

The shot for the Belarus goal was further out and to the right of the penalty area. The Hull goal was more central and possibly from closer range. That's my micro-analysis.

Plus it's very obvious the Belarusian is lining up a shot, he actually takes three full steps after controlling the ball. Diame shifts the ball and hits it in almost the one movement which makes it far more difficult to react to.

[Stuttgart88]

Fair enough Owls Fan. No need to be smart about it. You haven't changed my mind, nor has DeLorean, but it's only an opinion.

[DeLorean]

I wasn't trying to really, just discussing the two goals as they are kind of similar in ways. A change of opinion is rare thing on foot.ie. Well, a change of opinion as a result of persuasion anyway.

[Stuttgart88]

No it isn't.

[paul_oshea]

Yes it is, oh hold on, i just read your post above Stutts. No it isn't.

[OwlsFan]

Fair enough Owls Fan. No need to be smart about it. You haven't changed my mind, nor has DeLorean, but it's only an opinion.

Not attempting to be smart. Just banter.

[paul_oshea]

Lads the Ireland match is just 5 days away, don't be getting thick. Calm down and relax. Enjoy yourselves.

[OwlsFan]

Lads the Ireland match is just 5 days away, don't be getting thick. Calm down and relax. Enjoy yourselves.

What do you mean by that ?

[paul_oshea]

What do you mean by that ?

I got inspiration from CD, he persuaded me to be funny. It related to a post he had on earlier, as it seemed ye were getting a bit worked up.

[thischarmingman]

It's like there's an element of cabin fever creeping in on the forum at this stage.

Just let the football start for the love of God.

[SwanVsDalton]

It's like there's an element of cabin fever creeping in on the forum at this stage.

Just let the football start for the love of God.

Your Frank Grimes avatar was never more apt.

[DannyInvincible]

According to Ken Early here, Darren Randolph said that one major difference between Martin O'Neill's management and Trapattoni's is that O'Neill calls him "Darren". Trapattoni, on the other hand, simply referred to him as "keeper".

I thought it an amusing anecdote, but also very telling. With Trap, there was a disconnect. He was impersonal. The team lacked colour and individual character. Thankfully, we've shaken that off under O'Neill. And I think the supporters have warmed to that more as well. It's only natural.

[thischarmingman]

Your Frank Grimes avatar was never more apt.

Are you kidding? Does this whole forum have some disease where it can't see that SwanVsDalton is an idiot? Look here: infractions have doubled every year since he became a member, and paul_oshea's meltdowns have tripled. Has he been warned? No. Has he been banned? No, no.

[SwanVsDalton]

Are you kidding? Does this whole forum have some disease where it can't see that SwanVsDalton is an idiot? Look here: infractions have doubled every year since he became a member, and paul_oshea's meltdowns have tripled. Has he been warned? No. Has he been banned? No, no.

Hey Charmy, you wanna see my Grammy award?

[elroy]

Not even two games into the euros and we already see the importance of a good keeper. Directly at fault for two goals so far.

[SwanVsDalton]

Not even two games into the euros and we already see the importance of a good keeper. Directly at fault for two goals so far.

Lots of flapping at crosses Thankfully feel Randolph and Westwood are both comfortable and authoritative under the cross (Given, not so much).

[seanfhear]

Lots of flapping at crosses Thankfully feel Randolph and Westwood are both comfortable and authoritative under the cross (Given, not so much).

Are they all Good Christians..............apologies for any inter faith/religious offence (for those that may be searching for such)

[Stuttgart88]

Not even two games into the euros and we already see the importance of a good keeper. Directly at fault for two goals so far.

The Albanian keeper has recovered well in fairness, but your point is bang on alright.

Edit: daft lunge notwithstanding! Very lucky not to give away a penalty.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

[samhaydenjr]

Who says the Irish team isn't as technically proficient as others? Even our keeper can pull off a Cruyff Turn!