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Not unexpected. Caretaker manager, 9 goals last game, established alternative available, reasonable to change things around and try a new keeper from their perspective. Obviously, disappointing through our green tinted glasses but understandable decision
Neto opens with a clean sheet, not much to do apparently a couple of routine saves. Vindicates decision, it’s a results game after all
Putting a scarecrow in goal would have vindicated tonight’s decision…Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy_c12000
Yeah couldn't have wished for a better opposition tonight than Wolves at home.
So be it, unlucky for Mark. Let’s see if new manager comes in soon
On the bench again today. Was looking decent at half-time, with Bournemouth 2-0 down at Nottingham Forest and Neto having been booked for giving away a penalty in first half injury time. But they came back to win 3-2, so the manager might feel inclined to give that team more time together.
Neto very dodgy at the end, terrible attempted punch I think or perhaps a bad catch attempt. The result probably keeps his position, but not on personal merit
Bournemouth Daily Echo notes (4 Oct) that Harry Redknapp nominated goalkeeper Neto in his Premier League team of the week – describing the Brazilian as ‘Gary O’Neil’s first-choice goalkeeper’. It was the first time since October 2020 the 31-year-old former Barcelona backup keeper has started four consecutive league games.
Neto had been named by Alan Shearer as the top-performing goalkeeper in the final game before the international break.
Unfortunately for Mark T and for the BIG, it looks like he will have to spend much of the PL season on the bench.
Any chance of a loan for Mark Travers ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Demesne Lad
Harsh as he couldn?t really be blamed for the goals against Liverpool. but kind of inevitable. They?d already bought Neto so you suspect there was always a likelihood that the more experienced keeper would end up getting the No 1 slot / especially after a 9 nil defeat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demesne Lad
I doubt it. If he is their second choice goalkeeper, they can't take the chance that Neto gets injured or suspended, and then they're left with their third choice keeper as the replacementQuote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
I hope he learns what he can from Neto then.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Maybe how to turn his name into something more Brazilian sounding so that he might get a proper chance in the Premier League - Travo, Markus Travero, something like that...Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
Replaces Neto at half time who picked up a hamstring injury.
Nothing trivial I hope.
He had little enought to do in what I saw of the second half. One shot relatively central which he beat away comfortably. Initially I thought it was a bit unconvincing, as did the co-commentator, but watching the front-on angle I though he did well, taking no chances with a hard shot and beat it away from danger quite firmly. No chance with the pen, even if it was a bit Shay Given-like in diving as far away as possible from the ball :)
Hopefully he will do well today against spurs again… big opportunity for Mark to reestablish himself now
Looks to have had a disaster today? Anyone see it?
Seems to have talent, but with fragile confidence.
Just saw goals. Second goal was disaster. Terrible attempt at dealing with corner. 3rd goal another corner, but stayed on his line, couldn’t do anything with shot. Bournemouth will be anxious to get Neto back asap
Neto is not expected back until the New Year(Talksport); four PL games and one League Cup game between now and 31 Dec.
Im sure Bournemouth will evaluate all options including current back up and emergency loan options. Travers will need a few solid games if he keeps getting chances