Simple question, but is there a simple answer?

Edited February 4, 201313 yr by Yngwie

I thought Reguero was a wee bit suspect for a couple of goals, Ryan seems to command the box and is more vocal, whilst i dont agree with chopping and changing a team we are now in a situation where we have to.

But here's a question for you. Esson has been our keeper against SPL sides 8 times this season. How many of those games did we win?

 

I'll give you a clue. It starts with a zero.

 

Not that I am saying he was at all responsible, but it has to be acknowledged that throughout our fantastic run of results, Regeuro was between the sticks.

 

I think we are fortunate to have 2 really good keepers to choose from. I just wish we had this kind of choice in midfield and attack.

Yip I would be happy with either for different reasons - Ryan is the more workmanlike and a shouter whilst Antonio is a shot saver. I felt that Esson would have been the preferred for a cup tie and penalty shoot out. A bit odd that Esson was not used as much in the Cups.

I think we should have them both in the starting XI and they can do tag team.

Our next game is Celtic away so I'll say Reguero.

Our next game is Celtic at home....midday kick-off.

Reguero for me. I felt that he needed the rest at the weekend and it will hopefully pay off.

Reguero for me, defence look more confident when he plays and has the better record this season.

^ for that reason especially when we have injuries to key players it makes defensive stability important. Tony hasnt made any real mistakes IMO and has risen to the challenge and performed this season - frustrating for Esson to be kept out of the team, but we need to keep a strong unit to rider out this 'blip'.

I have gone for Tony Reguero as I also think that the defence is steadier when he plays and to me he communicates better than Ryan does. 

Reguero - League

Esson - Cup (for next season)

 

Reguero is just about the better keeper but can't save a penalty even if his life depended on it.

Reguero for me i think he lost confidence after the semi-final and he has to go in to get it back up

I'm reliably informed that Ryan Reguero will be playing in goal for us this weekend.

Esson is a better communicator than Reguero.  I have been impressed with Reguero and have thought that he could be the number 1.  However I have to go with Esson. The more I think about it, the more I prefer Esson.  He had a good game on Saturday and for me, after consideration, I think he should be our number 1. 

Tough call but on balace I would go with Esson. We are fortunate to have two competent 'keepers.

Esson has always been the number one keeper at the club.

I have seen plenty of goals go passed Esson with both his feet firmly rooted to the ground.

 

If you watch Reguero, if a goal goes past him  he is usually pretty close to getting a touch.

 

I would play Reguero against Celtic with our regular back four which hes used to.

I think simply on the basis of number of games played in SPL this season, Reguero should be the choice for this weekend. Esson is an excellent keeper but making a return against the league leaders would be a big ask. Especially on the form they exhibited in the second half against Raith Rovers. It also keeps the team stability uppermost.

Tony for me.

 

He'll be keen to get back in goals and do well to prove why he has been this season choice.  

It's an odd one as our results have been better with Regueor in goals however I have much more confidence when I see Esson between the sticks.

 

I think it's unfair to try and make out there is a link between our early season form and Esson being in goals. For most of the first quarter of the season our now quite prolific front line weren't scoring as much (certainly McKay wasn't as in amongst the goals as he is now).

 

I'd probably have Tuffey over both of them if he were still here.

Simple question, but is there a simple answer?

 

Simple question but thankfully there is no simple answer !! We have two top quality goalies and seeing either listed on the teamsheet is fine with me ! Have a feeling TB was doing a similar thing to what he did in the past with Esson/Tuffey but in reverse ... Reguero for league games, Esson for cup ... although that may now require a bit of a rethink on the manager's part !

It's an odd one as our results have been better with Regueor in goals however I have much more confidence when I see Esson between the sticks.

 

Yeah me too.  I've not had a lot of confidence in Reguero the last few games.  Not quite sure why I just feel something is missing from his performances.  (winner of most vague sentence ever!)

 

I'd probably have Tuffey over both of them if he were still here.

Ehh... what?

Congratulations you are now the new c*unty special agent manager.

12th Man--a miss is as good as a mile.

 

But from afar I have always had the impression that Antonio isnot quite as solid as Esson. But then again, who is perfect..eh?

Our next game is Celtic at home....midday kick-off.

Oops!  I meant that. Damn fool!

Does it matter?  Whoever it is they'll have very little to do.