NOW who’s our penalty taker (8 Viewers)

[Johhny Blue]

Wasn’t really convinced by Hadji’s pen although he seemed cool and collected. I’m glad he won rock paper scissors as I don’t think I could watch O’Hare take another. I would have felt better seeing Torp step up.
Godden has been struggling to make an impact but he has taken some great pens for us.
Who would you like to see take the next one?

 

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[covcity4life]

Robins said Haji taken loads in turkey so I assume it will be him

 

[Johhny Blue]

Robins said Haji taken loads in turkey so I assume it will be him

I saw that. Does anyone know his record.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Should do spuds next, 1 potato 2 potato 3 potato 4, 5 potato 6 7 potato more

 

[Martin180]

There was nothing wrong with Hajis penalty

 

[SBT]

Don’t shoot me down, but this could be a good thread for us to talk about whether Dabo should have taken one for us at Wembley - who wants to get us started?

 

[shepardo01]

No designated taker. Robins said that post match on Sunday.

 

[Frostie]

I saw that. Does anyone know his record.

10/11

 

[shmmeee]

Wright for me. But I’ll be a lot more confident if we do what we did last season and end up at pens. Easily got 7/8 who I’d back to score and no one really I’d be as worried about as Fadz Dabo and Bidwell (other than Bidwell obviously).

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Should do spuds next, 1 potato 2 potato 3 potato 4, 5 potato 6 7 potato more(

(Wooahh) We've got Haji Wright
(Wooahh) Playing Cal O'Hare
To decide who takes the pens
1.2.3.4! (I declare a thumb war)

 

[napolimp]

He was cool, collected, and he scored sending the keeper the wrong way.... but apart from that you were unconvinced.

 

[ccfc1234]

10/11

Decent

 

[SkyblueTexan]

I think designating a penalty taker is not required as we know how Godden’s penalties of late have been. I think the strikers and midfielders should all practice taking penalties and whoever feels most confident on the day should step up. Not sure about having rock, paper, scissors to decide things though. Both Wright’s and COH’s penalties were more about placement than power. My fear with their approaches/attempts is that if the goalie doesn’t flinch, they could have easily ended up being saved.

 

[Johhny Blue]

He was cool, collected, and he scored sending the keeper the wrong way.... but apart from that you were unconvinced.

I’m not going to bash a goalscorer but personally I don’t like that choice of finish for a penalty. If the keeper saves that Hadji’s a donkey for many posters. If a keeper saves a perfectly placed rocket it’s a great save and we don’t blame the taker.
The positive here is we have all been saying he needs confidence and he certainly showed that.

 

[Astute]

I’m not going to bash a goalscorer but personally I don’t like that choice of finish for a penalty. If the keeper saves that Hadji’s a donkey for many posters. If a keeper saves a perfectly placed rocket it’s a great save and we don’t blame the taker.
The positive here is we have all been saying he needs confidence and he certainly showed that.

It was a perfect penalty.

When was the last time you saw a penalty where the keeper didn't dive to either side? A keeper would look a right dick if he just stood there and didn't move. A keeper doesn't wait to see which way that the ball is going. He either guesses which way the ball is going and hopes for the best or goes by the run up. You saw the keeper watch it go in. Nothing you can do in mid air

If you go for the corner and the keeper guesses right it has to be hard and accurate. A little to the left or right you can hit the post or the keeper saves.

On the rock paper scissors...was funny but we do need something better. How about they take it in turns until one misses. Then the other takes them until a miss?

 

[BodicoteSkyBlue]

Think I prefer an old school Brian Kilcline rocket type penalty.

 

[hamertime]

I reckon torp would be the best at them.

 

[skybluecam]

Wright.

Striker, top scorer, took & scored the last one. No reason he shouldn't be on them.

 

[Nick]

No designated taker. Robins said that post match on Sunday.

That's on him

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[shmmeee]

That's on him

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Do you reckon he nominates any set piece takers?

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Wright has the job now until he mucks up. Agree with those putting forward Torp as an option though. Eccles was a clinical penalty taker in youth football, which he has carried into a number of penalty shoot outs in our first team so would be comfortable with him too.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Let Wright carry on,or when he's back from Injury it should be Sheaf

 

[AOM]

Wright or Godden for me I think, what's Godden's penalty record for Cov?
Bet Torp could take a good penalty as well if called upon

 

[dadgad]

I could only take a pen in one way but had confidence that it’d find the corner; low and hard. Once a goalie sussed that I was in trouble.
Good penalty takers must be able to keep goalies guessing.

 

[AOM]

Also can't get over the CWR caller after the game Sunday who was fuming Wright took a penalty, regardless of him scoring.
Think he was putting across a hypothetical situation where Wright missed and Millwall scored another...

Some fans are just unwilling to move from their original positions, regardless of what happens

 

[skyblueelephant76]

Godden has a record of scored 19 missed two over his whole career (although he's missed 2 of his last 3 for us if you include the preseason game at Shrewsbury)

 

[skybluelee]

Godden has a record of scored 19 missed two over his whole career (although he's missed 2 of his last 3 for us if you include the preseason game at Shrewsbury)

Missed 3 out of 4 including that friendly I think?

Missed against Watford, Ipswich and Shrewsbury. Scored against Wimbledon.

 

[SBbucks]

Also can't get over the CWR caller after the game Sunday who was fuming Wright took a penalty, regardless of him scoring.
Think he was putting across a hypothetical situation where Wright missed and Millwall scored another...

Some fans are just unwilling to move from their original positions, regardless of what happens

That was one of the stupidest calls I’ve ever heard on CWR (and there’s strong competition every week).

 

[Mcbean]

Got to be Bidwell - runs for cover

 

[skyblueelephant76]

Missed 3 out of 4 including that friendly I think?

Missed against Watford, Ipswich and Shrewsbury. Scored against Wimbledon.

Forgot about Watford. Based on this season Godden has to be down the list now.

 

[AOM]

That was one of the stupidest calls I’ve ever heard on CWR (and there’s strong competition every week).

You could tell he'd already written off Simms and Wright, and nothing was going to change his mind.
Didn't rate Bidwell either

 

[Astute]

Wright or Godden for me I think, what's Godden's penalty record for Cov?
Bet Torp could take a good penalty as well if called upon

Godden? You need to be on the pitch to be able to take a penalty. Been a great servant of our club but it seems just a season too far for him.

 

[itsabuzzard]

Also can't get over the CWR caller after the game Sunday who was fuming Wright took a penalty, regardless of him scoring.
Think he was putting across a hypothetical situation where Wright missed and Millwall scored another...

Some fans are just unwilling to move from their original positions, regardless of what happens

Some people are as thick as two short planks.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Don’t shoot me down, but this could be a good thread for us to talk about whether Dabo should have taken one for us at Wembley - who wants to get us started?

Perfect. Thanks m8.

I can get away with moaning about the Dabo choice without being the one that started it.

 

[Hobo]

What about Milan Van Ewijk? Even if the keeper guessed the right way he would probably end up in the back of the net with the ball

In fairness I think we have several players who look capable. Which isn't a bad situation to be in.
It comes down to nerve as much as ability when the pressure is on.

Even the best penalty takers miss occasionally.