Kernow Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I’ll be one of the first to admit I wasn’t exactly enthralled by the idea of having Wildsmith as a number 1 when he signed. I’m sure many others will be in the same position. I was expecting and hoping another keeper to come in and that Wildsmith would be a good back up, but obviously that never happened. I think he’s been excellent this season and is yet to really make a glaring error. For a keeper that’s spent most of his career as a substitute, I think he’s stepped up brilliantly. He’s been one of our better additions this summer, I feel like he deserves some recognition for how he’s started his time here with us. IslandExile, SSD, Zag zig and 46 others 23 21 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Kernow said: I’ll be one of the first to admit I wasn’t exactly enthralled by the idea of having Wildsmith as a number 1 when he signed. I’m sure many others will be in the same position. I was expecting and hoping another keeper to come in and that Wildsmith would be a good back up, but obviously that never happened. I think he’s been excellent this season and is yet to really make a glaring error. For a keeper that’s spent most of his career as a substitute, I think he’s stepped up brilliantly. He’s been one of our better additions this summer, I feel like he deserves some recognition for how he’s started his time here with us. Excellent point about Joe not making a glaring error this season. I don't recall one moment t when I thought he should have done better. Steady keeper, more than good enough at this level. Reggie Greenwood and Carnero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just now, uttoxram75 said: Excellent point about Joe not making a glaring error this season. I don't recall one moment t when I thought he should have done better. Steady keeper, more than good enough at this level. He’s carried on in the same trajectory as Allsop. I wasn’t really too enthusiastic about his arrival. A keeper, joining from a “lesser side” (at the time) with a career made up of nothing really noteworthy. But Allsop was excellent here and I was gutted to see him go. Wildsmith will end up the same in my mind if he keeps going the way he is. TomG, uttoxram75 and Kathcairns 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) He’s been really good. He was a bit dodgy at times in pre season as we were getting to grips with playing out from the back. Beyond that, he may have gotten beat once at a near post, but by and large he’s been fantastic. Much better from crosses/corners than I was expecting too. Edited October 16, 2022 by Srg Rev and Kernow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Still young for a keeper. He has been a great signing Kathcairns and jono 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 He perhaps benefits of the confidence in knowing he’s a number one choice. At Wednesday he was behind Westwood who was at the time, one of the best keepers in the league. He’s covered for injuries or the odd game, but I understand that can be difficult to be thrown in as a short term fix and expected to perform. He’s not really got competition here, even when Anang is back, I think the position is comfortably Wildsmith’s. I’m surprised Wednesday opted for David Stockdale over him though, Wildsmith definitely looks like a better long term option. Zag zig and RadioactiveWaste 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Underwhelmed when he signed...who's Joe Wildsmith ?♀️, I'm not an advocate of having our keeper acting as a sweeper...(only with a brush in his back garden)Keepers are known to be a little erratic when it comes to having the ball at their feet, I'm more confident know he's just our keeper, I was very critical of Kell Roos as there was always a mistake in him, Wildsmith has yet to make such errors, He will no doubt in the future, But having a steady defence in front of him gives a keeper that more confidence...imo The only recognition I can give him is...well done young man you could have a very good future in the game and pleased your DCFCs number 1 ? Kathcairns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Unlucky Alf said: Underwhelmed when he signed...who's Joe Wildsmith ?♀️, Are you Joe McClaren? That was our whole recruitment policy. Have we heard of them? If so, pay whatever we need to. whiteroseram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I like his fall to the floor after catching the ball , Looked like Accrington fans being wound up every time he went down Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, Srg said: Are you Joe McClaren? That was our whole recruitment policy. Have we heard of them? If so, pay whatever we need to. What's your point?, I knew of the players below, I just never heard of Joe Wildsmith. Hourihane Collins McGoldrick Chester NML Barkhuizen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 He’s done well. You can see him growing in confidence week by week too. We’ve faced a couple of teams that aren’t afraid to pump it into the box and throw bodies at it, Wildsmith has always stood up to them and usually comes out on top. His dominance of the penalty area is coming along nicely! LeedsCityRam, DavesaRam, Kathcairns and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyBilly Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I've been really impressed. I had a read of the Wednesday forum when he came in and they weren't gushing in praise, I recall one comment like "can't go a game without throwing at least one in the back of the net". Underwhelmed therefore but goes to show you have to reserve judgement until you've seen them play a few games...and he has been excellent. Feel confident with him between the sticks, more dominant than I'd expected in terms of command of area too - I thought he'd be another Kelle Roos shot stopper type but shakey in everything else. He has been pretty good on corners in punching/catching and dominating his 6 yard box. If he keeps this steady form up I wouldn't flinch at him as a no. 1 in the Championship for us (albeit getting ahead of myself there...), we've had a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Phenomenal penalty record as well - four faced, one conceded ? Kathcairns, Magicman, EtoileSportiveDeDerby and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleover ram Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Fewer errors than Marshall and probably a quarter of his wages there is value in the free transfer market, in a way it’s good we’re forced into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIMBAUD Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Very refreshing to see a DCFC goalie catch the ball. He’s made an excellent start to the season. Ram@Lincoln, RoyMac5 and Magicman 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chellaston Ram Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Scott129 said: Phenomenal penalty record as well - four faced, one conceded ? He’s getting plenty of practice europia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EranioIsGod Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 A Wednesday fan at work wished us all the luck in the world with him in net when we signed him.. I sent him that smile on Joe's face yesterday and he tried to defend himself... ? Been mighty impressed with him got to be honest. Did we give him a 2 year deal? Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Remember when we signed him and all of the Roos sycophants said well if you thought Roos was bad what do you think you'll get for a free transfer second string keeper and be careful what you wish for. One in the eye for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Unlucky Alf said: What's your point?, I knew of the players below, I just never heard of Joe Wildsmith. Hourihane Collins McGoldrick Chester NML Barkhuizen My point is, just because the average person in the stand may not have heard of someone doesn’t mean anything. And the longer we are in this league, the more likely that’s going to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Srg said: My point is, just because the average person in the stand may not have heard of someone doesn’t mean anything. And the longer we are in this league, the more likely that’s going to be the case. I think you'll find it means quite a lot, Can he catch a ball, Does he command his area, Does he talk to his defence, Is he confident, All those players I listed you'll find "the average person" knew about them in some shape of form. Nice try tho i-Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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