[Archived] Paul Robinson

[broadsword]

I think it's more important who's been playing more this season? Presumably Bunn wins hands-down on that.

Although I guess Brown will start, wshich doesn't fill me with confidence (he'll probably win Man of the Match now).

[ewoodpo]

Don't know if this hasn't already been mentioned Robbo won't be going to the World Cup.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburnrovers/news/6003003.Capello_hints_that_Blackburn_Rovers_keeper_is_World_Cup_no_go/

[DeadlyDirk]

Don't know if this hasn't already been mentioned Robbo won't be going to the World Cup.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburnrovers/news/6003003.Capello_hints_that_Blackburn_Rovers_keeper_is_World_Cup_no_go/

I saw it, deep down I think he knows it was a longshot anyway, Capello's recent squads have suggested that he doesn't think Robbo is up to it.

It's a shame, I don't think he's as good as some keepers we've had in the past for England, but he's certainly as good as the rest of the ones selected at the moment.

[ewoodpo]

I saw it, deep down I think he knows it was a longshot anyway, Capello's recent squads have suggested that he doesn't think Robbo is up to it.

It's a shame, I don't think he's as good as some keepers we've had in the past for England, but he's certainly as good as the rest of the ones selected at the moment.

Even I'm better than calamity James and that's saying something .

[philipl]

England's loss. Robo is no Banks or Shilton but for sure he is better than 40 year old calamity or the dodgy Green and Hart.

[ewoodpo]

James we all know about always been prone to make mistakes, Green average keeper playing in a team that might be relegated. As for Hart had an ok season however, not experianced enough to play in the World Cup also , from what i saw of him at Ewood a couple of weeks ago crap.

Robbo might not be amongst the better keepers that we have had but is the best english keeper by a mile. Englands lost is our gain he will be fresh for pre season after his holidays.

[mark1875]

back in training and set to be named in saturdays squad

[modes98]

Hopefully he plays and that is the last we see of Mr Brown.

[Hughesy]

Hopefully he plays and that is the last we see of Mr Brown.

Agreed - hopefully he moves on in the summer too!

[tony gale's mic]

Yeah not the biggest Robbo fan on here but at least he's Premier League class. Brown is barely League One class.

[alexanders]

GK Save percentage.

GK SAVE PERCENTAGE

Brad Friedel at the top and our very own Paul Robinson in 15th.

[Majiball]

Just out of curiousity why when I click on an external link on here does it also change the brfcs window to the website in the new window as well?

[roversmum]

Glad it's not just me then. Was thinking I'd have to investigate the matter.

[Majiball]

Yeah not the biggest Robbo fan on here but at least he's Premier League class. Brown is barely League One class.

Watching Brown does make Robbo seem like Buffon at times.

Fair play to you chap.

[dazmaz]

Just out of curiousity why when I click on an external link on here does it also change the brfcs window to the website in the new window as well?

mine does it as well.

back on topic. I wouldn't read too much into that link

"The bottom three on this list are all English, while only one Englishman, mighty Joe Hart, makes the top 10."

18. Brian Jensen, Burnley - 66% of 200

19. Chris Kirkland, Wigan Athletic - 65% of 144

20. David James, Portsmouth - 61% of 106

[Majiball]

And James will be at SA????? lets just hope he doesn't play.

[DeadlyDirk]

mine does it as well.

back on topic. I wouldn't read too much into that link

"The bottom three on this list are all English, while only one Englishman, mighty Joe Hart, makes the top 10."

18. Brian Jensen, Burnley - 66% of 200

19. Chris Kirkland, Wigan Athletic - 65% of 144

20. David James, Portsmouth - 61% of 106

Isn't Jensen Danish?

[dazmaz]

Isn't Jensen Danish?

not according to that table

[Kelbo]

not according to that table

Best Danish Back Bacon mate, the flying pig and a great Dane!!

[Majiball]

He definitely was a flying pig at Ewood this year, almost as good as Flappyhandski.

[Montfort]

GK Save percentage.

GK SAVE PERCENTAGE

Brad Friedel at the top and our very own Paul Robinson in 15th.

Fascinating stats. Thanks for that. I want to say there is something wrong with the stats but cant for the life of me think what. Also the differential between the number of shots faced by different keepers is staggering but falls in line with expectations on reflection.

Still think that Robinson is very unlucky not to be going on what I have seen but dont see the other 3 very often. I must have missed some cracking performances by them though.

[tony gale's mic]

He finished near the bottom last year, actually if anything this year's an improvement as he was 19th or so last year. He has been better this year for sure but it seems about right, some people on here really overrate the guy. Still it shows it's a pretty bad bunch going to South Africa this year...

[DeadlyDirk]

Well I don't know how reliable those stats are if they are classing Jensen as English, last time I checked Copenhagen was in Denmark.

[Kelbo]

a good keeper needs three things to help him, confidence (which Robbo has now got) a good understanding of his back four (Central defenders especially) plus ability.

Robbo is one of the best kickers in the world, never mind England, he is a very good shot stopper, his weakness is problably his command of the box but he was better with Samba and Jones together as they won a huge percentage of high balls and he had confidence in them as they had in Robbo, a back four and keeper are a unit and clean sheets are a reflection as to how they have played as such.

I dont think Green, James or Hart are as good as Robbo and the guy is really unlucky if he misses out, we are at Rovers lucky to have him!!

[tony gale's mic]

Well I don't know how reliable those stats are if they are classing Jensen as English, last time I checked Copenhagen was in Denmark.

I'm fairly sure statistical analysis of shots to saves doesn't include a players' nationality.

At the end of the day Robbo's stats were even worse last season so at least it's a sign he's improving...