It always scares me

[FFCAli]

when Stockdale waits until a backpass has almost reached the goal line before kicking it (up the field to a defender  -  but that's another matter).  Did anyone see the farcical goal in the Champions League last night when a Plzen defender gently rolled the ball back to his goalkeeper who casually placed a foot down just after the ball crept into the net?!

[andys]

I have to say I think Stocky is one of the more reliable keepers with the ball at his feet. 9/10 times he picks a pass out instead of just booting it upfield. He might just pick out a defender, but at least it's one of ours  082.gif

[alfie]

when Stockdale waits until a backpass has almost reached the goal line before kicking it (up the field to a defender  -  but that's another matter).  Did anyone see the farcical goal in the Champions League last night when a Plzen defender gently rolled the ball back to his goalkeeper who casually placed a foot down just after the ball crept into the net?!

One day i can just see it, he lets it trickle towards the goal takes an almighty swipe at it and misses or miskicks or even slips, i guess he does it to try and pick out an available player,  one day......

[jarv]

There was no need for the backpass law. Bring back the old pitches, mud and puddles made it very dangerous to pass back. 092.gif