Fulham vs Bournemouth: Post Match thread (Merged)

[S.F.Sorrow]

Excellent so far, very good signing!

[Hugh Gentry]

He's better than Aereloa, I'll just say it.

Disagree but not much in it

He is better than aereola because he committed to Fulham, thats the most important thing.

[ffcthereligion]

He's better than Aereloa, I'll just say it.

Disagree but not much in it

He is better than aereola because he committed to Fulham, thats the most important thing.

Let's see if we go down

[Bassey the warrior]

He's been excellent most games and to sign him for alledgedly just £3m has to be one of the signings of the season in the Premier League surely. Well done Tony and Ali Mac.

[WindyCity]

We all have different takes on how we view and evaluate players.  My take on Leno is a bit different, to be honest.  Absolutely true, that double save was terrific, as was that tight angle save on Solanke late in the game.  But, on balance, I have not been overly impressed with him so far.  Came here advertised as an 'elite', world class keeper, and I just haven't seen that in him.  No clean sheets yet recorded, and yes, I know the defense in front of him has something to do with that.  But, we have been leaking way too many goals and that needs to improve if we want to stay competitive in this league.  Now, don't get me wrong, he's been "good" so far, and has no doubt helped in keeping us mid table.  I'm hoping he can change my mind and he turns into that as advertised keeper.

Ok, have at it boys, pile on...........

(Hahaha....not sure why the Leno discussion was merged into the Post Match thread??)

[Logicalman]

We all have different takes on how we view and evaluate players.  My take on Leno is a bit different, to be honest.  Absolutely true, that double save was terrific, as was that tight angle save on Solanke late in the game.  But, on balance, I have not been overly impressed with him so far.  Came here advertised as an 'elite', world class keeper, and I just haven't seen that in him.  No clean sheets yet recorded, and yes, I know the defense in front of him has something to do with that.  But, we have been leaking way too many goals and that needs to improve if we want to stay competitive in this league.  Now, don't get me wrong, he's been "good" so far, and has no doubt helped in keeping us mid table.  I'm hoping he can change my mind and he turns into that as advertised keeper.

Ok, have at it boys, pile on...........

(Hahaha....not sure why the Leno discussion was merged into the Post Match thread??)

Agree with what you say overall, we haven't had the full opportunity to assess Leno as the defence has been somewhat at odds, though I would say that he has had some good saves in time he has been with us, with very few oopsies, and as his own confidence in our defence (once it is sorted and settled) grows, then we will see the best of him I feel.

[bahay18]

Looking at the double save , it probably should have been a routine single save .

I still think rodak was playing well enough to keep his place . But would take Leno over Areola.

[Motspur]

Did you not see Leno command of crosses and in particular the one from the corner needlessly given away in the 90th minute by our defence where he caught the ball to my relief and every other Fulham supporter in the ground. Was you there to witness that? Best goalkeeper since Schwarzer and very similar in goalkeeping technique and ability.

[Whitestone]

Looking at the double save , it probably should have been a routine single save .

I still think rodak was playing well enough to keep his place . But would take Leno over Areola.

Agree with your first paragraph. Leno fumbled the first save but recovered brilliantly for the second save.

[SP]

Did you not see Leno command of crosses and in particular the one from the corner needlessly given away in the 90th minute by our defence where he caught the ball to my relief and every other Fulham supporter in the ground. Was you there to witness that? Best goalkeeper since Schwarzer and very similar in goalkeeping technique and ability.

Funny you mentioned this, the highlight of the game for me having got used to unconvincing punches in these situations.

[Somerset Fulham]

This is an interesting stat from those who weren't keen on Diop.

Most Progressive Passing Yards from TheOther14 in #PL week 11. @Other14The @Aaron_Cresswell passed it the furthest forwards this weekend.#WHUFC #CPFC #FFC #NUFC #BHAFC #LCFC #NFFC #AVFC #EFC #Wolves pic.twitter.com/xFJgLIZ0uN

— TheOther14 (@Other14The) October 17, 2022

[Palhinha Colada]

We're hemorrhaging goals allowed, but it's not like Leno's had much of a chance on any he's conceded lately and he's made a few good saves. The first shot on the "double save" was a short-hop header from close range that he got his body behind behind. Hardly an error, and an excellent second save, for sure.

He hasn't been "world-class" for me in the sense he hasn't stolen any results for us or is consistently keeping out a ton of shots other keepers would not, but certainly good so far and above average for the PL.

[Fulham 442]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63279726

[Fulham 442]

Crooks clearly not a fan, two weeks running...

[alfie]

We're hemorrhaging goals allowed, but it's not like Leno's had much of a chance on any he's conceded lately and he's made a few good saves. The first shot on the "double save" was a short-hop header from close range that he got his body behind behind. Hardly an error, and an excellent second save, for sure.

He hasn't been "world-class" for me in the sense he hasn't stolen any results for us or is consistently keeping out a ton of shots other keepers would not, but certainly good so far and above average for the PL.

What constitutes "world class"