David Forde

  He's tightened up his mad clearance game and is actually applying some thought into that whole side of things- during the last two games for us this was very evident but he still needs to work a lot more on it (imv).

   He'll most likely never be a Bonner or a Given.  Nevertheless his presence at the back is admittedly pretty awesome and would be as strong as Bonner's was; he also would have the edge on Given in shot-stopping ability.  He can come out to attack crosses which is something new he brings to the table.  He should do all right v Scotland if he gets the call and stays fully aware of the importance of responsible goalkeeping distribution. 

[Edit:Needs to use his hands more in this also- his footballing is too all-over-the-place and is unbelievably risky.]
 


Edited by Trapcandoit - 06 Nov 2014 at 1:13pm

unlikely to improve given his age,.

Definetly hard done by. I know hes career was on the downward before the euros but to not bring him a low blow. Shays Status got him into the team.

Newryrep wrote: MacMathuna wrote: Definetly hard done by. I know hes career was on the downward before the euros but to not bring him a low blow. Shays Status got him into the team. Super professional about it though   should of went ahead of Given

Devrozex wrote: He was certainly unlucky as, despite the downward trajectory his career was on at that point, he was still a superior option to Given in nets. Having said that, you can understand why O'Neill opted for someone with Given's experience as the third choice keeper. I could be wrong but also remember Given being more involved in the qualifying than Forde was which also likely went in his favour.

Forde started our first 4 games, before Given waltzed back in and took his place for the next 4.5 games going off injured with Randolph taking over for the last game and playoffs.

Id argue Forde was more involved and vital in us getting a point away to Germany, he was absoutely fantastic that night!

Where as Given arguably caused us 4pts vs Poland and Scotland.

Worst decision MON has made so far.

valo88 wrote: Devrozex wrote: He was certainly unlucky as, despite the downward trajectory his career was on at that point, he was still a superior option to Given in nets. Having said that, you can understand why O'Neill opted for someone with Given's experience as the third choice keeper. I could be wrong but also remember Given being more involved in the qualifying than Forde was which also likely went in his favour. Forde started our first 4 games, before Given waltzed back in and took his place for the next 4.5 games going off injured with Randolph taking over for the last game and playoffs. Id argue Forde was more involved and vital in us getting a point away to Germany, he was absoutely fantastic that night! Where as Given arguably caused us 4pts vs Poland and Scotland. Worst decision MON has made so far.

He must be doing alright if his worst decision was choosing who to be third choice keeper.

Really enjoyed that. On a serious note - the mental state of footballers is f**ked. So much depression in the game, very sad.

gufct wrote: A more honest and honourable player you won't meet . It wasn't O'neill that pushed for given to come back into the squad .

McG wrote: gufct wrote: A more honest and honourable player you won't meet . It wasn't O'neill that pushed for given to come back into the squad . What are you inferring? Hardly Roy?

Pretty sure there was a falling out between Roy and Forde. The documentary suggests that anyway. Doesn't seem like he was too happy with Alan Kelly either or the player that refused to give his nephew a signature.