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Post by shermanator on Oct 27, 2016 16:04:50 GMT 1
Hello from Canada!
Many Canadian supporters are excited about Leutwiler being called up. Personally I'm indifferent to the news, and I came to find out more about the keeper. From what I have gathered he seems a decent shot stopper but struggles with distribution and command of the penalty area? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 16:28:10 GMT 1
His distribution has improved, he wasn't able to keep the ball in play from clearences when he came here but now its fine.
Command of the area and coming for crosses is the issue, anything in between the 6 yard box and the penalty spot is there to be attacked for the opposition as he won't come and get it, and when he tries, he punches and never catches. I don't have a huge problem with him punching, aslong as it relieves the pressure on the defence I'm OK with it.
Shot stopping is generally superb, close range reactions are spot on.
Another thing I will say is he fails to get near penalties, of course the striker is expected to score but I'm not sure if he's ever saved one for us(?).
Anyway, I know that sounds generally negative but its easier to point out his weaknesses rather then strengths in a way, he's still a very good goalkeeper and does his main job very well, stopping shots.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Oct 27, 2016 16:44:40 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 16:52:10 GMT 1
Not good enough for any national team!
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Post by jamo on Oct 27, 2016 16:57:26 GMT 1
Not good enough for any national team! It is Canada !! |
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Oct 27, 2016 17:01:11 GMT 1
There's a thread called Leutwiler further down, will be a good place for you to start.
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Post by wakemanender on Oct 27, 2016 17:13:05 GMT 1
He hasn't been the same keeper since the bad injury he sustained at Grimsby last season. Confidence took a knock along with his face but still worth his place. I wouldn't think he is now attracting the attention of Championship teams as he was last season.
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Post by SouthStandShrew on Oct 27, 2016 17:29:49 GMT 1
Best guest name EVER.
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Post by northwestman on Oct 27, 2016 17:53:15 GMT 1
Unfortunately, as others have said on here, he hasn't been quite the same keeper since that injury. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 17:56:27 GMT 1
I'm not sure his form is anything to do with his injury, I think its more so the fact he has no confidence in the defence infront of him, and who can blame him.
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Post by callum on Oct 27, 2016 19:50:35 GMT 1
He should definitely catch more than he does, he will even punch shots away that he can comfortably get both hands to which sometimes puts the team underunderr pressure.
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Post by shrewdshrewssupporter on Oct 27, 2016 20:02:08 GMT 1
Along with his phenomenal shot stopping he is smart about it, by this I mean he always makes sure the shots are pushed far wide and as far from danger as possible, something he doesn't get enough credit for usually.
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Oct 27, 2016 20:27:22 GMT 1
Not good enough for any national team! But enough about Mark Halstead. |
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Post by Stavvy on Oct 27, 2016 21:46:23 GMT 1
Hes Swiss
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Post by jimmelrosesjaw on Oct 27, 2016 22:09:01 GMT 1
Has the mobility of a subutteo goalkeeper when we are defending corners, but otherwise does a job.
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Post by MartinB on Oct 27, 2016 22:36:53 GMT 1
Don't give away any penalties as he won't save them. That's even with all the practice we have given him in the last 2 seasons
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 22:57:39 GMT 1
Some incredibly harsh comments on here.
It's not long ago he was breaking all sorts of clean sheet records.
A decent keeper for this level.
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Post by shermanator on Oct 27, 2016 23:08:18 GMT 1
Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'll make sure to pop in once in a while.
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Post by TheFoz on Oct 27, 2016 23:13:49 GMT 1
A superb shot stopper, easily one of the best in League One. Yes, he isn't as good in a couple of other areas but if he was then he'd be playing at a much higher level.
Also,He faces the most shots out of any keeper in the league, that's where our defensive problems lie.
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Post by lenny on Oct 28, 2016 8:36:20 GMT 1
A superb shot stopper, easily one of the best in League One. Yes, he isn't as good in a couple of other areas but if he was then he'd be playing at a much higher level.Also,He faces the most shots out of any keeper in the league, that's where our defensive problems lie. Exactly the point. We're a crap L1 team. Leutwiler's shot-stopping is easily championship standard - if the rest of his game was, too, he'd be playing in the championship. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 10:32:04 GMT 1
A superb shot stopper, easily one of the best in League One. Yes, he isn't as good in a couple of other areas but if he was then he'd be playing at a much higher level. Also,He faces the most shots out of any keeper in the league, that's where our defensive problems lie. I think superb shot stopper is stretching it, ok yes but ......his shot stopping is not at the level of Bob Wardle Ken Mulhearn, I would even say Steve Perks was better in that department! |
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Post by Exkeeper on Oct 28, 2016 10:47:25 GMT 1
A superb shot stopper, easily one of the best in League One. Yes, he isn't as good in a couple of other areas but if he was then he'd be playing at a much higher level. Also,He faces the most shots out of any keeper in the league, that's where our defensive problems lie. I think superb shot stopper is stretching it, ok yes but ......his shot stopping is not at the level of Bob Wardle Ken Mulhearn, I would even say Steve Perks was better in that department! And he was crap on crosses. |
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Post by buryshrew on Oct 28, 2016 12:34:37 GMT 1
A superb shot stopper, easily one of the best in League One. Yes, he isn't as good in a couple of other areas but if he was then he'd be playing at a much higher level. Also,He faces the most shots out of any keeper in the league, that's where our defensive problems lie. I think superb shot stopper is stretching it, ok yes but ......his shot stopping is not at the level of Bob Wardle Ken Mulhearn, I would even say Steve Perks was better in that department! If we're comparing his performances to Wardle then he won't be alone in looking a distant second best! I don't think it's fair to judge any keeper that's saddled with our current defense. Judge him on previous seasons and he's not half bad over all. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 12:40:51 GMT 1
I wasn't someone who raved about him in his first season, I was always frustrated by his persistance of punching and his general lack of taking control in the box. But equally I wouldn't say he is as bad as a certain poster or two are making out.
A very good shot stopper but crosses & distribution will mean he probably won't go above L1. In terms of Canada, if Terry Dunfield can play for them then Jayson should be ok.
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Post by jimmelrosesjaw on Oct 28, 2016 23:02:09 GMT 1
Some people are going a little overboard concerning their love in of Luits. As I said earlier, he will do a job but is not what I would describe as an all round good goalkeeper. Too often he is anchored to his line, particularly at corners and has recently been prone to letting in too many 25 yarders. Admittedly, he sits behind our woeful defence, but I don't see any championships sides currently beating a path to his signature.
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Post by block18shrew on Oct 29, 2016 6:25:15 GMT 1
Yet another fake post.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2016 16:00:46 GMT 1
Another mistake from Leutwiler for Southend equalise........I await Mr Rickerton to spring the defence of his favourte goalkeeper!
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Post by lenny on Oct 29, 2016 16:39:44 GMT 1
Another mistake from Leutwiler for Southend equalise........I await Mr Rickerton to spring the defence of his favourte goalkeeper! Despite your attempts to portray it as one deranged man with a pet argument, it's not. Well OK it is, but in quite the other direction. Leutwiler (congratulations on spelling his name correctly) has enough credit amongst level-headed fans not to be lambasted as useless because of an indifferent start to the season by his lofty standards. A fact you invariably ignore with your bizarre "I told you so" posts when he makes a mistake (as all players are wont to do), presumably jubilant at having been "proved right". A bit of background for the OP, who presumably won't be aware of the history. The above poster lambasted our previous goalkeeper after his debut (a 4-0 loss to Leeds), decried him as useless and was laughed at as aforementioned keeper single-handedly kept us up and romped to the player of the season awards. His standards weren't quite maintained in the second season but he certainly left in credit. That summer, we signed Leutwiler as his replacement and Fred and his alter ego Mortgagehound quickly earmarked him out as similarly useless. You've guessed it, he had a fantastic season (and in this case was followed up with a good second season and approaches from Championship clubs). Now nobody is claiming he's perfect and I don't think anybody is arguing - as suggested in a post above - that he's playing like a Championship player. What is ridiculous and tiresome, though, is the obsession with gleefully bashing him. He's earned some respect and respite, especially as the last time Halstead had a run of games he was quite clearly an inferior keeper. |
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Post by heavyglow on Oct 29, 2016 19:07:57 GMT 1
Really looking forward to Fred's response to having his pants pulled down by Lenny.
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Post by champagneprince on Oct 29, 2016 20:24:43 GMT 1
Really looking forward to Fred's response to having his pants pulled down by Lenny. Yep, that's how you put someone back in their box and send it off to: 1 Shutupnow Close Shutupsville Shutupshire Shutupland |
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