Author Topic: Sam Johnstone (Read 668113 times)

alex1 · « **Reply #2175 on:** November 21, 2020, 11:04:43 PM »

Made several top point blank saves today. Think he was also trying to impress his mate De Gea. But needs to be given credit where its due.

boinging_along · « **Reply #2176 on:** November 21, 2020, 11:19:35 PM »

Fernando's second pen used the exact same jump in the air and stutter technique as the first.

boinging_along · « **Reply #2177 on:** November 21, 2020, 11:34:13 PM »

And even Ole made the comment that it makes it difficult for keepers to judge when to begin the save.

frazzle · « **Reply #2178 on:** November 22, 2020, 02:44:16 PM »

Outstanding. We know he has some weak areas but so far this season he has been outstanding. I was frustrated by him in the Chelsea game but heâ€™s well worthy of his starting place and I think a few should lay off him because suggesting otherwise is starting to look a bit daft.

chippyclarke · « **Reply #2179 on:** November 22, 2020, 08:17:44 PM »

Quote from: frazzle on November 22, 2020, 02:44:16 PM

Outstanding. We know he has some weak areas but so far this season he has been outstanding. I was frustrated by him in the Chelsea game but heâ€™s well worthy of his starting place and I think a few should lay off him because suggesting otherwise is starting to look a bit daft.

Couldn't agree more with your comment. We all know he's not the best at coming for balls but no one can fault him for his shot stopping. Give the guy a chance.

gazberg · « **Reply #2180 on:** November 22, 2020, 08:35:26 PM »

TBF mate hes had a chance for 3 seasons, untouched. He hasnt improved any of his weaknesses, thats the issue. I do hope he plays like that more often though.

Gilsey 56 · « **Reply #2181 on:** November 22, 2020, 08:51:27 PM »

Im not his biggest fan but what a top class performance, well done lad.

chipperclark · « **Reply #2182 on:** November 22, 2020, 11:01:05 PM »

I have also been a critic but absolutely outstanding today.

Dexy · « **Reply #2183 on:** November 23, 2020, 09:39:59 AM »

Not a huge fan but credit where its due for the Man Utd game and quite a bit of the season.

Singhwba · « **Reply #2184 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:19:41 AM »

He had a great game, made some cracking saves.
Lets hope he carries on being untested at crosses for the rest of the season.

ex coseley kid · « **Reply #2185 on:** November 23, 2020, 01:34:01 PM »

Sam, I hope you read this page from time to time. You were top class for me on Saturday and were mugged by a dodgy referee (IMO).

You keep getting better game on game. Keep it up fella.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #2186 on:** November 23, 2020, 03:17:04 PM »

Steve Madeley Tweeted

Sam Johnstone: the best goal-preventer in the Premier League this season. #WBA @TheAthleticUK

Has anyone read The Athletic article?

gazberg · « **Reply #2187 on:** November 23, 2020, 03:25:03 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on November 23, 2020, 03:17:04 PM

Steve Madeley Tweeted

Sam Johnstone: the best goal-preventer in the Premier League this season. #WBA @TheAthleticUK

Has anyone read The Athletic article?

Yeah said hes top at 'PSxG'

"Post-shot expected goals is a figure produced by Opta to reflect the number of goals a goalkeeper should concede based on the direction of shots and the goalkeeperâ€™s position in the goal.

After Saturdayâ€™s game, Johnstoneâ€™s PSxG stood at 21 but his actual tally of goals conceded, excluding own goals, was just 17.

That gave him a â€œPSxG+/-â€ figure (â€œgoals preventedâ€ in laymanâ€™s terms) of four â€” the best in the league by a comfortable margin."

To be fair article also says needs to be more decisive (see Spurs, many other games) and his weakness from long range. Just confirms what we all know, good shot stopper in the box, excellent point blank, weak from far and needs to be more certain when hes called upon.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #2188 on:** November 23, 2020, 03:40:57 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on November 23, 2020, 03:25:03 PM

Yeah said hes top at 'PSxG'

"Post-shot expected goals is a figure produced by Opta to reflect the number of goals a goalkeeper should concede based on the direction of shots and the goalkeeperâ€™s position in the goal.

After Saturdayâ€™s game, Johnstoneâ€™s PSxG stood at 21 but his actual tally of goals conceded, excluding own goals, was just 17.

That gave him a â€œPSxG+/-â€ figure (â€œgoals preventedâ€ in laymanâ€™s terms) of four â€” the best in the league by a comfortable margin."

To be fair article also says needs to be more decisive (see Spurs, many other games) and his weakness from long range. Just confirms what we all know, good shot stopper in the box, excellent point blank, weak from far and needs to be more certain when hes called upon.

Thank you for that gaz, appreciated

Albionic · « **Reply #2189 on:** November 23, 2020, 05:07:07 PM »

Quote from: gazberg on November 23, 2020, 03:25:03 PM

Yeah said hes top at 'PSxG'

"Post-shot expected goals is a figure produced by Opta to reflect the number of goals a goalkeeper should concede based on the direction of shots and the goalkeeperâ€™s position in the goal.

After Saturdayâ€™s game, Johnstoneâ€™s PSxG stood at 21 but his actual tally of goals conceded, excluding own goals, was just 17.

That gave him a â€œPSxG+/-â€ figure (â€œgoals preventedâ€ in laymanâ€™s terms) of four â€” the best in the league by a comfortable margin."

To be fair article also says needs to be more decisive (see Spurs, many other games) and his weakness from long range. Just confirms what we all know, good shot stopper in the box, excellent point blank, weak from far and needs to be more certain when hes called upon.

Could be construed as good when he doesnt have enough time to be bad

(only joking, he's done very well recently)

Webby · « **Reply #2190 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:58:55 PM »

Reaction saves - check
Good footwork from long range efforts and saving them - check
Bravery - check
Commanding 6 yard box from corners - check
Punching - check

This was SJ best game in an Albion shirt by miles! Absolutely fair play, keep that up and youâ€™ll turn round even the biggest doubters (including me)

baggie82 · « **Reply #2191 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Webby on November 28, 2020, 09:58:55 PM

Reaction saves - check
Good footwork from long range efforts and saving them - check
Bravery - check
Commanding 6 yard box from corners - check
Punching - check

This was SJ best game in an Albion shirt by miles! Absolutely fair play, keep that up and youâ€™ll turn round even the biggest doubters (including me)

I thought his performance at Utd was better but either way it was good to see him back up last weeks performance with another solid effort.

mulliganstired · « **Reply #2192 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:00:30 PM »

Good "stopper" display tonight

gazberg · « **Reply #2193 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:01:06 PM »

He was decent tonight but not amazing! 1 good save but i did appreciate him being more assertive in the box.

Paulsammax · « **Reply #2194 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:01:33 PM »

I do think itâ€™s time for a reappraisal of Sam. Tonight he was immense and heâ€™s getting better and better. Everyone rates him except it seems some of our fans

Smethwickender93 · « **Reply #2195 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:02:10 PM »

Keep this form up Sam and you'll be pushing for an England call up

Barrington · « **Reply #2196 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:02:27 PM »

Fair play to him. 2 really good performances in a row.

PartisanBaggie · « **Reply #2197 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:03:47 PM »

SJ was MOTM for me tonight. Really pleased for him too 👏🏻

Evo_Baggies · « **Reply #2198 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:09:33 PM »

Class Sam. Pretty sure he came for a few crosses too ha!

gazberg · « **Reply #2199 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:10:10 PM »

Quote from: Evo_Baggies on November 28, 2020, 10:09:33 PM

Class Sam. Pretty sure he came for a few crosses too ha!

He did and made contact of worth.