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Title: Boaz Myhill
Post by: DudleyBaggieFan on July 28, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
http://www.wba.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=248691

Boaz Myhill has admitted that constant goalkeeper links are frustrating for him, but there's obviously nothing he can do about it.

As links to Ben Foster gather pace, as well as continuing reported interest in Robert Green and Thomasz Kuszczak to name just two, Myhill told Sky Sports.

'It's frustrating to see the club continually linked with moves for a new goalkeepers, but there is nothing I can do about speculation. I will just get my head down and work hard to impress Roy Hodgson.'

As well as the growing links suggesting Foster is on the verge of a move to us, it's also being suggested that as part of that deal, Blues will in turn want Myhill to go in the other direction

Read more: http://www.wba.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=248691#ixzz1TPnxNLOd

its got to be hard for a keeper to see we are close to bringing another keeper in to replace him, i wonder if he will go the other way in order to get football?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: lordbaggie on July 28, 2011, 05:44:30 PM
Why not let Myhill go to Blues on loan as part of the deals being mooted, with a right of recall for the Baggies.

Advantages:

We would still effectively have Myhill as back up in the event of Foster being injured and wouldn't have to fork out for a no 2 goalie.

Myhill would be keeping match fit and getting proper competitive games instead of reserves.

He MIGHT increase his ultimate transfer value if he plays well.

Myhill would be getting games and the chance to prove himself and would be kept happy.

Daniels could get experience of being with our Prem league matchday squad, albeit hardly ever playing and could play for us in the Cup games and get the chance to earn his spurs.

Blues get a Championship quality goalie for a season.

RISK: if Foster gets injured in a game Daniels gets pitchforked into Prem action, but didn't that happen to Spink in a European Cup final?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: RowleyBaggie2 on July 28, 2011, 07:27:47 PM
One word, tough!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies on July 28, 2011, 08:49:53 PM
I understand his frustration. I dont think he has been given a fair crack of the whip and if it wasnt for a poor goal in our first game most people would say he has had a good pre season. Hodgson does not rate him though and that is football. He will just move on once we have a back up keeper in place.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dudleylad on July 28, 2011, 09:05:19 PM
Too be honest I think he had a good few games then he started to seriously dip and I felt he looked laboured
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: j2burnz on July 28, 2011, 09:48:27 PM
just not worked out for him really, I think he is a good championship keeper and at best your run of the mill premiership keeper however not what you would want behind an already shaky defence, if you have not already seen this however please watch this, one of the best goalkeeping displays I have ever seen,

 a truly world class performance from the Welshman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlqHwj7pL6c
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie steve on July 28, 2011, 09:58:50 PM
Don't see why were looking to ship him out, great back up keeper im my opinion !
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: costa blanca baggie on July 28, 2011, 10:25:10 PM
Why not let Myhill go to Blues on loan as part of the deals being mooted, with a right of recall for the Baggies.

Advantages:

We would still effectively have Myhill as back up in the event of Foster being injured and wouldn't have to fork out for a no 2 goalie.

Myhill would be keeping match fit and getting proper competitive games instead of reserves.

He MIGHT increase his ultimate transfer value if he plays well.

Myhill would be getting games and the chance to prove himself and would be kept happy.

Daniels could get experience of being with our Prem league matchday squad, albeit hardly ever playing and could play for us in the Cup games and get the chance to earn his spurs.

Blues get a Championship quality goalie for a season.

RISK: if Foster gets injured in a game Daniels gets pitchforked into Prem action, but didn't that happen to Spink in a European Cup final?
...and in the real world... :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on July 28, 2011, 10:42:49 PM
Im in two minds about letting Myhill out on loan, it would be great to see Daniels come into the team if any injury occured to our new goalkeeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: hardtobeat on July 29, 2011, 08:58:45 AM
To all the people suggesting a swap,how about he mightn'twant to go to the Blues?The mess they appear to be in you couldn't blame any player for shying away from them.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: M666EYS on July 29, 2011, 09:04:30 AM
i dont see how anyone can really comment on myhill, hes hardly played for us, so people should reserve judgement.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wbatesy on July 29, 2011, 09:44:40 AM
Stop whining about it and do it then! Prove yourself to the manager. What does he expect? Us not to be linked with a GK and go in with just 1 for the season?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on July 29, 2011, 11:35:27 AM
Im in two minds about letting Myhill out on loan, it would be great to see Daniels come into the team if any injury occured to our new goalkeeper.

According to Steve Madely yesterday, Daniels is not considered good enough as a back up.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on July 29, 2011, 05:29:19 PM
Well it's abit obvious, Boaz, considering we've just sold our number one to Bursapor. If you know it's a replacement for yourself then you partly have yourself for blame for not proving to be good enough. Allowing a goalkeeper's punt to bounce over your head certainly won't do yourself any favours.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Sussex-Baggie on July 29, 2011, 05:40:37 PM
I feel a bit sorry for Boaz Myhill in a way, as he has done absolutely nothing wrong during his time here, apart from conceding a very unfortunate goal against San Joe Earthquakes at the beginning of pre-season.

His performance on Wednesday night at Southampton was faultless and if he was willing to do so, I would certainly keep him here as back-up to Ben Foster if he signs.

Despite this, his comments do seem a bit odd, as we were always going to look to sign a goalkeeper after Scott Carson left and so it can't have been much of a surprise to Myhill that there has been a lot of speculation.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Kicking Pigeons on July 29, 2011, 06:35:26 PM
According to Steve Madely yesterday, Daniels is not considered good enough as a back up.
That was my question :). Anyway it was only his opinion that Daniels won't be/isn't good enough as backup, although he's probably right. I think Daniels will be third choice keeper at best next season.

Well it's abit obvious, Boaz, considering we've just sold our number one to Bursapor. If you know it's a replacement for yourself then you partly have yourself for blame for not proving to be good enough. Allowing a goalkeeper's punt to bounce over your head certainly won't do yourself any favours.
In fairness it was a freak incident that 999 times out of 1000 wouldn't happened, and it probably could've happened to any keeper. It was very unfortunate to happen to happen to a keeper desperately trying to impress. Apart from that I think he's performed decently in pre-season thus far.

I think the problem with Myhill is that he seems average. Not 'average' as in bad but average as in ordinary. None of the areas of his game are below average standard, but he doesn't really excel in anything either. Take Carson for example, yes his temperament was questionable, he was error prone and his communication was below average, but on the otherhand his kicking and shotstopping was at times great. Every part of Myhill's game just seems 'OK' rather than either good or bad. When he had his spell in the starting 11 he did OK, didn't make any major errors, but he didn't really do anything extraordinary either.

I think he'd be decent backup to Foster, but he I don't think he's good enough to really challenge for a starting place.

EDIT: Well he's gone to Birmingham City.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: B_H_Baggie on July 29, 2011, 07:23:38 PM
Thought this should go in the main board. Slightly surprised we have let him go on loan but if that is what it took to secure Foster then it was worth it, not least as it should see him play first team football next season.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: dB on July 29, 2011, 07:29:47 PM
Thought this should go in the main board. Slightly surprised we have let him go on loan but if that is what it took to secure Foster then it was worth it, not least as it should see him play first team football next season.

Just means that we HAVE to get in another keeper. With Foster only being a loan, will we buy a backup GK, meaning we have to still have to get a number 1 next season. Be interesting to see what happens.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TAFKATMNo1Fan on July 29, 2011, 07:43:08 PM
BBC sport says Myhill was signed from Blackpool last year. :-S Hull I believe.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: lordbaggie on July 29, 2011, 07:46:50 PM
Sign a highly promising foreign GK who has designs on the Prem. He'll have a year to acclimatise, whilst thinking he's made up when Foster's loan ends.

If he's decent enough we end up with two possibles for Prem goalie the season after - Foster or Johnny F.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on July 29, 2011, 08:17:12 PM
Surprised this one happened to be honest - I thought we have kept him as back up.

Never really convinced me when I've seen him though.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: MICKYMEL on July 29, 2011, 08:20:04 PM
Sign a highly promising foreign GK who has designs on the Prem. He'll have a year to acclimatise, whilst thinking he's made up when Foster's loan ends.

If he's decent enough we end up with two possibles for Prem goalie the season after - Foster or Johnny F.

I think that was the plan before the swedish lad turned us down
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on July 29, 2011, 08:29:58 PM
I think that was the plan before the swedish lad turned us down

The lad from Finland ?    ;)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on July 29, 2011, 09:31:27 PM
Good luck to him, should be the first choice keeper now.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Beddoe121 on July 29, 2011, 10:36:12 PM
Hope he does well for Blues however who is going to be our no.2 now? Not sure Daniels is good enough yet, so could we see another keeper come in?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jasonbot on July 30, 2011, 12:30:15 AM
Maybe now we can finally go for Eiji Kawashima?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Andio on July 30, 2011, 12:46:03 AM
Maybe now we can finally go for Eiji Kawashima?

I'm pretty sure he's still sat on the East stand car park  ;D ;D

Good luck to Boaz, but I'd have preferred him as our number 2.

Although without him going to Blooze I doubt we'd have secured Foster so I can't complain too much  :P
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies on July 30, 2011, 10:25:27 AM
I think he will have a good season for Blues in the champion ship. he hasnt actually done a bad job for us, although he has failed to really bowl us over and so we have brought in Foster.

We will sign another keeper now as back up im sure.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggieboyjop on July 31, 2011, 03:58:10 PM
I was slightly surprised when i heard this but i feel we did what was necessary to get our first choice keeper. Wish him the best of luck at blues, just feel it wasnt meant to be with us
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jasonbot on July 31, 2011, 04:10:21 PM
Just read that Blues lost 1-2 to Everton with Myhill in goal yesterday.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Wbamitch on July 31, 2011, 07:12:31 PM
I was hoping we would keep Myhill as a back up keeper, although this move secured the signing of Foster so i can't complain to much.

Its difficult to have someone as a back up keeper really, as like Boaz they want first team football.
I have stated above i would have been happy with Myhill as our 2nd keeper although i seriously doubt whether he could seriously contest with Foster for the starting spot.

As it stands Daniels would be 2nd choice who is maybe not ready so i do think it is important we can find someone who is capable and experienced enough to take that position in our squad.

Anyway good luck to Boaz at Blues, hope he does well for them but not to well as we don't want them to come back up and get Foster back  :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: 63Brummie on August 02, 2011, 11:23:19 AM
I understand his frustration. I dont think he has been given a fair crack of the whip and if it wasnt for a poor goal in our first game most people would say he has had a good pre season. Hodgson does not rate him though and that is football. He will just move on once we have a back up keeper in place.
I totally agree.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie_1 on August 06, 2011, 05:13:32 PM
Myhill getting slated by the blues fans. I got told he was at fault for one of the goals.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: lordbaggie on August 06, 2011, 07:00:50 PM
Myhill getting slated by the blues fans. I got told he was at fault for one of the goals.

Well done agent Myhill  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggie79 on August 06, 2011, 07:29:23 PM
Myhill getting slated by the blues fans. I got told he was at fault for one of the goals.

Myhill is absolute bobbins, he has been at fault for 3 goals in two games for Blues and was shocking for us. Awful IMO.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Wbamitch on August 06, 2011, 07:53:13 PM
Heard some of the blues fans blaming him for the goals today but some are also defending him so it seems its a personal opinion. Will have to have a look on the football league show tonight to see how he performed. I do hope that he can cut out the mistakes there and have a good spell.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggieboyjop on August 07, 2011, 06:08:35 PM
Heard some of the blues fans blaming him for the goals today but some are also defending him so it seems its a personal opinion. Will have to have a look on the football league show tonight to see how he performed. I do hope that he can cut out the mistakes there and have a good spell.

From what i saw of the goal it was just hit hard and straight and he went right underneath it. I dont rate him as a keeper personally but wished him the best of luck at blues but i really dont think he's making the best of starts there unfortunately
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Rich99 on February 09, 2012, 06:45:44 PM
He seems to have played a fair few games for them, 34 this season by the looks of it, so I guess he's doing fairly well.  It's good to see him getting game time.

I think it was a 1 year loan deal so he's back with us in the summer, though I could be wrong.

Has anyone any idea how Boaz is getting on at Blues?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: JDWest_Brom on February 09, 2012, 09:44:20 PM
I know a couple of Blues fans and they say he is doing a decent job, in the Championship. But he's not a patch on Ben Foster and they're hoping they go up or we go down so they get Foster back.

Also, they have the England U-21 Keeper Jack Butland on their books who they reckon will be quality in a few years.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BrummieBaggie68 on February 09, 2012, 09:44:43 PM
After a very shaky start, blues fans love him now.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on February 10, 2012, 02:13:24 PM
Glad to hear he is doing well for Blues, I think we should sell im in the summer.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Norfolk Baggie on November 11, 2012, 08:58:50 AM
Given what happened with Fulop at the end of last season I was feeling nervous when Myhill came in today.  Have to say I think he did well.  Okay not as good as Foster, but still a good keeper, which shows we have depth in another area of the team.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on November 11, 2012, 09:00:59 AM
I thought he did very well Yesterday considering he hasnt had much first team Football. He made some good saves. like you said another area of the team where we have squad in depth.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Sessegod on November 11, 2012, 09:02:26 AM
solid display from him.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionwarrior on November 11, 2012, 09:12:49 AM
First game this season ..... Excellent

At the moment he's a fixed Number 2, who knows what injuries/form is round the corner.

Short term he needs to be valued

 8)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wbasoprano on November 11, 2012, 09:23:43 AM
He seemed to punch the ball a few times when it looked easier to catch it but he was pretty solid
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: rubyruby on November 11, 2012, 09:28:58 AM
Well done Boaz. Potentially a disaster waiting to happen having not played for so long. And after the "Fulop Affair" everyone was sort of waiting with baited breath. Watching the game it seemed clear that the players had confidence in him which is always a good sign. It is usually obvious from their body language when they dont. Foster will be back as soon as though.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on November 11, 2012, 10:31:17 AM
He has been a number one previously ( and a pretty good one) , yesterday he played well, just think he needs to be a bit more vocal.
Probably happy to be no2 in a top six side? :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies54 on November 11, 2012, 10:34:14 AM
Sound man, as for Fulop if he was a Pakistani cricketer he would be under match fixing allegations right now, such was his abysmal display versus Arsenal last season.

Boaz did us proud yesterday taking no chances, and clearing the ball by punching (remember he hasn't got many seconds to decide) if he thought there was any danger.  Played well all through.

VIVA BOAZ !!!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: divinewind on November 11, 2012, 10:39:25 AM
A good solid keeper,and good to be able to field the Wales international when the England international is injured.

Please don't mention fulop,i still haven't got over that yet.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jjb0rdell0 on November 11, 2012, 11:27:35 AM
If he performs like that when called upon, I'm not going to be filled with panic if they choose to start him in a cup game or few/Ben gets injured...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: dantics_wba on November 11, 2012, 12:19:10 PM
I was also feeling nervous having heard Foster was being rested.. Nevertheless he put in a good shift, pulled off a few good saves and I must say has a BEAST of a kick!  :o
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: slugga1 on November 11, 2012, 12:42:33 PM
I nearly crapped myself after his 'slip' in the box which I think was his first touch of ball..here we go I thought..but thereafter was pretty darn good, have to agree the punches had me wincing at times but all in all a great performance. We could do, and have done alot worse with a back up keeper ( Christ.. We have worse number 1's!!)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: geoff on November 11, 2012, 12:58:44 PM
A good solid performance & looks more than capable of being understudy to the England no 1 Ben Foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on November 11, 2012, 12:59:24 PM
Ben Foster is big shoes to fill so there would have been a lot of pressure on Boaz to perform, the nerves would have increased after he slipped when taking the goal kick. That aside, he was very good and did what he had to extremely well. Came and caught/punched a few crosses and didn't look out of place. Good peformance from him and would hopefully say to Clarke that if needs be we can depend on him.

The save in the first half after seeing the replay was extremely good. If he'd have parried it out, Kone would have been there for a tap in, but instead, he seemed to parry it across the other side of the goal where there was no danger from a Ben Watson shot. Whether it was intentional, I don't know, but I thought it was very clever goalkeeping.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on November 11, 2012, 04:35:29 PM
You could see at full time how much that win meant to Myhill, Im sure he had a few nerves before the game Yesterday.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Greenock Baggie on November 11, 2012, 05:00:54 PM
Did what he had to do and did it well but you cant judge a bloke on 1 performance.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: glosterbaggie on November 11, 2012, 05:02:02 PM
Did what he had to do and did it well but you cant judge a bloke on 1 performance.
I think he has played before!!  ;)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Wbahunty on November 11, 2012, 05:05:31 PM
A very confortable No#2  for us! Its that simple!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on November 11, 2012, 05:08:28 PM
First time he has played for us since the days of RDM. A very good reserve keeper for us.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Political Cake on November 11, 2012, 05:15:26 PM
He'll just be a very useful backup to have really, nothing more, nothing less. Of course, with Myhill I always think of that performance against Spurs years ago for Hull (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlqHwj7pL6c). If only! :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: hunsletbaggie on November 11, 2012, 08:02:38 PM
First time he has played for us since the days of RDM. A very good reserve keeper for us.
Im sure he was in goal for Roys first match against the dingles but my memory is not as good as it was!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Greenock Baggie on November 11, 2012, 08:15:58 PM
I think he has played before!!  ;)
Not played enough times for me or the majority of WBA fans to form an opinion I dont think. Just playing the odd game every now and then isnt enough to form a proper opinion.......in my opinion. :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: glosterbaggie on November 11, 2012, 10:18:45 PM
Not played enough times for me or the majority of WBA fans to form an opinion I dont think. Just playing the odd game every now and then isnt enough to form a proper opinion.......in my opinion. :D
LOL!! I know mate but he has been in the Prem a few years and that says something?
As Divine says just do not mention Fulop!!  :o
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies54 on November 11, 2012, 10:30:50 PM
How come there is so much information on the internet and 99% of our fans know bugger all about our relatively new players?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: j_dog_1980 on November 11, 2012, 10:53:55 PM
Did well from what I saw. Made some good saves and WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionwarrior on November 13, 2012, 09:00:28 AM
Looks like we may get the chance to see him again against Chelsea - if the rumours about Foster being out of contention until the Sunderland game. 

I have confidence in him ..... Not a bad replacement for Foster, especially as every other team would have concerns if their regular goalkeeper was missing.

He'll do okay, if required on Saturday

 8)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Black Pearl on November 17, 2012, 06:30:12 PM
Going to be hard is'nt it.

Or should he keep the shirt, difficult one, over to you Clarkey.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on November 17, 2012, 06:51:01 PM
Glad to see that Myhill had another good game today, had a few worries before the Wigan, proven so far that he is very capable.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on November 17, 2012, 06:53:51 PM
Had a world class game today, the save from Sturridge, where he got down to his left was brilliant. I fear he will be dropped but he was immense today and deserves to keep his place to be honest.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on November 17, 2012, 07:03:58 PM
He keeps the shirt.

His performance today was very good and he has showed that Ben Foster has competition. I'd had the feeling that Foster had become undroppable but hopefully, the good form of Myhill gives Foster the added incentive to up his game a bit more and re-earn back the shirt. It would be incredibly harsh to drop Myhill on the back of two good performances.

Well done Boaz.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albion79 on November 17, 2012, 07:30:19 PM
I said it after last week and i stand by it, its his shirt to lose and he shouldnt be dropped even once Foster is fit.

He was superb again, they always say in football its waiting for your chance, he has had his and taken it and should be kept in until results or performances say otherwise.

Same goes for Tamas, i havent been his biggest fan, think he is a decent player prone to mistakes but today he was superb and played his part in a great win and therefore should keep the shirt for the next game even in MacAuley is fit, sends out the right message that nobody is irreplaceable and gives hope to those who havent figured much that when they get the chance they can earn a place, not just be a stopgap.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on November 17, 2012, 07:33:39 PM
He keeps the shirt.

His performance today was very good and he has showed that Ben Foster has competition. I'd had the feeling that Foster had become undroppable but hopefully, the good form of Myhill gives Foster the added incentive to up his game a bit more and re-earn back the shirt. It would be incredibly harsh to drop Myhill on the back of two good performances.

Well done Boaz.

Agreed but honestly, do you think he will keep the shirt when Foster is fit?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on November 17, 2012, 07:48:08 PM
Agreed but honestly, do you think he will keep the shirt when Foster is fit?

No, he won't, and that is criminally unfair.

If Steve Clarke values competition within the squad then he'd keep Boaz Myhill in the side.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Black Pearl on November 17, 2012, 08:33:32 PM
No, he won't, and that is criminally unfair.

If Steve Clarke values competition within the squad then he'd keep Boaz Myhill in the side.

I think Boaz will keep the shirt v Sunderland, give Foster more recovery time, no need to hurry him back now.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: rubyruby on November 17, 2012, 09:05:03 PM
Boaz......................Take a bow Son!.....I wasnt sure having spent so long out that you would be able to deal with the pressure of the PL........................I humbly apologise...............how wrong could I be.........superb performance
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ronnie_allen on November 17, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
Great display from highlights I saw on Irish Tv. In particular the save from Sturridge's flick off Mata's excellently weighted chip through was magnificent.

Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: KingKoren on November 17, 2012, 09:51:31 PM
Two very assured performances. He should keep hold of the shirt for the time being.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Semaj Riatsila on November 18, 2012, 02:45:49 AM
I think Boaz will keep the shirt v Sunderland, give Foster more recovery time, no need to hurry him back now.

I agree! what a great problem to have.

I think Foster will be given more time to recover but eventually will step back into the side.  Well done Boaz you were fantastic yesterday.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: graka on November 18, 2012, 11:02:03 AM
a good solid goalie. i always rated him higher than carson. he is not in fosters class but doubt we would get a better 2nd choice goalie.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Londonbaggymike on November 18, 2012, 12:34:18 PM
I have to say that I was nervous going into the Wigan game with Boaz between the sticks with him not having played any top flight football for quite a while but he aquitted himself very well with a solid performance. Yesterday he had a strormer with a a couple of "worldies" as they say.

This is brilliant for us because even though I doubt that Foster is the type to rest on his laurals he knows that he has serious competition for his place and we have a very able deputy should we require him.

Whether or not he should keep the jersey, I think that it is Foster's and he has done enough in 47 PL games for him to come straight into the team as soon as he is fit. This is perhaps a bit harsh on Myhill but that is the life of a 'keeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on November 18, 2012, 12:37:04 PM
The best I have seen him play for us. If it weren't for Shane Long, he would have been man of the match by some way.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Smooth Lad on November 18, 2012, 01:38:24 PM
Obviously Foster would love the Shirt back straight away, but if you asked him, he probably say, on the back of those two performances, Boaz deserves to keep it for atleast another game.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: A5HB on November 29, 2012, 04:10:18 PM
Now don't get me wrong, I think Myhill, has played pretty well over the last few games making some good saves and not really making any real mistakes.

There is however a worrying trend even going back to when he replaced Carson under RDM then even if he plays well we still let in a lot of goals. I don't think he has ever kept a clean sheet in the league for us?

Now is this coincidence or is there something he is lacking in terms or organisation or presence?

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on November 29, 2012, 04:28:14 PM
The key thing in that comment was "replacement to Carson"

Carson couldn't catch, and we lost goals because of it. Myhill can catch but often doesn't and we lose goals because of it.

Nobody's going to say Myhill is one of the best in the league, no one's going to say he's above average for a no.2 but he's ours an he's doing his job to an acceptable degree now, whereas in the past it was his fault. there aren't many (if any) of the goals that can purely be put down to Myhill in the last three games.

Chelsea: deflection off Jones otherwise caught
Sunderland: deflection and was wrong footed, Great save but let down by Sessegnon's marker
Swansea: that was just bad defence. period.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: 17GD on November 29, 2012, 04:36:23 PM
It amuses me how some Baggies fans were singing 'Albion's number 1' to Myhill a few season back when he replaced Carson for a game.

I thought Myhill did very well in all games he's played for us. He's been a bit unlucky to be conceding so many, it's down to poor defensive play, not Boaz.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on November 29, 2012, 04:45:01 PM
I'm not his biggest fan and pre season I said we should look for better cover. HOWEVER he's been decent so far...last night if we'd have played him AND Foster we'd still have conceded as the defending was clueless!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on November 29, 2012, 08:05:51 PM
I'd bounce him straight out as soon as Foster is anywhere near fit. Body language is atrocious and does not exude confidence, or encourage it in others!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on November 29, 2012, 08:30:42 PM
I'd bounce him straight out as soon as Foster is anywhere near fit. Body language is atrocious and does not exude confidence, or encourage it in others!

Yawn, Myhill appears to be becoming the next Carson. Perhaps getting behind the current keeper might be an idea?  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggyman68 on November 29, 2012, 09:17:54 PM
Dont know why we're discussing it really!
Myhill has done his job as a stop gap, but he aint anywhere near Foster! We cant keep him in out of sympathy, when it's clear that the defence needs a confidence booster!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jjb0rdell0 on November 29, 2012, 09:38:49 PM
I still think the shirt is his to lose. That defence was what let 3 goals happen. If he'd saved they'd have been amazing saves...rather than him fluffing routine saves to let 3 in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Tipton Baggie on November 29, 2012, 09:42:10 PM
Keep him on only fair
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on November 30, 2012, 06:23:39 AM
Good cover for Foster.
Is he ready to take over from Foster? No.
I don't think the defence has the same confidence that they do with Foster in there. Foster also catch's most incoming balls, Myhill just looks to parry even the simplest of balls. A good proportion of the balls that Myhill parrys end up back in the danger area, I think that teams will target that the longer he's in goal, and ecpect to see opposing forwards making a point of following shots in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ComebackStrodds on November 30, 2012, 08:06:23 AM
Gives me the confidence Carson used to.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on November 30, 2012, 08:33:54 AM
I think he's been ok , couple of really good save, Chelsea, Swansea and ESP Wigan but....can someone please tell me why a goalkeeper 2 or 3 down would take so bloody long with a goal kick?.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: dont ask me to choose luv on November 30, 2012, 09:05:21 AM
Think we've been a bit spoiled having Foster, who in my opinion is up there with the best keepers we've had, that means Myhill has some huge boots to fill, as much as I like him as a back up, I'll be happier with Fozzy back.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: royhan on November 30, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
Very inconsistent - something you don't want with a goalkeeper, even on a short term basis.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: RowleyBaggie2 on November 30, 2012, 11:13:34 AM
He's been okay but nowhere near as assured which spreads to the defence. Scared the rubbish out of me at Sunderland.

Good enough as back up, but Foster backs asap.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: GrGr on November 30, 2012, 11:28:21 AM
I agree. Myhill can do an emergency job, but is not a regular starter. Goal keeping is as much about "power/confidence/competency" projection as it is about ability. Unfortunately Myhill has quite a 'small' aura, he seems to go out of his comfort zone very quickly a few yards outside his goal line. Foster has a much larger presence which gives confidence to the back line.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smudger 2007 on November 30, 2012, 02:15:38 PM
He does seem to put you on edge nothing he does seems to breed confidence.Dont think hes a bad keeper though strange really :'(.Against Sunderland he did look nervy. Plus he always seems to parry every shot where foster catches most of his cleanly. also think Fosters positioning is exellent. Where as myhills looks like guesswork. The free kick we conceded against Sunderland I really think Foster would have caught let alone save. even though it took a huge nick of fortune.Still a lot worse than myhill though just Fosters a lot lot better.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wbastrollers on November 30, 2012, 02:21:48 PM
I really don't think we should get into a Myhill slating thread, he is doing a good job in Fosters absence, however, even Boaz would agree, Foster is a class above.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on November 30, 2012, 02:24:38 PM
He does seem to put you on edge nothing he does seems to breed confidence.Dont think hes a bad keeper though strange really :'(.Against Sunderland he did look nervy. Plus he always seems to parry every shot where foster catches most of his cleanly. also think Fosters positioning is exellent. Where as myhills looks like guesswork. The free kick we conceded against Sunderland I really think Foster would have caught let alone save. even though it took a huge nick of fortune.Still a lot worse than myhill though just Fosters a lot lot better.
I think that's what people forget. We can find ALOT worse than Myhill. He's doing his job to a good standard and is due a bad game, yet he hasn't exactly had one now has he?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smudger 2007 on November 30, 2012, 02:31:31 PM
I think that's what people forget. We can find ALOT worse than Myhill. He's doing his job to a good standard and is due a bad game, yet he hasn't exactly had one now has he?
I agree you cant really fault him yet. Think a lot of people are waiting for a mistake to pounce on him straight away which is ashame. He was outstanding against Chelsea also i have to add.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: KingKoren on November 30, 2012, 03:23:45 PM
I agree. Myhill can do an emergency job, but is not a regular starter. Goal keeping is as much about "power/confidence/competency" projection as it is about ability. Unfortunately Myhill has quite a 'small' aura, he seems to go out of his comfort zone very quickly a few yards outside his goal line. Foster has a much larger presence which gives confidence to the back line.

I think that's an articulate way of putting it and I agree completely. It's seems to be very subtle qualities that separate quality goalkeepers from their mediocre counterparts.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Political Cake on November 30, 2012, 04:05:18 PM
I like Myhill, he'd do a job in the Premier League, easily help us survive. However, I think it's just the position we're in at the moment that requires someone like Foster, who is indeed of a higher quality.

As such, I'd always rather play Foster over Myhill, but I sure would rather have Myhill than most other secondary goalkeepers around... :-X
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on November 30, 2012, 04:16:02 PM
I don't think anybody doubts that Foster is a class above, England repeatedly beg Foster to come out of retirement while Myhill can't get in the Wales team. But we do not have foster as an option atm so we have to trust Myhill and so far he has done little to reduce my trust in him. My only complaint is his habit for parrying, but if the defence is prepared (which really they should be, he's bloody loud when he wants to be) then he's dandy.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on December 01, 2012, 07:05:03 PM
I think he's been ok , couple of really good save, Chelsea, Swansea and ESP Wigan but....can someone please tell me why a goalkeeper 2 or 3 down would take so bloody long with a goal kick?.
And again today , 1 really good save , when we need him to be quick he dithers and goes the opposite side for goal kicks.....bloody daft
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on December 02, 2012, 12:07:40 AM
I dont think that the defenders have the same confidence in him that they do in Foster.
Normally Olsson would have knocked that ball back to Foster, today he made the wrong decisoion and ran it to the corner then lost it.
Dont get me wrong, it was Jonas's fault, but I believe that was the reason for it.
Sooner Foster's back the better foe me
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: RowleyBaggie2 on December 10, 2012, 09:00:56 AM
In games like the Arsenal game Fosters quick and pinpoint distribution skills are massive for us, Myhills is terrible - frequently he balloons kicks high and short which simply results in the ball coming right back to us.

Hurry up Ben.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on December 10, 2012, 09:07:00 AM
Makes me nervous
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: kris_boing on December 10, 2012, 09:17:19 AM
Makes me nervous

No doubt our defence feels the same.

Its no coincidence that our defence has looked shaky except for the Chelsea game which he played well in but top keepers need consistancy.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggyjon on December 10, 2012, 09:24:46 AM
From what i have seen of Myhill he is a good line keeper, but that is all. He does not instill confidence and his kicking and decision making are poor. I for one would be extremely disappointed  if his contract is extended
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: royhan on December 10, 2012, 09:29:11 AM
We desperately need Foster back between the posts as soon as possible. Myhill is not in Premiership class.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies54 on December 10, 2012, 11:11:20 AM
I thought Boaz had a good game vs Arsenal and has done little wrong in the previous games he has played....there has been far more 'mistakes' up front than he has made
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: maximus on December 10, 2012, 12:16:28 PM
His done well but for me he does stick to his line alot, and i still feel foster is number 1... we just dont look like keeping clean sheets and that's the whole defense problem not just keeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on December 10, 2012, 05:31:16 PM
I'm glad for Myhill that he had a decent game on Saturday, still in two minds on whether he can be good enough. I really do hope Foster will return soon.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on December 10, 2012, 07:19:10 PM
I think the quality between him and Foster has been telling really. He showed great promise against Chelsea but hasn't been able to reach those standards despite making more or less no mistakes. Granted, there's been the odd spill, but nothing which has resulted directly in a goal. I think a previous poster has it spot on when they mention the presence. Foster has that big presence and reliability about him. Myhill doesn't have that and looks rather nervy which I'm sure spreads throughout the team and supporters. He's good enough to be Foster's understudy when he's injured but as our first choice, he isn't good enough and I'm sure that stems from just how good a keeper Ben Foster is that our opinions have been swayed that way.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Ross on December 13, 2012, 12:56:32 AM
Said it in numerous other posts; all keepers can have a good game now and then. The best keepers are the ones that are consistently good - and that is where Myhill and Foster differ
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: GrGr on December 13, 2012, 01:03:40 AM
Said it in numerous other posts; all keepers can have a good game now and then. The best keepers are the ones that are consistently good - and that is where Myhill and Foster differ

I don't think Myhill has done anything wrong so far. It's not his fault our players all of a sudden can't run or pass a football, and he can't do anything about crappy referees.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on December 13, 2012, 01:09:13 PM
Said it in numerous other posts; all keepers can have a good game now and then. The best keepers are the ones that are consistently good - and that is where Myhill and Foster differ
Slight correction, the best keepers are the ones who are consistently good, even when only called upon once or twice a game. That was Foster's issue when he was younger, and why Man U sold him because he requires a team like us, where the opposition will get their chances.

Don't get me wrong Foster is good but he's not Buffon is he? to that end I think in terms of goal keeping ability while Foster is ahead in his ability to command the area and catch a bloody ball. Myhill has done well and put in some great performances and stops that get overshadowed by the fact we lost.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on March 12, 2013, 06:44:34 PM
Signed a new two year deal.

http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/myhill-signs-new-albion-deal-709873.aspx

Goalkeeper commits his future to the Baggies
ALBION have today been boosted by the news Boaz Myhill has signed a new contract.

The Wales international has committed his future to the Baggies until June 2016 by penning a two-year deal, plus a further year’s option in the club’s favour.

Myhill has provided strong competition for Ben Foster this season and when called upon to cover for the Albion No.1 - due to his hernia problems - performed well.

During a seven-game league run in November and December he helped secure three successive wins against Wigan, Chelsea and Sunderland, and a goalless draw with West Ham.

Sporting & Technical Director (Designate) Richard Garlick said: “We’ve seen this season it is important to have a good No.2.

“Boaz has definitely contributed to our success and stepped up to the plate when Ben Foster was injured.

“In the Barclays Premier League it is vital you have a No.2 you can trust in but also a No.2 that can push your No.1.

“Everyone at the club has faith in both of them and, with Luke Daniels, we’ve got a good set of three keepers who push each other in training and have a good understanding with each other.

“It is testament to the work Dean Kiely has done that we have such a strong unit where all the keepers are happy to support each other no matter who is playing.”

Myhill has firmly established himself back at The Hawthorns after a successful season-long loan at Blues in the Championship last term.

And the 30-year-old stopper, who joined the club for an undisclosed fee from Hull in August 2010, remains a key part of the Wales squad, with 14 international caps to his name.

In total, Myhill has made 20 appearances for the Baggies
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on March 12, 2013, 06:45:51 PM
I like him as a back up keeper. I thought he did a decent job when he filled in for Foster earlier on in the season.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on March 12, 2013, 07:05:30 PM
We're Blackburn in 2000, he's Alan Miller. It suits both parties and as said, he's good as back up.

Remember Fulop?  ???
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Standaman on March 12, 2013, 08:14:48 PM
Surprised by this seems to be happy being an understudy to Foster, would have thought he might have wanted to find himself a number 1 spot somewhere but I suspect being lead keeper in the Championship might not be quite as well rewarded as being back up here. Quite happy to have him as our second choice as I doubt we could do much better.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Black Pearl on March 12, 2013, 09:34:45 PM
Surprised by this seems to be happy being an understudy to Foster, would have thought he might have wanted to find himself a number 1 spot somewhere but I suspect being lead keeper in the Championship might not be quite as well rewarded as being back up here. Quite happy to have him as our second choice as I doubt we could do much better.

He will get League Cup games at least, he came in and did a decent job, better to have a content back up than a troublesome one.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: socalbaggie on March 12, 2013, 09:47:20 PM
I for one am happy he has signed. As a backup he has done great this season for us! The fact he is content at being a number two I think solidifies the fact we have a great bunch of lads who enjoy playing for the club (maybe take PO out of that) but I think we have a tight group who get along great for a positive atmosphere and despite being a number two perhaps its a club and a group of players Myhill likes being a part of, and hey there is no shame being a backup to Foster!! When his number was called this season he stepped up and fulfilled his role brilliantly I think. Good news!!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: kris_boing on March 12, 2013, 10:31:33 PM
Decent backup keeper but not Premier League standard.  I was expecting Moaz to move on and we name Daniels as number 2.  Doesnt show much faith in Daniels really being number 3 who is now 25.
 
 
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: rubyruby on March 12, 2013, 11:56:14 PM
Decent backup keeper but not Premier League standard.  I was expecting Moaz to move on and we name Daniels as number 2.  Doesnt show much faith in Daniels really being number 3 who is now 25.

Never going to be the best keeper in the PL kris agreed but for me he is capable at this level as a number two and crucially he is happy to work hard and provide much needed support and competition to Foster on the training pitch. I dont think this factor should be under estimated because goalies have their own little club so when they are all tight knit and pulling together you re halway there so to speak. His performances when called on this season have been pretty good. He has not let himself down as Fulop did in spectacular style!
As for Daniels its hard to assess because he hasnt been called upon? Im not sure the age is a big deal. Many goalies play at the top level well into late thirties and beyond!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: lordbaggie on March 13, 2013, 12:28:13 AM
He will get League Cup games at least, he came in and did a decent job, better to have a content back up than a troublesome one.

Indeed.

And for all the same reasons I think we should sign up Tamas. Barring accidents GMac and Jonas will be first choice. Dawson must surely now be first reserve but we need a capable deputy for those times when a fourth man is needed and someone who is professional and content to wait to serve is ideal.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan on March 13, 2013, 01:07:40 AM
Decent backup keeper but not Premier League standard.  I was expecting Moaz to move on and we name Daniels as number 2.  Doesnt show much faith in Daniels really being number 3 who is now 25.

How many clubs do have premier league standard back up keepers? Even Chelsea have Turnbull, and Liverpool have Jones, two exceedingly poor premier league goalkeepers who I'd be dissapointed with in the championship.

Myhill is about as good a back up as you're likely to get, certainly from someone who is seemingly willing to be back up to Foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on March 13, 2013, 01:57:04 AM
How many clubs do have premier league standard back up keepers? Even Chelsea have Turnbull, and Liverpool have Jones, two exceedingly poor premier league goalkeepers who I'd be dissapointed with in the championship.

Myhill is about as good a back up as you're likely to get, certainly from someone who is seemingly willing to be back up to Foster.
Isn't Courtois Chelsea's second keeper, if he wasn't on loan?  I've always thought Turnbull as the third, like Daniels is for us.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan on March 13, 2013, 07:28:11 AM
Isn't Courtois Chelsea's second keeper, if he wasn't on loan?  I've always thought Turnbull as the third, like Daniels is for us.

I mean the person willing to sit on the bench, I doubt Courtois will ever spend a season on the bench for Chelsea, or at least willingly. Much like Stoke have Butland but I doubt he'll accept being a reserve.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on March 13, 2013, 08:40:40 AM
How many clubs do have premier league standard back up keepers? Even Chelsea have Turnbull, and Liverpool have Jones, two exceedingly poor premier league goalkeepers who I'd be dissapointed with in the championship.

Myhill is about as good a back up as you're likely to get, certainly from someone who is seemingly willing to be back up to Foster.

I would much rather have Myhill over those too any day.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionwarrior on March 13, 2013, 09:42:14 AM
What a fantastic signing ..... and at this moment in time I hope he stays as long as Foster ..... A quality Number 2 is a great position to be in because injuries/form will be a factor .... That's football
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Standaman on March 13, 2013, 09:52:13 AM
Myhill on why he chose to sign up with us for another 3 years

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/boaz-myhill-signed-new-two-year-deal-1741164

Whilst you would hardly expect him to sign a new contract and then slag the club off it is still encouraging to read that there is a good spirit about the place and players enjoy their work.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: FallOutBoy on March 13, 2013, 12:57:49 PM
I was honestly expecting he would want to leave this summer to get a first team place somewhere. As long as he doesn't get to Stuart Taylor levels, its good to have players who don't want to leave.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBASPE77 on March 13, 2013, 01:14:02 PM
I'm a bit suprised that he wants to stay really. It would be hard for him to find another Premiership club, but I'm sure a number of Championship clubs would be intrested in having him.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on March 13, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/myhill-trust-factor-key-to-new-deal-710036.aspx?pageView=full#anchored

Keeper delighted he will be part of Albion's future

  BOAZ Myhill says the ‘trust’ Steve Clarke has shown in him was a key factor in him signing a new Albion deal.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who has committed his future to the Baggies until 2016, is also eager to remain part of a club he thinks is going places.

And he is relishing the prospect of continuing to work alongside England international Ben Foster under the guidance of goalkeeper coach Dean Kiely.

“I’m delighted to have signed a new deal,” said Myhill, who has penned a two-year contract, plus a further year’s option in the club’s favour.

“It’s a great positive for me to be offered a new contract and I’m thankful to the club, head coach and staff for the support they’ve shown me.

“I’ve played 70-odd Premier League games and it’s a big ambition of mine to play more.

“I’m obviously well aware of how good Ben is.

“He’s gone from strength to strength this season and the challenge is for me to be ready when I’m needed.

“Hopefully that’s what I’ve done so far.”

He added: “It’s a great challenge for me here.

“First and foremost the working environment is great and I really enjoy working with the other goalies – Ben and Luke [Daniels].

“Overall, I’ve enjoyed my time here.

“It’s as good a club as you could ever hope to work at every day – and that’s why I’ve chosen to stay here.

“Obviously, Steve Clarke has seen something in me that he likes so that’s great news for me.

“The gaffer has been good with me all the time.

“There are different ways managers can show faith in players.

“He put me in the team and showed faith in me when he needed me.

“Most importantly he says he trusts me and when he needs me to play I have his trust, which is massive for a player.

“That was a big factor in signing a new contract.”

Myhill admitted he was uncertain about his Hawthorns future after joining Blues on a season-long loan in the Championship last term.

But he feels he is stronger for the experience and insists he is a better keeper now than when he joined Albion from Hull for an undisclosed fee in August 2010.

“I’ve had an up and down time,” he admitted.

“I was kind of out of it a little bit last year, went away worked hard and came back.

“I was unsure about my future here when I went to Blues.

“It’s just the way football works.

“The club benefitted from it and I did, so it was a win-win situation.

“I got to play some games and I enjoyed playing for Birmingham – it’s a good club.

“But this is where you want to be.

“You want to strive to be the best you can, play as high as you can, and that’s why I want to stay here.

“I am 100 per cent certain I’m a better goalkeeper now than when I first signed here – that is without question.

“The coaching I’ve received and the quality of conditioning work I’ve had has helped me improve – there’s no denying that.

“Hopefully I can continue that.”

And the Wales international has praised the work of goalkeeper coach Kiely on the back of what he says is a one-for-all, all-for-one culture at the club.

“The working environment is good, the dressing room is great and there are a lot of people’s company that I enjoy,” Myhill added.

“Everything here is geared to success and we’re well looked after.

“Everybody gets the same chance and it’s up to the players what they do when they get the chances.

“My focus is preparing to play at the highest standard I can when required.

“Players have different roles in clubs.

“My role at this present time is first to be as prepared as I can if and when I’m needed and, secondly, to help Ben as much as possible – and that’s what I’ve done.

“The working environment with Dean for me is another big factor in me staying here.

“Dean is a hard worker, a hard task master, his service is quality, and he has great experience himself so you can always talk to him about different scenarios.

“He’s great as well, so it ticks all the boxes really.”
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on March 13, 2013, 10:03:17 PM
Good news. A settled team and dressing room is worth it's weight in gold and I think this shows that the Hawthorns is a great place to ply your trade. Hopefully Boaz won't be needed to often as he admits himself, Foster is just different class, one of the best keepers in the country for me on his last 2 seasons. I can't think of too many keepers in the world who i'd swap him for (no, you don't need to list them!).
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: liam-zuiverloon on March 14, 2013, 12:13:00 AM
The second keeper spot has been a revolving door for quite a few years now. Glad to have someone reliable when needed who's going to be staying for a good while
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: fatboy_coach on January 25, 2015, 12:35:28 AM
Just seen the injury on MOTD, that's a nasty break I reckon. Looked like it had come through the skin, which means it'll need pinning   :( Doubt he'll be back this season if it is that bad...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: alex1 on January 25, 2015, 12:54:32 AM
Will be a blow if we have to bring in another keeper. Less resources for other players.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on January 25, 2015, 01:30:12 AM
Will be a blow if we have to bring in another keeper. Less resources for other players.
It's not very often that you require an emergency keeper, doubt Pulis would want one (as you say it'd eat into his budget) so they'll most likely just promote Jack Rose/ Alex Palmer to sit on the bench in Myhill's stead. If Foster gets injured then you CAN request an emergency loan outside of the transfer window.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: lewisant on January 25, 2015, 09:14:52 AM
Maybe we still have Lee Camp's number?!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: fatboy_coach on January 25, 2015, 09:57:42 AM
Dean Kiely's available  :P
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on January 25, 2015, 11:30:09 AM
Myhill commands his area much better than foster for, fair play to boaz im sure he would be first choice at many championship teams. hes not done much wrong when hes stood in for foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: mulliganstired on January 25, 2015, 12:10:56 PM
Just seen the injury on MOTD, that's a nasty break I reckon. Looked like it had come through the skin, which means it'll need pinning   :( Doubt he'll be back this season if it is that bad...
I wouldn't have thought he'd have tried to carry on for a single second if that was a broken bone coming through the skin, it did look more like a dislocation or something... I hope!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionic on January 25, 2015, 12:16:26 PM
bizarre really, first game for a while, the week we let Lee camp go, he gets a nasty injury.

Hope its not at bad as it looks Boaz, get well soon son.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BaggieBirdRus on January 25, 2015, 12:50:38 PM
Looked like a nasty dislocation to me. Got to say though he looked solid before the injury and that save he made when rushing out at Dyer was very important. Very good back up goalie
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: fatboy_coach on January 25, 2015, 03:58:37 PM
He was bleeding quite heavily, hence my concern that it's a bad break piercing the skin rather than a dislocation. Fingers tend to dislocate sideways and his was kinda inline.

I'd imagine adrenaline would have stopped him noticing he was hurt, but I don't know how long he tried to play on for.

Either way to me it didn't look like an injury that'll see him on the bench next week, but I'm very happy to be proved wrong.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggiejohn on January 25, 2015, 04:14:21 PM
On the os they're talking about a possible dislocated finger.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on April 20, 2015, 06:23:03 PM
Named in the European Team of the Week after Saturday

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/shock-as-west-star-star-is-named-best-in-europe
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on April 20, 2015, 06:26:05 PM
Well done Boaz, he hasn't let anyone down so far and, excuse the pun, is a safe pair of hands  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Nathan on April 20, 2015, 07:21:02 PM
Named in the European Team of the Week after Saturday

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/shock-as-west-star-star-is-named-best-in-europe

Some great errors with the names in that article! Glyn Myhill! Where on earth did they get that one from? Alan Irvine instead of Irvine is a bit more of an understandable mistake for a foreign journalist but even so, you would have thought they would have done a bit of basic research!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on April 20, 2015, 07:26:22 PM
Some great errors with the names in that article! Glyn Myhill! Where on earth did they get that one from? Alan Irvine instead of Irvine is a bit more of an understandable mistake for a foreign journalist but even so, you would have thought they would have done a bit of basic research!

I'd say they had done their research, his name is Glyn Myhill, Boaz is simply a nickname.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ComebackStrodds on April 20, 2015, 07:27:12 PM
Well done to him. When I see Boaz step up I feel like I used to when Scott Carson used to turn out for us, but that's probably because he hasn't had a good enough run out of games.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BigFrank20 on April 20, 2015, 07:47:22 PM
I still maintain his distribution is far superior to Foster's and his shot stopping is only very slightly marginally poorer.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BigFrank20 on April 20, 2015, 07:52:46 PM
I'd say they had done their research, his name is Glyn Myhill, Boaz is simply a nickname.
According to Wikipedia;
Glyn Oliver Myhill (born 9 November 1982), more commonly known as Boaz Myhill is a professional footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion as a goalkeeper. Myhill also represented Wales until his international retirement in 2014. Having started his professional career at Aston Villa he later moved to Hull City, establishing himself as first choice goalkeeper.
Born in Modesto, California, the son of an American father and a Welsh mother from Llangollen, Myhill moved to England at the age of one. He attended the Marches School, Oswestry.
Myhill's parents originally intended to name him Boaz, a Hebrew name which they encountered and liked while travelling in Israel, but were dissuaded from doing so by relatives. Nevertheless, Myhill has been called Boaz, rather than by his official name Glyn, throughout his life.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on April 20, 2015, 07:55:07 PM
I still maintain his distribution is far superior to Foster's and his shot stopping is only very slightly marginally poorer.

I think I'd go along with that
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie53 on April 20, 2015, 08:42:34 PM
I have never felt uncomfortable when Myhill has been called upon. He has his strengths and weaknesses just like Foster, and in some aspects he is better than Foster. I think Foster has had his poorest season since he joined us.

People point to the number of clean sheets Foster has kept, but in a lot of games this has been due to the defenders in front of him doing their jobs properly, and often limiting the opposition to long range efforts
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Gilsey 56 on April 20, 2015, 09:13:48 PM
Well done to him. When I see Boaz step up I feel like I used to when Scott Carson used to turn out for us, but that's probably because he hasn't had a good enough run out of games.
Spot on mate, i feel the same, i will support him when he turns out for us but never fills me with confidence.
It will be interesting to see how our goalkeepers progress now we have a coach who does more than play keep me up at half time like the last joker we had.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: glosterbaggie on April 20, 2015, 09:21:09 PM
I am glad we have 2 decent Prem quality keepers to call upon.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie53 on April 20, 2015, 11:39:47 PM
Spot on mate, i feel the same, i will support him when he turns out for us but never fills me with confidence.
It will be interesting to see how our goalkeepers progress now we have a coach who does more than play keep me up at half time like the last joker we had.

There have been a few times this season when Foster hasn't filled me with confidence
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bakebaggie on April 21, 2015, 01:08:02 AM
According to Wikipedia;
Glyn Oliver Myhill (born 9 November 1982), more commonly known as Boaz Myhill is a professional footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion as a goalkeeper. Myhill also represented Wales until his international retirement in 2014. Having started his professional career at Aston Villa he later moved to Hull City, establishing himself as first choice goalkeeper.
Born in Modesto, California, the son of an American father and a Welsh mother from Llangollen, Myhill moved to England at the age of one. He attended the Marches School, Oswestry.
Myhill's parents originally intended to name him Boaz, a Hebrew name which they encountered and liked while travelling in Israel, but were dissuaded from doing so by relatives. Nevertheless, Myhill has been called Boaz, rather than by his official name Glyn, throughout his life.
Heard the story from the man himself last summer in the hotel bar in Sacramento. His 'hippie' (his words, not mine) parents were on a visit to California and camping in Yosemite when his mom went into labor, she had to be airlifted to the nearest hospital, which was in Modesto. That's how Boaz came to be born in California. Gotta be the best #2 in the league.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on April 21, 2015, 09:52:54 AM
According to Wikipedia;
Glyn Oliver Myhill (born 9 November 1982), more commonly known as Boaz Myhill is a professional footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion as a goalkeeper. Myhill also represented Wales until his international retirement in 2014. Having started his professional career at Aston Villa he later moved to Hull City, establishing himself as first choice goalkeeper.
Born in Modesto, California, the son of an American father and a Welsh mother from Llangollen, Myhill moved to England at the age of one. He attended the Marches School, Oswestry.
Myhill's parents originally intended to name him Boaz, a Hebrew name which they encountered and liked while travelling in Israel, but were dissuaded from doing so by relatives. Nevertheless, Myhill has been called Boaz, rather than by his official name Glyn, throughout his life.



i aint keen on my name Glyn either, what would you like to call me :)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on April 21, 2015, 02:37:21 PM
Heard the story from the man himself last summer in the hotel bar in Sacramento. His 'hippie' (his words, not mine) parents were on a visit to California and camping in Yosemite when his mom went into labor, she had to be airlifted to the nearest hospital, which was in Modesto. That's how Boaz came to be born in California. Gotta be the best #2 in the league.
Erm, Petr Cech?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wbasoprano on April 21, 2015, 06:54:51 PM
Erm, Petr Cech?

Indeed. Victor Valdes?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on April 21, 2015, 07:36:50 PM
Erm, Petr Cech?
There's Petr Cech, Victor Valdes, Wojech Szczesny, Michel Vorm's good too & although he's not played in ages, West Ham have Jussi Jaaskelainen... Is Rob Green QPR's no2 or No1?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bakebaggie on April 21, 2015, 07:51:21 PM
There's Petr Cech, Victor Valdes, Wojech Szczesny, Michel Vorm's good too & although he's not played in ages, West Ham have Jussi Jaaskelainen... Is Rob Green QPR's no2 or No1?
Well, it must be the 'baggie blinders' I wear.
I liken it to what Jeff Beck said when asked about the greatest guitar player. Jeff said 'it's like asking what's the best breakfast; it's what you fancy'.
To each his own.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mr Cynical on April 22, 2015, 10:37:36 AM
Named in the European Team of the Week after Saturday

http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/shock-as-west-star-star-is-named-best-in-europe

It was a good show from him.  Needs to be more consistent though - didn't make a save as we lost at home to Leicester and QPR.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: B_H_Baggie on April 22, 2015, 10:54:57 AM
He's a solid enough back-up keeper, he knows his role and accepts it but always seems to put in some solid performances when called upon.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Raymond on April 27, 2015, 09:38:07 AM
He's a solid enough back-up keeper, he knows his role and accepts it but always seems to put in some solid performances when called upon.

Two clean sheets is good in my book
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mister AT on April 27, 2015, 11:11:17 AM
Not sure what the clean sheet table looks like now, but I know around 4-5 weeks ago we were 2nd in it behind Southampton?

Boaz's two clean sheets will improve that figure, I read we have had 9 clean sheets since TP been here, which is quite impressive.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on April 27, 2015, 11:13:31 AM
Solid handling the weekend
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on April 27, 2015, 10:17:01 PM
our best keeper.
Nowt against Foster,I just prefer Glynn
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: addy on May 02, 2015, 07:45:43 PM
Seriously, this guy is too good to be backup. Solid today, outstanding.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on May 02, 2015, 07:47:09 PM
Seriously, this guy is too good to be backup. Solid today, outstanding.

I was worried when in first came in but has done well and can hold the shirt even when Foster's back if he continues to do well into next season.

Another clean sheet......
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smosher34 on May 02, 2015, 07:49:03 PM
great display and pleased fro him
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: kris_boing on May 02, 2015, 07:50:55 PM
Boaz is better at making saves like he did today from outside the area and penalties.  Foster is better at one on ones and commanding his area.

They both have strengths and weaknesses.  For me Foster edges it but Myhill is an outstanding number 2.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on May 02, 2015, 08:02:30 PM
I remember saying the last time he deputised for Foster he should have been given a little more respect and not just dropped because Foster was fit.
IMO he should have had another chance long before Foster was injured
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Black Pearl on May 02, 2015, 08:06:08 PM
Always said he is a better shot stopper than Foster, Foster is better on high ball and around his area, very little between them.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: koren on May 02, 2015, 08:12:43 PM
Glad too see that we have two good goalkeepers.

Myhill is excellent today,made some good saves, especially the penalty.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Andio on May 02, 2015, 08:26:46 PM
Got to be in the European Team of the week again surely!

Excellent display once again from Boaz, 3 clean sheets in a row also!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: overseas baggie on May 02, 2015, 10:12:36 PM
I can see us struggling to hold onto Myhill.   He deserves to be playing every week. 
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on May 02, 2015, 10:22:27 PM
said it for ages , the best keeper we have..
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: saml30 on May 02, 2015, 10:26:22 PM
I remember saying the last time he deputised for Foster he should have been given a little more respect and not just dropped because Foster was fit.
IMO he should have had another chance long before Foster was injured

THIS!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: beechyboy90 on May 02, 2015, 11:38:11 PM
Foster has not been at his best for a long time. Myhill is a great shot stopper. Think he's got to start the new season as our number 1
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: overseas baggie on May 02, 2015, 11:42:07 PM
Foster has not been at his best for a long time. Myhill is a great shot stopper. Think he's got to start the new season as our number 1

He will anyway, because Foster is out injured till October.  Foster may well struggle to get back in the side.  I could easily see the second choice keeper wanting a move in January
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Foster#1 on May 24, 2015, 07:41:23 PM
Signed 12 month extension. Good news.   :)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on May 24, 2015, 08:14:34 PM
I'm pleased for him and us. Hasn't let anyone down since coming in for the injured Foster and has been MOM on several occasions including today for me.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on July 23, 2015, 10:35:06 AM
Looks like Boaz is ready to put pen to paper

http://thebaggiesway.com/2015/07/23/albion-keeper-to-sign-new-contract/?

Good news if true
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Nathan on July 23, 2015, 10:46:11 AM
Looks like Boaz is ready to put pen to paper

http://thebaggiesway.com/2015/07/23/albion-keeper-to-sign-new-contract/?

Good news if true

Brilliant news. I'd without question have him as our first choice keeper even with a fully fit Foster. If we ARE still looking to bring in a third keeper then in my opinion Foster should be the one we should be looking at to allow to move on in January.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on July 23, 2015, 11:57:23 AM
I think Foster will be going in January if we bring Hennessy in. Glad Boaz has signed a new contract, he thoroughly deserves it.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on July 23, 2015, 12:03:52 PM
He hasn't signed it yet.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-latest-boaz-myhills-9713368 (http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-latest-boaz-myhills-9713368)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: kie the baggie on July 23, 2015, 12:21:42 PM
I still prefer foster as no1.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionic on July 23, 2015, 12:42:42 PM
I still prefer foster as no1.

 I think the fact that opinion is somewhat divided over who is best is a great indicator that we have 2 very good keepers and a 3rd would only be required as a back up.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: kie the baggie on July 23, 2015, 12:46:04 PM
I think the fact that opinion is somewhat divided over who is best is a great indicator that we have 2 very good keepers and a 3rd would only be required as a back up.
Bang on
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on July 23, 2015, 12:49:34 PM
keeping three happy if Hennesey comes aint going to be easy

Myhill no1 for me
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jamesh_91 on July 23, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
For me Boaz should be number one. Foster frustrates me too much with his woeful distribution of a football - goalkeepers often have little or no pressure on them when they have the ball at their feet so I am perplexed as to how they cannot pick their man out 7 or 8 times out of ten.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AshD on July 23, 2015, 02:34:07 PM
I can live with Foster's poor distribution bearing in mind how many points he has won us over the last few years! He had a wobble mid-season and then got injured...keepers, like all other positions in football, have poor runs of form! He has been mainly brilliant for us, and long may it continue!!!

That said, Myhill hasn't put a foot wrong so far for us (and should never have been dropped for Carson years ago under Hodgson!)...if he carries on his form from last season, Foster has got a battle to get back into the team!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on July 23, 2015, 03:05:54 PM
For me Boaz should be number one. Foster frustrates me too much with his woeful distribution of a football - goalkeepers often have little or no pressure on them when they have the ball at their feet so I am perplexed as to how they cannot pick their man out 7 or 8 times out of ten.
To be fair though... there's a reason why they tend to be goalkeepers, and why Manual Neuer is seen as this uber keeper beyond all others because not only is he good with his hands, but with his feet too.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Pie on July 23, 2015, 03:56:59 PM
Just signed 2 year contract!!

wicked news!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Pie on July 23, 2015, 03:57:38 PM
OAZ Myhill has today committed his future to Albion by signing a two-year contract.

The goalkeeper sat down this lunchtime to pen his new deal, which will keep him at The Hawthorns until summer 2017.

Myhill enjoyed an extended run in Albion's first-team during 2014/15 after Ben Foster suffered a knee injury.

In all he played 11 Barclays Premier League games last season, keeping four clean sheets along the way - including a brilliant performance in the 1-0 win at Manchester United, where he saved Robin Van Persie's penalty.

The 32-year-old  - Albion's fourth longest-serving current player after Chris Brunt, James Morrison and Jonas Olsson - is looking forward to 2015/16. 

He said: "It's great to get my future sorted out.

"It's never easy being a goalkeeper when you're not in the team but the Premier League is the place you want to be in.

"I enjoyed the final few months of the season and tried to do my best during that period.

"Pre-season has been tough but now we are beginning to focus on making sure we are ready for that opening game of the season."

Head coach Tony Pulis said: "I'm delighted Boaz has signed his new deal.

"He had a smashing end to the season when he came into the side and has worked very hard throughout the summer."

Read more at http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/wba-albion-myhill-new-contract-2567416.aspx#BUwhsjpZrmJPvYAj.99
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tommcneill on July 23, 2015, 03:59:41 PM
Happy Days!

Big fan of Myhill myself think he is a cracking keeper
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on July 23, 2015, 04:14:56 PM
Great news, he was excellent last year and will keep Foster out unless Foster performs miracles.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: gerry m on July 23, 2015, 04:22:47 PM
Great news! Great keeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: seteefeet on July 23, 2015, 04:24:38 PM
Forgot about that penalty save.  :D
Has Foster ever saved any for us, I can't think of any?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Ska-dForLife-WBA on July 23, 2015, 04:30:23 PM
Has Foster ever saved any for us, I can't think of any?

Massive save at Anfield from Gerrard, February 2013.  We went on to win the game 2-0.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on July 23, 2015, 04:36:25 PM
Forgot about that penalty save.  :D
Has Foster ever saved any for us, I can't think of any?
At least two, one against Gerrard for Liverpool and one against Walters for Stoke.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggieman1805 on July 23, 2015, 04:53:33 PM
Excellent news

Rate him highly  :)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ComebackStrodds on July 23, 2015, 04:58:03 PM
Good move. I like the lad. proved himself dependable and not just a bench warmer in Fosters absence.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: glosterbaggie on July 23, 2015, 05:03:08 PM
Very pleased with this. 8)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: divinewind on July 23, 2015, 05:08:17 PM
Good news, does this mean we won't be signing the Dingle now?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: geoff on July 23, 2015, 05:15:19 PM
A good no1 keeper but a great no2. Well done Albion
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Ben1983 on July 23, 2015, 05:17:12 PM
Great news, number one for me!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albion79 on July 23, 2015, 05:17:28 PM
Good news Myhill signed, never done anything wrong when he has played, always felt he was unlucky to get dropped just because Foster was fit, should be based on form not name.

I think Foster is a cracking keeper too (unless the injury affects him) but if we do sign Hennessey, i would think Foster will be the one to make way, even though back in October/November it still takes time to get upto speed, if we have Myhill and Hennessey, i would expect Foster to be loaned out to a championship club til Xmas and possibly sold or loaned out for the rest of the season in the January window.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggiejohn on July 23, 2015, 07:27:23 PM
If we are to compete in two cup competitions and the EPL, won't we need 3 keepers? I imagine Rose will be the one to be loaned out.
I suspect TP wasn't pleased by BF's decision making at the end of the Villa EPL game, & BF may have lost some ground as a result, but I would be amazed if we let him go.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on July 23, 2015, 07:47:32 PM
Forgot about that penalty save.  :D
Has Foster ever saved any for us, I can't think of any?
Foster is a very good penalty stopper, saved the Adebayor pen vs Spurs when we drew 3-3 under Pepe Mel, quite a big save.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Standaman on July 23, 2015, 08:39:14 PM
Myhill is a good keeper and I can't be disappointed when a good player commits his future to the club. However it has rather shot my theory that Myhill wouldn't sign another contract and hence our interest in Hennessy with Myhill moving on as and when Foster returned to fitness. Whatever their individual merits they are all too good to be third choice keeper anywhere so something has to give if Hennessy signs.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Bigrob80 on July 23, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
I am happy with that! He has been in great form when we needed him after BF did his knee in! I'm not sure about the hennesey rumour? Maybe we have enquired about a sale incase A - Boaz didn't sign a new deal B - BF possibly has doubts over his knee going forward? Be interesting to see how it all pans out!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie53 on July 23, 2015, 10:30:13 PM
I am happy with that! He has been in great form when we needed him after BF did his knee in! I'm not sure about the hennesey rumour? Maybe we have enquired about a sale incase A - Boaz didn't sign a new deal B - BF possibly has doubts over his knee going forward? Be interesting to see how it all pans out!

I think you're right, now Boaz has signed the doubt is over how long Foster will be out. If he's out longer than first thought we need experienced cover
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tipton baggie 80 on September 24, 2015, 12:18:01 PM
Best player in the league on current form according to this;

http://readwestbrom.com/2015/09/24/boaz-myhill-best-player-league/

Acknowledge this is also down to the defenders in front of him / playing style etc but good to see nonetheless.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on October 24, 2015, 08:39:54 PM
Well on the way (if not there already) to being our number one goalkeeper.
He seems to have grown better in the past few games.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on October 24, 2015, 09:21:19 PM
No-one can surely grumble too much at the way he's performed from the moment Foster got injured.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: KingKoren on October 25, 2015, 12:51:11 AM
No-one can surely grumble too much at the way he's performed from the moment Foster got injured.

Foster deserved to be dropped when he got injured. Myhill deserves his place on merit. Foster will be vying with Lindegaard for no2 spot when he's back from injury.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wodenson46 on October 25, 2015, 03:35:08 PM
Managing to get his feet moving now. He did seem very immobile in a number of early games.
Looking good at present
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Black Pearl on October 25, 2015, 05:02:20 PM
I thought he was excellent yesterday, pretty faultless performance.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Sessegod on October 25, 2015, 05:58:16 PM
I know Foster will probably hobble back into the team, to be honest though he hasn't done much wrong and I feel pretty confident when he's in goal. I do hope I haven't given him the kiss of death
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Tipton Baggie on October 25, 2015, 06:35:45 PM
One for your dream team
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on October 25, 2015, 07:14:20 PM
Best performance for a while yesterday. Play Bo.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Scooby Doo on October 25, 2015, 08:50:25 PM
Was fantastic and my only gripe is his lack of command of his six yard area. Should be far more dominating of it and assert himself with more authority in this area.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on October 25, 2015, 10:22:32 PM
Was fantastic and my only gripe is his lack of command of his six yard area. Should be far more dominating of it and assert himself with more authority in this area.

I thought that was something he mastered yesterday.

Barry Horne was waxing lyricals about him.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Scooby Doo on October 25, 2015, 10:40:17 PM
I thought that was something he mastered yesterday.

Barry Horne was waxing lyricals about him.

There were two occasions in the second half he looked glued to his line when crosses could've been claimed that went into his six yard box. Just needs to be more commanding when the defenders need it.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BoingFlyer on December 17, 2015, 10:54:24 AM


Foster is reportedly back in training and targeting a return to the first team early next year. Not sure if he will claim the shirt straight away Boaz has done a Stella job and IMO has better distribution than Foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: sing on our own on December 17, 2015, 01:09:50 PM
I like Foster but if he came back as good as he was before the injury he would have a job getting his place back so after all this time out I can't see him getting it back but good luck to him.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on December 17, 2015, 01:47:37 PM

Foster is reportedly back in training and targeting a return to the first team early next year. Not sure if he will claim the shirt straight away Boaz has done a Stella job and IMO has better distribution than Foster.
I still prefer Foster. Myhill is good but stays on his line far too much whereas Foster is quick to any through-balls (i.e. Alli and Vardy may have been stopped with Foster). Myhill has been fine though in general.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: iwastherein68 on December 17, 2015, 06:22:46 PM
Like Foster but will NEVER forgive him for Villa last season, Boaz to keep his place for me. By the way don't think TP will forgive Foster either.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 17, 2015, 10:49:32 PM
Expect Foster back at the earliest opportunity. Much better overall player.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on December 17, 2015, 11:50:44 PM
Possibly "overall", but still a vile sympathizer.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 17, 2015, 11:57:42 PM
I don't get all this, there is no way he did it on purpose. Rush of blood from a guy carrying an injury who was desperate to see the game out.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: seteefeet on December 18, 2015, 08:51:19 AM

Foster is reportedly back in training and targeting a return to the first team early next year. Not sure if he will claim the shirt straight away Boaz has done a Stella job and IMO has better distribution than Foster.
Ollsen has better distribution than Foster!
If you could create a Myhill / Foster hybrid you would have a top keeper, their strengths are very different. If Foster can prove his fitness and get back to his very best then he edges it for me.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: MarkW on December 18, 2015, 08:57:48 AM
In a Pulis team, a keeper is judged more on their defensive capabilities, than their distribution, as it's either short, slow passes out to the defence or long kicks up field. There's very few quick kicks out of hand or long throws - these are the things Foster has struggled with in recent years. It hasn't helped that we've typically used Brunt against a shorter full-back, so the margin of error is a lot less. Maybe now Brunt is further back we won't use that tactic (I haven't seen it being used this season with any other player).

I'd personally be happy seeing Foster back in goal, but Myhill hasn't cost us too many points this year.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dexy on December 18, 2015, 09:06:26 AM
I think the fact we haven't really missed Foster says it all regarding Myhill so far this season ,
In that respect we don't need to rush Foster back which is good with an injury like that and his history of knee issues.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: paulosull on December 18, 2015, 09:24:03 AM
I think the fact we haven't really missed Foster says it all regarding Myhill so far this season ,
In that respect we don't need to rush Foster back which is good with an injury like that and his history of knee issues.
foster the better keeper in my opinion, myhill let's himself down in some areas especially his reaction to deflected shots should be up on his toes more but having said that still playing well
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: JDWest_Brom on December 18, 2015, 01:32:57 PM
Is Myhill's contract up at the end of the season?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Signor_Maresca on December 18, 2015, 01:34:08 PM
Myhill is an excellent number 2 and has performed admirably in Foster's absence but Foster is levels above him, the sooner he is back the better.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: B_H_Baggie on December 18, 2015, 07:22:54 PM
Is Myhill's contract up at the end of the season?

Signed a two year deal in the summer.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: overseas baggie on December 18, 2015, 09:01:24 PM
One thing is for sure - whoever is on the bench as our number 2 keeper will probably be the best number 2 keeper in the Premier League

Myhill has been better than we could reasonably have been expected as a stand-in for Foster.   
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 19, 2015, 06:52:09 PM
Has to be questioned again today on the first goal. So many of the goals we concede look soft when he plays.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on December 19, 2015, 06:54:06 PM
Has to be questioned again today on the first goal. So many of the goals we concede look soft when he plays.

Don't suppose you will question why Brunt sent numerous passes straight out of play in the first half though!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 19, 2015, 06:59:01 PM
Don't suppose you will question why Brunt sent numerous passes straight out of play in the first half though!

Thought Brunt was very poor first 25 minutes, let the ball run out of play twice and passed a 10 yard pass to McClean straight out of play. Difference is they cost us 3 soft throw ins, not a bloody goal.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on December 19, 2015, 07:00:25 PM
Thought Brunt was very poor first 25 minutes, let the ball run out of play twice and passed a 10 yard pass to McClean straight out of play. Difference is they cost us 3 soft throw ins, not a bloody goal.

Myhill did not cost us the bloody goal either!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 19, 2015, 07:02:33 PM
Myhill did not cost us the bloody goal either!

It was soft, beaten at his near post from 20 yards. Foster would have saved it.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on December 19, 2015, 07:05:55 PM
It was soft, beaten at his near post from 20 yards. Foster would have saved it.

And poc would not have let the player get the shot away in the first place.

And before you say it I know it wasn't Brunt.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: paulosull on December 20, 2015, 12:09:52 AM
Good keeper but has to save that, again we persist with no natural fullbacks well done Tone
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: t76 on December 20, 2015, 02:08:37 PM
Myhill can not be replaced with Foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albion79 on December 20, 2015, 02:10:15 PM
I think Myhill has been very good for us and would be in no rush to replace him.

That said his positioning was poor for the first goal, he was stood way over to the side of the goal instead of in the middle, meaning when the bloke hit it Myhill couldnt get over in time.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Aztech on December 20, 2015, 02:17:27 PM
I think Myhill has been very good for us and would be in no rush to replace him.

That said his positioning was poor for the first goal, he was stood way over to the side of the goal instead of in the middle, meaning when the bloke hit it Myhill couldnt get over in time.

I agree there should be no rush to replace him, although I do believe that Foster is the better of the two.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: liverbaggie on December 20, 2015, 03:38:39 PM
I think myhill is due a break,he has no real challenger at the moment,as soon as foster is fit put him straight back in,he's a much better keeper,top man.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on December 20, 2015, 04:27:01 PM
Tougher to save than it looked maybe. He ran across the edge of the area and was pretty central when he hit it. Found the very corner of the goal. Think he hit it fairly early without telegraphing it much.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: stubba on December 20, 2015, 06:54:07 PM
He is so static immobile I can't understand people saying foster should not walk back in!! He is twice the keeper
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on December 20, 2015, 09:11:59 PM
He is so static immobile I can't understand people saying foster should not walk back in!! He is twice the keeper
I think its mainly down to Foster's erratic form pre injury and that's not just the Villa game.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ronnie_allen on December 21, 2015, 12:25:17 AM
On the first goal, could Fletcher have hindered Myhill. Looked like Fletcher should have been blocking down potential shot but then turned away trying to anticipate a pass, leaving a gap. Myhill should still have done somewhat better but still can't comprehend why Fletcher didn't deal with primary threat.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on December 21, 2015, 06:27:03 AM
On the first goal, could Fletcher have hindered Myhill. Looked like Fletcher should have been blocking down potential shot but then turned away trying to anticipate a pass, leaving a gap. Myhill should still have done somewhat better but still can't comprehend why Fletcher didn't deal with primary threat.

Fletcher and Evans both had chances to close him down but didn't.
Poor defensive goal from our point of view.
The fat boy also lost possession to start with which put us under pressure
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Morany on December 21, 2015, 09:26:04 AM
Dreadfully slow again at getting down , should have stopped that
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BRIAN on December 21, 2015, 09:42:55 AM
Looking at the replays I believe defenders blocked his view.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 26, 2015, 05:55:29 PM
No one else has bothered... so this guy cost us big time today. Just as he did against Spurs and Bournemouth. Lindegaard for Monday if Foster not ready.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Jimmy on December 26, 2015, 05:56:43 PM
No one else has bothered... so this guy cost us big time today. Just as he did against Spurs and Bournemouth. Lindegaard for Monday if Foster not ready.

Stop making him a scapegoat, there was still the whole game to play but we did nothing.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on December 26, 2015, 05:58:11 PM
No one else has bothered... so this guy cost us big time today. Just as he did against Spurs and Bournemouth. Lindegaard for Monday if Foster not ready.

Is he the next one?  :-*
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on December 26, 2015, 06:01:08 PM
Is he the next one?  :-*

You're far worse with Gardner than I ever was with Dozza or Longy  ;D :P
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: elmo_in_swansea on December 26, 2015, 06:03:29 PM
Said this on game thread. I don't rate myhill and he's cost a few goals this season. Very slow at getting down perhaps he could learn how to dive from mcmanaman. I hope lindegaard isn't another Chester type signing I'd like to see him get a game.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smethwickw on December 26, 2015, 06:06:26 PM
Myhill is no more culpable than any of our other back 5 for goals conceded this season. Brunt and Dawson have cost us more.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: LiamTheBaggie on December 26, 2015, 06:07:13 PM
You're far worse with Gardner than I ever was with Dozza or Longy  ;D :P

With good reason may I add!!  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: paulosull on December 26, 2015, 06:56:18 PM
He has to gather that ball in today. That's why he's a number two he's reactions are to slow I'd give lyngaard a game against the room myhill needs a kick up the backside
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: colinmax on December 27, 2015, 05:59:41 AM
He seems to be blamed for every goal we concede.
In yesterdays match the ball came off the post,hit him in the back and he was lying on his back himself.
He was probably disorientated but in an ideal world he  should have recovered quicker and gathered the ball but the real unfortunate thing was that Ki followed in.
If Fabianki had done the same thing he would probably got away with it because I cannot visualise any of our players reacting quickly and following in to score.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: swad35 on December 27, 2015, 06:05:33 AM
He has to gather that ball in today. That's why he's a number two he's reactions are to slow I'd give lyngaard a game against the room myhill needs a kick up the backside

Replace a number 2 with a number 3......things are looking bad
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on December 27, 2015, 09:04:32 AM
He seems to be blamed for every goal we concede.
In yesterdays match the ball came off the post,hit him in the back and he was lying on his back himself.
He was probably disorientated but in an ideal world he  should have recovered quicker and gathered the ball but the real unfortunate thing was that Ki followed in.
If Fabianki had done the same thing he would probably got away with it because I cannot visualise any of our players reacting quickly and following in to score.
He does take more flak than he deserves. I think it's his body language sometimes as he looks like a half interested school kid at times. As for his reactions being slow...no they are not, he's our best 1 on 1 shot stopper...gets down really quickly and don't forget that point blank wonder save fairly recently.
He also hasn't made any out and out howlers...yes he should have done better yesterday but there was a big element of bad luck about it. We've had no performances anywhere near Fosters show at Villa last year and he hasn't let any regulation shots through which Foster did when one went through him against someone last year ...Leicester game maybe ?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on December 27, 2015, 12:10:14 PM
Does anyone know when Foster is meant to be officially 'back' from his injury by any chance?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: elkiellis on December 27, 2015, 02:50:05 PM
I think he has done really well this season,yesterday I think he could have done better if just a slight flick of his hand to concede a corner would have been better than trying to gather the ball
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BRIAN on December 27, 2015, 03:10:45 PM
So Myhill is the the new "fall guy." Gives the others  a rest. If I was a goalkeeper with out poor defenders I would make mistakes.He is better than some of you think.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: gerry m on December 27, 2015, 03:36:47 PM
It was a poor mistake by Myhill, but nobody tracked the run of Ki.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on December 27, 2015, 03:54:19 PM
just one of those silly mistakes from time to time, hes still our best keeper
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on December 27, 2015, 03:57:29 PM
just one of those silly mistakes from time to time, hes still our best keeper

Not sure...always rated Foster as much better but obviously he's been out for a long time now.
Actually think that Myhill should have done better for the first goal last week.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: sing on our own on December 27, 2015, 04:11:29 PM
Myhill and Foster are both great keepers but both make mistakes. What's happened with Foster happens with all players when they are out injured they suddenly become the best player ever. A lot of people were saying Myhill should have had a chance before Foster was injured but of course that's all forgotten now.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: B_H_Baggie on December 27, 2015, 04:21:01 PM
Not been happy with Boaz in recent weeks but its just a blip in form that happens to every player but it gets highlighted with keepers as their mistakes lead to goals. I always said I think Foster is a superior keeper and the sooner he returns the better but I really don't want us to rush him back after a major injury.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: FallOutBoy on December 27, 2015, 05:59:01 PM
Foster is still our best keeper. He is prone to mistakes, but less so than Myhill. He is a better shot-stopper, and occasionally can win us a game with a brilliant performance.

Myhill is a steady keeper, nothing more. His kicking, shot-stopping, etc, it's all good. But it's not great, which is what Foster can be on his day.

Lindegaard is an unknown quantity. Some people become back-ups and just get written off as back-ups no matter what. But he is probably the same as Myhill, good but not great.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on December 27, 2015, 06:06:27 PM
Foster is still our best keeper. He is prone to mistakes, but less so than Myhill. He is a better shot-stopper, and occasionally can win us a game with a brilliant performance.

Myhill is a steady keeper, nothing more. His kicking, shot-stopping, etc, it's all good. But it's not great, which is what Foster can be on his day.

Lindegaard is an unknown quantity. Some people become back-ups and just get written off as back-ups no matter what. But he is probably the same as Myhill, good but not great.
fosters kicking is dire. 
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on December 27, 2015, 06:10:02 PM
fosters kicking is dire.
I am not too sure about his kicking, if all our players go over to the left hand side of the pitch. (He seems to put a swerve on the ball).
He is quicker at thinking, and has been known to throw an attacking ball out, though.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on December 27, 2015, 09:38:52 PM
We've got 3 good keepers at the club, and I don't think it's fair to give any of them too much grief. Foster had some shockers before his injury but we mustn't forget that he has been one of our best players for a long time. Myhill, is a very good shot stopper but I do worry about his positioning on crosses, but I think he has done himself and our club proud on the whole. GK is far from being a problem position for me the way it was for many recent years.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: fpvmtimbdbo on December 28, 2015, 09:10:04 AM
Foster is still our best keeper. He is prone to mistakes, but less so than Myhill. He is a better shot-stopper, and occasionally can win us a game with a brilliant performance.

Myhill is a steady keeper, nothing more. His kicking, shot-stopping, etc, it's all good. But it's not great, which is what Foster can be on his day.

Lindegaard is an unknown quantity. Some people become back-ups and just get written off as back-ups no matter what. But he is probably the same as Myhill, good but not great.

Completely agree with this. Myhill's simply a decent keeper, not an excellent one. His shot-stopping ability is average, his reflexes are average and his sweeping isn't the best, either. The only department he's proficient is in aerial balls and he does claim/punch away a lot of crosses/corners.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: darbolina on December 28, 2015, 12:48:44 PM
Perhaps he needs a period out wit Lindegaard being given a chance? Boat has done really well this season but has recently looked like there are one or two mistakes in him....?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Astle1968 on December 28, 2015, 01:17:02 PM
Was just thinking Lindegaard might be given a game soon, perhaps even today.

I like Myhill. Very able back up and solid enough number 1. Long term I'd want an improvement but happy to see what shape Foster comes back in before replacing him first. Couple of errors recently but generally pretty safe, only criticism is he doesn't really win us many games with outrageous saves such as Foster was doing a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on December 28, 2015, 01:22:19 PM
Double edge sword, you leave Myhill in and he makes a mistake then Pulis gets crucified for leaving him in.

You leave him out and Lindegaard plays, makes a mistake and Pulis gets crucified for picking a keeper that has played one game in around 3 years or so.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on December 28, 2015, 01:23:22 PM
He is slow with distribution.
How can our players get the ball, unless he lets go of it?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: frazzle on December 28, 2015, 01:50:34 PM
Double edge sword, you leave Myhill in and he makes a mistake then Pulis gets crucified for leaving him in.

You leave him out and Lindegaard plays, makes a mistake and Pulis gets crucified for picking a keeper that has played one game in around 3 years or so.

Yep. I'd keep Myhill. All in all he has been decent and I don't think we've missed Foster too much at all.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on January 02, 2016, 05:15:16 PM
Got him out of the pooh again today Walters header well inside 6 yard box AGAIN. Viva Ben Foster.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on January 02, 2016, 06:00:38 PM
Got him out of the rubbish again today Walters header well inside 6 yard box AGAIN. Viva Ben Foster.

Totally unmarked so not just down to Myhill, defenders went walkabout.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: PepeMel on January 02, 2016, 06:09:38 PM
Myhill is our best keeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dexy on January 02, 2016, 06:20:03 PM
Totally unmarked so not just down to Myhill, defenders went walkabout.
Watching on tv so hard to say how close to Myhill but Yacob has Walters marked then lets him slip away....watch Yacobs reaction , he knows its his fault.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BoingFlyer on January 02, 2016, 06:21:49 PM
Nothing the keeper could of done for the clay heads goal he was correctly covering his front post to prevent the shot.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: elkiellis on January 02, 2016, 08:17:46 PM
I thought myhill looked a bit shaky today
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smosher34 on January 02, 2016, 08:19:06 PM
He is slow with distribution.
How can our players get the ball, unless he lets go of it?
i have said this for weeks but the other problem is who is there in space to pass it to ? also should have come for that ball today and punched it clear
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on January 02, 2016, 08:27:31 PM
Flat footed, rooted to his line EVERY time it matters. Decent back-up, taking it's toll watching him week in week out.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: liverbaggie on July 19, 2016, 05:17:27 PM
Boaz just signed for another 12 months.
What a top clubman he really is.
We could do with a few more with his mindset.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: costa blanca baggie on July 19, 2016, 06:18:01 PM
Boaz just signed for another 12 months.
What a top clubman he really is.
We could do with a few more with his mindset.
Maybe nobody wants him. Just saying.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on July 19, 2016, 06:49:09 PM
Maybe nobody wants him. Just saying.

Nonsense, he did very well for us last season when called upon, and has done for us historically. At the very least he could be a number 1 for most Championship teams.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: geoff on July 19, 2016, 06:52:17 PM
A good move for boths sides  ;)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on July 19, 2016, 07:18:05 PM
A good move for boths sides  ;)

Agreed. A few years ago, we would have been over the moon to have him as first choice, let alone backup. He's got flaws to his game but I am very happy with the depth we have with our Keepers.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba13 on July 20, 2016, 10:15:29 AM
I think Foster is a top class keeper but as a number 2 Myhill must be up there with the very best a very good keeper and a great clubman.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on July 20, 2016, 11:22:28 AM
I think Foster is a top class keeper but as a number 2 Myhill must be up there with the very best a very good keeper and a great clubman.

I don't know about "top class" as he is prone to a few more mistakes a season than he very best in the league but what I love about Ben Foster is that he's got the strength of character to get over a mistake. He doesn't let it haunt him, similar to Joe Hart in that respect.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba13 on July 20, 2016, 11:32:33 AM
The reason I say top class is he makes saves other keepers can`t.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Foster#1 on July 20, 2016, 11:36:44 AM
Myhill would be a good signing for a few sides at prem level never mind championship

Cracking keeper
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba13 on July 20, 2016, 11:50:16 AM
agree with last statement I`m just glad he`s happy here.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: FallOutBoy on July 20, 2016, 12:47:25 PM
When Pulis came in, he mentioned about players who had been here a long time and were in their comfort zone. Yet now we've had new contracts for pretty much all the 'old guard'. Not saying Boaz is a bad keeper, but maybe we need somebody who wants to push Foster, not just fill in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Scooby Doo on July 20, 2016, 02:29:38 PM
I don't know about "top class" as he is prone to a few more mistakes a season than he very best in the league but what I love about Ben Foster is that he's got the strength of character to get over a mistake. He doesn't let it haunt him, similar to Joe Hart in that respect.

He's definitely not top class. He's not a commanding presence and he's pone to being erratic. Not disappointed that Myhill's signed but am gutted at TP's comments regarding Foster. Would've brought a new No.1 in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on July 20, 2016, 06:28:01 PM
He's definitely not top class. He's not a commanding presence and he's pone to being erratic. Not disappointed that Myhill's signed but am gutted at TP's comments regarding Foster. Would've brought a new No.1 in.

How is he not a commanding presence??
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionic on July 21, 2016, 12:41:07 PM
How is he not a commanding presence??
his beard is a commanding presence!  without adding in the host !
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on July 21, 2016, 12:43:31 PM
How is he not a commanding presence??

Stays on his line too much & doesn't come for crosses into the box. I like him though!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: albionden on July 22, 2016, 02:03:04 AM
I would rather have Myhill for collecting crosses over foster any day, BUT he's slow to get down on some shots, I've thought he could have thrown his cap on some he's let in, in the past, Foster only slightly better on reaction saves, but his big let down is that he often flaps at crosses.
If we could merge the 2 we would have a good keeper....
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionDaz on July 25, 2016, 04:24:35 PM
There no better or worse than most other keepers in the Prem,we just don't see all the other mistakes and good saves,that other teams goalies make,we only see them in highlights,unless there live on TV most games,as a top 4 club or a favourite ie Man Utd or Chelsea.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on July 25, 2016, 06:14:06 PM
I would rather have Myhill for collecting crosses over foster any day, BUT he's slow to get down on some shots, I've thought he could have thrown his cap on some he's let in, in the past, Foster only slightly better on reaction saves, but his big let down is that he often flaps at crosses.
If we could merge the 2 we would have a good keeper....
I actually think he's very good at getting down on shots....has pulled off some blinders doing just that.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: boinging_along on July 26, 2016, 03:22:27 PM
The trouble with teams in our position (let's say bottom midtable-ish) is that adequate backup can be hard to get.  Any player who could step in and do a decent job for us could probably get first team football at the teams below.  Teams in the top half have a similar problem too.  I think we've got a decent back up option in Myhill, prefer Foster but Myhill has shown he can cope and he's happy to play that role.

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Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Morany on August 24, 2016, 04:19:07 PM
Just watched the goals back again from last night, Myhill is woeful. How anyone can say he's better or on a par with Foster is beyond me.

Poor positioning for the first which led to a corner then the goal, the second he was flat footed and parried it straight to the bloke. Shame we rested Foster for the game last night.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on August 24, 2016, 05:01:41 PM
Just watched the goals back again from last night, Myhill is woeful. How anyone can say he's better or on a par with Foster is beyond me.

Poor positioning for the first which led to a corner then the goal, the second he was flat footed and parried it straight to the bloke. Shame we rested Foster for the game last night.

His positioning has always been the problem. There were a few times last season (Vary, Alli etc) where he stayed rooted to his line and we conceded as a result. For instance, against Palace, Foster came out quickly and smothered Zaha's chance as he did against Lukaku on Saturday, with Myhill those go in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba_1996 on January 07, 2017, 05:35:45 PM
Can someone teach this guy to dive? I've lost count of the number of soft goals we have conceeded because he simply doesn't bother to try to save the ball, it seems to happen every time he plays.

Always leaves a massive gap almost inviting the attacker to put it to a particular side of him, then just watches it go in.

Absolute liability.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mikkyk on January 07, 2017, 05:42:40 PM
Can someone teach this guy to dive? I've lost count of the number of soft goals we have conceeded because he simply doesn't bother to try to save the ball, it seems to happen every time he plays.

Always leaves a massive gap almost inviting the attacker to put it to a particular side of him, then just watches it go in.

Absolute liability.

He's a strange one isn't he. A lot of people say about keepers "he's a good shot stopper" which basically means he isn't a great keeper as normally shot stopping is a given.

However, Myhill seems to do everything as well apart from shot stopping!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smosher34 on January 07, 2017, 06:23:10 PM
i just new he was in the wrong place for the free kick way to far over was showing Ince the left hand side of the goal , never moved poor position .
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: paulosull on January 07, 2017, 06:26:08 PM
Has been a great servant of the club but maybe it's time to let him leave. This is aproblem the club has holding on to players to long
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smudger 2007 on January 07, 2017, 07:05:28 PM
Watched him come out early for 2nd half. He looked unmotivated asked the coach to cross two balls in and that was it told him that was enough. Looked like he was going through the motions and it showed 2nd half. He doesn't move his feet quick enough to et in position to dive and just doesn't luck agile. He's way overweight aswell he was never that big before. It really cost us today. One save 2nd half summed it up. Forgot who shot it was hit with pace and going near post up high. He didn't move his feet and had to push it out dramatically. Foster would have caught it. All he had to do was move his feet. I know he's a reserve go but he should always be in shape at very least and sharp surely that's a given
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 07, 2017, 07:07:40 PM
Pulis picking Myhill over Foster cost is the match. Foster would have got to the free kick and probably would have saved the first goal as well. I agree Myhills positional sense is poor and he seems to make very little effort to try and dive to save the ball.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: paulosull on January 07, 2017, 07:08:20 PM
That's two players who cannot keep the weight of what are the fitness and conditioning coaches playing at?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Downunder Stripes on January 07, 2017, 07:11:59 PM
Who tied his bootlaces together ?
https://streamable.com/y308l
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tommcneill on January 07, 2017, 07:15:43 PM
Who tied his bootlaces together ?
https://streamable.com/y308l

It's not even a great free kick that's simply poor goalkeeping
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggiesboots on January 07, 2017, 07:20:30 PM
I thought it looked dodgy from where I was in the SC, he obviously thinks thats going to be a cross but I thought overall he didnt look interested at all today
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: gerry m on January 07, 2017, 07:52:26 PM
The Ince free kick he didnt even move!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mo on January 07, 2017, 08:06:12 PM
When Hodgson came in he shipped him out on loan .

We then had him back and have continued to give him new contracts.

Sad indictment I feel that we have allowed him to be too comfortable and haven't stretched him in any way .
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggiebof on January 07, 2017, 08:25:00 PM
An ok back up but no need to play him today and arguably cost us. He knows no matter how well he plays he is always a backup for Ben and is clearly comfortable with that so no need to give him a game.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: stubba on January 07, 2017, 09:01:39 PM
One of the younger keepers need to be back up for Ben & on the bench consistently, Boz always been average IMHO
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on January 07, 2017, 09:17:54 PM
just watched the goal again and he doesn't move, its a nothing free kick, not hit with any great pace or direction, you would expect him to save those 10/10 times.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on January 08, 2017, 01:13:45 AM
The guy is way too comfy. He looked really rusty today and over the last year he looks real overweight. Not good enough and a HUGE reason why we are not in the third round. Good servant but time to get rid.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on January 08, 2017, 09:36:47 AM
Seems a catalogue of errors. The ref made the wall go back further than it needed to (TV have confirmed this). Only 3 men in the wall so the combination of the distance they were back and the limited wall meant it was useless against any free taker worth his salt. Then Myhill positioning to the right of the goal as though he expected that wall to do the job on the other side.
Someone needs to tell Myhill how bad it looks when he stands there rooted to the spot. Move your feet, scramble across, dive do something.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Standaman on January 08, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Seems a catalogue of errors. The ref made the wall go back further than it needed to (TV have confirmed this). Only 3 men in the wall so the combination of the distance they were back and the limited wall meant it was useless against any free taker worth his salt. Then Myhill positioning to the right of the goal as though he expected that wall to do the job on the other side.
Someone needs to tell Myhill how bad it looks when he stands there rooted to the spot. Move your feet, scramble across, dive do something.

I also think Myhill thought that Ince was going to chip into the far post where Derby had positioned 4 or 5 players. Once his weight was on the wrong foot he couldn't recover. The mistake was one of positioning as much as lack of athleticism on the goalkeepers part.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: overseas baggie on January 08, 2017, 10:15:59 AM
I feel a bit sorry for Myhill.  He's barely played at all since Foster's recovery from injury and is clearly rusty. Not sure how else he's supposed to get games under his belt.

He's nowhere near the same class as Foster but very few are.  He did a decent job for us during Foster's long layoff.

It's probably time for him to move on to a Championship club where, like Gardner, he can do a really good job and get 3 or 4 years of first choice game time.  Obviously he would then need to be replaced.

Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on January 08, 2017, 11:00:40 AM
Couldn't believe the size of him, and agree with the can't be bothered look he has about him, however think he always has a bit of that look. From where I was sat in the brummie the first goal definitely looked saleable. It came from a long way out and wasn't right in the corner. Think Boaz reacted late and couldn't reach it. Seemed to me that he wasn't at full stretch either.

The second goal annoys me. Everyone in the stadium knows where that freekick is going. The organisation of the wall wad a shambles. They weren't even set up together until about 5 seconds before the freekick was taken. Seemed to me that boaz just gave up telling them where to go, so they ended up in a poor position. Why he was so far over to one side of the goal too is questionable, especially when the wall isn't sufficiently set up to protect the other side. As others have said it's not even a special freekick. Just up and over and into the massive gap.

Frustrates me as Pulis put a strong team out, but still had to make an unforced change for some reason. One that has cost us the game in my opinion
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie96 on January 08, 2017, 11:27:52 AM
Awful yesterday. To not even dive for that free kick is unbelievable. It wasn't in the corner, wasn't hit with much pace and was about 25 yards out!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on January 08, 2017, 11:46:31 AM
I feel a bit sorry for Myhill.  He's barely played at all since Foster's recovery from injury and is clearly rusty. Not sure how else he's supposed to get games under his belt.

He's nowhere near the same class as Foster but very few are.  He did a decent job for us during Foster's long layoff.

It's probably time for him to move on to a Championship club where, like Gardner, he can do a really good job and get 3 or 4 years of first choice game time.  Obviously he would then need to be replaced.

I do not understand the first part. If he trains every day to the standard of if he is playing, which he should because you never know if Foster will pull up injured, and participates correctly in the U'23 matches that he plays, he should not be rusty.

David James for England in that friendly against Denmark was not prepared correctly to come on and got pelters for it and rightly so. Myhill has never been good for us, even in that run of games he had I was praying for the swift return of Foster as he inspires no confidence whatsoever.

If his contract is up at the end of the season, we need to be letting him move on.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: overseas baggie on January 08, 2017, 11:58:51 AM
I do not understand the first part. If he trains every day to the standard of if he is playing, which he should because you never know if Foster will pull up injured, and participates correctly in the U'23 matches that he plays, he should not be rusty.

David James for England in that friendly against Denmark was not prepared correctly to come on and got pelters for it and rightly so. Myhill has never been good for us, even in that run of games he had I was praying for the swift return of Foster as he inspires no confidence whatsoever.

If his contract is up at the end of the season, we need to be letting him move on.

I'm talking about being "match fit", which is very different from just being "fit".  Just like Berahino.  Players need to play, get games under their belt, to be "match fit".

The U23 line-ups that I have seen in recent months all had one of our young keepers in goal (Palmer I think, but certainly not Myhill).

How many games has Myhill actually played this season? 
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on January 08, 2017, 12:06:50 PM
Couldn't believe the size of him, and agree with the can't be bothered look he has about him, however think he always has a bit of that look. From where I was sat in the brummie the first goal definitely looked saleable. It came from a long way out and wasn't right in the corner. Think Boaz reacted late and couldn't reach it. Seemed to me that he wasn't at full stretch either.

The second goal annoys me. Everyone in the stadium knows where that freekick is going. The organisation of the wall wad a shambles. They weren't even set up together until about 5 seconds before the freekick was taken. Seemed to me that boaz just gave up telling them where to go, so they ended up in a poor position. Why he was so far over to one side of the goal too is questionable, especially when the wall isn't sufficiently set up to protect the other side. As others have said it's not even a special freekick. Just up and over and into the massive gap.

Frustrates me as Pulis put a strong team out, but still had to make an unforced change for some reason. One that has cost us the game in my opinion
Yes he does have that can't be bothered look generally which is fine when things are going well but it's not great body language when they are not. If you look at the line-ups of the prem clubs yesterday I think the vast majority had their 2nd string keeper in goal. I do wonder if it's something that comes up when new contracts are sorted for the back-up keepers.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: elkiellis on January 08, 2017, 12:11:50 PM
he has conceded lots of shots similar to the derby free kick goal where he makes no attempt whatsoever,the wall was pitiful but his positioning wasn't great,the first goal which was good he dived after it had hit the net,i think foster saves one of these
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 08, 2017, 12:17:17 PM
he has conceded lots of shots similar to the derby free kick goal where he makes no attempt whatsoever,the wall was pitiful but his positioning wasn't great,the first goal which was good he dived after it had hit the net,i think foster saves one of these

The goal was avoidable. The wall was poor which was Myhills responsibility and his positioning was poor and no effort to try to make a save. If Foster had been in goal yesterday we would have still been in the competition I am convinced of that. The goalkeeper position is vital in the team and should not be changed without good reason as it unsettles the defence.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on January 08, 2017, 06:01:41 PM
The goal was avoidable. The wall was poor which was Myhills responsibility and his positioning was poor and no effort to try to make a save. If Foster had been in goal yesterday we would have still been in the competition I am convinced of that. The goalkeeper position is vital in the team and should not be changed without good reason as it unsettles the defence.

This can be moved if it's off topic too much, but forgot to mention since we're on the subject of the avoidable free kick. I was screaming at Morrison? I think it was to put the tackle in a lot earlier which ultimately gave away the free kick. He and another player, maybe Galloway? were chasing the Derby player from his own half, but then waited till he got to the edge of our box to trip him up. If they were just going to give a foul away, why didn't one of them just take one for the team on the half way line. Then as I've mentioned already, the wall was a mess and was being moved around all over the place until just before it was taken.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: boinging_along on January 09, 2017, 09:42:28 AM
If you look at the line-ups of the prem clubs yesterday I think the vast majority had their 2nd string keeper in goal. I do wonder if it's something that comes up when new contracts are sorted for the back-up keepers.

I'm not sure about it being in a contract but as you point out it's pretty common for Prem teams to put out their back up keeper in cup games.  You've got to get them some competitive game time somewhere so in a cup game against lower division opposition it seems a perfect opportunity.

Myhill has done well for us when he's come in, I remember there being posts about how Foster should not get his place back, so it doesn't seem that crazy to start him.  I'd expect we'll do it again next season.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on January 09, 2017, 09:52:27 AM
I agree he did well when he covered for Foster last season, but he does look over weight and cumbersome at the moment.
Definitely lost some of his sharpness which is probably due to not getting regular game time.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on January 09, 2017, 10:47:51 AM
Still cannot work out why he made no effort whatsoever to get the free kick ?

Appalling goalkeeping in so many levels - setting up wall, slow feet, non existent reflexies etc
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on January 09, 2017, 12:09:22 PM
Still cannot work out why he made no effort whatsoever to get the free kick ?

Appalling goalkeeping in so many levels - setting up wall, slow feet, non existent reflexies etc

presumably he was unsighted by the players in front of him and didn't see it until it was too late?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tommcneill on January 09, 2017, 12:30:16 PM
presumably he was unsighted by the players in front of him and didn't see it until it was too late?

Which is another error by him.

If he was unsighted he should have adjusted the wall accordingly
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on January 09, 2017, 12:30:34 PM
presumably he was unsighted by the players in front of him and didn't see it until it was too late?

I would guess so, the wall he arranged was a shocker, he even takes a couple of steps in the right direction but he is far too immobile and out of position to begin with to get down to save it. The three(ish) minutes surrounding that goal were just a sad indictment of him as a goalkeeper, from organisation to actually attempting to save the thing, it was just awful.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Jordie1471 on January 09, 2017, 12:45:35 PM
I'm not sure about it being in a contract but as you point out it's pretty common for Prem teams to put out their back up keeper in cup games.  You've got to get them some competitive game time somewhere so in a cup game against lower division opposition it seems a perfect opportunity.

Myhill has done well for us when he's come in, I remember there being posts about how Foster should not get his place back, so it doesn't seem that crazy to start him.  I'd expect we'll do it again next season.

If Pulis really wants to give him some competitive game time though then i'd much rather see him start this weekend against Spurs rather than Derby last weekend being as, lower division or not, the Derby game was significantly more important.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba13 on January 09, 2017, 01:30:43 PM
I  really love the FA cup and will follow us all over the country in the competition but if you think its its significantly more important than the premiership i`m glad that`s just an opinion.Long may we reign in 9 th position
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on January 09, 2017, 01:41:41 PM
Thought we'd got stuck in some kind of time warp and signed Fatty Foulke.

Jeez what an immobile tub of l@rd.

Looked like he had concrete in his boots.

How the naughty word he managed to get to that one heading for the top corner I'll never know, especially as today probably finds him still diving to his left to save the free kick.

People can dress things how they like regarding match practice and motivation.

Myhill was rubbish.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 09, 2017, 01:52:21 PM
I agree he did well when he covered for Foster last season, but he does look over weight and cumbersome at the moment.
Definitely lost some of his sharpness which is probably due to not getting regular game time.

Myhill is professional footballer he should be in condition for when he is required. There is no excuse to being overweight. It is vital for a goalkeeper to be agile, he looked nothing like agile or bothered for that matter. By Pulis's rules with another player being overweight and not fit to play then why play a goalkeeper in the same condition. I will say it again if Foster had been in goal we would have still been in the cup.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Jordie1471 on January 09, 2017, 01:59:56 PM
I  really love the FA cup and will follow us all over the country in the competition but if you think its its significantly more important than the premiership i`m glad that`s just an opinion.Long may we reign in 9 th position

I didn't say its significantly more important than the premiership I said its significantly more important than Saturdays game, which it is.

If you think reigning in 9th rather than 10th is better than winning the FA cup then i'm glad that's just an opinion too
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 09, 2017, 04:13:43 PM
Why couldn't we have a decent cup run and finish 9th even more money in the coffers particularly as we could have got a cup tie away at say Man Utd and get 50% of the gate receipts.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wba13 on January 09, 2017, 04:25:36 PM
I would love a good cup run seen them all since 67 but I still would not  play Myhill instead of Foster against Spuds you play your best available team in the premiership and a team with 5 changes against DERBY in the cup the team was easily good enough to win but it wasn`t meant to be.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 09, 2017, 04:46:01 PM
I would love a good cup run seen them all since 67 but I still would not  play Myhill instead of Foster against Spuds you play your best available team in the premiership and a team with 5 changes against DERBY in the cup the team was easily good enough to win but it wasn`t meant to be.

Pulis won't play Myhill against Spurs no way, and he was not in a fit enough condition to play against Derby, the goalkeeper position is a vital position and we did not need to change it contributed to costing us a place in the 4th round.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smethwickw on January 09, 2017, 05:22:52 PM
There were many other poor displays from players on Saturday like Olsson, Galloway, Morrison and Rondon. They all contributed to our exit. However Myhill seems to be taking the most blame as keeper errors are much more noticeable.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on January 09, 2017, 06:28:47 PM
presumably he was unsighted by the players in front of him and didn't see it until it was too late?

That too was a error by him as well then ?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 09, 2017, 07:05:10 PM
There were many other poor displays from players on Saturday like Olsson, Galloway, Morrison and Rondon. They all contributed to our exit. However Myhill seems to be taking the most blame as keeper errors are much more noticeable.

Keeper errors are much more critical. He dived too late for the first goal. We will never know but I feel that Foster on current form would have saved that one as well.
As a goalkeeper if you are not agile as Myhill wasn't then you have problems.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on January 09, 2017, 07:22:10 PM
Funny how we say Pulis takes the cups seriously, yet we all know Myhill won't play against Spurs, so surely he was playing a weakened side at the weekend..

There were many other poor displays from players on Saturday like Olsson, Galloway, Morrison and Rondon. They all contributed to our exit. However Myhill seems to be taking the most blame as keeper errors are much more noticeable.

Also, despite giving the ball away a couple of times, I thought Olsson won the majority of headers he fought for, and made some important tackles. Wouldn't say it was a poor display in my opinion. Agree on Galloway, Morrison, Rondon and Myhill 
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: halifax_baggie on January 09, 2017, 08:30:50 PM
This can be moved if it's off topic too much, but forgot to mention since we're on the subject of the avoidable free kick. I was screaming at Morrison? I think it was to put the tackle in a lot earlier which ultimately gave away the free kick. He and another player, maybe Galloway? were chasing the Derby player from his own half, but then waited till he got to the edge of our box to trip him up. If they were just going to give a foul away, why didn't one of them just take one for the team on the half way line. Then as I've mentioned already, the wall was a mess and was being moved around all over the place until just before it was taken.

I'm pretty sure it was Galloway, inexperience in taking one for the team, Dawson wouldn't have hesitated
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: alex1 on January 09, 2017, 08:49:49 PM
There is no question that Foster is No.1 keeper at the club as well as being one of the best in the Prem. However, football is a squad game, and I'm sure TP selected Myhill so as to show he's still part of the squad. If players go a whole season without ever being selected,  you start getting ruptures in the team spirit, whereas in the end you need a dressing room where everybody is united behind the team .
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on January 09, 2017, 09:05:05 PM
Myhill had a shocker in the way of mistakes but a few outfield players are just as guilty for going out to Derby. some of those chances created if executed would have been game over.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on January 09, 2017, 11:45:59 PM
There is no question that Foster is No.1 keeper at the club as well as being one of the best in the Prem. However, football is a squad game, and I'm sure TP selected Myhill so as to show he's still part of the squad. If players go a whole season without ever being selected,  you start getting ruptures in the team spirit, whereas in the end you need a dressing room where everybody is united behind the team .

I honestly can't see Myhill as being someone, like a Berahino, who would fester behind the scenes.

I've never rated him, when he was at Hull I will always remember that Bednar effort that went straight through him to seal our win at their place, he has just never inspired confidence with me. I think we missed a massive trick picking him on Saturday. Not blaming him for the defeat, but the selection of him over Fioster weakened us significantly. The defence has no confidence in him, and rightly so.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on January 10, 2017, 11:01:21 AM
That too was a error by him as well then ?

care to explain how players running in front of him is his error?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 10, 2017, 12:21:43 PM
care to explain how players running in front of him is his error?

His responsibility to organise the wall. His positioning was all wrong and as to the lack of effort to dive and try to make a save, well pathetic.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: seteefeet on January 10, 2017, 12:33:46 PM
There is no question that Foster is No.1 keeper at the club as well as being one of the best in the Prem. However, football is a squad game, and I'm sure TP selected Myhill so as to show he's still part of the squad. If players go a whole season without ever being selected,  you start getting ruptures in the team spirit, whereas in the end you need a dressing room where everybody is united behind the team .
Being number 2 keeper must be incredibly difficult, because, you know you are going to be on the bench the vast majority of the time, yet you still have to be physically and mentally prepared to step in at any minute due to injury or ill discipline.
I always thought Myhill handled this very well, but Saturday he just didn't seem prepared. Can't blame Pulis for resting Foster, as Myhill has always been adequate, if not outstanding, when called upon in the past.
Probably time to get someone in who is more hungry and can genuinely challenge for the number 1 jersey, rather than content to warm the bench.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on January 10, 2017, 12:38:25 PM
His responsibility to organise the wall. His positioning was all wrong and as to the lack of effort to dive and try to make a save, well pathetic.

You've not answered my question and doesn't explain why players running in front of him is his error which is what was suggested in the post I responded to.

I agree with everything you say about the wall and the lack of movement, however if he was unsighted because both Derby and our players ran across his line of vision how is that his fault?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 10, 2017, 01:02:37 PM
You've not answered my question and doesn't explain why players running in front of him is his error which is what was suggested in the post I responded to.

I agree with everything you say about the wall and the lack of movement, however if he was unsighted because both Derby and our players ran across his line of vision how is that his fault?

Who said anything about players running on front of him, I didn't and I cant see a post saying that players were running in front of him. Again as said this does not excuse his positioning and his pathetic non attempt to try to make the save.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on January 10, 2017, 01:28:34 PM
Who said anything about players running on front of him, I didn't and I cant see a post saying that players were running in front of him. Again as said this does not excuse his positioning and his pathetic non attempt to try to make the save.

I said about players running in  front of him in response to another poster asking why Myhill didn't make any attempt to make a save. I've put the posts below.

If he can't see the ball because he is unsighted then of course it excuses him making an attempt to save it, how can he attempt to save something he can't see?
 I'm not defending Myhill I was merely suggesting a reason as to why he didn't move, again in response to an earlier post.

 
Still cannot work out why he made no effort whatsoever to get the free kick ?

Appalling goalkeeping in so many levels - setting up wall, slow feet, non existent reflexies etc

presumably he was unsighted by the players in front of him and didn't see it until it was too late?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 10, 2017, 02:01:51 PM
If he was in anyway unsighted then he should arrange the wall and his position to see the ball standing at the far post and making no attempt to adjust his position is very poor, basic goalkeeping skills.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan87uk on January 11, 2017, 10:24:03 AM
Free kick aside, he did generally look quite lost at times against Derby, which is the first time i've really seen him not looking like he was prepared to be on the field. All I could see was a fluorescent figure running round aimlessly in the box, couple of time he charged out when he didnt need to etc. hopefully it's just a blip and the next time he's called into action his head is back in the game.

Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on January 11, 2017, 10:43:18 AM
I don't know if it's just me, but when Boaz walks around the penalty box does anybody else think he looks like he's got a severe case of piles?

Well that or anal fissures.

Maybe if he used some Lidocaine  ;D  ;) ..........
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: botters on January 11, 2017, 12:06:22 PM
I don't know if it's just me, but when Boaz walks around the penalty box does anybody else think he looks like he's got a severe case of piles?

Well that or anal fissures.

Maybe if he used some Lidocaine  ;D  ;) ..........

Ha ha classic Dan, maybe we need to replace him with someone who hasn't got piles.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on January 11, 2017, 05:43:48 PM
I don't know if it's just me, but when Boaz walks around the penalty box does anybody else think he looks like he's got a severe case of piles?

Well that or anal fissures.

Maybe if he used some Lidocaine  ;D  ;) ..........

I think he has a bit of a limp as I saw him stumbling around the Bullring in a similar fashion once. Houlty was the same during the latter years of his career.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on January 11, 2017, 09:09:30 PM
I think he has a bit of a limp as I saw him stumbling around the Bullring in a similar fashion once. Houlty was the same during the latter years of his career.

We know how Hoult hurt his back though  :P
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Foster#1 on October 17, 2017, 08:00:14 AM
Deserves a bit of praise for last night , solid performance

'"It's just good to be playing, when you've spent the past year watching football, it was awesome to play."

Seems a nice chap who had a laugh in his interview after the game
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on October 17, 2017, 11:37:22 AM
Deserves a bit of praise for last night , solid performance

'"It's just good to be playing, when you've spent the past year watching football, it was awesome to play."

Seems a nice chap who had a laugh in his interview after the game

Yep, said it was him that said he didn't want to come off as well, since he'd been waiting for his chance for so long.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on October 17, 2017, 12:11:01 PM
Sometimes you have to take these decisions out of the players hands for the good of the team.

I didn't see the game last night so can't comment on how it affected us, just mean it as a general point.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: skyclad99 on October 17, 2017, 12:25:40 PM
Thought he did well last night. Certainly kept us in the game with the Maguire save by the post. Didn't really need to hand himself in for the Vardy challenge though......
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on October 17, 2017, 12:55:31 PM
Sometimes you have to take these decisions out of the players hands for the good of the team.

I didn't see the game last night so can't comment on how it affected us, just mean it as a general point.
didn't affect him all that much in terms of goalkeeping, he could still move and jump and all that, he just needed a kicker and forced us to not pass back.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on October 17, 2017, 01:30:04 PM
Thought he did well last night. Certainly kept us in the game with the Maguire save by the post. Didn't really need to hand himself in for the Vardy challenge though......


If it's the moment I'm thinking of it was cleared out of play for a corner by Krychowiak before it got to Myhill. Nice guy but end of the day the only shot that wasn't straight at him went in.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on October 17, 2017, 07:07:43 PM
He really should have come off....he can't be that much better than Palmer that he had to stay on when he couldn't kick or move properly. Experience doesn't make up for being crocked.

Get the impression he plays the village idiot role in the club and seems pretty popular (but that's irrelevant to the match)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on October 17, 2017, 11:33:47 PM
He really should have come off....he can't be that much better than Palmer that he had to stay on when he couldn't kick or move properly. Experience doesn't make up for being crocked.

Get the impression he plays the village idiot role in the club and seems pretty popular (but that's irrelevant to the match)

I get that impression too. Thought pulis looked a little awkward too when answering th question about not bringing on the youngster due to lack of experience
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: barnestormer on October 17, 2017, 11:38:38 PM
He really should have come off....he can't be that much better than Palmer that he had to stay on when he couldn't kick or move properly. Experience doesn't make up for being crocked.

Get the impression he plays the village idiot role in the club and seems pretty popular (but that's irrelevant to the match)
yeah my understanding is if they are on the bench they may be asked to take part should it be required,from last nights point of view we may well have been better having one more outfield player on the bench and a designated emergency GK stand in ALA the days when Bomber would pull on the green jersey in an emergency
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheBrom on October 17, 2017, 11:41:28 PM
I was also thinking pulis may have thought it was a 'waste' of a sub so to speak, since he usually utilises all 3 during the game
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: chipperclark on October 18, 2017, 07:22:32 AM
yeah my understanding is if they are on the bench they may be asked to take part should it be required,from last nights point of view we may well have been better having one more outfield player on the bench and a designated emergency GK stand in ALA the days when Bomber would pull on the green jersey in an emergency
Or Graham Williams on the odd occasion :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on October 18, 2017, 06:40:23 PM
I was also thinking pulis may have thought it was a 'waste' of a sub so to speak, since he usually utilises all 3 during the game
Yes that crossed my mind as well, though we ended up only using 2 this time.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on October 18, 2017, 09:20:57 PM
The team protected him. Surely they could have protected a fit Palmer just as well.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tylerm on October 18, 2017, 10:41:48 PM
Yes that crossed my mind as well, though we ended up only using 2 this time.

Imagine being Palmer and knowing that your manager didn’t have confidence in you going on to replace an injured player. No wonder Pulis never brings the kids through the system
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on October 19, 2017, 08:16:52 AM
Imagine being Palmer and knowing that your manager didn’t have confidence in you going on to replace an injured player. No wonder Pulis never brings the kids through the system

Had Myhill not insisted on staying on or his injury had become too much for him I'm certain Pulis would have brought Palmer on.
Think we've had more kids being given first team appearances under Pulis than any other recent manager. Pulis has given starts to Field, Leko, Wilson and I think Roberts so whilst he can be blamed for many things not fielding youngsters isn't one of them; he's certainly no worse than any of our other recent managers.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionic on October 19, 2017, 12:58:22 PM
Had Myhill not insisted on staying on or his injury had become too much for him I'm certain Pulis would have brought Palmer on.
Think we've had more kids being given first team appearances under Pulis than any other recent manager. Pulis has given starts to Field, Leko, Wilson and I think Roberts so whilst he can be blamed for many things not fielding youngsters isn't one of them; he's certainly no worse than any of our other recent managers.

Would Bryan Robson have broken through under TP, unlikely IMO.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hull Baggie on October 19, 2017, 01:01:01 PM
Would Bryan Robson have broken through under TP, unlikely IMO.

Of course he would, he was too talented not to.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: wolverhampton baggie on October 19, 2017, 02:04:46 PM
Think Boaz deserves huge credit..no way was he coming off! for a professional athlete he doesn't look fit though!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on October 19, 2017, 02:39:56 PM
Would Bryan Robson have broken through under TP, unlikely IMO.


Incredible conclusion. Of course he would have. Dear me. The head shaking moments this week at the opinions of our fans keep on coming.


We were 4th best for minutes to teenagers last season by the way.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on October 19, 2017, 02:44:28 PM
always preferred him over Foster, obviously in a minority on this one
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on October 19, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
always preferred him over Foster, obviously in a minority on this one
get some coffee down yeah and leave the scrumpy for another day. :o
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Legend on October 19, 2017, 05:01:55 PM
always preferred him over Foster, obviously in a minority on this one

Bit early to be drinking   ;)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albionic on October 19, 2017, 05:04:46 PM

Incredible conclusion. Of course he would have. Dear me. The head shaking moments this week at the opinions of our fans keep on coming.


We were 4th best for minutes to teenagers last season by the way.

fair play, it was a bit far fetched, Robbo was THAT GOOD.
surprised by your stat of 4th, source please.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on October 19, 2017, 05:30:57 PM
fair play, it was a bit far fetched, Robbo was THAT GOOD.
surprised by your stat of 4th, source please.


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/615950/Premier-League-minutes-teenagers-young-players-sportgalleries


6 teams failed to give teenagers a single minute of football.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on October 19, 2017, 11:36:05 PM
always preferred him over Foster, obviously in a minority on this one
I'm with you
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Droitwich Baggie on October 19, 2017, 11:40:09 PM
He is a good "shot stopper" but doesn't have the best command of his area.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Avonbaggie on October 20, 2017, 08:15:37 AM
It's like playing a statue in goal  :P
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: FallOutBoy on October 20, 2017, 12:52:07 PM
We were 4th best for minutes to teenagers last season by the way.

I think that's a case of "It's easy to shine if there is a low level of general competance".

I mean how many minutes did Leko, Field, etc really get?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on October 20, 2017, 01:04:12 PM
I think that's a case of "It's easy to shine if there is a low level of general competance".

I mean how many minutes did Leko, Field, etc really get?

Leko got 110 Minutes over 9 games last year according to transfermarkt. Fun fact, he already has over double this  number (247 minutes) for Bristol City and he's only had 6 games.

Field got more at 274 minutes over 8 games.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on October 20, 2017, 02:14:39 PM
I think that's a case of "It's easy to shine if there is a low level of general competance".

I mean how many minutes did Leko, Field, etc really get?


The point is ASIDE FROM Rashford and the young lads at Everton. No manager in the division is encouraging youth. Are the fans of any other clubs slating their managers for not using youth team players?


It's another erroneous stick to beat TP with.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mister AT on July 30, 2018, 09:35:28 PM
A lot rumour floating about that he will re sign on a 1 year deal.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on July 30, 2018, 09:36:48 PM
Blues were also interested according to WM this afternoon
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBArgo on July 30, 2018, 09:36:57 PM
A lot rumour floating about that he will re sign on a 1 year deal.
It would be fine on a reduced wage, otherwise I'd look elsewhere. Seems to be a member of the old boys club too.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on July 30, 2018, 09:40:11 PM
It would be fine on a reduced wage, otherwise I'd look elsewhere. Seems to be a member of the old boys club too.

We're trying to move away from the calamity of last season and he's a part of that.

Under no circumstances would I resign him.

Move on Albion!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on July 30, 2018, 09:42:28 PM
I would be livid if this happened.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: caravanc58 on July 30, 2018, 09:52:53 PM
besides being one of the taxigate four he isn't that good, if we can't find a younger goalie with potential on wages similar to Myhill then it's a poor show.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies on July 30, 2018, 09:57:02 PM
We have 4 keepers produced by the academy who are in their 20's, plus 2 others ages between 17-18 in the youth set up (and no doubt we will have another young keeper from this July's school leavers who will join the under 18's set up this summer).

Why do we need 4 goalkeepers on our books, and 5 (going on 6) in the academy?

The only reason  I can think of, is that Cutler has gained a little too much influence in the power vacuum left by the Pulis and Hammond sackings.

Having up to 10 goalkeepers on your books at any on time is a great example of the warped thinking - or lack of it - going on at the club right now.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionBest on July 30, 2018, 10:07:18 PM
A lot rumour floating about that he will re sign on a 1 year deal.

Back to the Future !  As one of the Taxigate and seemingly going backwards at the club, I really don't see the point of bringing him back unless the two we got in inspire so little faith.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on July 31, 2018, 12:51:09 AM
We have 4 keepers produced by the academy who are in their 20's, plus 2 others ages between 17-18 in the youth set up (and no doubt we will have another young keeper from this July's school leavers who will join the under 18's set up this summer).

Why do we need 4 goalkeepers on our books, and 5 (going on 6) in the academy?

The only reason  I can think of, is that Cutler has gained a little too much influence in the power vacuum left by the Pulis and Hammond sackings.

Having up to 10 goalkeepers on your books at any on time is a great example of the warped thinking - or lack of it - going on at the club right now.

As previously stated by Neil Cutler, we need to increase the intensity of training and competition at first team level. Now I can't say anything of the other academy goalies as I can't remember seeing them play. But I from what I've seen of Palmer I'm not confident he's good enough to step in at Championship level at this moment in time if required, especially for a team hoping to push for promotion.

He has decent technical ability but his decision making is questionable, and for a well sized lad he should command the box better. He needs a loan spell at a lower level to get his knocks in and develop his game in a 'real' all be it less pressurised environment; and he's reputedly the best of the current academy bunch.

Keepers tend to develop later than outfield players. It's good to have a number on the books with a few out on loan so they can make the majority of their mistakes elsewhere before getting near the first team. While I'd prefer not to re sign Myhill we have just signed two 25 year olds, and there's only so many young keepers who'd be wiling to sign and battle it out for a number one/two slot.

So if we send Palmer on loan to gain the experience he needs we will need another keeper just in case, as it's surely better to have a stand in keeper on the books as opposed to trying to secure one on emergency loan in the event of injury to others.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie38 on July 31, 2018, 07:26:10 AM
We have done so well so far this window with getting young hungry players who have a point to prove. Re signing Bo would be a waste of resources. I'd rather we just win with Johnstone, Bond and Palmer. I know Cutler wants to send Palmer out on loan but I'd rather we just keep him for a year send him out or sell him next season and scan the market next summer for free agents or other alternatives as opposed to getting Myhill back this summer. Fat over paid waste of time and space. Crying shame if we sign him again.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Baggies on July 31, 2018, 07:49:27 AM
Smethdan, if Palmer is not good enough now, he probably never will be. Thisbis the third choice kepper role and we need tob start trusting our youth keepers and giving them clear pathways to develop, else there is no point having them here.

As I say, if Myhill signs on again, that will be 9-10 goalkeepers on our books. We need to atart making some decisions and not just stockpiling.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on July 31, 2018, 12:07:45 PM
Smethdan, if Palmer is not good enough now, he probably never will be. Thisbis the third choice kepper role and we need tob start trusting our youth keepers and giving them clear pathways to develop, else there is no point having them here.

As I say, if Myhill signs on again, that will be 9-10 goalkeepers on our books. We need to atart making some decisions and not just stockpiling.

Your opinion and that's fair enough.
Make sure to tell those who still bemoan the departures of Wood, Turner, Roofe and to a lesser degree Sawyers.

As for Palmer he's not there yet but it doesn't mean he won't be in the next season or so.
By which time one of our current 25 year olds may have been moved on for a healthy profit.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: koren on July 31, 2018, 03:12:38 PM
Pete O'Rourke@SportsPeteO


West Brom are set to re-sign goalkeeper Boaz Myhill after he left the club earlier this summer when his contract expired. #WBAFC

Myhill is back lol
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: ex coseley kid on July 31, 2018, 03:17:33 PM
Pete O'Rourke@SportsPeteO


West Brom are set to re-sign goalkeeper Boaz Myhill after he left the club earlier this summer when his contract expired. #WBAFC

Myhill is back lol

WHAT???
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: mini gaardsoe on July 31, 2018, 03:19:17 PM
Confirmed
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bry on July 31, 2018, 03:22:31 PM
Ohhhhhhhhh (que Billy Smarts Circus music)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: royhan on July 31, 2018, 03:23:25 PM
Job for the boys :'(
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on July 31, 2018, 03:24:19 PM
Distinctly unimpressed.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mister AT on July 31, 2018, 03:24:22 PM
Signed a 1 year deal.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AidantheBaggies on July 31, 2018, 03:24:45 PM
Well he is ok as a back up i suppose................ :-X
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: HampshireBaggie on July 31, 2018, 03:26:43 PM
Queue the meltdown.

It’s effectively a coaching role if you think about it. 3rd place keeper is never getting on the pitch unless you have terrible luck. Allows Palmer to go out on loan.

In Cutler we trust.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggiebof on July 31, 2018, 03:28:01 PM
Feels like a backward step after trying to change the old guard to an extent this summer but in reality Myhill as a 2nd or 3rd choice keeper is fine.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: DaveWBA on July 31, 2018, 03:30:27 PM
Queue the meltdown.

It’s effectively a coaching role if you think about it. 3rd place keeper is never getting on the pitch unless you have terrible luck. Allows Palmer to go out on loan.

In Cutler we trust.

Bingo.

What would people rather - spend a few hundred grand on a bloke who will never play a la the lad from Sheffield. This deal makes perfect sense.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 03:32:54 PM
Bingo.

What would people rather - spend a few hundred grand on a bloke who will never play a la the lad from Sheffield. This deal makes perfect sense.

Not really, perfect sense would be keep Johnstone and Bond, send Palmer on loan with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem. We don't need to spend money getting back a keeper we've had for years who has zero interest in playing and when he has played lately has been god awful.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: DaveWBA on July 31, 2018, 03:34:32 PM
Not really, perfect sense would be keep Johnstone and Bond, send Palmer on loan with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem. We don't need to spend money getting back a keeper we've had for years who has zero interest in playing and when he has played lately has been god awful.

Cutler wanted three keepers to work with, if that's the case best to keep one of the ones you already have.

Two senior keepers is a risk and one that not many clubs will take.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on July 31, 2018, 03:36:06 PM
I have to say, I’m not too unhappy about this.

It makes sense on several fronts, financial, playing and stability.

I remember when Foster broke his foot, at Everton if memory serves and Myhill stepped in and did a good job to the extent that many were saying Foster’s return to the first team shouldn’t be a given
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 03:36:21 PM
Cutler wanted three keepers to work with, if that's the case best to keep one of the ones you already have.

Two senior keepers is a risk and one that not many clubs will take.

Cutler shouldn't be calling the shots, he is a goalkeeping coach. Moore should be the one deciding how many keepers he wants.

I'd rather a young, hungry 3rd keeper than fat has been who is only interested in his wages each month.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: koren on July 31, 2018, 03:37:48 PM
Just want to know his weekly wages for the new contract, hope we don't have a luxury no.3.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Backofthenet on July 31, 2018, 03:38:31 PM
Whilst some may say it's a good decision I'm not sure.
There's a suggestion that he will really be there as a coach - well we have one of those. If he gets on the pitch we are in bother.
We could have kept Yacob as a defensive midfield coach!!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan on July 31, 2018, 03:38:38 PM
Cutler wanted three keepers to work with, if that's the case best to keep one of the ones you already have.

Two senior keepers is a risk and one that not many clubs will take.

How many times in the past 10 years have we actually had 3 senior keepers at the club? If Alex Palmer who turns 22 in 2 weeks isn't good enough to even be 3rd choice, its an absolutely mystery why he's still at the club.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WBAinDEVON on July 31, 2018, 03:38:41 PM
welcome back to the albion boaz :)
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: DaveWBA on July 31, 2018, 03:41:03 PM
Cutler shouldn't be calling the shots, he is a goalkeeping coach. Moore should be the one deciding how many keepers he wants.

I'd rather a young, hungry 3rd keeper than fat has been who is only interested in his wages each month.

New goalkeeping coach wants and gets. We don't have an obvious senior keeper, his experience will help Bond and Johnstone. He's also cheap, which given he wont be playing very often, if at all means it works out nicely in our favour.

How many times in the past 10 years have we actually had 3 senior keepers at the club? If Alex Palmer who turns 22 in 2 weeks isn't good enough to even be 3rd choice, its an absolutely mystery why he's still at the club.


As above.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on July 31, 2018, 03:43:37 PM
Whilst some may say it's a good decision I'm not sure.
There's a suggestion that he will really be there as a coach - well we have one of those. If he gets on the pitch we are in bother.
We could have kept Yacob as a defensive midfield coach!!

Claudio chose to leave according to reports in the E&S by Matt Wilson
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bradleysrocket on July 31, 2018, 03:47:18 PM
Not really, perfect sense would be keep Johnstone and Bond, send Palmer on loan with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem. We don't need to spend money getting back a keeper we've had for years who has zero interest in playing and when he has played lately has been god awful.
Palmer needs games though, the whole point of sending him on loan. Calling him back to sit on our bench is largely pointless in regards his development into hopefully a first choice goal keeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on July 31, 2018, 03:51:55 PM
Palmer needs games though, the whole point of sending him on loan. Calling him back to sit on our bench is largely pointless in regards his development into hopefully a first choice goal keeper.

I agree and in 12 months time, when he’s had time to develope his game more, he is back with us and Myhill’s deal runs out is one positive scenario
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Albion79 on July 31, 2018, 03:52:03 PM
Trust Big Dave and Cutlers decision on this one.

Myhill has been with us 8 years (didnt know was that long) and can only recall Taxigate where he let us down.

On the pitch there was a cup match a couple of years ago and he looked slow and unfit but when he played other than that he usually played well, there was a stage a 3-4 seasons ago when he played regular as Foster was injured and i felt he was unlucky to be dropped when Foster came back, to be fair Foster has been on another level the last couple of seasons.

Maybe he lacks ambition as he was / is good enough to be playing elsewhere but perhaps he is happy where he is but maybe got too comfortable and by releasing him its give him a kick up the backside.

We have done the right thing by signing two younger keepers but neither has anything like the experience of Myhill so that should come in useful, i was told Cutler runs the GK section but also helps Big Dave a lot so if both of those two are happy for him to sign then so be it, i imagine there are cheaper options available but they must see something in Myhill they want to stick around.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: HampshireBaggie on July 31, 2018, 03:53:23 PM
Rather send Palmer on loan to get experience and let Myhill waste away not getting any game time rather than let 22 yo Palmer go to waste.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: popmonkey on July 31, 2018, 03:54:50 PM
This seems to be a pretty low-risk signing for me. Palmer needs proper game time, which is something he won't get at Albion. By allowing him to go out and actually play real first team football, then hopefully he'll be able to make that step up. We won't learn if he's ready if he's only playing U23s football.

By having three "Senior" keepers at the club, you can give both players gametime in the U23s while the other is on the bench for the first team, with a view to keeping them both sharp if they're needed.  I would like to think that by being released its gives Myhill that kick that he needs to continue his career. I don't think he'll be allowed to be so laid back this time round - we need all players to be fighting.

Regarding people questioning why Cutler is calling the shots... that should be pretty clear. He's in charge of the goalkeepers, he's the specialist in this department, and so he's ultimately the one that has to answer if that area is deficient.  Let's trust him
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: HampshireBaggie on July 31, 2018, 03:57:22 PM
I Find it quite refreshing that Darren Moore let’s Cutler run the GK dept with a free hand. Obviously a lot of trust between them which is good. Darren Moore showing himself not to be a big control freak and letting others do the things they are better than him at doing.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Blowee on July 31, 2018, 04:04:59 PM
Just want to know his weekly wages for the new contract, hope we don't have a luxury no.3.
I would imagine it's a better deal for the Albion than he was on before. In someway I can see the sense of letting him go based on the terms he had previously and probably resigning on terms that suit our situation better now. Would concern me to see him in the starting line up when required.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Blowee on July 31, 2018, 04:06:56 PM
I would imagine it's a better deal for the Albion than he was on before. In someway I can see the sense of letting him go based on the terms he had previously and probably resigning on terms that suit our situation better now. Would concern me to see him in the starting line up when required.
Sorry - meant it would NOT concern me if he was in the starting line up when needed.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: costa blanca baggie on July 31, 2018, 04:18:56 PM
Find it bizarre we're so set on getting what must be a pretty well paid 3rd choice goal keeper, seems entirely unnecessary.
Has it been announced as to how much his new contract is worth?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: don1thedon on July 31, 2018, 04:43:00 PM
welcome back to the albion boaz :)
Exactly, gotta put our 100% faith in Darren Moores decisions.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 04:43:19 PM
New goalkeeping coach wants and gets. We don't have an obvious senior keeper, his experience will help Bond and Johnstone. He's also cheap, which given he wont be playing very often, if at all means it works out nicely in our favour.

As above.

Johnstone is the obvious senior keeper, had a couple of seasons at this level now playing more games than Myhill in that time including paly off experience last season so i'm sure he'll be fine.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 04:45:06 PM
Palmer needs games though, the whole point of sending him on loan. Calling him back to sit on our bench is largely pointless in regards his development into hopefully a first choice goal keeper.

I know what the aim of sending people on loan is. I haven't once said not to send him on loan to sit on our bench. I said send him out with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem which is not really the same.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: gerry m on July 31, 2018, 05:02:40 PM
'Find it bizarre we're so set on getting what must be a pretty well paid 3rd choice goal keeper, seems entirely unnecessary.'

Just as bizarre as we let him go and then resign him again!. Nice work if you can get it.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Blowee on July 31, 2018, 05:08:10 PM
'Find it bizarre we're so set on getting what must be a pretty well paid 3rd choice goal keeper, seems entirely unnecessary.'

Just as bizarre as we let him go and then resign him again!. Nice work if you can get it.
Could it be Baggies plan not to pay him for the summer!  :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: sing on our own on July 31, 2018, 05:11:09 PM
Myhill isn’t to bad he had a shocker against Derby but was brilliant at Old Trafford when he was called upon, maybe the last few weeks will make him focus a bit more. I can see the need for 3 keepers as Palmer is dreadful whenever I’ve seen him play and genuinely can’t ever see him playing for us or anyone at this level.... just my opinion of course.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: CL3MO on July 31, 2018, 05:11:47 PM
This is really poor from the Club. Yes, he may have trained well and clearly DM and NC wanted three keepers but surely there were better options than this.

I agree with others who said that 2 keepers were fine and if we sent Palmer out on loan, just put a recall clause in his contract.

Re-signing Myhill sends out the wrong message. This season is all about starting afresh as much as possible and clearing the deadwood.

Besides, why isn't he pushing for first team football somewhere? Surely a Championship or League One club would have enquired about his services?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bradleysrocket on July 31, 2018, 05:13:33 PM
I know what the aim of sending people on loan is. I haven't once said not to send him on loan to sit on our bench. I said send him out with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem which is not really the same.
youve quoted me again but still don’t appear to get what I’m driving at.  Any recall clause is pointless ,leave him out on loan playing for the whole season. Having Boaz means we don’t ever need to recall him to sit on our bench which is of no benefit to him.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BAGGIE5 on July 31, 2018, 05:14:44 PM
Who cares really? Its thrid choice. How often does third choices ever play.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 05:17:17 PM
youve quoted me again but still don’t appear to get what I’m driving at.  Any recall clause is pointless ,leave him out on loan playing for the whole season. Having Boaz means we don’t ever need to recall him to sit on our bench which is of no benefit to him.

I quoted you because you replied to me. I get exactly what you're driving at but don't agree with this signing one bit.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bradleysrocket on July 31, 2018, 05:19:56 PM
I quoted you because you replied to me. I get exactly what you're driving at but don't agree with this signing one bit.
So you believe there is a benefit to Palmer spending any time on our bench at all as opposed to actually playing games?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on July 31, 2018, 05:20:03 PM
Who cares really? Its thrid choice. How often does third choices ever play.

Completely misses the issue people have with it...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on July 31, 2018, 05:21:00 PM
So you believe there is a benefit to Palmer spending any time on our bench at all as opposed to actually playing games?

When has he said that?

The reservations are around Myhill, not the signing of a third choice goalkeeper.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bradleysrocket on July 31, 2018, 05:22:23 PM
When has he said that?

The reservations are around Myhill, not the signing of a third choice goalkeeper.
where he suggested sending him on loan with a recall option thus negating the need for a third choice because we’d have Palmer to sit on our bench.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on July 31, 2018, 05:24:23 PM
I know what the aim of sending people on loan is. I haven't once said not to send him on loan to sit on our bench. I said send him out with an immediate recall clause as the odds are if we call him back it will be to sit on the bench as he has done in the Prem which is not really the same.
I thought that recall clauses were being phased out along with short term loans? I may be wrong but I thought that recent changes meant that the minimum a player could be gone is 6 months without recall (but they can play non first team games for the parent club) unless the loan is mutually terminated?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 05:28:56 PM
where he suggested sending him on loan with a recall option thus negating the need for a third choice because we’d have Palmer to sit on our bench.

That would be for a game or two, failing that we will have other academy youngsters who can sit on the bench for one, maybe 2 games if needed, we're wasting wages on someone we let go when he was second choice to bring him back as 3rd choice. If the club has so much faith in him they would have kept him regardless.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bradleysrocket on July 31, 2018, 05:31:30 PM
That would be for a game or two, failing that we will have other academy youngsters who can sit on the bench for one, maybe 2 games if needed, we're wasting wages on someone we let go when he was second choice to bring him back as 3rd choice. If the club has so much faith in him they would have kept him regardless.
I think they’ve had to go back to him because they realise how hard it is to get a goalkeeper to sign who knows he’ll likely never play but will need to be ready to. The guy from Sheffield United (Moore?) being a prime example.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: liverbaggie on July 31, 2018, 05:36:04 PM
Common sense really
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on July 31, 2018, 05:40:37 PM
I think they’ve had to go back to him because they realise how hard it is to get a goalkeeper to sign who knows he’ll likely never play but will need to be ready to. The guy from Sheffield United (Moore?) being a prime example.

Shouldn't be too hard given the lists and lists of players we apparently have on players including when their deals run out. All depends how much effort you actually put in. I would hope that his wage is minimal as anything other is a waste of funds. We're not Man Utd or Chelsea who can afford to have 3rd keepers on decent wages.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dexy on July 31, 2018, 05:44:29 PM
As long as the terms aren't huge I'm ok with it , SJ has been injured some of Pre season while Bond has had previous injuries.
I don't think Myhills as bad as some make out either.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WorcsWBA on July 31, 2018, 06:06:02 PM
Exactly, gotta put our 100% faith in Darren Moores decisions.
No we haven't, we each have to assess his decisions on how we see them. There's no point in having a forum otherwise.

As far as Myhill's concerned, we've always managed with 2 keepers plus a youth team back-up before, so I don't see the need to change that policy now. Myhill also significantly blotted his copybook last season. As it stands, 3 of the 4 who were involved in that are still at the club, which I'm rather disappointed about.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bangkokbaggie on July 31, 2018, 06:12:54 PM
Not overly impressed with the club yet again and why officially release him then weeks later re-sign. Seems systematic of the club holding onto players too long.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Backofthenet on July 31, 2018, 06:28:42 PM
I'm in agreement with Oldbury.
Why on earth would we keep someone as 3rd choice when we didn't want him as 2nd choice. That shows a lack of aptitude for progress and taking an easy option.
My earlier post was a little more sympathetic to the club and resigning him but ion thinking about it a bit more I now believe it is a shocking signing and shows the level of ambition we may find.
As far as I know he hasn't played in any pre-season matches of note and is unlikely to feature much according to this forum. So logic says he should be gone. It would be interesting to find how many times over recent seasons the 3rd choice keeper has been called upon.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Atomic on July 31, 2018, 06:32:40 PM
As long as the terms aren't huge I'm ok with it , SJ has been injured some of Pre season while Bond has had previous injuries.
I don't think Myhills as bad as some make out either.


I'm with you I don't see what the fuss is about. We have two young keepers adding a bit of experience to the group I don't see as a problem.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: jamesh_91 on July 31, 2018, 06:58:35 PM
Am I in the minority here? Just makes sense to me. Why buy a 3rd goalkeeper for cash when we've got a capable number 3 on the books already. He might even be better than Bond.

We might require a more quality number 2 next year if we get promoted pushing Bond to number 3.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggie82 on July 31, 2018, 07:05:57 PM
Am I in the minority here? Just makes sense to me.

No your not. Boaz is good back-up, experienced, knows the club and the set-up and won't need any time to acclimatise. Cost us nothing save his wages, makes perfect sense to spend the budget we have elsewhere. Another sensible transfer market decision this summer.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: baggieboy74 on July 31, 2018, 07:53:18 PM
If this isn't proof that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.....I'm not objecting to his signing it probably makes sense but FFS we are a mess behind the scenes and that is not good for anybody.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: dannywba93 on July 31, 2018, 08:18:45 PM
Boaz has just totally missed a kick which rolls beyond him into the net after 8mins against chasetown
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: alwaysbilly on July 31, 2018, 08:23:49 PM
No your not. Boaz is good back-up, experienced, knows the club and the set-up and won't need any time to acclimatise. Cost us nothing save his wages, makes perfect sense to spend the budget we have elsewhere. Another sensible transfer market decision this summer.
IMO this is a good decision
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on July 31, 2018, 08:41:21 PM
Boaz has just totally missed a kick which rolls beyond him into the net after 8mins against chasetown

Should come as no surprise. He is utterly useless, yet people laud his signing...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: WorcsWBA on July 31, 2018, 08:58:55 PM
Cost us nothing save his wages, makes perfect sense to spend the budget we have elsewhere. Another sensible transfer market decision this summer.
In other words, we're wasting wages (whilst supposedly still having issues with FFP) for the sake of having a third choice keeper that we don't actually need.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: zippyandbungle on July 31, 2018, 11:39:11 PM
One in goal
One on the bench

It takes one injury and you are one match from a big problem, look at Burnley last week had to bring lindegaard on
He's a great shot stopper, he will help the other two and he has always been ready when we have needed him....don't get the issue
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: RedHead_Baggie on August 01, 2018, 05:09:40 AM
One in goal
One on the bench

It takes one injury and you are one match from a big problem, look at Burnley last week had to bring lindegaard on
He's a great shot stopper, he will help the other two and he has always been ready when we have needed him....don't get the issue

The issue is they released him then had him doing a pre season with us, then back tracked and signed him anyway. And they are doing the same with Morrison.

The club refuse to move on and don’t like dealing with change.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on August 01, 2018, 05:13:09 AM
As someone on Tweeter said

“Albion fans making a mountain out of a Myhill”  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: tuamigos on August 01, 2018, 08:17:44 AM
resigning Boaz == short sightedness and taking the easy option
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: don1thedon on August 01, 2018, 08:30:41 AM
As someone on Tweeter said

“Albion fans making a mountain out of a Myhill”  ;D
Love that, ain't it true!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dexy on August 01, 2018, 08:41:00 AM
As someone on Tweeter said

“Albion fans making a mountain out of a Myhill”  ;D
Genius  ;D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on August 01, 2018, 09:26:05 AM
I do wonder what his weekly wage will now be. It was always rumoured that he was on £30,000 per week with us previously. If it is even one third of that, he will still be taking over half a million from us this season which I find difficult to stomach.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mr Cynical on August 01, 2018, 09:35:58 AM
One in goal
One on the bench

It takes one injury and you are one match from a big problem, look at Burnley last week had to bring lindegaard on
He's a great shot stopper*, he will help the other two and he has always been ready when we have needed him....don't get the issue

* unless its low.

Last time I remember watching him play it was like he was playing statues.  He's well past his sell by date, but if he's cheap and provides the opportunity for Palmer to play some games (somewhere else) so that we can become confident in him filling the role (or not) then it's an OK stop-gap for 1 year.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: mulliganstired on August 01, 2018, 11:41:08 AM
Boaz has just totally missed a kick which rolls beyond him into the net after 8mins against chasetown
All goalie's do that once in a while, so don't pass the ball back directly towards the goal!

I'm quite happy to have him here as backup, he knows what he's doing generally.  And there was the penalty save at Old Trafford...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: The Joust on August 01, 2018, 11:49:16 AM
Let's be honest, he's not number 1, won't play much unless Johnstone gets injured, so will be number 2 or 3. For that he is fine
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: mulliganstired on August 01, 2018, 02:44:08 PM
Maybe he's in a semi-coaching role too?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on August 01, 2018, 02:51:54 PM
Maybe he's in a semi-coaching role too?

Are you suggesting he's there to stiffen things up at the back a bit behind the scenes  :o  ;D  ;) ?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on August 01, 2018, 06:17:19 PM
* unless its low.

Last time I remember watching him play it was like he was playing statues.  He's well past his sell by date, but if he's cheap and provides the opportunity for Palmer to play some games (somewhere else) so that we can become confident in him filling the role (or not) then it's an OK stop-gap for 1 year.
He has made some excellent low saves - one low down from Sturridge when we beat Chelsea a few years back sticks in my mind. His body language isn't the best but generally he's been better for us than he's given credit for. Also seems to be popular with others as he's a bit of a joker (if you're No 3 keeper it's not bad to have that going for you - every club needs an idiot).
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Mr Cynical on August 01, 2018, 06:45:22 PM
He has made some excellent low saves - one low down from Sturridge when we beat Chelsea a few years back sticks in my mind. His body language isn't the best but generally he's been better for us than he's given credit for. Also seems to be popular with others as he's a bit of a joker (if you're No 3 keeper it's not bad to have that going for you - every club needs an idiot).

He left Chelsea in 2013, so this save must really stand out.  In the intervening 5+ years his ability to get to the low shots has somewhat diminshed.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on August 01, 2018, 06:57:08 PM
To quote Darren and with regards to Myhill

“respect and humility for everyone, absolutely everyone, who we come into contact with”

Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Adder on August 01, 2018, 07:01:27 PM
He left Chelsea in 2013, so this save must really stand out.  In the intervening 5+ years his ability to get to the low shots has somewhat diminshed.
I was sat next to a Chelsea supporting friend of mine...that's why it sticks in my memory....we were under siege for the last 10 minutes, but Boaz did the business ! :D
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: bakebaggie on August 02, 2018, 12:52:10 AM
My favorite Boaz memory is from the preseason in 2011. The Baggies are playing the San Jose Earthquakes (whatever happened to Quakes fan?) in a 6PM kickoff on a sunny California day. Boaz starts in goal for us facing a blinding sun. The Quakes keeper sends a long ball toward our end and Boaz loses it in the sun, the ball takes a huge bounce over Boaz' head and into the net.
I've seen keeper's score before but not from their own half :o
Roy had a good laugh at that one.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan87uk on January 05, 2019, 05:01:30 PM
Not even on the bench today with Bond playing and Palmer on the bench.

Wonder if he could be on his way out of the door in this window?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: AlbionFan on January 05, 2019, 05:07:02 PM
Not even on the bench today with Bond playing and Palmer on the bench.

Wonder if he could be on his way out of the door in this window?

He was taken ill before the game apparently
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Dan87uk on January 05, 2019, 05:10:40 PM
He was taken ill before the game apparently

ah! wasn't aware of that!
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smosher34 on January 05, 2019, 06:54:49 PM
He was ill left the ground in a taxi and no he wasn't driving it.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: TheJacko2000 on January 05, 2019, 08:05:22 PM
He was ill left the ground in a taxi and no he wasn't driving it.


Was Barry?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: OldburyWBA on January 05, 2019, 08:13:46 PM

Was Barry?

Wasn't driving it the first time apparently but thats for another time.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: smosher34 on January 05, 2019, 08:13:57 PM
I know, was a joke.. He was ill today sent home.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on January 06, 2019, 02:33:49 PM
He'd probably eaten too much over Christmas...
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Hunnington Baggie on September 04, 2019, 02:38:05 PM
Myhill has replaced Mark Naylor as Academy Goalkeeping coach.

https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/september2/myhill-takes-up-coaching-role/
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Fritzl Palace on September 04, 2019, 04:15:05 PM
He's like a bad smell, this one.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BalisPen on September 04, 2019, 04:31:36 PM
I really don't want him around anymore, but if he is staying now I wish him all the best and hopefully he has greater success than his predecessor Naylor, as we have never really produced a good goalie since I have been going up there.

On the subject of Naylor's anyone know if Stuart is still in the game, class keeper who made the England B squad.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on September 04, 2019, 04:48:39 PM
I really don't want him around anymore, but if he is staying now I wish him all the best and hopefully he has greater success than his predecessor Naylor, as we have never really produced a good goalie............

Seven Albion keepers represented England across a variety of age levels during Mark Naylor's time with us. He must have been doing at least something right.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: costa blanca baggie on September 04, 2019, 08:28:57 PM
I really don't want him around anymore, but if he is staying now I wish him all the best and hopefully he has greater success than his predecessor Naylor, as we have never really produced a good goalie since I have been going up there.

On the subject of Naylor's anyone know if Stuart is still in the game, class keeper who made the England B squad.
I met him at Bristol Rovers training ground a few years ago. I believe he was coaching.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: BB74 on September 04, 2019, 08:37:53 PM
Another one we feel we owe a living to for some reason.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: SmethDan on September 04, 2019, 10:34:01 PM
Or........they may think he has the potential to be a pretty decent developmental goalkeeping coach.
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: VANDERLEI on September 05, 2019, 02:40:21 AM
You lot are far too negative. What's the worst he can do?
Title: Re: Boaz Myhill
Post by: Standaman on September 05, 2019, 06:28:49 AM
The Goal keeping development coach is probably one of the most junior coaching positions at the club it is unlikely to attract a coach with any huge depth to their CV. It was remarkable Mark Naylor stayed with us as long as he did because generally those in the role will naturally want to progress to working at first team level. Baring that in mind whoever we appointed is a bit of an unknown quantity Boaz Myhill is as likely to be a good appointment as anyone else we were likely to appoint.