Author Topic: Balcombe (Read 8488 times)

Prez · « on January 26, 2021, 11:59:47 pm by Prez »

Admittedly he didnt have alot to do tonight, but for me hes the best out of the 3 keepers we have had this season. Easily commands his area better, good shot stopper and his distribution is good also.

Special mention for that punch clearance in the last few minutes, was quality. No messing. Ave it!

You can see why Brentford rate him highly.

« **on:** January 26, 2021, 11:59:47 pm »

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RoversAlias · « **Reply #1 on** January 27, 2021, 03:07:59 am by RoversAlias »

I agree, so far he looks the best of the three and has some really good traits. That kick out of his hands in the first half that he sent 70 yards into the right channel of the opposition penalty area, which Okenabirhie got on the end of, was nothing short of sublime.

PDX_Rover · « **Reply #2 on** January 27, 2021, 06:20:46 am by PDX_Rover »

He is a quality keeper.

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #3 on** January 27, 2021, 06:34:06 am by DonnyBazR0ver »

Very impressive!

Noted that he is now confident enough to come out of his box to play the ball like and outfield defender.

graingrover · « **Reply #4 on** January 27, 2021, 07:30:13 am by graingrover »

I sit much more comfortably watching corners into our box now he is between the sticks .Takes me back to the feeling I got watching Sullivan .

1879Rovers · « **Reply #5 on** January 27, 2021, 07:36:28 am by 1879Rovers »

I liked the look of him straight away. He will be in the Premier League in a few years with or without Brentford.

redandwhitearmy · « **Reply #6 on** January 27, 2021, 07:54:22 am by redandwhitearmy »

He’s a good keeper, distribution is his biggest weakness but that’s something that he can work on.

He’s better than the other two we’ve had this season by some distance I think.

jamesrover17 · « **Reply #7 on** January 27, 2021, 08:31:10 am by jamesrover17 »

He has some of the qualities Seny had and you can tell he could have an impact in the championship, hopefully it is with us on another loan next season

the vicar · « **Reply #8 on** January 27, 2021, 09:06:12 am by the vicar »

Is he out of contract in the summer

WhitstabubbleKen · « **Reply #9 on** January 27, 2021, 09:08:04 am by WhitstabubbleKen »

Why do you guy’s keep dismissing Jones. From what I have seen he has done very little wrong yet seems to always be ignored in favour of loan keepers. Give him more opportunities and he would certainly get even better.

DearneValleyRover · « **Reply #10 on** January 27, 2021, 09:09:59 am by DearneValleyRover »

Quote from: the vicar on January 27, 2021, 09:06:12 am

Is he out of contract in the summer

Signed a new one Dave just before coming on loan to us

drfchound · « **Reply #11 on** January 27, 2021, 09:14:41 am by drfchound »

His distribution is great IMO.
He pings the ball out 50 yards to players feet with great confidence.
That punch out late on showed he doesn’t mess about either.

Rovers91 · « **Reply #12 on** January 27, 2021, 09:24:56 am by Rovers91 »

You can tell why Brentford gave him a new long term contract looks like he could go on to play at the highest level.

the vicar · « **Reply #13 on** January 27, 2021, 09:26:53 am by the vicar »

Quote from: DearneValleyRover on January 27, 2021, 09:09:59 am

Quote from: the vicar on January 27, 2021, 09:06:12 am
Is he out of contract in the summer

Signed a new one Dave just before coming on loan to us

thats shit it then hasn’t it. For us anyway

drfchound · « **Reply #14 on** January 27, 2021, 09:29:14 am by drfchound »

I think I heard that he has signed a five year deal too.

5 on Tour · « **Reply #15 on** January 27, 2021, 09:32:35 am by 5 on Tour »

If he keeps punching crosses like that then the opposition strikers are just going to let him have it. Try and win a header and go to hospital with no face left or let the keeper have it - not a big decision is it.

Campsall rover · « **Reply #16 on** January 27, 2021, 09:49:41 am by Campsall rover »

Quote from: 5 on Tour on January 27, 2021, 09:32:35 am

If he keeps punching crosses like that then the opposition strikers are just going to let him have it. Try and win a header and go to hospital with no face left or let the keeper have it - not a big decision is it.

When he comes for it he comes for it. Whether catching or punching. Very decisive in all he does.
Got all the attributes to be a top keeper.
That punch late on was brilliant. He took out everything in front of him to make sure he made good contact with the ball.

ravenrover · « **Reply #17 on** January 27, 2021, 09:57:16 am by ravenrover »

What about the nonchalant catch of the ball from a shot 2nd half, most keepers would have tipped it over the bar

GazLaz · « **Reply #18 on** January 27, 2021, 10:38:24 am by GazLaz »

I agree. Best of the three.

Prez · « **Reply #19 on** January 30, 2021, 04:55:22 pm by Prez »

Wow what a performance. Even didnt mind fouling their player as he knew he was gonna save it. Genius.

mushRTID · « **Reply #20 on** January 30, 2021, 04:56:32 pm by mushRTID »

Class act, up there with Dieng

bobjimwilly · « **Reply #21 on** January 30, 2021, 04:56:40 pm by bobjimwilly »

certainly a contender for signing of the season!

roversdude · « **Reply #22 on** January 30, 2021, 04:56:52 pm by roversdude »

He needed something to do as they weren’t bothering him lol

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #23 on** January 30, 2021, 04:56:58 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Mom. Until he gave away the pen...

Oh, fair enough Mom with knobs on!

roversdude · « **Reply #24 on** January 30, 2021, 04:58:10 pm by roversdude »

Him or Joe Wright
Ok got to give it to EB

andyst79 · « **Reply #25 on** January 30, 2021, 05:04:36 pm by andyst79 »

The penalty was rash and he shouldn't have been out there to make the challenge although I thought he got the ball I may be wrong. However he's got a real presence about him and his little antics before both pens gave him the phycological edge. Easily Mom behind Wright

Rovers91 · « **Reply #26 on** January 30, 2021, 05:08:13 pm by Rovers91 »

He is going to be a future premiership keeper, reminds me of when we had a young Sam Johnstone on loan.

Avsuptem · « **Reply #27 on** January 30, 2021, 05:10:19 pm by Avsuptem »

Thats 2 games Balcombe has made the difference. Imho he has added 6 points already.

andyst79 · « **Reply #28 on** January 30, 2021, 05:11:21 pm by andyst79 »

A quality Keeper can be the difference between automatic and play offs

glosterred · « **Reply #29 on** January 30, 2021, 05:12:24 pm by glosterred »

Quote from: Avsuptem on January 30, 2021, 05:10:19 pm

Thats 2 games Balcombe has made the difference. Imho he has added 6 points already.

Nearly gave 3 away at the end though, but a level above the other loanee keepers we’ve had this season

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