Louis Jones

[scawsby steve]

Those blaming him for that Wigan goal tonight are talking out of their arsholes. The winger was allowed far too much space for the cross, and no-one challenged Wyke for the header.

Louis was brilliant tonight, but we all know there are 2 or 3 on here who will never acknowledge him for anything.

[roversdude]

Looked glued to his line but made up for it well done

[Padge_DRFC]

Fine save at the end to get us to pens. Well played from someone who's moaned previously

[RugbyRover]

Those blaming him for that Wigan goal tonight are talking out of their arsholes. The winger was allowed far too much space for the cross, and no-one challenged Wyke for the header.

Louis was brilliant tonight, but we all know there are 2 or 3 on here will never acknowledge him for anything.

 

[graingrover]

He was top class and has gained in confidence no end though has had to save a penalty to please even tonight .Well played Louis.

[Ryaldinhio]

Goal was down to Rowe out of position to block the cross and Olowu on defence of cross.

I have been critical of Jones but tonight he kept us in the game with save in the last seconds and then saved pen that won the shootout.

I was dissapointed the lads didn't go and celebrate with him. I think it was more a lack of respect for the competition than the lad.

[steve@dcfd]

Those blaming him for that Wigan goal tonight are talking out of their arsholes. The winger was allowed far too much space for the cross, and no-one challenged Wyke for the header.

Louis was brilliant tonight, but we all know there are 2 or 3 on here who will never acknowledge him for anything.

As I said elsewhere the cross should have been challenged at source but on crosses like that at pace he flaps at. I have acknowledged the contribution he made in the rest of the tie. On crosses like that he needs to work on to get better

[danumdon]

Played well tonight, i'm not sure about punching shots out on the full but the late save took us to penalties.

For their goal he seemed to be remonstrating with McGrath which i found odd, McGrath had closed down the wide player in the move just before they crossed it ion, he was still on his way back into the centre and had no chance to get to the ball. Our mate Joe managed to let Wyke take all the time in the world and get in front of him and calmly head it home, any sort of attempt at a challenge would of been nice.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I thought Jones was good on Saturday, coming out to take a few crosses including the one where he got clattered. He's making some good saves and gethers plus his kicking is generally good.

Hope these are signs he's growing a bit in confidence. There's obviously areas we think he could do better but credit where credit due, he deserves the plaudits from tonight, as do the rest of the team.

[danumdon]

Also looks to me like he would benefit from piling on an extra stone or two, as a goalie it never does any harm and usually stands you in good stead in a crowded box.

[Chris Black come back]

He’s improved no end this season. Not flawless but this season and last season are night and day.

[Bailey Vickerage]

Superb again today, great save at the end and the pen save aswell.

Getting better at commanding the box which u only get better with games.

His distribution as well is excellent, the one late on aside (which tbf the ball was on and if it had come off Taylor would’ve been in) it was excellent. The goal kick straight to Hursts foot early doors and then the one over the top for Molyneux we’re both class.

Definitely growing in confidence.

[DonnyOsmond]

He’s improved no end this season. Not flawless but this season and last season are night and day.

He only played two games at the end of last season?

[donnievic]

Looked glued to his line but made up for it well done

glued to his line,you mean your expecting to come and try and claim that cross,unreal wow

[roversdude]

Seen it again take it all back

[RoversInSpain]

Superb again today, great save at the end and the pen save aswell.

Getting better at commanding the box which u only get better with games.

His distribution as well is excellent, the one late on aside (which tbf the ball was on and if it had come off Taylor would’ve been in) it was excellent. The goal kick straight to Hursts foot early doors and then the one over the top for Molyneux we’re both class.

Definitely growing in confidence.

The Hurst and Molyneux ( in particular) passes were probably the best passes I’ve ever seen a keeper make, they were Glenn Hoddle esq, surprised they haven’t been mentioned more……simply amazing.

[Cramby10]

He’ll never widely get the credit he deserves as we love to slaughter a goalkeeper at this club. Sad really.
Can’t think of a single keeper since Sully that hasn’t been slaughtered. Bet some even had a pop at him.

[drfchound]

The only one I can think of who got off without much stick is Sony Dieng.

[Cramby10]

The only one I can think of who got off without much stick is Sony Dieng.

I should have clarified that. Keepers that were our players. Dieng and Sam Johnstone were on loan from bigger clubs and were way too good for our standard.
I really don’t know who some think we should be signing. Any keeper that doesn’t make a mistake won’t be in League 1 or 2!!!!

[ncRover]

I thought Jones was good on Saturday, coming out to take a few crosses including the one where he got clattered. He's making some good saves and gethers plus his kicking is generally good.

Hope these are signs he's growing a bit in confidence. There's obviously areas we think he could do better but credit where credit due, he deserves the plaudits from tonight, as do the rest of the team.

His kicking is very good for this level.

[Spilsby Red]

He has improved a lot and will continue too. If we have a stable back 4 it would help him more. McGrath will help if he’s a regular.
I think we have a good goalkeeper here. He seems to have the attitude in wanting to keep learning.  I would have him start over Lawlor every time.
Let’s get behind him.

[drfchound]

I watched the clip of his interview after the Wigan game.
Besides liking most of what he said I found myself thinking about how much he reminded me of Peter Shilton.
It is probably the hairstyle he has but the way he responded to questions was also reminiscent of the great man too.

[Campsall rover]

Those blaming him for that Wigan goal tonight are talking out of their arsholes. The winger was allowed far too much space for the cross, and no-one challenged Wyke for the header.

Louis was brilliant tonight, but we all know there are 2 or 3 on here who will never acknowledge him for anything.

SS he should have come for the cross.  So yes he was partly at fault for the goal. Yes the defending before the cross was not good agreed.
Louie made up for it with some good saves and the penalty save of course.

But he has a reluctance to come for crosses in the 6 yd box which should be his.  This is a big problem SS and I am sorry he is not good enough for a team which will have promotion aspirations next season I hope.
Neither is Lawlor I fear.
We must sign a quality keeper in the summer. That’s the most important signing we will make if we are going to finish top 3 imo.

I have no axe to grind with Louie and would love him as a local lad to be the keeper we need as no 1.
1 always praise him when he has done well so I hope I am not one of those 2/3 you refer to SS.

[ncRover]

He would not have got there in time. It was a cross whipped in with pace, near post and right on to Wyke’s head. No chance.

Once the cross is coming in it’s Olowu’s job to shepherd Wyke and at least get the right side or bare minimum make it harder for him to get the header on target.

Louis was good with crosses v Newport so hopefully he is improving in that regard. I know he’s not perfect but we’ve got the 2 goalies we have now for this season and next.

Camps you rated Mitchell, surely you think Jones is an upgrade?

[Alan Southstand]

I think the problem, to an extent, is his anticipation. The Wigan lad was going to cross as McGrath had come across to block his progress. If he anticipates it, he probably gets there before Wyke. After all, if you watch his movement, his first step was forward, then he hesitated and that was that!

The fact that his first movement was forward is a giant leap for his progress, as previously, he has always stripped back to his line.

[jmt23]

He did well, no chance is that goal his fault, at some point you have to credit the opposite side, good movement, cross and goal. The defending could and should have been better, there was no challenge or marking, to make it as hard as possible.

His kicking in comparison to 50p foot Maxwell ( who knows where the ball will go) is sublime. He does make the odd kicking error, and did a couple in this game, generally it is when he is rushed into it.

He has come out for a few crosses, and taken some hits doing so, this will give him some confidence. It’s a balance for keepers in knowing when and when not to come and try to claim it, and that only comes with game time.

[ncRover]

I think the problem, to an extent, is his anticipation. The Wigan lad was going to cross as McGrath had come across to block his progress. If he anticipates it, he probably gets there before Wyke. After all, if you watch his movement, his first step was forward, then he hesitated and that was that!

The fact that his first movement was forward is a giant leap for his progress, as previously, he has always stripped back to his line.

But if anticipates the cross going to Wyke and it goes to the back post instead we’re all hammering him on here saying he’s in no man’s land.

Think jmt means Mitchell. Yes absolutely

[Spilsby Red]

If any goalkeeper can anticipate a cross before it leaves the players boot, then they would be walking on water.
As I have said Louis has improved a lot, still can improve more. He is going in the right direction. And let’s remember, he is still young.

[jmt23]

sorry yes 50p foot Mitchell

[andyst79]

Two moments of quality in the game were the quality crosses and headers by both teams. The only difference was Molyneux made the space for his cross by his own endeavour, the Wigan player had all the time in the world to deliver his ball so the only player at fault for me is whoever should have been tracking him.