TLT

[Butchers Red]

Hats off to the lad today - his performances are steadily growing over the last 3 or 4 games and he's looking more like the TLT back half of Season 23-24. Made some smart saves low down, quick off his line to balls over the top and generally looks more assured. A settled back 4 with TLT behind them and we'll be alright second half of the season.

[drfchound]

Hats off to the lad today - his performances are steadily growing over the last 3 or 4 games and he's looking more like the TLT back half of Season 23-24. Made some smart saves low down, quick off his line to balls over the top and generally looks more assured. A settled back 4 with TLT behind them and we'll be alright second half of the season.

I agree that he was much better today but it worries me that he spills saves too often.
I’m still not used to his standard of kicking (after watching  TSL last season).

[Branton Red]

He made some good saves today. Credit to him. Came smartly off his line to prevent a goal first half too.

He also got away with palming 2 shots needlessly into the centre of the penalty area and dropping a low cross with a Peterborough player in close attendance.

We could very easily have ended up dropping 2 or even 3 more points due to his errors again.

Not for me - needs replacing in January as a priority.

[donnievic]

Hats off to the lad today - his performances are steadily growing over the last 3 or 4 games and he's looking more like the TLT back half of Season 23-24. Made some smart saves low down, quick off his line to balls over the top and generally looks more assured. A settled back 4 with TLT behind them and we'll be alright second half of the season.

I agree that he was much better today but it worries me that he spills saves too often.
I’m still not used to his standard of kicking (after watching  TSL last season).

bit harsh on him that with the weather as it was again today

[drfchound]

Hats off to the lad today - his performances are steadily growing over the last 3 or 4 games and he's looking more like the TLT back half of Season 23-24. Made some smart saves low down, quick off his line to balls over the top and generally looks more assured. A settled back 4 with TLT behind them and we'll be alright second half of the season.

I agree that he was much better today but it worries me that he spills saves too often.
I’m still not used to his standard of kicking (after watching  TSL last season).

bit harsh on him that with the weather as it was again today

That may well be a factor but I’m not just referring to today.
It is persistent with his play.

[1-0 to the Doncaster]

He was poor once again. Extremely lucky with the way he parried the ball today. To stay in this league it is a no brainer we need a replacement. Lots of good keepers available on loan. Easiest position to fill. I'm sure it will happen. He's nowhere near league 1 standard.

[Goole Rover]

It’s my belief that you will change your opinion before the end of the season.

[1-0 to the Doncaster]

It’s my belief that you will change your opinion before the end of the season.

Whilst I hope you are correct, if I was Grant I would act quick. A solid keeper with confidence will make or break that back four.

[Goole Rover]

It’s my belief that you will change your opinion before the end of the season.

Whilst I hope you are correct, if I was Grant I would act quick. A solid keeper with confidence will make or break that back four.

What a very pleasant reply I really do appreciate this, not the often argumentative reply, thank you.

[Fal]

The goalkeeper position like i said last season at roughly around the same stage is the least of our concerns at the minute.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

TLT had a really good game in testing conditions yesterday. I think the criticism is a little harsh.

I think there's a good chance he will find a permanent home with us in the not too distant future.

[Branton Red]

I think there's a good chance he will find a permanent home with us in the not too distant future.

Please tell me I've read this out of context and you actually work in the Sales department of a housebuilder.....

....preferably based somewhere like Aberdeenshire or Cornwall.

[Chris Black come back]

He’s fine. A few slips recently but generally a solid keeper. Least of our current recruitment priorities.

[Ian Nimmo]

I have said this before that some need to remember that he is still only 22, relatively young for a goalkeeper, so yes it’s more than likely he will make mistakes.
Plus his game time in competitive league games has been somewhat limited in past years, but still think he his a good keeper and has the potential to improve and play at a higher level.
I know some will come back and say well TSL was younger and a better keeper, but reality is that if he maintains his improvement we will never be able to sign him.
At least we have a keeper we may be able to make our own should he continue to improve, which personally I think he will do.

[Chris Black come back]

It's probably unsophisticated to say that he looks a better keeper than Sharman-Lowe, but his distribution isn't as good.

[jmt23]

He will only get better.

He’s never going to be better than TSL for long range distribution that is very clear, and he still has some basics to work on, like when he saves a shot, he pushes it towards the penalty spot, rather than away to either side of the box. He is very alert to through balls though, and isn’t scared to come and take the hit if needed.

He is more than good enough at this level, I certainly wouldn’t swap him for Peterborough’s keeper - ooffhh he’s bad with the ball.

[ncRover]

TSL had the best distribution I’ve ever seen from a Rovers keeper. Was great coming off his line as well.
TLT more of an old-fashioned keeper. Better shot-stopper. Don’t forget the Gordon Banks inspired Wrexham save.

I wouldn’t end his loan. I would let him get some consistency and improve. Changing keepers is too much of a risk for marginal gains.

[jmt23]

I hope that’s not even a thought.

[keith79]

Hes a great keeper for our level. We are lucky to have him

[MachoMadness]

Remember the only time we previously saw him was when he played behind a team that was on a historic winning run, at the level below. And we were comparing him to years of dross in the seasons before. Mitchell, Jones, Dahlberg etc so he was like a breath of fresh air. Now we're not in once-a-century form and we're playing a step up, so he's under more pressure in games.

He was clearly struggling a few weeks back but he's getting back to good form now.

[GazLaz]

Has has a habit (technical fault) where he parries the ball into dangerous areas after making a save. He did it again yesterday, just lucky it went to one of our men.

[Bills view]

For me he’s done ok since he came back in. The last two games the weather was appalling.

He’s made some good saves and been more assured. Not perfect but much better as he looked nervous at times.

His long distribution needs work but if a keeper had everything they would not be in league one.

[colincramb]

What I do think is that he’s not in the same class as TSL. So we’ve gone up a level and have a worse keeper than last season

[Ian Nimmo]

You may be correct cc however it’s somewhat irrelevant because its likely TSL will have been outside of our budget.
It’s also unlikely we could have recruited or loaned anyone similar to TSL.
Having said that I still consider TLT is a good keeper for this league.

[Nudga]

Last I saw Bolton fans weren't impressed with TSL.

[ForsolongaRover]

For me he’s done ok since he came back in. The last two games the weather was appalling.

He’s made some good saves and been more assured. Not perfect but much better as he looked nervous at times.

His long distribution needs work but if a keeper had everything they would not be in league one.

Am I mistaken or did he not deliver (in his first spell) some fast really effective long throws upfield, to Adelukan in particular, which caught opposition defences out of position? Good distribution needs good targets, so are the players upfield getting into positions to provide targets? This is associated with one attribute that he does have, which is speed, and the team as a whole may not be playing their part in fully exploiting this in terms of getting a quick break into attack.

[Butchers Red]

It was noticeable last night how much Tims confidence has improved, he was extremely vocal all night and marshalled his defence very well, plus his all round contributions had a snap to it, shifting the ball quickly and with none of the slightly ponderous look about him in early season. Great to see.

[GazLaz]

It was noticeable last night how much Tims confidence has improved, he was extremely vocal all night and marshalled his defence very well, plus his all round contributions had a snap to it, shifting the ball quickly and with none of the slightly ponderous look about him in early season. Great to see.

The JP Trophy games are good for hearing the communication between the players. You just don’t get to hear it when the stadiums full.

[Spud]

What Gaz said. I enjoy these games, it's a nice change. Tim's been vocal all season "Sean, left shoulder!"

[adamtherover]

Has has a habit (technical fault) where he parries the ball into dangerous areas after making a save. He did it again yesterday, just lucky it went to one of our men.

he did it last nite with the only save he had all match. Sends it forwards to a waiting striker in stead of sideways to safety..