Who takes the next penalty? (4 Viewers)

skybluecam · Dec 5, 2023

Genuinely not sure who I'd want taking it.

JulianDarbyFTW · Dec 5, 2023

Matty Godden

SlowerThanPlatt · Dec 5, 2023

Haji Wright - 90% record

Haji Wright - Penalty goals

This is the detailed penalty statistic of Haji Wright of Coventry City. The statistic shows in detail how many penalties the player took in his career.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

slowpoke · Dec 5, 2023

skybluecam said:
Genuinely not sure who I'd want taking it.

Penaltys get missed.

SlowerThanPlatt · Dec 5, 2023

slowpoke said:
Penaltys get missed.

Thanks for that.

Sick Boy · Dec 5, 2023

Wright.

Johhny Blue · Dec 5, 2023

Sick Boy said:
Wright.

Are you Fred?

Londonccfcfan · Dec 5, 2023

SlowerThanPlatt said:
Haji Wright - 90% record

Haji Wright - Penalty goals

This is the detailed penalty statistic of Haji Wright of Coventry City. The statistic shows in detail how many penalties the player took in his career.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

Isn't Goddens about the same?

Legia Sky Blue · Dec 5, 2023

I imagine if Godden loses the job they will look to hand it to Simms or Wright to help build their confidence with a few more goals behind them, but I would like to see Eccles have a go. I understand he had a great record at U21 level, and the way he took the penalty at Wembley was very impressive.

SlowerThanPlatt · Dec 5, 2023

Londonccfcfan said:
Isn't Goddens about the same?

Yes, if Wright had missed two in a row I’d also be open to someone else taking them.

HuckerbyDublinWhelan · Dec 5, 2023

Including pre season Isn’t Godden 1 out of 4 this season? He missed one in a friendly didn’t he

Frostie · Dec 5, 2023

HuckerbyDublinWhelan said:
Including pre season Isn’t Godden 1 out of 4 this season? He missed one in a friendly didn’t he

Yep. Scored v Wimbledon in the Cup, missed v Shrewsbury (preseason) now Watford & Ipswich in the League.

skybluecam · Dec 5, 2023

HuckerbyDublinWhelan said:
Including pre season Isn’t Godden 1 out of 4 this season? He missed one in a friendly didn’t he

0/2 in the league is bad enough, especially as they were both "meaningful".

Previously I really had confidence in him taking them. The Watford one was a good save to be fair, although the right height for the keeper. Ipswich - it's never good when you don't even work the keeper. Worried he might have psyched himself out of it now.

Nick · Dec 5, 2023

Bidwell, Julian Dicks style.

torchomatic · Dec 5, 2023

Legia Sky Blue said:
I imagine if Godden loses the job they will look to hand it to Simms or Wright to help build their confidence with a few more goals behind them, but I would like to see Eccles have a go. I understand he had a great record at U21 level, and the way he took the penalty at Wembley was very impressive.

Eccles' dead balls are dreadful. He'd be the last I would choose. Godden has missed the last two. I'd give it to Wright.

Sick Boy · Dec 5, 2023

Johhny Blue said:
Are you Fred?

Definitely not, I just got a 5G capable phone!

Sick Boy · Dec 5, 2023

Londonccfcfan said:
Isn't Goddens about the same?

He’s scored 1 in 4 now, Wright deserves to be first choice.

PVA · Dec 5, 2023

Wright doesn't strike me as a penalty taker, so I'm surprised by that record.

My initial thought was Sheaf or Eccles, based on their penalties at Wembley.

Legia Sky Blue · Dec 5, 2023

torchomatic said:
Eccles' dead balls are dreadful. He'd be the last I would choose. Godden has missed the last two. I'd give it to Wright.

I refer you back to Wembley. He is unlikely to ever face the same pressure taking a penalty as he did then. Pretty sure he also confidently put one away in one our lower league penalty shoot outs back in the day.

Frostie · Dec 5, 2023

Legia Sky Blue said:
I refer you back to Wembley. He is unlikely to ever face the same pressure taking a penalty as he did then. Pretty sure he also confidently put one away in one our lower league penalty shoot outs back in the day.

He used to take them regularly for the youth teams too, he's a very assured taker.

I'd let Wright have them though, if he keeps adding to his tally it can only be a good boost for a striker's confidence.

covcity4life · Dec 5, 2023

Nick said:
Bidwell, Julian Dicks style.

Didn't step up in playoffs so not sure if he wants the responsibility?

Tbf could have been robins putting him down later on list or dabo insisting to go first I guess

Offhegoes · Dec 5, 2023

Always prefer the penalty taker to be the consistent (form and temperament) player of the team, and ideally not a striker. Someone like Sheaf or Bidwell, maybe Eccles or Kitching. Certainly not any of those front players whose form and starting place is not guaranteed.
If Godden scored that pen, he’d probably get a start against Brum. That’s probably in his mind.

Cally Fedora · Dec 5, 2023

Go to your best technical player. Sheaf

Brighton Sky Blue · Dec 5, 2023

Godden hadn’t missed for us before this season and now it seems to be a problem. Wright looks like he takes a good one so should be next

steve101 · Dec 5, 2023

I still have more faith in Godden finding the net than anyone else.

SBT · Dec 5, 2023

Brighton Sky Blue said:
Godden hadn’t missed for us before this season and now it seems to be a problem.

I wouldn’t really call it a problem - his overall record is very good, and he was denied this season by a very good save against Watford and the crossbar against Ipswich. It’s not like there’s an issue with technique or confidence here.

I’d expect him to keep taking them if he’s in the side, but his general streakiness in terms of form may mean he ends up on the bench for the next one anyway.

Mucca Mad Boys · Dec 6, 2023

If Wright has a 90% record, it would make sense for him to step up next.

3 missed this year could get in his [Godden] head a bit. Perhaps he needs a little break from them so hoping the next penalty is awarded when he’s not on the pitch so he’s not been ‘demoted’ as such.

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Dec 6, 2023

I always prefer strikers to take them - keeps them confident in scoring and they should want and be good at it.

However, on a strange desire of mine, I'd love the rule to be whoever wins the pen or i the last attacking player to touch it has to take the pen. Just think it'd make it more interesting.

BlueSkiesForever · Dec 6, 2023

I’d probably go for Wright, maybe, or Simms?
I’ve no idea why but I’ve got a weird suspicion someone like Bidwell, Sheaf or Thomas could be decent at pens, probably me just being mad though

Personally think Godden needs to have a rest now though, just not looking on it atm and I think it’s about time Simms started getting decent game time. There’s a decent striker in there and he’s quick with the ball at his feet, he’s also not going to get any better warming up the bench for Godden every week.

rob9872 · Dec 6, 2023

Johhny Blue · Dec 8, 2023

SBT said:
I wouldn’t really call it a problem - his overall record is very good, and he was denied this season by a very good save against Watford and the crossbar against Ipswich. It’s not like there’s an issue with technique or confidence here.

I’d expect him to keep taking them if he’s in the side, but his general streakiness in terms of form may mean he ends up on the bench for the next one anyway.

“Denied by the crossbar” is a weak excuse. If it had gone in off the bar would you be posting that he was “an inch away from missing”

StrettoBoy · Dec 8, 2023

I think I would choose Sheaf if it is likely to affect the result.

If the game is settled then Wright or Simms to boost their tally and confidence, althoigh I suppose this plan would backfire if they miss.

shmmeee · Dec 8, 2023

Wright.

shmmeee · Dec 8, 2023

Have the people saying Sheaf been watching us this season? I love the guy but he can’t shoot for toffee.

Gleneagles65 · Dec 8, 2023

I’d take it, won a competition at junior school for this forty odd years ago.

Who takes the next penalty? (4 Viewers)

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Super Moderator

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Administrator

Well-Known Member

Super Moderator

Super Moderator

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Users who are viewing this thread

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency