26 Apr 2026 09:30:01
Ed001 your thoughts on Woodman in goal.
I would rather him be our number 2 that Mamma.
Thought the ref was wrong not to stop the game yesterday considering he stopped it in the first half when Johnson had a shot fell over and stayed down holding his shoulder stop us breaking.
{Ed001's Note - firstly the game should not have been stopped either time and the team was guilty of amateur hour defending. Every kid is taught to play to the whistle, there is no excuse for them to just stand and watch trying to hold an offside line when there is no keeper.
Woodman seemed ok, better suited to our game than Mamardashvili but it is just one game.}
26 Apr 2026 09:55:32
Woodman had a good game and he'll remember the reception he got for the rest of his career. However, I wouldn't be making him our number 2 on the back of 1 performance.
Also, on yesterday's showing, his kicking is no better than Mama's.
26 Apr 2026 10:02:20
Crowd were great with him yesterday. Made him feel 10 feet tall, I'm sure.
I tend to agree, the rest of the Liverpool players should have played to the whistle.
But, it was frustrating in the stadium because of how willing the ref was to stop the game several times before that point for almost no reason (i.e. not a foul or a head injury).
26 Apr 2026 10:11:52
Woodman is a very good number 3. Ticks all the boxes, experienced, competent, and, importantly, home grown. Didn't feel the same panic as when Adrian used to step in. Can say that. Made some very good saves, and overall was a calm presence. I'm sure he'd rather have occasional days like that than be kicking around in League One or League Two.
26 Apr 2026 10:05:30
Yeah I am with you on the game should not be stopped Ed but when the ref has already done in twice Ed for outfield players can't just change the way your reffing the game.
As for the keeper it is only one game but every time Mamma has played I feel like am back in time and Mignolet is in goal again. Am not sold of Freddie as I've not seen enough of him Ed but I would definitely have him in as backup with the choice of them 2.
Just a relief Ed that we are nearly there for champions league football for next season can't wait till this season is over and hope next season brings better football to watch more than anything been so hard to watch this season struggle to get to good games you can count on one hand this season.
{Ed001's Note - the ref is in charge, you play to the whistle, that is on the players allowing the goal to go in. No one tried to close him down even. It is embarrassing, like a bunch of schoolboys who don't know the rules. Your whining about the ref, but he blew the whistle those times, he didn't this time, sorry but players trying to referee the game is a far bigger problem than the ref himself.
I have made it plain what I think of Mamardashvili, should never have been bought, but that does not mean Woodman is the answer. I would defo keep him as 3rd choice though at least and replace Mama.}
26 Apr 2026 11:32:32
I'd love us to bring Khelleher back, we didn't miss Alison as much when we had Khelleher. Maybe we will move for him when Alison eventually leaves.
26 Apr 2026 11:42:44
Kelleher isn't good enough to become our new No1. He deputised admirably when he stepped up, but, in my opinion, we should be looking elsewhere when Alisson looks to leave. Also, I'm not anti Mama, like a lot of folk. There are certainly a lot worse back up keepers out there.
26 Apr 2026 11:48:42
Ref was correct to play on. We didn't play to the whistle. Stood about watching, our defence knew the keeper was down, whatever is happening, the first thought is to cover the goalkeeper, stop a shot being taken, then see how the keeper is.
We did none of the above.
26 Apr 2026 12:02:34
Rome Woody's kick was far better than Mama's, mate. Never seen a problem all match with his kicking. I think you're being a bit harsh on the lad, really. YNWA
26 Apr 2026 13:53:13
I'm a harsh git, Albey. A lot of Woodman's kicks out went to a Palace player. As I say, no better than Mama's.
I was chuffed for him, and I would have confidence in him stepping up again, but there is room for improvement in his kicking.
I speak as someone who's played a round of golf with his dad, which is hardly a claim to fame, I know!
{Ed025's Note - but did you beat him Rome?..
26 Apr 2026 13:54:01
Keep Alisson for one more season, flip Marmardashvilli, and sign Robin Risser from Lens. Keep Woodman as a 3rd choice, if he is up for it. If Jaros recovers strongly, make him our no2 after Alisson leaves next summer.
26 Apr 2026 14:53:42
It's so long ago, Ed025, I can't remember. Given how crap I am, probably not!
Forgive me for sharing a boring story. I played Andy Woodman, Alan Smith, the ex Palace manager, and a mate of mine, making up a foursome. It was a golfing event in Tiverton, as Palace were playing a non league side, who my mate played for. Before we started Alan Smith turned to me and said "do you want that bloke there to carry your clubs? " I said "no, you're alright." That bloke was Stan Collymore. This was way before he went on to beat up Ukrika Jonson.
{Ed025's Note - great story Rome..
26 Apr 2026 23:12:20
Can Woodman just be a very good #3 and be recognized for that?
Barely plays, be a great team mate, help Stas do extras, play absolutely when needed.
What's this talk of "oh he did well but he's not a number 2"?
He's a good #3 and is perfect for that role.