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Apparently he was on a yellow card from the previous game and the opposition were using this to target him. The Manager sought to remove him as a precautionary measure to have him available for future games. At least that's what I read elsewhere.
If you can’t trust someone not to get a yellow card with 10 minutes to go in the first half, then that player must have a serious discipline problem.
 
Is he 12 years old? That is not an excuse to hook a professional player befor half time. It’s a league game ffs. Not a cup match
He's on a yellow after 14 min then the opponent get past him once or twice. They then start trying to razz him up. The coach saw the situation and reacted accordingly. The coach didn't see the need for taking the risk as did the fans.

It's not like Robertson is unprofessional to go and get another booking but Wycombe were clearly doing well in midfield. Robertson seems to have been played more defensively which isn't his typical role.
 
If you can’t trust someone not to get a yellow card with 10 minutes to go in the first half, then that player must have a serious discipline problem.
Fan comments were he seemed one indicident away from a second yellow. Reports were as soon as the early card happened Wycombe were double covering him and arguing every little thing. Go through match lists every weekend. Players get subbed early all the time for being on yellows and tactical decisions. It's a massive campaign and it simply wasn't the day to keep him on. Next game in 2 days.
 
Gauci has lost his spot at Port Vale and is now riding the pine in League One.

He’s currently on a 6-game bench streak.

Patrick Beach is surely the beneficiary as the new 3rd choice Socceroos GK.
Leaving Villa absolutely ruined his career.
 
Oh no we can't use that apparently because it was obvious how bad he was playing. Why couldn't the season pro Popovic be trusted? It's a mix of risk and tactics. Player got subbed early. Big deal. It happens.
Usually we select a massive squad and whittle it down by the world cup to the final 26

He is good enough for the massive squad, then its a matter of trying to make the final squad
 
Usually we select a massive squad and whittle it down by the world cup to the final 26

He is good enough for the massive squad, then its a matter of trying to make the final squad
He's better than most on one leg. The reason he's in League One is because Cardiff went down, he had an injury and the contract isn't to be broken just yet. Moving too often can also unsettle. If we recall what he showed in The Championship it's already better than what Segecic has done so far so he's got a solid track record.
 
The loan clubs tarnished the CV in a way. Villa totally played him. A continental loan would've been fine. I still think he's a fine keeper.
Yeah, but how many clubs would take a backup League Two keeper?
 
He's better than most on one leg. The reason he's in League One is because Cardiff went down, he had an injury and the contract isn't to be broken just yet. Moving too often can also unsettle. If we recall what he showed in The Championship it's already better than what Segecic has done so far so he's got a solid track record.
He was first choice in the championship as a u22, compared to balard as a u25 and oniell who broke through as a u26 in similar qualoty leagues. So he is definitely on track to improve the cm positions for us
 
If you can’t trust someone not to get a yellow card with 10 minutes to go in the first half, then that player must have a serious discipline problem.
I haven't seen a second of the game so I am theorising here but there is also the overlooked fact that the manager very well could have been protecting Robbo from any further provoking tackles flying in. So far unfortunately he has been partly made of glass so there's that which may have been in decision making.

Completely agree though it's a non-event that happens in leagues all over every weekend, and I'm sure he will be back in the best few on the park in no time.
 
WHO'S READY FOR A MASSIVE WEEKEND OF SERIE A FOOTBALL? SASSUOLO VS PARMA, CRISTIAN VOLPATO VS ALESSANDRO CIRCATI, SUNDAY AT 1:00AM!

Interestingly while Sassuolo have scored more goals than Parma, they've also conceded more. I think this just goes to show how good Alessandro is.
 
He should’ve actually been sent off!

And was a do or die game - he was also hooked because reciba was going to destroy him
Recoba running into elbows was a real flaw. The circumstances in that game are the highest example of having to pull the plug on something and Guus reacted accordingly. I have a feeling he may have been planning a first half sub for Kewell and I think I heard something about it in interviews. Popovic certainly forced the hand.
 
The loan clubs tarnished the CV in a way. Villa totally played him. A continental loan would've been fine. I still think he's a fine keeper.
Yeah we need to be fair and I love gauci but he got given a few preseason games at Villa and now his lost his spot at Port it's up to him to make his career
 
By the 2030 World Cup we will transition to Gauci, Hall, Beach and Dylan Periac-Cullen (unless others appear). Ryan will retire from the national team after the 2027 Asian Cup when he will be 34. Izzo won't make 2030 when he would be 35 so probably should also retire after the 2027 Asian Cup.

In order of potential - not current ability, I would rate them as Dylan Peraić-Cullen, Steven Hall, Joe Gauci then Patrick Beach. Others might appear but so far the rest are well behind where I see these going. In fact, at the moment, the gap after Ryan and Izzo means we have to go to these four and even after them it looks bleak. TBH - potentially all four will be better than Izzo and a couple will push Ryan's best - probably DPC and Hall.
 
By the 2030 World Cup we will transition to Gauci, Hall, Beach and Dylan Periac-Cullen (unless others appear). Ryan will retire from the national team after the 2027 Asian Cup when he will be 34. Izzo won't make 2030 when he would be 35 so probably should also retire after the 2027 Asian Cup.

In order of potential - not current ability, I would rate them as Dylan Peraić-Cullen, Steven Hall, Joe Gauci then Patrick Beach. Others might appear but so far the rest are well behind where I see these going. In fact, at the moment, the gap after Ryan and Izzo means we have to go to these four and even after them it looks bleak. TBH - potentially all four will be better than Izzo and a couple will push Ryan's best - probably DPC and Hall.
I'd agree with that order though I wonder if Beach has more potential than Gauci. Really hope DPC can get a lone for the 2nd half of the season I see him as having a high ceiling in an era where GK looks a real problem
 
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