McKeown's Indecisiveness

A decent keeper at Conference Level when forward's were both physically and mentally slower, but at league level his indecisiveness is beginning to cost us a few goals. 3 weeks ago against Stevenage he was at fault for the second goal when Pearson saw McKeown coming then both, stopped allowing their forward to square the ball for an easy tap in. Today, Crewe's first goal came from a poor loss of possession by Summerfield but when the ball was squared across the box I am convinced that McKeown could have got there before Cooper had he have reacted more quickly.

Whilst I would like to have another look on the highlight's later, I think his indecision contributed to the second goal when he half came then stopped allowing Jones to poke home.

Surely this has been seen by Hurst and Warrington and they are trying to improve him through coaching. I must confess I would be tempted to try Henderson out and see if he is as good as the reviews he has been getting in Manchester.

Not sure about the 2nd, would need to see it again, but definitely agree on the first goal. Should've came out and I thought at the time could've actually got/smothered the ball after the guys heavy touch.

But......James made a good save in the first half, kept out a penalty and made a really good save at the start of the 2nd half, he like Shaun & Omar are still learning at this level. I would be more concerned how often we get a small lad to mark I big opponent, can't keep the ball when it counts and lacked leadership today. Trust me Mecca has really come on in the last couple of seasons and will develop even further.

Honestly think he did fine today and kept the score reasonable all things considered. Sometimes the people in front of him give him a lot to do in defensive moves. Certain players seem to love putting him under pressure too with a poor back pass when they had plenty of other options. I can't remember who it was maybe Pearson that pelted a pass at him full force that he had to knock out with a ton of backspin on it under pressure.

His best performance this season!!! No way could he have made the ball for the first without giving away a foul/red card. Second goal comes from the defence not doing their job which is defending!! We are giving away two many goals trying to be clever and not having the footballing ability to actually do it!

Quoted from Kris2

Honestly think he did fine today and kept the score reasonable all things considered. Sometimes the people in front of him give him a lot to do in defensive moves. Certain players seem to love putting him under pressure too with a poor back pass when they had plenty of other options. I can't remember who it was maybe Pearson that pelted a pass at him full force that he had to knock out with a ton of backspin on it under pressure.

I saw that pass too. Personally I'm more worried about the full backs as going forward they look good but often get caught out of position.

We all thought he should have kept coming once he started to, but he seemed to change his mind and hesitated. Would have to see the replay but he looked favourite to reach the ball from where i was sat. Could be wrong on that though, so undecided until i see the highlights.

Thought he was our mom today. Saved a pen and two 1 on 1's. Can't take any blame for today's result surely.

This post should be deleted, why single out players, what is the positive outcome of this?

Don't think Mckeown could've done much better today. Could he have come for the first? Yes. Should there have been a defender there? Yes. He saved a penalty and another goal in the second half, don't forget, both from mistakes by other players, as well as the first.