Crocombe

Probably hesitant due to the wind. Ball was moving about a bit.

Quoted from jamesgtfc

I actually think he commands his box quite well and offers good distribution. He could have played a key role in a goal as his quick kick sent McAtee down the right wing on Saturday.

He did sort of set up the goal, I think that was the pass that set off the series of corners from which we eventually scored (could be wrong though). It was an excellent ball and in both speed of thought and quality of delivery something that would not be coming from Macca who is very slow in his distribution (obviously he has good other qualities)

I’ve noticed that one or two in the media have jumped at the opportunity to have a dig at Crocombe. Likewise a few posters on here, but they have been quickly slapped down in most cases. I think Max has done very well. A key factor may be his height (nearly 6ft 5ins I believe). Even a couple of inches can make all the difference in getting to the high balls.

Quoted from joe56

I’ve noticed that one or two in the media have jumped at the opportunity to have a dig at Crocombe. Likewise a few posters on here, but they have been quickly slapped down in most cases. I think Max has done very well. A key factor may be his height (nearly 6ft 5ins I believe). Even a couple of inches can make all the difference in getting to the high balls.

Indeed it can  

I thought about rephrasing that final sentence before posting, but then thought ‘surely not’ … Just shows how wrong you can be 🤣

Quoted from joe56

I’ve noticed that one or two in the media have jumped at the opportunity to have a dig at Crocombe. Likewise a few posters on here, but they have been quickly slapped down in most cases. I think Max has done very well. A key factor may be his height (nearly 6ft 5ins I believe). Even a couple of inches can make all the difference in getting to the high balls.

that and gazelle like qualities!

He’s better at commanding his area but not as good as Macca in shot stopping, their kicking is equal. But Macca keeps more clean sheets!

His kicking is a lot better than McKeown as is his command of the area. Probably not as good a shot-stopper (though his goal has hardly been peppered in recent games). I don't think he did anything wrong against Wealdstone, that I can recall.

I think, as we're aiming to be on the front foot more in this division if we're going to reach the play-off, the kicking is a lot more important than it was back when we were in a relegation dogfight.

Quoted from Maringer

His kicking is a lot better than McKeown as is his command of the area. Probably not as good a shot-stopper (though his goal has hardly been peppered in recent games). I don't think he did anything wrong against Wealdstone, that I can recall.

I think, as we're aiming to be on the front foot more in this division if we're going to reach the play-off, the kicking is a lot more important than it was back when we were in a relegation dogfight.

No, I didn’t spot him running 50 yards away from goal, passing to Amos who lost the ball and unable to get back to prevent the goal either! His kicking was awful at times, at least 4 balls straight into the stands! BTW, I actually like him in goal because he commands is area and I feel less anxious during set pieces.

Quoted from Tinymariner

He’s better at commanding his area but not as good as Macca in shot stopping, their kicking is equal. But Macca keeps more clean sheets!

From what I've seen his shot stopping is equal to Macca, superb double save against Bromley, quick reaction save against Woking.
His speed of thought is fantastic, you can see he's looking to use the ball as soon as he's got his hands on it, sometimes the players aren't quite ready for him, the pass to Macatee on Saturday was sublime.
All in all I honestly believe he's an overall improvement on Macca.
One thing I won't do this time around is slate Mckeown, he's been a fantastic servant to the club, even some of his howlers just add to the respect I have for him but it's time for him to go to pastures new, enjoy his testimonial year then follow his PE teaching dream and play part time..