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Patterson any thoughts.

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He’s by no means perfect but I don’t get some of the criticism of his distribution. Some of the adjectives used are extreme like diabolical or dreadful.

I think people have seen too much of the likes of Pickford, Alisson or Ederson on TV and expect him to be like them. He’s fine if a bit casual when passing around his own half. His long kicking could be better but a lot of the time you can see he’s trying to be too precise rather than just clearing the ball. I think we’ve played every team now and some of the oppo goalies are no where near him in terms of distribution. I’m more critical of him palming shots back into danger.

He’s fine for this level. Sometimes it’s better the devil you know. As a fan base many were happy to see mannone moved on yet the car crash of ruiter, Steele and camp came next!
 
For me he’s over weight and just not good enough. He’s the weak link in my opinion. I’ll take the pelters but he’s clearly not commanding his area and his punts up field don’t make it up field. Every where else we look ok.
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Good keeper, shite with his feet. Will never be a PL keeper. Is not overweight
 
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