'Quick to forget. Best we have': Portsmouth faithful all say same thing on key selection decision after Stoke woes
Nicolas Schmid has appeared 11 times for Pompey in the Championship this season.
The Fratton faithful have taken to social media to share their stance on Pompey’s keeper issues.
The Blues’ goalkeeping department is under the spotlight once again after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke City, with Nicolas Schmid facing strong criticism for his involvement in the loss.
Those errors become the latest concern for John Mousinho, who has already made two chances between the sticks in the opening 15 matches this season.
It is important to stress, though, that both stoppers have also contributed to points being picked up by the Blues with their displays.
But, the Fratton faithful have responded in their numbers when we penned the question ‘Should Pompey stick with Nicolas Schmid or turn to other options in goal and why?’ on social media.
Here’s the best of the reaction from X and Facebook.
Pompey faithful all say same thing as keeper woes strike again
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@GlynTookey: Stick. Was class before obviously the way were asked to play passing out from back is not suited. Bielica is not tall enough not good enough.
@UCLAPompeyfan: When Nico was dropped before, he came back stronger. I say JM should make an initial move and see how Nico reacts. A professional would understand.
@WELLS35: We don’t have a better option- so we need to stick!
@nevervotedtory1: Stick. He's not perfect but is still our best option. I can remember many matches, when the team was playing poorly, where his shot stopping kept us in it, big time. Some people quick to forget that.
@Limmy05: Def stick ..... Best we have. Bad day at the office.
@LouisRich_100: Sadly no other option until Jan.
@Jamespople3: Think stick for now, but definitely in the last chance saloon, kickings terrible and think he’s mind wanders abit but better than what we have at the mo, recruitment not been the best tbh.pup
Ian Lyster: He's a good keeper been great last few weeks. One bad game and people jump on him forgetting how good he has been in recent weeks. It's a tough position as mistakes bring immediate scrutiny. That being said defence are equally at fault for those goals. Defender should have cleared the first for a corner and second the marking was questionable at best. No need to jump ship at this point.
Jason Yau: Most coaches have never liked the idea of switching keepers too quickly - like what happens normally with on field players. So can imagine JM leaving as is ( for now), but must be a fair amount of pressure on him and GK coach to make another switch.
Richard Price: Yes for me. We seem to forget what Schmid offers after a mistake. So many times he comes out of his area and clears it. He did it a few times on Saturday. He doesn't do that and its 1v1, striker has the advantage there.
1st goal yes mistake but why does no one question why Devlin doesn't clear that ball? Put it out for a throw or corner. 2nd i think is hard on schmid as he saves it, not sure catching it with that power, diving for it and saw it late.
Why was that player unmarked ready to head it. Schmid kept clean sheet against Burnley and Swansea was one penalty so why is it forgotten after one mistake. I think he saves more than he gives away for me.
Shawn Woodward: I’d give him another chance v bolton. if doesn’t get it give Bielica another try.
Chris Barter: Yes , he’s still the best of the 3 we have at the moment.
Ash Kellaway: He's a risk. You can never really tell what version of him you're going to get. When he plays well, he plays REALLY well but he's always got that risk about him. One minute fantastic, the next being at fault for us conceding.
Daniel James: I believe we stick with him for this season. Keepers make mistakes but it’s a team game. He’s certainly not a bad keeper.
Phil Hopes: Has everyone forgotten his pass for the 3rd v Swansea.