David Raya

[Newport Pagnell Bee]

Very erratic is harsh, the odd slip but he looks just what we needed, a keeper with great distribution who gives the whole defence confidence the way he comes for everything .

Is there a footballer alive, especially a goalkeeper,who has never made a mistake?

 

[Mr Tree]

no indeed - he's not flawless and wouldn't be here if he were. my Blackburn mate told me he can drop a clanger. so be it. i think he's fitted in very well and seems a safe pair of hands in general. accidents happen and we'll support him when they do

 

[psg150]

I'll happily take the odd clanger in exchange for a keeper who dominates the box so well as it gives the defense so much confidence to hold the line.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

I'll happily take the odd clanger in exchange for a keeper who dominates the box so well as it gives the defense so much confidence to hold the line.

+ his footballing skills, not least his phenomenal vision and accuracy with a pass.

 

[Banana]

I think they were all offside anyway, although whether the flag was up I don't know.

Nah

Player on right hand side is on-side. He was the threat from the non-catch of Raya's

 

[liverbee]

I'll happily take the odd clanger in exchange for a keeper who dominates the box so well as it gives the defense so much confidence to hold the line.

Watching last season was difficult. With Raya in goal it’s easy. And his mistake was brilliantly covered by defenders. David can take credit for that too.

 

[hairman]

I'll happily take the odd clanger in exchange for a keeper who dominates the box so well as it gives the defense so much confidence to hold the line.

He goes for balls that Dan Bentley would never have gone for and wins them. Dan was by and large afraid to leave his 6 yard box and you could see that in the recent game at GP though unfortunately, we didn't exploit that weakness enough. Raya is a definite step up.

 

[ruislip bee]

What I love about him is he actually catches the ball - well about 98% of them. And does it superbly. None of this punching nonsense.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Very erratic is harsh, the odd slip but he looks just what we needed, a keeper with great distribution who gives the whole defence confidence the way he comes for everything .

made some cracking and vital saves too

 

[TW3Bee]

His celebrations gave me so much joy

Loved the Millwall one, but that was beaten hands down by his joining in with the celebrations at QPeeHa.

 

[GP200]

What I love about him is he actually catches the ball - well about 98% of them. And does it superbly. None of this punching nonsense.

............he came and punched successfully at Swans and Ra Ras........

 

[jlove]

............he came and punched successfully at Swans and Ra Ras........

His judgement of when to catch and when to punch seems to be good, although he does appear to think ahead to the throw out and misjudge a catch every so often.

 

[Brentford77]

His judgement of when to catch and when to punch seems to be good, although he does appear to think ahead to the throw out and misjudge a catch every so often.

...seem to recall Paul Smith doing exactly that with disastrous consequences in a home play off game against the Terriers many years ago. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself on Saturday!

 

[ruislip bee]

...seem to recall Paul Smith doing exactly that with disastrous consequences in a home play off game against the Terriers many years ago. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself on Saturday!

Oh yes I remember that. Didn't Dearden do the same a few years earlier?

 

[kewbee]

What I love about him is he actually catches the ball - well about 98% of them. And does it superbly. None of this punching nonsense.

Fabulously talented and confident keeper.
I love the way he dominates the whole penalty area,as you say catches rather than punches,and distributes the ball superbly.
I go all the way back to Chick Brodie,but our current custodian really looks the business,and makes such a difference to the confidence of the players in front of him.
Great signing!

 

[sonofabee]

made some cracking and vital saves too

Spot on mate

 

[Kingston Bee]

Raya has presence and leadership, bit like Pontus. Leads by example and gives 110% every game. What is there not to love.

 

[TW3Bee]

Hasn't taken him long to become a fans favourite.

 

[sonofabee]

Hasn't taken him long to become a fans favourite.

He came with lots of GPGers admitting to being concerned, confused or underwhelmed and got a fair bit of stick after Bournemouth friendly.
Since the season started he’s been so impressive in his command of his area, willingness to come for every cross and nearly always claiming them and his distribution is excellent.
He will make mistakes but only because he is committed and comes for everything, I have so much more confidence in our defence this season.
Muy bien David

 

[Mr Cynical]

He came with lots of GPGers admitting to being concerned, confused or underwhelmed and got a fair bit of stick after Bournemouth friendly.
Since the season started he’s been so impressive in his command of his area, willingness to come for every cross and nearly always claiming them and his distribution is excellent.
He will make mistakes but only because he is committed and comes for everything, I have so much more confidence in our defence this season.
Muy bien David

it's funny, blackburn fans said his distribution was woeful and he never came for crosses.. weird.. I guess Bristol City fans are wondering why we slagged off Bentley and Sheff U the same with Egan. Maybe sometimes you just need to be in a different place with a different emphasis.. He's been brilliant for us so far..

 

[To Bee Someone]

Upgrade on Bentley in his command of his area and thus far distribution. He's also clearly a bit of a nutcase

 

[jlove]

It's also the case that he has the confidence of the coaches which was clear he didn't have at Blackburn. To me, dropping the ball in the QPR game was over-confidence, looking to the next move, and not in any was an error of nerves, such as we saw with Bentley.

 

[hobbsy]

Didn't the Blackburn fans say he lost his confidence after a head injury?

Maybe the coaches have helped him recover from that mentally.

 

[grutter]

it's funny, blackburn fans said his distribution was woeful and he never came for crosses.. weird.. I guess Bristol City fans are wondering why we slagged off Bentley and Sheff U the same with Egan. Maybe sometimes you just need to be in a different place with a different emphasis.. He's been brilliant for us so far..

Yup, sometimes players just need a move to kick start their career. Egan is a good recent example, along with Mawson and Grigg. However, there aren't too many of our 'rejects' who have improved at the same/better level elsewhere. I'll be eating my words when Josh Mc gets his England call up, though!

Regarding keepers, it's always infuriated me that modern keepers flap and punch at crosses, rather than catch, with a queue of 'experts' to tell me there are statistical and coaching reasons behind this. A good , confident keeper will always claim crosses with their height advantage, which nullifies the attack immediately and gives the defence confidence. At last, this is what we are seeing now. I do wonder if the goalkeeping coach has changed tack? It seems strange that Raya is good at this, but was rubbish at Blackburn and Bentley was never any good at crosses either, even in his first season with us. There was never any evidence that Bentley was coached to catch crosses.

 

[Norfolk Bee]

Quick thinking and quick feet.

 

[Stanley]

Our goalkeeping coach was attracting some negative comments not so long ago, all quiet on that front now so it seems.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Didn't the Blackburn fans say he lost his confidence after a head injury?

Maybe the coaches have helped him recover from that mentally.

I thought it was Inaki's fault though

 

[shouldbee]

Upgrade on Bentley in his command of his area and thus far distribution. He's also clearly a bit of a nutcase

He's better, younger and a nutter. Like the way he ran the length of the field to celebrate with the fans.

 

[BeeHomeSoon]

I’m sure I was one of a select few that rated this fella from the first time I saw him in preseason...

To think some were clamouring for Daniels over him... lol

Trust the GK union

 

[GP200]

............. excellent first half save.................

 

[Delbee]

Bristol City fans are raving about Bentley, just think they would be over the moon if they had David Raya, the guys a class act. Great one on one save again, distribution is first class

 

[Brentford 4 Life]

............. excellent first half save.................

Great claim just before the final whistle as well. Thought he had a very good game.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

What a keeper, one of my favourite signings and keepers for a long time.

That save first half was unreal, stayed on his feet as long as possible, made himself bigger, got down low and a very strong hand on the ball.

Love the way he comes and claim crosses too, looks to enjoy it.

A couple of very good kicks too.

 

[shaun]

Great keeper.

 

[BFC1997]

Surely won’t be at this level long.

Distribution unreal, and makes saves other goalkeepers just don’t at this level. That one-on-one stop was just brilliant.

 

[Brentford_till_die]

Surely won’t be at this level long.

Distribution unreal, and makes saves other goalkeepers just don’t at this level. That one-on-one stop was just brilliant.

Celebrated that like a goal. Unreal stop.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

And to think, someone at Blackburn decided he could go as they had better....

 

[BFC1997]

And to think, someone at Blackburn decided he could go as they had better....

He wasn’t even their first choice for the latter part of last season was he? Which is a bit bizarre.

 

[Lionel Bart-At]

All of the above, + what a sweeper. The one he snuffed out in the first half and volleyed into the stand!! What a footballer.

 

[wanderer paul]

Quality. A great reader of the game.

 

[Cham]

One of the best home goalkeeping performances I've seen.. Deserved clean sheet

 

[shouldbee]

Bar Chesney who wasn't ours, the best keeper I've seen in a Bees shirt.

 

[North London Bee]

Back to Blackburn on Wednesday too. Havent they replaced him with a loanee?

 

[Indian Bee]

One of the best home goalkeeping performances I've seen.. Deserved clean sheet

I can't remember the game but remember one home game where Graham Benstead was simply unstoppable and made save after save. To date the best goalkeeping home performance I have ever seen.

Raya is an exceptional talent and suits our game plan ever so well. Equally Bentley was a good keeper for us but the back 4/5 had no confidence in him as he was always prone to an error.

 

[To Bee Someone]

Everything you want from a goalkeeper. His distribution is great but his box control is the best I've seen from any Brentford keeper

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Hes fantastic. MOM for me, calm and claimed everything he came for. Sweeping up is fantastic and you can see the back 4 have total confidence in him.

 

[Downbeat Bee]

I can't remember the game but remember one home game where Graham Benstead was simply unstoppable and made save after save. To date the best goalkeeping home performance I have ever seen.

Raya is an exceptional talent and suits our game plan ever so well. Equally Bentley was a good keeper for us but the back 4/5 had no confidence in him as he was always prone to an error.

Re-Benstead - Was it against Crewe when we won 1-0 due to a Mark Fleming goal. I also stupidly didn't take a coat which helps it linger in the memory.

Re-Raya - Great stop today. The thing which has just dawned on me is I don't feel I've seen him make as many saves as some other keepers as we now don't give so many chances away.

 

[beebopalula]

That was a terrific save. But it looked a yard offside to me ��

 

[7Bee]

The best keeper Brentford have owned in my opinion. In one on ones I'd give it 60/40 in his favour. Absolutely superb

 

[sonofabee]

He’s 2 inches short of being World class but he’s been superb so far