David Raya

[shaun]

2013-14 season I believe...I game for WBA.

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[vcmazz]

A good keeper but beginning to get on my nerves with these continuous clangers....it’s gonna cost us big time soon.

Soon? Mr Marmite cost us a hundred and sixty million quid in August!

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Soon? Mr Marmite cost us a hundred and sixty million quid in August!

The whole team playing sh*t and not creating a meaningful chance in the game wasn't entirely down to Raya.

 

[andyrew]

The whole team playing sh*t and not creating a meaningful chance in the game wasn't entirely down to Raya.

No, sounds like insomnia played a greater role. Have we got a 'good night's sleep' coach?

 

[vcmazz]

The whole team playing sh*t and not creating a meaningful chance in the game wasn't entirely down to Raya.

One might argue that the trade off is that it is his job to create meaningful chances. It's why he is forgiven so often for needing a sat nav to find his own penalty box. I guess you have a point though. You are evidently a Marmite man.

 

[Gazza Bee]

One might argue that the trade off is that it is his job to create meaningful chances. It's why he is forgiven so often for needing a sat nav to find his own penalty box. I guess you have a point though. You are evidently a Marmite man.

The goalkeepers job is to create chances? Sat Nav? I literally have no idea what you are talking about ?‍

 

[vcmazz]

The goalkeepers job is to create chances? Sat Nav? I literally have no idea what you are talking about ?‍

I'm talking about the whole point of Rayaism. It seems the reason most fans are fans is because of his (undisputed) ability to play the ball out and set up attacks - thereby creating chances. All I'm saying is that I prefer the traditional method where the goalkeeper plays in goal.

 

[badgerbee]

No, sounds like insomnia played a greater role. Have we got a 'good night's sleep' coach?

We certainly used to have a sleep coach.....
Not sure whether we still do though.....

 

[jlove]

We certainly used to have a sleep coach.....
Not sure whether we still do though.....

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[Gazza Bee]

I'm talking about the whole point of Rayaism. It seems the reason most fans are fans is because of his (undisputed) ability to play the ball out and set up attacks - thereby creating chances. All I'm saying is that I prefer the traditional method where the goalkeeper plays in goal.

He plays in goal though which is the part I am confused about - the vast majority of the top goalkeepers play as the sweeper keeper and this is why even the best make mistakes ( see Alisson recently who messed up 3 times in consecutive games).

 

[vcmazz]

He plays in goal though which is the part I am confused about - the vast majority of the top goalkeepers play as the sweeper keeper and this is why even the best make mistakes ( see Alisson recently who messed up 3 times in consecutive games).

Which to my mind makes them anything but top goalkeepers. ?‍ As I said further up, it's clearly a Marmite thing. Personally. I ******* hate the concept of a goalkeeper playing as a sweeper. Love Marmite mind. ?

 

[Nada Bee]

Which to my mind makes them anything but top goalkeepers. ?‍ As I said further up, it's clearly a Marmite thing. Personally. I ******* hate the concept of a goalkeeper playing as a sweeper. Love Marmite mind. ?

Problem with that is, our only height is in the defence. Its like punting a long ball up field in an under 10s game given our squad are generally so small. Playing out from the back works better and retains possession. (I fully appreciate half of our team are not that small, but you know, Toney is 6ft and thats about it)

 

[Shoombee]

I criticised him on Saturday. Today he has kept us in the game. Different class and MOM currently.

 

[GP200]

I criticised him on Saturday. Today he has kept us in the game. Different class and MOM currently.

.............the extra coaching sessions with Joebee have worked wonders................

 

[Mr Cynical]

Quality today

 

[detours]

Solid game tonight, and a couple of excellent saves – more of that until the rest if the season please David!

 

[mundee4england]

Couple of great saves tonight, well done DR!

 

[Balders Bee]

Very good performance tonight. Fully justified the faith from TF in him.

 

[Invipai]

Indeed. He has hopefully reminded people how good he can be. If he cuts out the errors he's very good!

 

[unBEEliveable]

I like marmite and I like Raya

 

[hardybee]

He won’t be here next season if we don’t go up. Made a few mistakes but a very good goal keeper. Wouldn’t of been in the game tonight without him.

 

[beetee]

Back to his brilliant best kept us in the game

 

[Untouchable]

Class act (from the BBC):

 

[Balders Bee]

Back to his best tonight, decisive and superb handling. The finger tip flick save from Dack that the referee missed was technically brilliant.

 

[Invipai]

I only caught the save on the third replay, I thought it just bobbled wide before that. Was very good tonight, and to repeat what I said elsewhere, not at fault for the injury (both just went to hold the other one off).

 

[Balders Bee]

I only caught the save on the third replay, I thought it just bobbled wide before that. Was very good tonight, and to repeat what I said elsewhere, not at fault for the injury (both just went to hold the other one off).

If you break the Dack save down it is a purposeful flick with his fingers which is technically a very difficult save to execute. Superb technique and no telling how vital that might be come the end of the season.

 

[West Wilts Bee]

He had to go for it and he was entitled to. What was he meant to do, stand there and let Dack take it off him? I am not sure if Dack was cheating or not. I will leave it up to people who know that law better than me.

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Though of no fault of his own whatsoever hope he is not too badly affected psychologically by his involvement in the Dack injury. Mowbray's post match interview was painful to watch

 

[pompeybee]

Though of no fault of his own whatsoever hope he is not too badly affected psychologically by his involvement in the Dack injury. Mowbray's post match interview was painful to watch

He doesn't give the impression of being too much troubled by self-doubt.

 

[TW1Bee]

Another nice article in a quality newspaper.

David Raya: ‘Football can be cruel. We’re ready for the Premier League’

Exclusive interview: Goalkeeper discusses play-off final heartbreak, swapping Catalonia for Blackburn as a teenager, the influence of Inaki Cana and nearing his top-flight dream

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Indian Bee]

I can see Swansea targeting Raya from set pieces and we really need Raya to be on top of his game. Lets hope he can put the ghost of last year to bed once and for all but I equally will be delighted if he has a relative quiet game.

 

[badgerbee]

I can see Swansea targeting Raya from set pieces and we really need Raya to be on top of his game. Lets hope he can put the ghost of last year to bed once and for all but I equally will be delighted if he has a relative quiet game.

Bidwell elbow early on would not surprise me in the least....

 

[jlove]

Bidwell elbow early on would not surprise me in the least....

It wouldn't surprise me if we saw a few 'stopper' challenges and that smile from Henrik...

 

[Cham]

Easy game for him.. Onto the Prem

 

[martinlofnes]

Felt like Swansea were trying to put balls on top of him and he stood up fantastically. We learn, I like that

 

[brentfordfc4ever]

Outstanding from their horrible corners. He more than played his part

 

[Silly Hat]

Good to see David won’t be leaving ‘Brendford’……

Arsenal scrap plan to sign Brentford keeper David Raya

Raya had a £10million release clause in his contract in the event of Brentford failing to secure promotion this year, something Arsenal had been well aware of.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[SH]

Good to see David won’t be leaving ‘Brendford’……

Arsenal scrap plan to sign Brentford keeper David Raya

Raya had a £10million release clause in his contract in the event of Brentford failing to secure promotion this year, something Arsenal had been well aware of.

www.dailymail.co.uk

A timely reminder of what a miserable summer it would have been to wake up every morning to articles stating “XYZ FC are close to making a bid for [insert player name] after Brentford’s latest play-off failure.” New stadium, new Brendford, luckily

 

[hanworthbee]

good interview on the official youtube channnel

 

[Invipai]

Thanked the fans for staying onside after last seasons final. Is a good interview as you say, you can tell he's an intelligent guy and gave good answers.

 

[psg150]

Prediction: Raya makes the England squad for the 2022 world cup. Must comfortably be qualified by now...

 

[BFC1997]

Prediction: Raya makes the England squad for the 2022 world cup. Must comfortably be qualified by now...

He might have an equally strong chance of being called up by Spain.

Robert Sanchez was on loan at Rochdale in 19/20 and after a single year of playing for Brighton is in their EURO 2020 squad.

 

[FunkyZeus]

Looking at the howler made by Simon in today's match and the fact that Kepa is so error prone, surely got to be targeting a place in Spain's World Cup squad...?

 

[ruislip bee]

Looking at the howler made by Simon in today's match and the fact that Kepa is so error prone, surely got to be targeting a place in Spain's World Cup squad...?

Maybe. But we've seen him do that!

 

[AB]

Maybe. But we've seen him do that!

Very similar to the aimless through ball he let in away at Hull (at least not a back pass though!). But like that game, rescued by the team scoring 5!

 

[Holysmit]

Looking at the howler made by Simon in today's match and the fact that Kepa is so error prone, surely got to be targeting a place in Spain's World Cup squad...?

Shows you how far De Gea has dropped and I've never rated Kepa.

 

[Untouchable]

 

[N5022N122]

Too expensive for THFC lol

 

[BFC1997]

I know it was just a pre-season friendly but Raya’s distribution and quality on the ball today was absolutely fantastic.

 

[N5022N122]

Thought he had one of his best games. Two really good saves plus safe hands. Worked along side the defence well too