Mark Flekken (Closed Thread)

[NorthamptonBee]

A lot of people were disappointed in Jensen if I remember correctly, they were all wrong.

BTW, there’s no ‘ O’ in Flekken.?

I don’t think we can wait 3.5 seasons for a goalkeeper to come good tbh.

 

[JANORAK]

Koeman seems quite happy to continue picking him for Netherlands….

 

[W5BeesFan]

On paper Flekken looked like a good signing being one of the top keepers from Bundesliga 1. It is proving to be a difficult transition for him - perceived immobility, poor shot stopping and a lack of command of his area. As for playing out from.defence I'm more worried about the players he passes too than the keeper himself. Flekken enjoys a rare privilege in our squad in that he is one of the few players with genuine (uninjured) competition for his place. Maybe its time to test Strakosha?

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Benstead and Lee are two examples of goalkeepers who had poor pre-seasons (especially Lee) and then got it together.

Benstead immediately and Lee after a few months.

All I see from the present incumbent is the same old from the USA. If there was any improvement, I would be more than happy to acknowledge it on here.

You said above who has formed an irreversible after the USA games and here you are still going on about it. ????

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

On paper Flekken looked like a good signing being one of the top keepers from Bundesliga 1. It is proving to be a difficult transition for him - perceived immobility, poor shot stopping and a lack of command of his area. As for playing out from.defence I'm more worried about the players he passes too than the keeper himself. Flekken enjoys a rare privilege in our squad in that he is one of the few players with genuine (uninjured) competition for his place. Maybe its time to test Strakosha?

Its clear that the staff think Strakosha isn't good enough or can't be trusted.

 

[jlove]

Its clear that the staff think Strakosha isn't good enough or can't be trusted.

I don’t think that wording is really correct but it’s clear Flekken is our №1 goalkeeper while Strakosha is good enough to be trusted as №2.

 

[gordonbankole]

Can someone give me the postcode for the G Tech: I have clearly been watching different games to our friend. My mistake…

W12 7EH.

I’m sorry, I was mixing him up with Asmir “Loony Tunes” Begovic, who ironically has probably made more impact (literally) in his very limited time spent at the GTech.

The trouble is, I still pine for the days when our goalkeepers like Álvaro Fernández and the big lad Lossi showed real Premier League quality.

 

[gordonbankole]

You said above who has formed an irreversible after the USA games and here you are still going on about it. ????

Was he convincing in those games? No

Did they matter so much? Not really, though in some ways it would have been good for him to have created a more positive impression from the start (by the way, I think you’ll find I did not post any opinions at that time).

Irreversible - considering I have said countless times I would like to be proved wrong on this, according to my understanding of the word my opinion is not irreversible. If he makes me look an idiot (admittedly not difficult) in the next few months, fair play to the lad.

 

[hanworthbee]

 

[GU24 Bee]

Not in the squad tonight.

 

[Banana]

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You'd have to assume all shots are the same to think that table means anything at all. i.e. it's worthless

 

[GP200]

Not in the squad tonight.

............... Incoming bid?????.........../.

 

[Jay Bee]

Not in the squad tonight.

Where was this squad "revealed" by the club? Can't see it on club official channels.
The story is here Super Eagles prospect could make debut for Brentford in FA Cup tie against Wolves

 

[jlove]

Where was this squad "revealed" by the club? Can't see it on club official channels.
The story is here Super Eagles prospect could make debut for Brentford in FA Cup tie against Wolves

If not fabricated, it must be a leak.

 

[jlove]

Just looking at it again, it appears we’re starting with 10 players!

 

[Banana]

If not fabricated, it must be a leak.

It's not fabricated...

 

[Silly Hat]

W12 7EH.

I’m sorry, I was mixing him up with Asmir “Loony Tunes” Begovic, who ironically has probably made more impact (literally) in his very limited time spent at the GTech.

The trouble is, I still pine for the days when our goalkeepers like Álvaro Fernández and the big lad Lossi showed real Premier League quality.

It’s OK, Gordon.

BTW Is your dad George still available?

 

[Silly Hat]

Where was this squad "revealed" by the club? Can't see it on club official channels.
The story is here Super Eagles prospect could make debut for Brentford in FA Cup tie against Wolves

He is both sturdy and astute, apparently.

I’m in ?

 

[gordonbankole]

It’s OK, Gordon.

BTW Is your dad George still available?

These days he coaches QPR’s younger teams, presumably telling the goalkeepers that going all the way outside your area to punch a cross is probably not a great decision.

That was one of the most surreal moments I have seen from a Brentford goalkeeper.

 

[jlove]

It's not fabricated...

OK, they missed Roerslev out of the 10.

 

[kullyrai]

A lot of people were disappointed in Jensen if I remember correctly, they were all wrong.

BTW, there’s no ‘ O’ in Flekken.?

Have you not met his Irish uncle Michael O'Flekken?

 

[BuzzingBee95]

Didn't dive for anything tonight, heart's not in it.

 

[A Real Mysteron]

These days he coaches QPR’s younger teams, presumably telling the goalkeepers that going all the way outside your area to punch a cross is probably not a great decision.

That was one of the most surreal moments I have seen from a Brentford goalkeeper.

He was good.
But he was no Wilf Agbonavbare

 

[aslan]

Didn't dive for anything tonight, heart's not in it.

No successful passes either!!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

That flying punch out by Sa in the first half is what I’d love to see our keepers do, thoat command of your 6 yard box deals with many potential incoming terrors.

 

[Simon C]

That flying punch out by Sa in the first half is what I’d love to see our keepers do, thoat command of your 6 yard box deals with many potential incoming terrors.

He's got far too short a fuse to be a top keeper though. No-one needs a keeper strung as tight as he is

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

Anyone slagging MF and questioning why TS isnt given a go was summed up tonight.

 

[pumpkin pie]

Anyone slagging MF and questioning why TS isnt given a go was summed up tonight.

There was nothing he could do about the goal, it was a scorcher

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

There was nothing he could do about the goal, it was a scorcher

I’m referencing everything else.

 

[W5BeesFan]

Mail linking us to Keleher this morning amongst other clubs.

 

[W5BeesFan]

Mail linking us to Keleher this morning amongst other clubs.

Just recycling last Summer's interest so ignore.

 

[brentfordfc4ever]

I’m referencing everything else.

It's seems that the ability to play out from the back is more important to the team than anything else a goalkeeper can bring. Flekken is more than adequate in his attributes but has the football ability second to none. Get his confidence up and a little improvement and we have ourselves a very good keeper. It's fair to say improvement is required, so watch this space

Edersen and Allison are prime examples of the perfect goalkeeper. They also cost 100m.

 

[stocc]

An interesting short interview here. Seems to be an honest assessment of his season to date


View: https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1748361636396622127

 

[w7 bee]

Honest interview, alludes to some issues . Hopefully we see the real MF in 2nd half of season.

 

[detours]

An interesting short interview here. Seems to be an honest assessment of his season to date

Yes, no bullshit or excuses from the big man and I like that attitude.

I maintain you don't go from being one of the best keepers in the Bundesliga to rubbish overnight, and with hopefully the defence taking a more settled shape Flekken can kick on and start showing who he is.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

Doesn't exactly exude confidence.

 

[North London Bee]

Very open and honest.

 

[taxi driver]

Very open and honest.

There was a vulnerability in that piece. He appears to have a weight on his shoulders.

Hopefully he can clear his mind and start performing like he believes he can.

 

[mundee4england]

An honest appraisal! If Ivan could give him 1% of his confidence/arrogance he’d be sorted! ?

 

[Les Beeavinu]

An honest appraisal! If Ivan could give him 1% of his confidence/arrogance he’d be sorted! ?

Not something the Dutch usually lack in my experience.

 

[Beelated]

He seems a fairly phlegmatic guy and his playing style is similar; a distinct difference to some of our other players which is, in my view, why some people tend to think he’s not as good as others. I think he’s being totally honest and I’m sure that getting more PL games under his belt, especially with a regular defence in front of him, he will reach the levels he’s aiming for - which can only be a benefit for the team. And should Thomas choose to drop him for someone else then there will be a fully justified reason based on his ability/health/mindset, etc.

 

[UnsungZero]

The comments below the piece on Twitter/X are pretty unpleasant.

 

[PGH_Bee]

The comments below the piece on Twitter/X are pretty unpleasant.

It's been an absolute mess since 'the takeover'

 

[Indian Bee]

Yes, no bullshit or excuses from the big man and I like that attitude.

I maintain you don't go from being one of the best keepers in the Bundesliga to rubbish overnight, and with hopefully the defence taking a more settled shape Flekken can kick on and start showing who he is.

Yep and some of us (i.e. ME) didn't have complete confidence in Raya in his first season with us. What I really want from Flekken is to see him try and dominate the 6 yard box. I was watching the United Spurs game last weekend and was really impressed with how Vicario was dominant in that area. In fact I probably rate Vicario as the best current keeper in the PL.

 

[Sutton Bee]

The comments below the piece on Twitter/X are pretty unpleasant.

There are some truly horrible scumbags that have seeped into our club and leeched onto the rest years of success. Football is a game, if MF has had personal problems which are affecting his performances then the spite and malice that has been launched towards him is absolutely despicable, if we go down it’ll be a collective issue not anyone individual no matter how these part timers on twitter try to paint it. At the very least hopefully they’ll Foxtrot Oscar back to Chelsea or whatever crap they watched before they darkened our door.

I hope Flekken can find his form, I don’t think he’s been half as bad as these melts make out. But I really hope that whatever he’s been dealing with outside of the game is behind him and he can move on from it.

 

[belvederebee]

Nice WW2 submariner’s jumper

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Nice WW2 submariner’s jumper

Don't tell him Ethan.......

 

[Twyford Bee]

This interview gives a really good insight into his mindset. Good to see his own assessment is that there is more to come. Frank has been 100% positive "nothing to see here" when Flekken's performance has been questioned. I'd expect nothing less from TF for as long as he believes that this is his #1. But now we hear from the man himself that he expects more from himself. As fans I think we can play a part in lifting him there. And no more important game than today to start!
Has there been a consensus for a song we can sing for him?

 

[detours]

The comments below the piece on Twitter/X are pretty unpleasant.

Some guy with the twitter handle "@FlekkenF*ckups" having watched the video is now feeling bad for him and agreeing that the criticism from our fan base hasn't helped the guy's mental health.

Unbelievable.

 

[jlove]

I’d like to see, sometime soon if not today: (G) Toney (A) Flekken.