I'll also factor in Onstad's age. He's 35 and an experienced keeper in all likelihood would have gotten that ball easily. "Rookie" mistake would be a misnomer but the "best" keepers in all probability would have chosen to catch instead of punching it away, unless it was a powerful stroke...
I don't know if it's big league jitters or not being used to having the same personnel but Onstad probably is trying too hard, instead of letting the defense (which was without Robinson in this game) trying to pick up the slack and having him get settled into the team...
I'll admit to being the apologist for Joe C but had he stayed with the team instead of going to Lens the Quakes would have been all but unstoppable. Jon Conway might have went for a catch as well instead of the swat of the ball. Right now, I'd rather let the backline of Agoos and Dayak take care of everything around the net and let Onstad relax instead of trying to prove his worth.
Yallop usually has a keen personnel sense in finding players, but the jury is still out on this keeper. Onstad needs to find ways to win, instead of right now playing not to lose.
Can't remember who mentioned this at the post game tailgate but he noted that if the Quakes are going to have such a shaky start and keep having hair-raising matches like the one against the Wizards, they won't be on a roll until mid to late season, compared to the fast start out of the gate when they were the defending champions.
Saturday against LA should be big--can't wait for game time to start! Hopefully, the team on the 8 game road tour won't be able to grab a tie (or worse a win) in our pitch.
In a message dated 4/23/03 5:39:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, pol@... writes:
It's only one game but if Onstad can shut down the Galaxy this weekend, his gaffe will be nothing more than a mere blip and there won't be the "Bring Back Joe" or "Start Josh" chants...
I don't think this is a one game thing. I've now seen Onstad play 3 times and every game he has shaky, lack-of-confidence moments. On the Champion's Cup goal, he had no extension. On the Colorado goal, he rather meekly went in with his feet instead of smothering it with his body. Then there was the Wizards buffoonery. He should have caught that one first time, but I can understand not catching it. Then, when it came back down to him, with no Wizard players around him, he *definitely* should have caught it. We all know what happened next. If the keeper is going to be shaky, the defense will pick up on it and that could adversely affect the defense's level of play.
The first game we got to see Onstad, the Champion's Cup match, I was immediately worried because the backup keeper looked better during warmups than Onstad did. Of course, that was only warmups so I figured I should cut him some slack. But he has now seen action in 4 full team matches (2 MLS, 2 Champion's Cup), plus some pre-season. If he isn't comfortable now, will he ever be? I'm exceedingly worried. And he hasn't even faced a tough opponent yet who has peppered him with shots.
The rest of the team looks excellent. The defense is better organized than the second half of the season last year, the midfield controls the flow of play better, and the offense is clicking. Donovan and Ching could wreak some real havoc this season. My only question mark is goalkeeper. Shore that up and maybe we'll make a run at the trophy.
I'm surprised no one posted here about Onstead - the Zard in a Quakes jersey. Plus, an amazing save by Meola to end the match. However, a ruthless hammering of...
Revolt Revulsive
revoltorrevulsive@...
Apr 23, 2003 11:18 pm
Meola was man of the match - he stopped a couple of shots that had goal written all over them. Onstad looked like he lacked confidence during the Guatemala...
... I've heard so much about the f---ing Onsted blooper that I am about as sick of hearing of it as I was when it happened. Time to move on. The "ruthless...
... Whoa whoa, it's a brand new topic here. Easy on the flame eh. I don't care to talk about it either but the topic shouldn't be allowed to be closed before...
... Okay, my apologies for jumping on that. Not only does one have to sift through teeny-bopper posts, but you also have to go through the posts of the same...
I would be all for replacing Onstad, except that I just don't see anyone better at the moment. The other 2 keepers on the bench are green and would make...
... Exactly. All of these people are screaming for Onstad's head, but who would you replace him with? ... When the doomsayers start talking, I just think of...
... Jon Conway. has looked *way* better than Onstad, through the rose-colored haze of my memory anyway. or is he injured or something? alex....
alexander dosher
alyx@...
Apr 24, 2003 8:09 pm
... He has a broken ankle, but thankfully, it's healed and he's almost ready to play on it. I asked him after the game on the 19th when he would be ready and...
In a message dated 4/24/2003 12:28:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... I can't challenge. You summed up my feelings pretty well. Hopefully we can hammer LA...
casbahman@...
Apr 24, 2003 8:03 pm
... Long and painful. I can still feel what my stomach felt like in the 70th minute of that game. -- Wayne R. Root wroot@... (925) 827-9684 fax:...
Yes, broken ankle, the quakes web site says he's started lite training ... From: alexander dosher [mailto:alyx@...] Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 1:11...
Pelletier, Marcus
marcus.pelletier@...
Apr 24, 2003 8:21 pm
In a message dated 4/24/2003 2:35:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... I wouldn't replace him yet. If he has a couple more shaky games, or one really horrible...
casbahman@...
Apr 25, 2003 12:05 am
... I'm reading a book by Tony DiCicco right now, and in the intro he says, "When I was a player, I was a goalkeeper, a position that is 90 percent mental and...
ross from st paul weighs in (at a svelte 180): at first, i didn't know why this group had dried up. then, nap clued me in to bigsoccer. also at first, i...
I'll weigh in at an equally svelte 185 (well, the gut needs work)--SCREAM BLOODY MURDER at the Gals for the full 90. May lightening strike and the wife-beater...
"Owngoal" Onstad: he exudes very little confidence. I live in South Dakata so my impressions are based on what I see on TV. How about in person? I can't hear ...
Meola very much kept the Wizards in the game--however, take away the Onstad gaffe and you end up with Mullan as the MOTM. Upon seeing it, it was a screw up,...
Napoleon Badillo
pol@...
Apr 24, 2003 12:35 am
You know what, I was sitting near the Ultras in the south end, and it looked like Onstad was playing volleyball on that one! No worries, he'll get through it!...
In a message dated 4/23/03 5:39:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, pol@... ... I don't think this is a one game thing. I've now seen Onstad play 3 times and...
casbahman@...
Apr 24, 2003 2:24 am
I'll also factor in Onstad's age. He's 35 and an experienced keeper in all likelihood would have gotten that ball easily. "Rookie" mistake would be a...
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