Guzan v Given

[PeterWithesShin]

I think that's the key, Sherwood and the coaches have got to decide whose head is in the right place right now. And I agree that Guzan is the better of the two but his confidence seems pretty low recently, especially with balls played back to him.

[Rudy65]

Play the man in form. Simple.

I dont like this swapping for the cup malarky.

Id play Given next week

[Toronto Villa]

Given won't let us down if we go with him next week. It also sends out a message that players need to be on their game and especially now. Mistakes like that in the heat of a relegation battle are killers.

[Des Little]

That was ridiculous. Get Given in.

[Dante Lavelli]

I think Sherwood should look closely to how Guzan reacts to his mistake, if his confidence takes a hit then he can be 'rested' however it would be a mistake to publicly chastise Guzan for a genuine mistake (rather than bad attitude etc).

Long, even medium term I see Guzan as the better keeper.

[LukeJames]

I know its easy too make over the top reactions but that really was as bad as it gets from Brad, the worst thing is its been coming for a few months too, putting the full backs under pressure is never a good idea... Given in for me.

[Phil from the upper holte]

He had a mare today, I wouldn't drop him he's been brilliant but given is a good keeper not the best on crosses though

[Toronto Villa]

I'd still play Guzan next week with Lukaku on the horizon

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd still play Guzan next week with Lukaku on the horizon

Is Lukaku banned from VP then?

[cdbearsfan]

I'd stick with Guzan, for now and the future.

If we do drop Guzan in the league, does that mean he automatically becomes our cup keeper and has to play in the final?

[Toronto Villa]

I'd still play Guzan next week with Lukaku on the horizon

Is Lukaku banned from VP then?

I might be slow and thick right now but you've lost me Mr Shin

[PeterWithesShin]

I'd still play Guzan next week with Lukaku on the horizon

Is Lukaku banned from VP then?

I might be slow and thick right now but you've lost me Mr Shin

It was a shit joke about Lukaku on the horizon rather than the ptich.

[Isa]

Given's lack of an all-round game means that it's difficult to muster full confidence in him. However, Guzan has been in regression for a good while now. There is no department he excels in, he doesn't even command the area/claim the ball particularly well anymore. So all things considered, I'd prefer Given because he'll at least pull off some very important saves.

[PaulTheVillan]

Given.

[FatSam]

I voted Given, but was wondering if this was a knee-jerk reaction to today's game. After all, Guzan was very good at Spurs. I suppose the issue is how quickly do you change it - after one bad game, or after a run of them? Problem is that right now we can't afford a run of bad games from our No.1.