[madsteve]

If only it were as simple as applying mathematical equation to sports and calling it good!

I urge you to watch, and pause the replay of the first goal. Pause it as Milner strikes the ball and you will clearly see Kirkland's legs are much further apart than 2 ball widths.. Slowly stopping and starting the replay again you can observe the size of the ball to the space between his legs and determine this easily.

I have no problem agreeing to disagree though. Aside from this mistake I didn't think Kirkland played badly overall.

The point is that two ball width is the starting position so naturally expands as the ball reaches you. I suppose as much as a keeper gets plaudits when this results in a save, he gets criticism when it results in a goal. I just thought that Imre's criticism was harsh, particularly compared to the general praise that he got from most fans on most Forums.

It was also noticeable how much more he was organising the players in front of him than normal at free kicks & corners. I thought he pretty much had an average day for a keeper & didn't need singling out for abuse.