Yes he, like other keepers or indeed players, can make a mistake leading to a goal, but compare that to the two one on one`s where he more than atoned for his error, and the countless other times when he has come to our rescue, no I am quite happy for Matte to be our no.1 so far this season I can not think of another keeper who I would prefer.

Hi Gob (sorry!) - I too am a Gob.  

However, it is very difficult to have a decent reserve keeper at our level.  As you know, there is every chance that a reserve keeper won't get a game all season.  And if you're half decent you just aren't going to accept that.  A couple of years ago we had Harvey Cheadle on the bench all season and he only started a couple of games.  But he is obviously willing to accept that role.

I think we just have to hope that our U21 keeper is up to the job should Matte get injured.  Its halfway through the season and I don't see any reason why we shouldn't see out the season with him at least.

I think people forget that he has only just turned 20 which is incredibly young for a goalie.  So presumably he will only get better.  I suppose he has made a couple of mistakes, but he doesn't look like a deer in the headlights like some of our young keepers over the years.

And of course, every time I say he's made some mistakes, I should also add that he has made a lot of important stops at key moments in a lot of games.

I'm also more than happy for Matte to continue. Unfortunately goalkeeping errors are usually more costly than outfield ones. His positives far outweigh his negatives and he will get better with age and experience.

Probably more important was his save in the 1st half when it was 0-0.  He is actually very good in the 1-on-1 situation.  Its just those long range free kicks.....