Blues boss Paul Lambert says keeper Dai Cornell is doing really well and has had some brilliant moments since coming into the side last month but believes the Welshman is better with his feet than he has shown up to now.

Cornell, 29, joined Town after leaving Northampton in the summer and, having previously appeared in five cup games, made his League One debut for the Blues in the 2-0 home defeat to Charlton and has kept his place for the following four matches.

“He’s doing really well, he’s had some brilliant moments,” Lambert said. “I think his kicking could be better. I think he’s better with the ball than he’s shown.

“But he’s made some big saves. He and Tomas have done really well. I think Dai has taken his chance really well.

“Against Portsmouth he made some really good saves. I’m really pleased with him, his kicking could be better and hopefully that will improve.”

Lambert says there’s “definitely more to come” from Cornell with his feet, which he believes is an important aspect of a keeper’s game these days.

“Predominantly a goalkeeper’s there to use his hands, that’s his job, but in the modern game, if he’s decent with his feet, that’s like an extra player for you, which he is. He’s a good footballer with his feet as well. But can he get better? Yes, he can.”

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Europablue added 12:43 - Dec 18 I don't think Dai has been significantly worse than Holy, but was there an actual reason why Holy is out of favour?
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iaintaylorx added 12:50 - Dec 18 For some weird reason, Lambert doesn't seen to rate Holy in my opinion. When we had Norris, he never consistently picked Holy. It was Holy in for the odd game and keeping the faith (no idea why) fun Norris and he always publicly praised Norris but not Holy. And now we have this same thing. Cornell has done OK and made some great stops, but Holy is much better. I'm not saying Holy is an amazing keeper, as he has his flaws, but he just needs a consistent run and not being dropped after 2 bad games.

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Marinersnose added 13:04 - Dec 18 Agree with previous post that PL clearly doesn't like Holy but I think he has a number of players who fall into this category including Woolfenden who he reluctantly plays. Personally I feel more comfortable with Cornell as he is very confident dealing with crosses and takes responsibility. Holy hasn't done too much wrong but his kicking is poor and he's poor with crosses. Defensively we're not bad but midfield is weak which then overloads the defence. A fit Huws would be an asset or the return of Downes

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algarvefan added 23:39 - Dec 18 Personally I think Cornell's all round game is better than Holy, although both are prone to the odd unforced error. Where Cornell is better is with the ball at his feet, I always get butterflies when Holy gets the ball to feet and his distribution is just awful. Not much to choose between them to be honest.
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OwainG1992 added 08:38 - Dec 19 I just feel Holy has a mistake in him more than Dai. Decent league one keepers. We were spoilt with Bart for so long that its hard to accept a lower level keeper.
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Linkboy13 added 11:13 - Dec 19 Can't understand why Holy is so popular always think there's a mistake just around the corner. I think once Cornell has played in front of a crowd and waved to the fans he'll be just as popular.
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heathen66 added 16:33 - Dec 19 imo Holy is the better keeper Cornell was brought in allegedly for his better kicking, but I have not seen he is any better with just as many hoofs out of play or to no one I hear people say he has a mistake in him, but I have not seen too many in any of the games he has played. Seems to be that his face does not fit therefore does not play. As Norris said when he left, if you played well in training on Thurdsay / Friday you got picked,,,and this was from a guy that had mistakes in him most Saturdays but trained well !!!

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