Yep I'm not sure what this pocket of anti Cornell feeling is about - sure not the best keeper we have ever had on our books but certainly not the worse - slightly ironic though I was just commenting after about 80 mins that his kicking had improved and then he put two in a row out to touch - but hardly a hanging offence (Smithy's kicking was far from perfect)
The club have probably done Cornell no favours this close season, it's clear he wasn't seen as first choice but if we fail to sign a keeper of sufficient quality he is a ready made scapegoat for fans. It also doesn't help we so easily released Smith who, whatever your thoughts on him, is obviously a superior keeper to Cornell.
I've always felt he was ok for a backup and should be trusted to step in if required for short stints but you wouldn't want him in goal for the season.
Nine of this is Cornell's fault and there is no suggestion that he's anything less than 100% committed and wants to do well.