Can't see it elsewhere, but Sky reporter is saying that Pope is leaving on loan to join Bury for the rest of the season. I guess this means that a new keeper deal is done?
Pete O'Rourke @SportsPeteO 19 minutes ago Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Nick Pope is set to join Bury on loan until the end of the season. #CAFC #Buryfc
Check Etheridge thread. Signed until end of the season.
All well and good, but if Pope goes on loan that leaves us until Henderson gets fit, with Mitov as the only cover. Phillips has already gone out on loan as well.
If Pope goes out on loan then someone else will come in. You need 3 keepers available.
I hope and pray Henderson is fine but think he'll be out for a good bit and a new body will join. I don't think anyone sees Etheridge as first choice in anything but the very short term.
Check Etheridge thread. Signed until end of the season.
All well and good, but if Pope goes on loan that leaves us until Henderson gets fit, with Mitov as the only cover. Phillips has already gone out on loan as well.
If Pope goes out on loan then someone else will come in. You need 3 keepers available.
Check Etheridge thread. Signed until end of the season.
All well and good, but if Pope goes on loan that leaves us until Henderson gets fit, with Mitov as the only cover. Phillips has already gone out on loan as well.
If Pope goes out on loan then someone else will come in. You need 3 keepers available.
Very true Clem.
They wouldn't let Pope out unless somebody else was coming in.
I hope and pray Henderson is fine but think he'll be out for a good bit and a new body will join. I don't think anyone sees Etheridge as first choice in anything but the very short term.
Ben Roberts saying on the OS that Henderson' s injury is a short-term. Still only leaves us with one senior keeper in the meantime though.
I hope and pray Henderson is fine but think he'll be out for a good bit and a new body will join. I don't think anyone sees Etheridge as first choice in anything but the very short term.
Bury are in league 2, albeit competing for a play off place. Pity he couldn't have gone up a league to Div 1 after his successful spell with York last season.
Pope will come good, probably not with us, now, and I would have stuck with him, not bothered if I'm in a minority of one.
Wouldn't disagree with this. Until Etheridge starts to dominate his box coming for crosses and commanding his defence my opinion won't change however Ben Roberts must prefer him of the two from what he sees in training and the contract offer he was made in the summer. Six goals conceded in three games, not just down to him but he is part of the defence and must shoulder some responsibility. I'm yet to be convinced.
A good move for Pope, get plenty of games and rebuild his confidence. Clearly wasn't ready for Champ football but will be in a year or two I'm sure. I'm also certain that we're not writing him off just yet as a club. How long is left on his deal?
Pope seems to me that he is short of confidence. Not sure why; however he may be intimidated by the presence of Bikey and TBH, who seem to be very dominant personalities. It must be hard for him to give those two a bollocking when they need it.
Pope seems to me that he is short of confidence. Not sure why; however he may be intimidated by the presence of Bikey and TBH, who seem to be very dominant personalities. It must be hard for him to give those two a bollocking when they need it.
It will be the same for Etheridge and I said as much the other day, would rather have seen an experienced keeper signed on loan who won't take any crap from those in front of him.
Pope seems to me that he is short of confidence. Not sure why; however he may be intimidated by the presence of Bikey and TBH, who seem to be very dominant personalities. It must be hard for him to give those two a bollocking when they need it.
Or maybe because Bob is quick to publicly blame him.
Pope seems to me that he is short of confidence. Not sure why; however he may be intimidated by the presence of Bikey and TBH, who seem to be very dominant personalities. It must be hard for him to give those two a bollocking when they need it.
Or maybe because Bob is quick to publicly blame him.
He does seem to shoot from the hip. TBH, Harriott,Tucadean and Pope have all copped it. He is wrong to play the blame game so publically.
Pope seems to me that he is short of confidence. Not sure why; however he may be intimidated by the presence of Bikey and TBH, who seem to be very dominant personalities. It must be hard for him to give those two a bollocking when they need it.
Or maybe because Bob is quick to publicly blame him.
He does seem to shoot from the hip. TBH, Harriott,Tucadean and Pope have all copped it. He is wrong to play the blame game so publically.
Agreed he is wrong...butcher must be under tremendous pressure to make this work. Let's hope we have some luck on Saturday. Re. Choice of keepers we just need to get through to May in one piece then plenty of time over the summer to re-align the squad ready for next time.
Surely Nick can get a game in league 1? Not really going to help him training at that level. Can't we offer better training than Bury? (oh yeah we don't have any strikers to shoot at him because I hear BP likes to be the best in training
Knew he would make mistakes. Inevitable for a goalie. His errors pale into insignificance when compared to BPs management of a young player making his debut at this level.
Totally agree @calydon_road If he was rated one of the best in league 2 last season then league 1 is the natural progression especially after some exposure in the Championship
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Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Nick Pope is set to join Bury on loan until the end of the season. #CAFC #Buryfc
If Pope goes out on loan then someone else will come in. You need 3 keepers available.
They wouldn't let Pope out unless somebody else was coming in.
Hardy a ringing endorsement.
If Pope leaves that means Etheridge is the only available keeper until we sign someone or promote Mitov.
Re. Choice of keepers we just need to get through to May in one piece then plenty of time over the summer to re-align the squad ready for next time.
Surely Nick can get a game in league 1? Not really going to help him training at that level. Can't we offer better training than Bury? (oh yeah we don't have any strikers to shoot at him because I hear BP likes to be the best in training
Knew he would make mistakes. Inevitable for a goalie. His errors pale into insignificance when compared to BPs management of a young player making his debut at this level.
If he was rated one of the best in league 2 last season then league 1 is the natural progression especially after some exposure in the Championship