Going to trust Powell's judgement on this, have not seen enough of Sullivan to make a full and balanced opinion but he has impressed so far. We all know Robbie has his weaknesses but is also a fine keeper for the level we are at and has earned us many points over the last 2 seasons- away at Bournemouth was one of the finer keeper displays I have seen for example. Don't understand why Robbie gets some of the criticism he does, all keepers in L1 make mistakes and if Sullivan plays 46 league games- so will he.
Expect Robbie to be Number 1 to start but he has real competition this season. Nice to have 2 good keepers though and hopefully no more loans.
Its good to have the serious competition where it keeps Eliot on hes toes and we dont have to rely on him. I cant tell you anything about Sullivan, but unless he is obviously much better and shows it in training, then we should just stick with Robbie for the start of the season.
Elliot for me but not a lot in it admittedly. I just think that if he keeps his weight down and works on some weaknesses, Elliot has the game to be a Premiership keeper. If I was offered a swap for Green and Elliot I wouldn't take it.
Whoever performs best in training and pre-season. We have good choices already, maybe another to come if Henry isn't on a wind up.
What I do know is you can't judge simply on past performances, waistlines or anything else. Players will be developing, will be coached differently and will start the new season full of optimism, so whoever is putting in the performances should get it.
I missed much of the final part of the season so have not seen Sullivan enough to really comment.
What I would say is that Robbie has not, hitherto, been commanding/vocal enough. If that is what Sullivan brings and both are decent shot stoppers, then I'd plumb for him over Robbie.
Elliot is probably lacking in confidence, he needs to shout and organise his defence better, he also gets beating from distance too often which gettign fitter would help.
Between the 2 of them there's probably not much difference just depends which one is on form and who has more confidence (probably Sullivan atm) need a defence who trust their keeper
Never been Robbie's biggest fan but he has got something about him. Not seen Sullivan enough to make a real judgement on who should get number one spot but am very happy to let CP and Ben Roberts decide.
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EASILY Sullivan.
Nah, far too short - Casillas is only just about 6 foot tall in long studs
Going to trust Powell's judgement on this, have not seen enough of Sullivan to make a full and balanced opinion but he has impressed so far. We all know Robbie has his weaknesses but is also a fine keeper for the level we are at and has earned us many points over the last 2 seasons- away at Bournemouth was one of the finer keeper displays I have seen for example. Don't understand why Robbie gets some of the criticism he does, all keepers in L1 make mistakes and if Sullivan plays 46 league games- so will he.
Expect Robbie to be Number 1 to start but he has real competition this season. Nice to have 2 good keepers though and hopefully no more loans.
I'd go for Sullivan, I like the cut of his jib :-)
He seems the all round better keeper, although he's only played a small number of games, so no one on here can really judge effectively.
However, Robbie has had plenty of games to show what he can do, so why not let Sullivan have 1st chance.
Elliot let's in too many long range shots IMO & I can only assume that it's because he moves too late.
Also, I don't think Elliot is that great on taking crosses (not sure if Sullivan will be a lot better)
I don't think Elliot commands his area & defence & I think Sullivan will be better.
Kicking - neither are great. Sullivan was very poor & Elliot sometimes poor.
Give Sullivan a chance is my view.
NB PLEASE GET RID OF THAT PINK JERSEY - BOTH OF YOU.
Whoever performs best in training and pre-season. We have good choices already, maybe another to come if Henry isn't on a wind up.
What I do know is you can't judge simply on past performances, waistlines or anything else. Players will be developing, will be coached differently and will start the new season full of optimism, so whoever is putting in the performances should get it.
Between the 2 of them there's probably not much difference just depends which one is on form and who has more confidence (probably Sullivan atm) need a defence who trust their keeper
Sullivan!!
Which year did Steve Brown wear number one?