Spent Saturday evening with Nick Pope he is dating a relative of mine and they popped in after the Aldershot game (after letting in three goals!). Really nice guy, and he's so happy about his new contract; interesting hearing what life is like at Charlton for a young goalie waiting for his big break but knows he's still learning.
It may or may not be relevant in the thought process that saw Alnwick leave the Valley, but apart the two main remaining keepers at the club, Pope is doing well. Despite playing in a side that lost midweek, Pope was named man of the match, praised for his reflexes and was said to have made a world class save.
Going forwards the plan may be for Pope to take one of the goalkeeping slots at the Valley, so even if the other keeper goes back to Liege, only one of Hamer / Alnwick might have been retained long term and the club may have simply decided to receive an income for one of them.
It may or may not be relevant in the thought process that saw Alnwick leave the Valley, but apart the two main remaining
keepers at the club, Pope is doing well. Despite playing in a side that lost midweek, Pope was named man of the match, praised for his reflexes and was said to have made a world class save.
Going forwards the plan may be for Pope to take one of the goalkeeping slots at the Valley, so even if the other keeper goes back to Liege, only one of Hamer / Alnwick might have been retained long term and the club may have simply decided to receive an income for one of them.
It may or may not be relevant in the thought process that saw Alnwick leave the Valley, but apart the two main remaining keepers at the club, Pope is doing well. Despite playing in a side that lost midweek, Pope was named man of the match, praised for his reflexes and was said to have made a world class save.
Going forwards the plan may be for Pope to take one of the goalkeeping slots at the Valley, so even if the other keeper goes back to Liege, only one of Hamer / Alnwick might have been retained long term and the club may have simply decided to receive an income for one of them.
Yes, Pope is well thought of, so it does make sense for him to be the reserve next season once Thuram and Alnwick have gone through (different) tunnels.
Only seen half a game at the Valley and a pre-season but been very impressed with him. If he was between the sticks at Wigan I would be comfortable with that.
Seems to me these long contracts are only to increase the transfer fee when you sell them.
Give a player a 4 year contract, get 2 good years out of them, sell them and don't get ripped off with a cheap fee just because they only have 6 months left on their deal.
I have seen him play, and he looks like he may have a chance. having a very good loan at York at the moment, and it looks like his display tonight earned York an away win at Mansfield Town.
Spent Saturday evening with Nick Pope he is dating a relative of mine and they popped in after the Aldershot game (after letting in three goals!). Really nice guy, and he's so happy about his new contract; interesting hearing what life is like at Charlton for a young goalie waiting for his big break but knows he's still learning.
For goalkeepers, it would be great if the football stats recorded how many times the other teams didn't score. Goalkeepers are rarely going to score goals, so why record it. It would be a more useful stat.
(I know that goalkeepers are part of the defensive unit, may be they could record that for defenders as well).
Great to see Nick Pope doing well. Charlton usually have great keepers and Nick Pope looks as though he could be in that tradition.
Next time we moan about loanees who don't give a toss, we should ask York fans what they think of Pope.... Shows that loans can benefit all if the set-up and attitude are right
Next time we moan about loanees who don't give a toss, we should ask York fans what they think of Pope.... Shows that loans can benefit all if the set-up and attitude are right
They've loaned a future prospect who is very young and raring to kick start his professional career, we loan old farts who have seen out their career and just want to keep their wallets filled. Lower league teams highly benefit from loans, teams like us rarely do
Next time we moan about loanees who don't give a toss, we should ask York fans what they think of Pope.... Shows that loans can benefit all if the set-up and attitude are right
They've loaned a future prospect who is very young and raring to kick start his professional career, we loan old farts who have seen out their career and just want to keep their wallets filled. Lower league teams highly benefit from loans, teams like us rarely do
Does that mean we'll be benefitting from loans next season then? ;-)
Had a pint with a mate who was at Bootham Crescent yesterday and seen most of the games Pope has played and he says he is the master of his box. He's not afraid to marshall his defence.
York City, a possibility for the play offs .. word out of York is that Pope is a top class, confident keeper and has really improved the team as a whole .. I am very pleased, especially as Pope came from Bury Town, a club with which members of my dad's family have a long term relationship
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It may or may not be relevant in the thought process that saw Alnwick leave the Valley, but apart the two main remaining keepers at the club, Pope is doing well. Despite playing in a side that lost midweek, Pope was named man of the match, praised for his reflexes and was said to have made a world class save.
Going forwards the plan may be for Pope to take one of the goalkeeping slots at the Valley, so even if the other keeper goes back to Liege, only one of Hamer / Alnwick might have been retained long term and the club may have simply decided to receive an income for one of them.
If his keeping is half as good we will be ok...
But even if it is it will get CAFC more money and RD.
What's not to like?
2 in 5 Conference appearances for Aldershot
7 in 12 League 2 appearances for York
He also kept 4 clean sheets in 9 Conference games for Cambridge last season.
A very decent start to his pro career.
(I know that goalkeepers are part of the defensive unit, may be they could record that for defenders as well).
Great to see Nick Pope doing well. Charlton usually have great keepers and Nick Pope looks as though he could be in that tradition.
Another player signed from non-League.