This explanation adds another layer and lends credibility to the proposition that we are on a planned journey and not a series of random events. Riga was the interim brought in to settle things after the Sheffield United debacle. Poyet may have gone to join a premier league squad but none of the other departures will be appearing on match of the day too often next season! Nearly two thirds of the squad came through the academy or joined CAFC in 2010. We have a large number of new high value players joining and I expect there will be more over the next 12 months in order for our club to push on. The whole thing has been very understated on the PR and comms side but there is clearly something quite big going on. The friendlies and fixtures against Peterborough, Colchester and Brentford will hopefully give Peeters and the new squad the chance to hit the ground running before some tougher opponents roll up... Can't wait for the season to kick off
Tempered excitement from me i'm a bit of a cynical miserable old git who has seen a few false dawns, i seriously want Bob to do well for us , i hope he hasn't got a touch of the Dowies about him, and despite the Welling result , their are encouraging signs.I look forward to see our strongest team play together , still imo need an experienced keeper, which i'm guessing we will sign by the end of August , i just can't believe Nick Pope is ready for first team football , its a big step up!
Pope did brilliantly at York City last season, kept them in the play offs when they could've lost by four goals and had no complaints. I really think he can step up in the same way solly did when powell took over. We all wanted an experienced right back to come in but solly came in and was rock solid. I think Pope can make the same kind of impact but between the sticks.
He could step up , and i know he did really well at York last season but there is more pressure at this level and if you drop a clanger or two your career can quickly go down the pan , ie fans are not particularly supportive/quick to write players off etc , goalie is a big position to fill and you need a heck of a lot of self belief as well as ability, not easy , i really hope Nick pulls through it as he comes across as a nice lad , maybe we as fans should sign a pettion to support him come what may, through thick and thin this season? (yes i know its a daft idea , but it does stop and make you think).
As I have said before, it is not whether Pope is good enough for No 1 but whether Phillips is good enough for No 2, probably not, which is why we need another experienced goalkeeper, not necessarily to replace Pope but to compete for the No 1 jersey.
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