If you think a couple of mistakes of a 20 year old keeper means you write him off just recall De Gea's early games for United 3 seasons a go, he was an embarrassment, 10 times worse than Pope's errors. But Fergie just stuck with him and showed belief, now look at him.
De Gea was a proven goalkeeper with Athletico Madrid, however.
I really hope Popey has a great career; I also hope Henderson has a 10 year career with us as I think he's the best we've had since Deano
yup another LEAGUE 2 clean sheet, now as good as that is, he did that last season he needs to go on loan to a league 1 side and then come back not go from league 2 to the Championship
Don't understand this criticism that it's "only" another League 2 side. Football at that level is pretty physical and any weaknesses in taking crosses, standing up for himself etc would soon be exploited by the lumbering, shaven-headed types who frequent this level.
Don't understand this criticism that it's "only" another League 2 side. Football at that level is pretty physical and any weaknesses in taking crosses, standing up for himself etc would soon be exploited by the lumbering, shaven-headed types who frequent this level.
Have too agree with this, it's all about confidence with most keepers.
I really hope he doesn't play a part in our squad next year and heads out to L1 for a full season playing every game.
He's thriving when playing, and chucking him into champ when we may be looking at trying to push playoffs (dare I dream) will put so much pressure on the lad. When he makes a mistake people will be less forgiving if it's costing us 6th spot.
Keep developing Pope and stick with Hendo as number 1.
If you think a couple of mistakes of a 20 year old keeper means you write him off just recall De Gea's early games for United 3 seasons a go, he was an embarrassment, 10 times worse than Pope's errors. But Fergie just stuck with him and showed belief, now look at him.
De Gea was a proven goalkeeper with Athletico Madrid, however.
I really hope Popey has a great career; I also hope Henderson has a 10 year career with us as I think he's the best we've had since Deano
I agree about Henderson although he does seem to pick up injurys so him and Pope would be a great pairing
I really hope he doesn't play a part in our squad next year and heads out to L1 for a full season playing every game.
He's thriving when playing, and chucking him into champ when we may be looking at trying to push playoffs (dare I dream) will put so much pressure on the lad. When he makes a mistake people will be less forgiving if it's costing us 6th spot.
Keep developing Pope and stick with Hendo as number 1.
I hope he plays in our League Cup game then goes out on loan. I would like to see him and Marko each have half a season on loan in League 1.
Hendo will remaon number one for next season, but his injury record will open the door to either of the back ups and then there is the other couple of young keepers making their way.
Will Phillips and Mitov still be with us next season, as I can see us having quite a logjam of keepers, with Hendo, Markovic and Pope in front of them?
Absolute lies, my York supporting mate who's a season ticket holder said he got the best reception any ex player could have got. They were even singing his name, yes there might have been one or two idiots booing, which you often find at charlton
You never know he might be quite good next season if he doesn't have Bikey and Ben Haim moaning and going mia with crosses.
Being a goalkeeper is hardly the same as a striker. Experience is most important, whatever division you're in. There's plenty of old pros in the lower division who'll use gamesmanship at corners etc.
Henderson has only once played more than half a season at any of the 10 clubs he has been at. We need another goalie who is at lest as good as him as cover, they will almost certainly get 25-30 games
Absolute lies, my York supporting mate who's a season ticket holder said he got the best reception any ex player could have got. They were even singing his name, yes there might have been one or two idiots booing, which you often find at charlton
"The victory was Bury's sixth in seven matches with Pope between the sticks and a forthright Flitcroft said: "After Nick Pope had been booed by their fans, I told the players at half-time to get a clean sheet for him. He did a fantastic job for York and that was out of order"
This is a direct quote from the Bury manager as published by the press association.
I see Bury are playing Southend at home on 28th, as it is only an hour's journey for me I might well go and see Pope and Pigott, I'll let you know if I go
As I thought with York last season, if Bury go up I'd like to see Pope play a full League One season up there.
If all goes well we can bring him into the Championship the following season. He's a proper talent and we would be insane to let him leave permanently.
I still think he will do a great job for us - do not forget the disastrous zonal marking at corners and then the public slagging off by that tw*t Bob Peeters that did it for him and his confidence. With the discarding of the zonal marking at corners he would probably give Henderson a good run for his money between the sticks...
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I really hope Popey has a great career; I also hope Henderson has a 10 year career with us as I think he's the best we've had since Deano
Sounds like a
PeetersRigaPowellParkinsonPardew selection to mehe needs to go on loan to a league 1 side and then come back
not go from league 2 to the Championship
He is different gravy at that level.
Don't understand this criticism that it's "only" another League 2 side. Football at that level is pretty physical and any weaknesses in taking crosses, standing up for himself etc would soon be exploited by the lumbering, shaven-headed types who frequent this level.
Zonal Marking is terrible.
He's thriving when playing, and chucking him into champ when we may be looking at trying to push playoffs (dare I dream) will put so much pressure on the lad. When he makes a mistake people will be less forgiving if it's costing us 6th spot.
Keep developing Pope and stick with Hendo as number 1.
Hendo will remaon number one for next season, but his injury record will open the door to either of the back ups and then there is the other couple of young keepers making their way.
I know who I want to go down from L2 now.
Why would you boo a guy who pretty much single handedly took you to the Play-Offs and would have got them to the final had they been able to score!!
They were even singing his name, yes there might have been one or two idiots booing, which you often find at charlton
Being a goalkeeper is hardly the same as a striker. Experience is most important, whatever division you're in. There's plenty of old pros in the lower division who'll use gamesmanship at corners etc.
This is a direct quote from the Bury manager as published by the press association.
If all goes well we can bring him into the Championship the following season. He's a proper talent and we would be insane to let him leave permanently.