People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
The thing about professional footballers is that they've all got a belief that they are/can be good enough. In many cases that self-belief is the chief characteristic that sets them apart from amateurs. If you've got that level of confidence in your own ability, going to a Prem team to fight for a place is a no brainer.
People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
It's a completely different thing though. Leaving aside the fact that goalkeepers and outfielder players are totally different when it comes to play time, you're just assuming that Randolph is going to a Premier League club to sit on the bench. Will he? You don't even know who he's going to join yet. Players in these situations back themselves to take their chance when they get it. What if Randolph is going to Bournemouth to replace Boruc, who is on loan? Or to West Brom; Foster is out for months and Myhill isn't an obviously better keeper than Randolph. Hamer and Elliot both got Premier League games this season; Elliot's was cut short through injury and no-one seems to have any idea what went on with Hamer but they've now played at the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford in the Premier League, which is a dream for any footballer. On the other hand, Shaun Wright-Phillips refuses to get off his arse and play football even though he'd earn the same wage by going out on loan and knows for a fact he's not going to get into the team. It's not that surprising people have different reactions when the scenario is totally different really.
There are only 92 first team goalkeeper jobs in this country (not including the pro non league teams). Which is why I never begrudge a keeper of average ability going to a prem club to collect wages that would set him and his family up for life. It's like going off to Dubai to work for a few years and save when you're young. Not a lot of people have the chance to do that.
Stuart Taylor is an odd one though, in his 30s, spent almost his entire career as a prem keeper, but has played under 100 games. Mental.
Southampton is an interesting one too, Forster won't be back before the start of the season and Koeman has been trying out both Davis and Gazzaniga to see if they are good enough to cover.
People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
It's a completely different thing though. Leaving aside the fact that goalkeepers and outfielder players are totally different when it comes to play time, you're just assuming that Randolph is going to a Premier League club to sit on the bench. Will he? You don't even know who he's going to join yet. Players in these situations back themselves to take their chance when they get it. What if Randolph is going to Bournemouth to replace Boruc, who is on loan? Or to West Brom; Foster is out for months and Myhill isn't an obviously better keeper than Randolph. Hamer and Elliot both got Premier League games this season; Elliot's was cut short through injury and no-one seems to have any idea what went on with Hamer but they've now played at the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford in the Premier League, which is a dream for any footballer. On the other hand, Shaun Wright-Phillips refuses to get off his arse and play football even though he'd earn the same wage by going out on loan and knows for a fact he's not going to get into the team. It's not that surprising people have different reactions when the scenario is totally different really.
I'm not assuming anything, who knows where Randolph is going? Good luck to him wherever he pitches up.
The opening post said Randolph to follow in the footsteps of Elliot and Hamer who, in my opinion, are both bench warmers in the Premiership.
How many games have they played since they've been at Newcastle and Leicester?
I wouldn't say back up goalkeeper is an easy job. You have to be mentally focused enough to stay at the top of your ability as you could be needed to play at any time and still be mistake free. Would imagine that is difficult as you could go a whole season waiting for a chance.
People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
It's a completely different thing though. Leaving aside the fact that goalkeepers and outfielder players are totally different when it comes to play time, you're just assuming that Randolph is going to a Premier League club to sit on the bench. Will he? You don't even know who he's going to join yet. Players in these situations back themselves to take their chance when they get it. What if Randolph is going to Bournemouth to replace Boruc, who is on loan? Or to West Brom; Foster is out for months and Myhill isn't an obviously better keeper than Randolph. Hamer and Elliot both got Premier League games this season; Elliot's was cut short through injury and no-one seems to have any idea what went on with Hamer but they've now played at the likes of Anfield and Old Trafford in the Premier League, which is a dream for any footballer. On the other hand, Shaun Wright-Phillips refuses to get off his arse and play football even though he'd earn the same wage by going out on loan and knows for a fact he's not going to get into the team. It's not that surprising people have different reactions when the scenario is totally different really.
I'm not assuming anything, who knows where Randolph is going? Good luck to him wherever he pitches up.
The opening post said Randolph to follow in the footsteps of Elliot and Hamer who, in my opinion, are both bench warmers in the Premiership.
How many games have they played since they've been at Newcastle and Leicester?
Could you imagine the embarassment though if you get released because they dont want you as the reserve Goalkeeper... i.e. basically your being told that your too shite to even sit on a chair
Could you imagine the embarassment though if you get released because they dont want you as the reserve Goalkeeper... i.e. basically your being told that your too shite to even sit on a chair
What like Hendo?
Not sure that's quite what it means. I would say Henderson is better than Hamer and Elliot for sure and probably Randolph, but he's the one who got released.
Could you imagine the embarassment though if you get released because they dont want you as the reserve Goalkeeper... i.e. basically your being told that your too shite to even sit on a chair
What like Hendo?
Not sure that's quite what it means. I would say Henderson is better than Hamer and Elliot for sure and probably Randolph, but he's the one who got released.
Wasnt that only because we came in for him and West Ham decided to release him from his Contract so he could join us without messing round with Transfer Fees
Get what your trying to say though, as well Hendo never even seemed the benchwarmer, he was the third choice you always see out on loan
Good move by Randolph I reckon anyway. He's 28 now (time flies!) and played a lot of good quality first team football so has established a reputation and experience. A move at this stage in his career shouldn't stunt his development and it might open some doors for him. He's old enough that another shot at the big time might not come around again, but young enough that if it doesn't work out he should be able to get another gig in Div 2 or wherever. Might as well take his payday while he can get it and you never know - one injury to the first choice keeper and a few good performances from him and he might be an established premiership keeper in 12 months time.
People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
There is also another category which is those who will slag off anything an ex-Charlton player has done, especially if they are playing a notch or two above where we are.
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People above saying its ok go to a Premiership club, sit on the bench and pick up good wages.
Yet whenever Shaun Wright Phillips name comes up on here and its mentioned that he's happy to pick up his wages at QPR and refuse to go on loan then he's called a money grabbing bastard.
Stuart Taylor is an odd one though, in his 30s, spent almost his entire career as a prem keeper, but has played under 100 games. Mental.
The opening post said Randolph to follow in the footsteps of Elliot and Hamer who, in my opinion, are both bench warmers in the Premiership.
How many games have they played since they've been at Newcastle and Leicester?
Elliot - 16 appearances
Not sure that's quite what it means. I would say Henderson is better than Hamer and Elliot for sure and probably Randolph, but he's the one who got released.
Get what your trying to say though, as well Hendo never even seemed the benchwarmer, he was the third choice you always see out on loan