Never knew what the hype was about having never seen him do anything, but, posters who watch the yoot said he looked good plus training ground itk's always claimed he was very highly thought of.
Doesn't mean he still is of course, (if he was) will be a good loan to see just where he stands, but I'm with Callum in that I don't think we'll see him back here and starting, mainly, as I doubt a loan at the Gill's in league 2 will suddenly turn him into a ball playing goalkeeper for the Garner style....
Yeah I watched the youth up until covid anyway and AMB never had the wow factor. I remember a few years back before he broke through @seth plum" saying that Phillips was our best keeper and I agreed with him at the time.
FWIW the only keeper on our books coming through who excites me is Kone. I haven't seen any errors from him in respect of shot saving at least.
Kone does have a habit of straying out of the penalty area.
Goalies are coached to be Sweeper keepers now. David James was ahead of his time. I still think the jeopardy factor is too high at times when keepers go walk about; Just ask David Marshall.
The Gills have just signed Newcastle's reserve keeper on loan as well, so he might not be first choice there.
I would hope we got assurances he would play but maybe thats why we made sure of the recall will be pointless him sitting on the bench
tbf we prob told chels and tottenham we would play castillo and john so …
Newcastle might have done the same 🤔 It's probably whoever gets the free loan or massively reduced wages that have to play (imo)
The lad from Newcastle is on a permanent deal having been released after expiry of contract. He is also 23, hasn't played much professional footballl and he's had a few loans so I'm still hopeful AMB will have the gloves. Then it's up to him to keep them.
I'd be surprised if we havent inserted a similar clause to the one we tied Ross County to - If Ashley plays, then its to his advantage, if he doesnt play then its to our advantage and Gillingham have to compensate us in that scenario
The Gills have just signed Newcastle's reserve keeper on loan as well, so he might not be first choice there.
I would hope we got assurances he would play but maybe thats why we made sure of the recall will be pointless him sitting on the bench
tbf we prob told chels and tottenham we would play castillo and john so …
Newcastle might have done the same 🤔 It's probably whoever gets the free loan or massively reduced wages that have to play (imo)
The lad from Newcastle is on a permanent deal having been released after expiry of contract. He is also 23, hasn't played much professional footballl and he's had a few loans so I'm still hopeful AMB will have the gloves. Then it's up to him to keep them.
Ah didn't realise it was permanent, you're probably right then.
With it being his second this year, and likely to be the same shoulder, he’ll need an operation which as a keeper will put him back a few months.
A real shame because a player with lots of potential and he really needed a full season without these kind of injuries (or concussion for that matter!). Wish him the best, but a real shame.
People may laugh but I really hope his rehabilitation is with us, Gillingham simply do not have anything like the facilities we do.
I hope AMB uses this time to think about the type of goalkeeper he wants to be and how he can still be making great saves without putting himself at risk of injury.
He really needed a full season without this but let’s hope he comes back stronger, has the support he’ll need to get through it, and proves what a top keeper he is.
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Goalies are coached to be Sweeper keepers now. David James was ahead of his time.
I still think the jeopardy factor is too high at times when keepers go walk about; Just ask David Marshall.
tbf we prob told chels and tottenham we would play castillo and john so …
It's probably whoever gets the free loan or massively reduced wages that have to play (imo)
Got to worry for his career with all these injuries at such a young age.
A real shame because a player with lots of potential and he really needed a full season without these kind of injuries (or concussion for that matter!). Wish him the best, but a real shame.
That's 3 injuries in 2 loans that will keep him out for a number of games.
Hope he gets a swift recovery, but there is going to be the ongoing worry this will blight his career.
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/amp/gillingham-hit-with-bad-news-for-on-loan-charlton-keeper-270390/
Cursed.
People may laugh but I really hope his rehabilitation is with us, Gillingham simply do not have anything like the facilities we do.
He really needed a full season without this but let’s hope he comes back stronger, has the support he’ll need to get through it, and proves what a top keeper he is.
Good luck AMB.
Best wishes Ashley.
Harness must be kept in house.