Only worry is that seems to be the 4/5th goal keeper we’ve wanted but not been able to sign.
Signing an experienced GK with PL experience and asking them to drop down to league one wages is always going to be tough. Been pointed out many times that the option of sitting on the bench as third choice and picking up £15k would suit most better.
Not fussed at losing out on Begovic. QPR fans were not exactly excited by him and he's definitely on the way down in his career. Probably would have been an expensive and risky signing I believe we are looking at someone but, personally, think it's Mannion's shirt to lose at the moment. The guy we are looking at would probably expect to be first choice so it could be an interesting battle between the goalies. Or would it be a headache having 57 varieties of goalie pick from . We'll leave that for Nathan to decide
Interesting. As I pointed out we are short enough in midfield as it is without Taylor going, so find it hard to see that happening unless we have a real ace up our sleeve.
Shows he is still rated in the wider footballing world with promotion rivals going in for him.
Agreed that I don't think he'll go, interesting the calibre of clubs interested though. Both teams really aiming for promotion so they clearly believe he has the quality
Joe Lumley is essentially a better version of AMB, warts and all of AMB's game which we are all very aware of after last season. I do think Ash could be a very good keeper if he starts to gain more positional awareness and confidence in organising a defence, hes a good shot stopper
Unless Jones really doesn’t fancy Taylor or we get a money bid too great to turn down I think we’d be mad to move Taylor on. He was very well thought of when we signed him and must be out to prove a point.
Joe Lumley is essentially a better version of AMB, warts and all of AMB's game which we are all very aware of after last season. I do think Ash could be a very good keeper if he starts to gain more positional awareness and confidence in organising a defence, hes a good shot stopper
Interesting that this article suggests Plymouth have had a bit outright rejected, I wouldn't want to see us lose Terry, thought hes looked pretty solid in pre season thus far
Mannion did fine last season in this league. I would give him the No1 spot and see how he goes until January.
He played half a season maximum. We need someone who improves us, I don't think we can afford to fuck about til January
This. I’m not writing off Mannion but would be concerned going with him and AMB. Even if we sign someone and start with Mannion I’d be happier. If the keeper(s) cost us points and we are off the play offs come January it will have cost us.
Not fussed at losing out on Begovic. QPR fans were not exactly excited by him and he's definitely on the way down in his career. Probably would have been an expensive and risky signing I believe we are looking at someone but, personally, think it's Mannion's shirt to lose at the moment. The guy we are looking at would probably expect to be first choice so it could be an interesting battle between the goalies. Or would it be a headache having 57 varieties of goalie pick from . We'll leave that for Nathan to decide
I’ve never really seen Lumley so got no judgement on him, just passing it on. Even when Begovic was rumoured to be close he was saying we’ve asked to be told of his availability later in the window. Maybe just a back up option/emergency later in the window
People wanting Mannion to be our starting keeper (until January) cannot be serious btw.
We need someone in as #1.
Whilst I don’t think it’s our intention on having him as our No.1 for the season, I can’t think Jones would have brought him in if he didn’t trust him to play that role.
No matter who we bring in or when, I feel Mannion should start on Saturday as he has been training all summer with the team/squad.
Not fussed at losing out on Begovic. QPR fans were not exactly excited by him and he's definitely on the way down in his career. Probably would have been an expensive and risky signing I believe we are looking at someone but, personally, think it's Mannion's shirt to lose at the moment. The guy we are looking at would probably expect to be first choice so it could be an interesting battle between the goalies. Or would it be a headache having 57 varieties of goalie pick from . We'll leave that for Nathan to decide
Get your thinking caps on.
Can't think of a keeper named Heinz.
Karl Hein of Arsenal? Did think they wanted to keep him as third choice. Maybe they’ll sign Begovic 😂
People wanting Mannion to be our starting keeper (until January) cannot be serious btw.
We need someone in as #1.
Whilst I don’t think it’s our intention on having him as our No.1 for the season, I can’t think Jones would have brought him in if he didn’t trust him to play that role.
No matter who we bring in or when, I feel Mannion should start on Saturday as he has been training all summer with the team/squad.
He's playing the role of #2 keeper which he has done for his entire career.
Imagine Mannion was signed with the idea he'd be our cup keeper.
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I believe we are looking at someone but, personally, think it's Mannion's shirt to lose at the moment. The guy we are looking at would probably expect to be first choice so it could be an interesting battle between the goalies. Or would it be a headache having 57 varieties of goalie pick from
Really need these players off our books completely.
Shows he is still rated in the wider footballing world with promotion rivals going in for him.
We need someone in as #1.
Can't think of a keeper named Heinz.
Imagine Mannion was signed with the idea he'd be our cup keeper.
’One of the worst keepers I’ve seen. Awful.’