Not too worried about Begovic. While I don’t mind an older keeper I’m not sure a 37 year old dipping into League One would have his heart in it. I’m fine with Mannion being given a go for now.
Think Mannion is more than capable to be honest. After seeing him at the Cambridge game and in a couple of friendlies, I cant see the issue in giving him a chance to shine.
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
Think we’ve got to trust Jones on this now. Whether he’s still going to persevere in trying to sign a very experienced GK ahead of Mannion or change tack. Just depends on how much confidence he has in Mannion.
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
We were warned that Begovic was happy to get a final payday and sit on the bench.
We’ve had enough of those over the years.
Given a poster on here knew that (I think it was Redhenry) I’m surprised we even entertained negotiations and didn’t run a mile in the opposite direction.
Options of 1. going for an experienced 1st choice keeper (which appears to have been the preference), 2. Getting an older keeper in as a back up to Mannion or 3. perhaps a younger loanee as first pick.
Jones seems adverse to loans so 1 or 2 seem more likely.
@Redhenry called the Begovic deal as unlikely from the start. The GOAT of ITKs.
Love the humble assurance of a @Redhenry post. Mans gets stuff right.
Only worry is that seems to be the 4/5th goal keeper we’ve wanted but not been able to sign.
I think Jones might have to relent and accept it will have to be a loan. This is a position when I think it’s acceptable to do so - we’ve had a lot of success over the years with decent goalies - Carson, Amos, Rudd . I cannot believe there isn’t a good one in the premier league / championship that wouldn’t fancy a year with us as number 1.
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.
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I haven't seen enough of Mannion to judge him.
What is the opinion of him either now or in his past ?
I see Will Mannion is 26 years old.
We’ve had enough of those over the years.
Given a poster on here knew that (I think it was Redhenry) I’m surprised we even entertained negotiations and didn’t run a mile in the opposite direction.
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.