Seems sensible with AMB out for a while. Believe Bouzanis was the trialist GK in a recent u21 game. I remember thinking he seemed quite comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Reid has been decent for U21s, I wasn't unhappy with him as back-up.
The problem is, all the time he’s backup, he’s not getting any game time. Not an issue for an experienced goalkeeper, but Reid would be better off playing that sitting on the bench.
He was outstanding on Saturday. Took to the bench like the experienced pro he is and really made it his own. Looked very comfortable throughout the game and didn't put a foot, or his backside, wrong. I have every confidence he'll turn out to be a great signing if he can keep this up.
To be fair the bar isn't very high, as the current incumbent was supposed to be a backup and the other, we couldn't get rid of for free in the summer.
Clearly if we nurse through to the summer, a goalkeeper overhaul is an imperative.
This has been the case for the last few seasons it has been mentioned last year that AMD is not good enough so we signed Mannion who is a backup really ?
I noticed he was on the bench again yesterday. Does this mean AMB is injured for the playoffs?
If so would it be worth playing Bouzanis against Burton to ensure he has some competitive game time before the playoffs ? I think he has only played one match for Stevenage on loan earlier in the season in the Vertu Cup.
Ideally I wouldn't want him to be thrust into the playoffs in an emergency without any recent game time.
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You must have good sources @Scoham 😉
Should cancel his contract just in case
Clearly if we nurse through to the summer, a goalkeeper overhaul is an imperative.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/02/sutton-united-dean-bouzanis-rotherham-papa-johns-trophy-final
He remains in close contact with Tom Ince – with whom he played in the 2009 Youth Cup final – Jay Spearing, Martin Kelly and Jonjo Shelvey.
If so would it be worth playing Bouzanis against Burton to ensure he has some competitive game time before the playoffs ? I think he has only played one match for Stevenage on loan earlier in the season in the Vertu Cup.
Ideally I wouldn't want him to be thrust into the playoffs in an emergency without any recent game time.