BlueBearz1990 570 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You happy with what we've already got for going into next season ? Surely big Wes will be good enough for the job with a much improved backline in front of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,874 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 He doesn't command his box enough, in fact doesn't come for balls which should be a keeper's all day long. Cost us silly goals against the taigs. Good shot stopper, but don't know if it's a confidence thing or what, and not saying he can't get better at it, but he needs to come out and take balls like decent keepers do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Siam69 said: He doesn't command his box enough, in fact doesn't come for balls which should be a keeper's all day long. Cost us silly goals against the taigs. Good shot stopper, but don't know if it's a confidence thing or what, and not saying he can't get better at it, but he needs to come out and take balls like decent keeper's do. Don't worry, it's Bruno's box now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBearz1990 570 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 minute ago, Siam69 said: He doesn't command his box enough, in fact doesn't come for balls which should be a keeper's all day long. Cost us silly goals against the taigs. Good shot stopper, but don't know if it's a confidence thing or what, not saying he can't get better at it, but he needs to come out and take balls like decent keeper's do. Would you prefer Alnwick got his chance? Haven't seen enough of him but he had a good keeper reputation before we signed him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I think keepers are fine for now. All available investment should go into other areas of the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,874 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, BlueBearz1990 said: Would you prefer Alnwick got his chance? Haven't seen enough of him but he had a good keeper reputation before we signed him. See what Pedro's man can do with him first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBearz1990 570 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dietspam said: I think keepers are fine for now. All available investment should go into other areas of the park. Agree, next season will be a good time to looking into a better No.1, our defence this season alone should be stopping more opportunities than the previous clowns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,225 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 28 minutes ago, Siam69 said: He doesn't command his box enough, in fact doesn't come for balls which should be a keeper's all day long. Cost us silly goals against the taigs. Good shot stopper, but don't know if it's a confidence thing or what, and not saying he can't get better at it, but he needs to come out and take balls like decent keepers do. Not many keepers nowadays do that; I assume that is down to coaching keepers to stay on their line. Klos very,very rarely came for crosses, Goram was the same, and I think Chris Woods or Ginsberg was the last of our keepers who did that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It's the least of our problems. Wes is a good keeper, ideally I would replace him for an improvement but our limited resources and scouting need focused in other areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,756 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think you will see a massive improvement when he has an international sitting infront of him commanding the back line. His nerves must have been a fucking wreck last season going into games with keirnan in front of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertzLoyalRSC 18,069 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: I think you will see a massive improvement when he has an international sitting infront of him commanding the back line. His nerves must have been a fucking wreck last season going into games with keirnan in front of him. Bigot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,756 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, AlbertzLoyalRSC said: Bigot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Foderingham can look panicked at times. I think other teams can see that and are pressing him trying to force a mistake. Other than that he's a pretty solid keeper and I'm sure he's good enough for us at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertzLoyalRSC 18,069 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDFM 3,809 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Happily sell Alnwick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Siam69 said: He doesn't command his box enough, in fact doesn't come for balls which should be a keeper's all day long. Cost us silly goals against the taigs. Good shot stopper, but don't know if it's a confidence thing or what, and not saying he can't get better at it, but he needs to come out and take balls like decent keepers do. Probably find that with a more commanding defence around him Wes will be more confident in coming and claiming the ball! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkytfp1 18,594 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am a fan of Big Wes. He is a great shot stopper and good on one on ones. There were a few games last season he kept the scoresheet reasonable. Yes, he may not be commanding in the box....Was Klos? We have been spoiled for years with great keepers from Gorum to shagger so naturally our expectations are high but i do think with a good back line Wes is fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Surprised and a little disappointed that we don't seem to have been linked with any keepers yet. Wes isn't good enough and it doesn't say much for Alnwick that he can't budge him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The manager when he came in said he was looking for a squad of I think 24 which included 3 keepers so something may happen during the transfer window but I would not have thought it was his main area of concern. It will be interesting to see what happens with Kelly and McCrorie . I would suspect both will go out on loan but I hope at as high a level as possible Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devref 201 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 not one of our best but is capable for next season after we sort out a back 3/4. would like to see an improvement of his distribution and commanding his box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaNumber8 44 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think Wes is a good keeper who will hopefully improve with our new GK coach. Only gripe i have is that his decision making under pressure is poor and can often miss out on counter attacks. Id like to see another GK come in and challenge him but cant see it being Pedro's priority. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 792 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, onefootwillie said: The manager when he came in said he was looking for a squad of I think 24 which included 3 keepers so something may happen during the transfer window but I would not have thought it was his main area of concern. It will be interesting to see what happens with Kelly and McCrorie . I would suspect both will go out on loan but I hope at as high a level as possible I'd expect one of the young lads would be number 3 for now if he has shown enough in other matches. Ideally we need to be focussing on defence, midfield and up front for now. A good chance for Alnwick and the younger lads to get better experience playing against the European teams this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,522 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We wont get better than Wes and Alnwick seems good enough to be number 2 so don't think we'll be looking to strengthen in that department. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Goalkeeper the strongest part of our team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giffnockger 4,840 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Defo not a priority position to sign atm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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