January Transfer Thread 2017

[bluestevon]

It always amazes me how quickly people forget how average to poor Robles is when he hasn't played for a bit.

it's the Lucas for the rs scenario, got better the longer he was out the team, was bordering on world class by the time he finally got a few games again

 

[Eggs]

....Jordan Amavi link;

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...-are-engaged-in-discussions-for-jordan-amavi/

 

[bluestevon]

Worth keeping in mind that Pickford has only played 14 premier league games, absolutely could be a flash in the pan/only looks so good playing in a poor team. I'd still take a punt on him but Heaton is far safer.

A keeper who is fielding 20 shots a game doesnt always adjust to going to a team where he is a lot less active, takes a totally different mentality and focus to make that switch, and some keepers that looked brilliant at struggling team flopped massively when they moved to a much better team.

Richard Wright being a very good example of one of those

 

[ijjysmith]

....Jordan Amovi link;

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...-are-engaged-in-discussions-for-jordan-amavi/

*remembers going mental when Gana was linked.

*backs out.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

A keeper who is fielding 20 shots a game doesnt always adjust to going to a team where he is a lot less active, takes a totally different mentality and focus to make that switch, and some keepers that looked brilliant at struggling team flopped massively when they moved to a much better team.

Richard Wright being a very good example of one of those

Reminds me of David Marshall too. Looked good at Cardiff but then he was on his toes all game. That alertness when they've not seen a shot for half an hour separates the wheat from the chaff.

 

[bullybeef]

Who is this Heaton fella?

 

[Eggs]

*remembers going mental when Gana was linked.

*backs out.

...absolutely, you might have to get used to it as I think there'll be a few of these type of signings with Walsh. I've just looked him up, Aston Villa Left Back bought for decent money from France. He got a bad ACL injury playing for France U21 and struggled a bit but he's been outstanding since Bruce joined.

I think it's obvious Walsh looks at interception stats etc.

 

[TyphooToffee]

Who is this Heaton fella?

Have you been living in a cave?

 

[Stephenlloyd]

....Jordan Amavi link;

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...-are-engaged-in-discussions-for-jordan-amavi/

Looked a very good player at the start of last season in a poor villa team.
French journalist on the radio, pre euros. Said he would have been in the squad if he hadn't got injured

 

[Eggs]

Reminds me of David Marshall too. Looked good at Cardiff but then he was on his toes all game. That alertness when they've not seen a shot for half an hour separates the wheat from the chaff.

....he'll be ok with us then.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

A keeper is pretty much useless if he has 1 diabolical game in 5. Hes made some top saves but some horrendous howlers.

Robles perhaps cant make the very top saves but hes consistent.

You're talking bobbins. Pickford has made a couple of mistakes this season, not saying he won't be decent like but you have no idea. He's played 16 games in the premier league, of which I'm making a generous estimate that you've fully watched 3-4 of. How you can start saying he's a definite England international is beyond me.

 

[bluestevon]

...absolutely, you might have to get used to it as I think there'll be a few of these type of signings with Walsh. I've just looked him up, Aston Villa Left Back bought for decent money from France. He got a bad ACL injury playing for France U21 and struggled a bit but he's been outstanding since Bruce joined.

I think it's obvious Walsh looks at interception stats etc.

Definitely does mate, btw it's something dzagoev is also noted for as well, not much of a tackler but great at reading the game and nicking the ball, another reason the rumour piqued my interest.

 

[Furey1878]

It always amazes me how quickly people forget how average to poor Robles is when he hasn't played for a bit.

He's alright and I kind of like how he's not Tim Howard. But still we need better even for a second choice keeper.

 

[bluestevon]

Reminds me of David Marshall too. Looked good at Cardiff but then he was on his toes all game. That alertness when they've not seen a shot for half an hour separates the wheat from the chaff.

100% mate, can say Howard was similar as well, best games tended to be when getting peppered, and a lot of mistakes in games when he face 1 or 2 shots

 

[Real_madras]

I've been impressed by Tom Heaton. But as said earlier about Pickford, its some how's easier for a keeper in a poor side with a lot to do tto maintain concentration. I think we'd be better off getting an established, international. We'll most likely have to wait until the summer.