I was replying to the comment:
'Incredible signing. But cain't help but feel sorry for Steele and all the other impressive young keepers coming back from loan.'
So clearly - regardless of what their levels are or international achievements they have - they are 'not impressive enough' to make...
Maybe, but Rushworth is 22 and Beadle will be 19 by the start of the season. Add to that McGill who is 23 and they are all older than some of the talent that was been thrown into – and did bloody well – outfield positions last season. Not to mention BV is younger than two of the three mentioned...
Obviously not impressive enough, or else TB wouldn't be spaffing out millions on a new GK.
Steele will be fine. He'll have plenty of game time this season, given the number of competitions, plus he also knows that an injury/suspension/form issue from Bart (assuming he will be the new...
See, this goes against the 'No-one moans about FAB ROM when it's a SINGING for us' narrative: I can't stand all the drawn-out drivel and "Will-he/won't he? How much is on the table? When did he last have a dump?" bollocks. Just announce the player when it's all done and dusted, like Naylor...
I think there was some talk of that years ago, but this conversation was about back in April or May this year. Like I say, I think it was more a suggestion, rather than a team contemplating it.
I can't remember if it's been discussed on here, but I recall a discussion on one of the radio stations about the impact of a 'northern' club having it's training base in/around London. The thinking being that players are only in/at said 'northern' club once every one or two weeks, so they could...