It happens in many cases where players for whatever reason do not train with the team all of the time and join up prior to matches, if experienced settled players.
Saturday match= Sunday Monday off at home Tuesday train locally Wednesday come down and train with the team on Thursday and or...
What about Paul Robinson 35 years old would add possible competition to DS and be good cover. He has been released by Blackburn and is apparently talking to Bradford. Location may be a problem as he wouldnt want to move I wouldnt think at his age so possibly train generally with a senior...
I cannot see the point in signing a competitor to DS unless CH isnt entirely happy with him. If he was he would just save money and sign a cover in case he was needed. This competetion improves performances theory doesnt wash with me. I believe that you have a man as first choice and if...
The Argus says we are trying to get Ben Roberts as GK coach,just a silly thought could he double up on the bench if needed as Dave Beasant does. How often is the sub keeper called upon, not very and it wouod only be to finish 1 game then get an emergency loan keeper in if DS out for some games.
I do not see a possible replacement for DS as an urgent requirement at the moment, perhaps the view will change by January, but at the moment not needed only possibly a No2 as cover assuming Walton goes out on loan. We urgently need a main striker, 2 wide men ,a left back and possibly a CB...
It has been suggested that we sign a keeper to compete with DS for the no 1 jersey. I dont agree, IMHO we need to show faith in DS and sign a competant cover should he be injured during a game, hence the suggestion of Lonnergan. With Walton going out on loan he would do a better job than CA.
Me, and 7 other clubs consider him an adequate cover and he also played 10 times for England at the same level as Walton is, so cant be that bad.as a cover for DS.
I would like somebody a little younger probably 34 /35 ish but experienced as cover but not to push DS for the No 1 jersey. I feel that having paid good money for him we should back him fully or sell him. Although only 31 I think Lee Camp could fit the bill now that Bournemouth have signed 2...
I have been a severe critic of DS but believe we should put our faith in him as No 1 and find a cheap cover like Andy Lonnergan or Lee Camp type to come in as No 2 and allow Walton to go on a season loan. With CA staying as cover for the cover. Not openly sign a keeper to compete with DS...
The same man who has played nearly 300 league games and in recent years has been used in the championship by clubs exactly as I suggest as cover for the No 1. What would appeal to PB is he would be an effective cheap signing who could do the job rather than spend another £1m to equal what we have.
Why do we need an unknown 30 yr old keeper with no experience of the FL why not go for an older but experienced Andy Lonnergan as back up to Stockdale.