[Albion] Let's have a nice civilised chat about Jason Steele

[Pevenseagull]

I honestly reckon some of the people on here want John Sullivan back. (fine keeper that he was)

 

[severnside gull]

I honestly reckon some of the people on here want John Sullivan back. (fine keeper that he was)

Brian Powney

 

[keitho54]

Brian Powney

Too short!

 

[Barham's tash]

Back up keeper must be a tough gig and difficult for player and club to get the right individual………..he seems ideal. Right temperament for it, seemingly great around the squad and good enough when called upon.

He is an excellent pro and I’m glad he’s got a new contract but can’t help feel we need another back up to challenge/push both he and Steele.

Expect the club expect that to be Rushworth however expect he would rather a Championship loan next season to kick on; unless the plan is sell Sanchez and promote Rushworth next season?

 

[nwgull]

He is an excellent pro and I’m glad he’s got a new contract but can’t help feel we need another back up to challenge/push both he and Steele.

Expect the club expect that to be Rushworth however expect he would rather a Championship loan next season to kick on; unless the plan is sell Sanchez and promote Rushworth next season?

The trouble with being a back-up keeper is that you hardly ever get to play. It's not like an outfiled player like Billy Gilmour where there's no chance he's selected ahead of Caicedo or Mac, but he'll still get valuable minutes as a second half sub most weeks or get a start when someone is unavailable through injury or suspendion.

A back-up keeper that could genuinely challenge Sanchez for number 1 spot would cost us 5-10m in transfer fees with wages in the region of 1-2m per year. It's not an efficient use of money for a player that will possibly be sat on the bench for 38 PL games, and that's if you could attract a young ambitious keeper to do this in the first place. As you say, Rushworth would probably prefer to be furthering his development on loan in the Championship until he's ready to be number 1.

 

[East Staffs Gull]

Didn’t have much to do today, but very pleased for him.

 

[Justice]

Didn’t have much to do today, but very pleased for him.

Made on excellent save from Salah if I remember right. Playing out from the back he’s actually not bad considering he doesn’t play much. The goal no chance really.

 

[Mancgull]

Played very well, and good with his feet.

 

[Machiavelli]

I really like Jason Steele. He was very solid today, and calm on the ball. But what I like about him most is the way he performs what is such a difficult role -- back-up keeper, his attitude is exceptional.
Lallana said in his latest interview that he's a manager-in-waiting, and really understands the game.

 

[5Ways Gull]

Played very well, and good with his feet.

Possibly one of our most creative players.

...well made a few good passes sometimes under pressure

 

[Simster]

Neat and tidy. Looked an excellent understudy and when the time comes for Sanchez to be bought for tens of millions by one of the big Spanish clubs, he'll slot right in.

 

[Wardy's twin]

excellent game to day.

 

[papachris]

Thought he had a good game today. Good distribution and one occasion I remember he had great anticipation to get to the ball before Salah after Tariq had made a block and the loose ball was in the penalty area.
I also liked that he held the ball most of the time not palming it away

 

[SUIYHP]

He did well today. Has come a long way since Sunderland and seems to be loving playing De Zerbi ball. Good for him.

 

[doogie004]

Did nothing wrong good keeper

 

[kevo]

Excellent distribution, good handling and very calm.

 

[Baldrick]

Really good today for someone who starred in “Sunderland til I die “

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Thanks Jason, nice one

 

[A1X]

Sanchez is clearly better, but as a backup I like him

 

[Lenny Rider]

With the sad demise of the Football Combination and our own rise up the Football League and now the EPL, the dynamic of the Albion reserve keeper has changed drastically.

They are a different breed almost now, exchanging regular first team football for fairly decent wages through relative inactivity.


We probably won’t really appreciate how good he is until he’s gone.