which goalkeeper would you rather be right now? Hamer or Elliot?
I can see hamer having a much better career, maybe even an england call up.
I can see hamer having a much better career, maybe even an england call up.
Elliott ruined his career going to Newcastle, he wont get the nod ahead of Krul. Also he has put himself out of the shop window, as now only a league 1 side would sign him knowing he would comfortably be number 1 material. We are now in the Championship, and if all goes well and we soon get to the prem, how sick will he feel sitting on the bench watching us play his new side knowing if he had stayed he would have been between our sticks. Was an odd move, but i am happy as i think Hamer is a better stopper, plus Elliott had a real problem maintaining weight, every game he looked like he had either lost 2 stone or put 3 stone on. Hamer could be a future England bench warmer, but there is no way he will ever be on the same level as Joe Hart (best keeper in the world in my opinion)
I preferred Elliott a hell of a lot more as an individual. He seemed like a true gent, and loved the club. Hamer on the other hand seems quite arrogant.
In terms of footballing ability I'd say they're about the same. Elliott was more capable of pulling off spectacular saves and kept us in countless games. Hamer's distribution is one of the best I've ever seen for a keeper.
I think Hamer has a brighter future though as he'll be playing regular Championship football for us, and given his age, has a decent chance of playing in the Premier League. Elliott on the other hand did his career no favours by signing for a club with one of the top keepers in the league above him in the pecking order.
Maybe the fact that I used to be a goalkeeper makes me judge people harshly, but Hamer is nowhere near good enough to play for England in the foreseeable future.
If that happens I'll know I've died and gone to heaven!I prefer Hamer's flapping to Elliot's weakness in front of long-distance shots.
Jenkinson has more chance of breaking through to Arsenal's first team, or a move to a Premier League club than Elliot.
In terms of ability, I would say Randolph - Hamer - Elliot
In terms of career progression, I would say Hamer - Randolph - Elliot
That may all change if Celtic go bust, join Rangers in D3, and Randolph gets a SPL title
If that happens I'll know I've died and gone to heaven!

Maybe the fact that I used to be a goalkeeper makes me judge people harshly, but Hamer is nowhere near good enough to play for England in the foreseeable future.