I think it's a little funny how Mannone is still talked about so much. It's like FC mark II. I liked him when he was here but it seems like such a long time ago now, it feels like we should be moving on. How do we know if he'll perform the way he did back then? he's not exactly progressed much has he.
It was only a year ago when he last played for us in the Championship. Since then, he's played nine games in the Premier League and four games In the Champions League. No progression there then
How much has Sorensen played in the last few years? I'd agree with that. I think Given's well past his best. I'd be happy with Stockdale, delighted with Mannone. Kirkland would be uninspiring but probably decent based on the Owls' views of him. And that's nothing to do with him being English?
Shay Given is a good shout and Aston Villa have said that he can go. I do think that SB will try for one marquee player this summer. Maybe Given can bring Bent with him ?
Maybe more likely then you think, he is very highly rated in both Scotland and Ireland and he will defiantly be leaving Motherwell in the summer due to turning down several contract offers! (a FAT as Tickler would say). His manager said in an interview, that he would defiantly be after him if he was a championship manager, so surely he's good enough for our bench even if not a starting spot! http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22210358 (although rumours are he is probably signing for Birmingham)
I like the Jak., but frankly he wasn't good enough last year at Championship level. He certainly won't be anyone's first choice this season, surely. Therefore we can't afford to carry him as our second choice in case an injury to the number 1 makes him first choice. Disaster is the word that springs to mind.
Cesar has been the best keeper in the prem this year IMO, would be ridiculous if we could get him but his wages will be far too high
Given has recently parted company with his mrs! So it just depends where his head is at the moment but I'd take him over stocky! I think he's let too many long range & tight angle shots in for my liking
Luke Steele has been outstanding now for a couple of seasons. Would be able to sign him for around £1m.
I think Jakupovic is bizarrely over-rated. People think he's okay but he's **** (IMO). He had a run of games where people were praising him, but it was mainly his ability to make simple saves look really difficult that made him look impressive. It seemed like he was making brilliant diving saves all the time but they were the kind of saves that Stockdale wouldn't even have to move for. 1?
Well then why would he come here? We've had plenty opportunities to sign him and it's not worked out for various reasons... I think it's time to move on because otherwise it'll be FC all over again.
Because playing 38 games in a PL season is the next target for a player after he's moved from playing in the Championship to being a fringe/squad player in the PL.
My opinion mate!i just think he should have saved both the Barnsley shots! He looks too heavy for my liking.
That's the first time I've seen someone else say that. Thank ****, I've said he's a fat lad for ages. You now your onions you do
