28 Jun 2016 15:15:32
I know you probably have better things to do, but I wanted to hear ed001's assessment on Simon Mignolet. I know everyone knows he's rubbish, but I'd like to hear from the Eds about him.
Is there any interest in him at all from any clubs? Or will he most likely stay the season and start the campaign because of Karius' international duties, before leaving next season and being shipped off for a very little amount.
Thanks for the work Eds, this website is much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - assessment of his play? Or just the interest?

There has been little interest in him, he signed a new contract and is likely to act as back up to Karius for the season.}

1.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 16:21:33
Assessment on his play, what did you take from his displays with us? Thanks mate.

{Ed001's Note - his play? Awful. Positionally suspect. Flaps at crosses. Lets in weak shots. Can't kick. Mostly down to his awful footwork, which is the worst I have ever seen at any level of the game.}

2.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 17:04:55
Even at under 8's ed mate? 😆.

{Ed001's Note - yep, even toddlers have better footwork....}

3.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 17:19:11
😅😂 lol. Harsh but true i guess. Does he no he will be back up to Karius.

{Ed001's Note - he knows.}

4.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 17:36:25
Genuinely laughed out loud at that. A fair assessment.

5.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 18:25:17
The best sub goalie we've had in a while though! ;)

6.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 18:35:41
Ed,

If Mingolet is aware that he is not first choice, is he agitating for a move or is he happy to fight it out for top spot? Seems strange that the usual first choice would sit back and let someone else come in and take over.
He must have more confidence in his own abilities than most fans, and the manager.

{Ed001's Note - he signed a new contract as he wants to fight for his place.}

7.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 18:47:00
The Ed said, I suspect tongue in cheek, that even toddlers have better footwork. but I teach young kindergarten kids in Taiwan and I been watching their P. E sessions where they have started doing soccer - and it's true, they already have better footwork than Mignolet! One of the kids is a proper David De Gea, boss use of his legs - handles like David James though so needs work, to be fair to him he is only 6 years old like so plenty of time! One of the kids is dynamite though, even so young can see he is a natural athlete, excels at every sport he plays including soccer. If I were a scout I'd be recommending him despite him only being 6, he going to be a great sportsman whatever he ends up doing.

8.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 18:47:31
Ahhh so karius will start as our number 1? That's hundred percent? Pleased isn't the word. Cheers.

9.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 19:08:18
I was one of those watching man city thinking hart could be come available and I hoped we'd be interested. Eds1 has said before he doesn't rate him, I thought he'd be a significant upgrade though. I'm happy to stand corrected, fingers crossed we've got it right with Karius, DDG has shown both internationally and domestically the difference a top keeper makes.

{Ed002's Note - Manchester City are looking to replace him so he may well be available.}

10.) 28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016 19:12:35
He clearly has the right attitude but surely he hasn't been hiding his light under the bushel so to speak?!

11.) 29 Jun 2016
29 Jun 2016 01:52:18
It was previously said that Karius was signed as competition for Mignolet. but now it seems he's been signed as a replacement? Or is the word 'replacement' only valid if Migs is sold?

12.) 29 Jun 2016
29 Jun 2016 01:23:39
Ed would a better goalkeeping coach help Mignolet improve his poor points?

{Ed001's Note - should do, but it is not likely to make any major improvements at his age.}