12 Jun 2017 08:05:40
EDS - any thoughts/ updates on the GK situation?

With Manninger being released, Danny Ward expressing a wish to stay at Huddersfield, Bogdan likely to be sold on, that leaves us somewhat thin on this position. (Karius, Migs and Fulton) .

{Ed001's Note - not sure how that is thin? Is that not enough?}


1.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 08:48:51
3 keepers for a whole season, with all the games we're likely to have, seems a bit thin to me. Especially as only 2 of them have top flight experience.

Just wondered if we're looking at strengthening; I read the rumours regards Hart and Casillas and a "seasoned" keeper may not be a bad idea (for backup) . Not sure if either of them would be my choice personally.


2.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 09:13:24
How many keepers did we use last season?


3.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 09:42:20
Joke post of the day?


4.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 10:53:17
Saying "Hart and Casillas" in the same sentence as "Strengthening" is HILARIOUS.


5.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 12:25:38
Joe "The Ego" Hart would never come to be anything but first choice. That would be a disaster imo.


6.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 12:42:35
I think you've missed the point of the post, or maybe have problems understanding it!

I'm not suggesting for one moment that adding Hart or Casillas would strengthen our side, and as I further added, neither of them would be my choice for being signed.

If either Karius or Migs sustained a long term injury, that leaves us with Ryan Fulton as the primary backup; assuming Ward goes to Huddersfield.

At least with Manninger we had a proven premiership keeper as standby and with him now being released, we could fall short with goalkeeping quality; in a season where we have more to play for (should we lose a keeper long term) .

My question was aimed at anyone with useful information as whether any keepers were being looked at (to replace Manninger) or maybe if one of our "someone in the know" posters, thought one of the other youngsters, Lawrence Vigouroux maybe, be given the opportunity to play more for the 1st team?


7.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 13:55:02
I'm sure vigoroux signed permanently for Swindon last season?


8.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 14:40:30
Shay Given .


9.) 12 Jun 2017
12 Jun 2017 16:19:13
Realistically though, GKs can play a lot more often without fatigue so an injury doesn't really create too much strain on the side unless you have another on top and both are reasonable long term (Very unlikely), I would be happy to see Grabara play backup if critical.