Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just don't think we're very confident in Harper or Soderberg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 We still have Harper? We only had Harper and Krul last season as well. Only Krul for much of season, to be precise. Exactly, and how risky was that if owt had happened to Krul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just don't think we're very confident in Harper or Soderberg. Not to be confident in Soderberg is one thing. Not to be confident in Harper is stupid. It's not like that he's sitting in a wheelchair all of a sudden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Where's all this negativity coming from concerning Harper? He's still a decent keeper. Teams would be lucky to have someone of his ilk on their bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Where's all this negativity coming from concerning Harper? He's still a decent keeper. Teams would be lucky to have someone of his ilk on their bench. Yeah.... like England for example. We have been spoiled for so long with having 'keepers like Given and Harper that many don't realise how good we have it on the 'keeper front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Where's all this negativity coming from concerning Harper? He's still a decent keeper. Teams would be lucky to have someone of his ilk on their bench. Yeah.... like England for example. We have been spoiled for so long with having 'keepers like Given and Harper that many don't realise how good we have it on the 'keeper front. People could be in for a shock with Krul if they're hanging their hat on him as well. The amount of times he failed to come out for the ball when the ball was crossed in on Saturday was very alarming and he needs to sort that out for a start. I rate him but it's not like he's forced his way into the team in the usual way and kept his place, and I'd far rather we had a steady guy like Harper waiting in the wings to cover for loss of form, injuries and suspensions to Krul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 And to be honest, after the initial laughter last night that's why I was getting a bit fucked off with this signing - if it means that Elliott becomes second choice. Because we've at least 2 positions that are woefully short of cover and here we are weakening another. Let's hope Harper stays and there's nothing to be angry about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Agree with posts there IP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm assuming you've never seen the guy play, so you don't actually know whether we're weakening the position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm assuming you've never seen the guy play, so you don't actually know whether we're weakening the position. You assume correctly, but Harper's performances over the last 2 seasons haven't been as bad as made out on here at all. He's a half decent Premier League goalkeeper and signing a League 1 keeper to replace him is another massive risk at the very least. Bet he's much cheaper though, swings and roundabouts. As I say I just hope we keep Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He wont have to be particularly strong to be better than Harper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 100% convinced this is Forster out Elliot in. Harper 2nd choice, Elliot 3rd. Harper possibly retires at the end of next season and Elliot picks up the slack. Means we should have 2 goalkeepers at the start of next season, even if Forster or Krul move on. Good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He wont have to be particularly strong to be better than Harper. Wow, I really don't think Harper's been that bad at all and this other guy's never even played in the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 100% convinced this is Forster out Elliot in. Harper 2nd choice, Elliot 3rd. Harper possibly retires at the end of next season and Elliot picks up the slack. Means we should have 2 goalkeepers at the start of next season, even if Forster or Krul move on. Good move. If that's the case then happy days, fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He wont have to be particularly strong to be better than Harper. Wow, I really don't think Harper's been that bad at all and this other guy's never even played in the Premier League. He's slow to react, his distribution is piss poor, plus he has such a lack of urgency when he receives the ball. Especially if we're looking to play a "pass and move game" this season, that's a big hindrance. As the amount of times he takes forever to get rid of the ball really irks me, then he just boots it long anyway. I also hate it when he takes a goal kick and he does that thing whereby he looks like he's just taken a blow to the stomach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He wont have to be particularly strong to be better than Harper. Wow, I really don't think Harper's been that bad at all and this other guy's never even played in the Premier League. He's slow to react, his distribution is piss poor, plus he has such a lack of urgency when he receives the ball. Especially if we're looking to play a "pass and move game" this season, that's a big hindrance. As the amount of times he takes forever to get rid of the ball really irks me, then he just boots it long anyway. I also hate it when he takes a goal kick and he does that thing whereby he looks like he's just taken a blow to the stomach. Fair points, particularly about him taking forever to get rid of the ball which also gets on my tits, but he's easily an adequate back-up imo. Having someone with his experience to come in if needed is a big plus. Having Elliott as second choice is another one of these risks that could blow up in our faces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 He wont have to be particularly strong to be better than Harper. Wow, I really don't think Harper's been that bad at all and this other guy's never even played in the Premier League. He's slow to react, his distribution is piss poor, plus he has such a lack of urgency when he receives the ball. Especially if we're looking to play a "pass and move game" this season, that's a big hindrance. As the amount of times he takes forever to get rid of the ball really irks me, then he just boots it long anyway. I also hate it when he takes a goal kick and he does that thing whereby he looks like he's just taken a blow to the stomach. Fair points, particularly about him taking forever to get rid of the ball which also gets on my tits, but he's easily an adequate back-up imo. Having someone with his experience to come in if needed is a big plus. Having Elliott as second choice is another one of these risks that could blow up in our faces. Totally agree with you on that point. I just don't particularly rate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Just realised before, I have seen him play. I went to Rochdale-Charlton last season and stood on the terrace behind his goal. The Dale fans kept giving him pelters but he was just laughing it off. His kicking wasnt great and Rochdale won 2-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recoba Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Never rated Harper. Worlds oldest apprentice. Built a reputation through sitting behind Given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recoba Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Remember being at Anfield when his poor positioning allowed Alonso to.score from his own half. Only ever thought he looked good in the championship. To be fair though I think his.similarity in build and stature to Given made it hard to look good. Appeared like a slower, shitter Shay. On one hand loyal etc. On the other an even luckier version of Jamie Mcclen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Didn't he slip for the Alonso goal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Didn't he slip for the Alonso goal? Yep. Poor positioning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Shouldn't have positioned himself over slippery ground, school boy error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Never rated Harper. Worlds oldest apprentice. Built a reputation through sitting behind Given. Completely agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Shouldn't have positioned himself over slippery ground, school boy error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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