Joey47 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, buzza said: I don´t want to see Lodi signed, have watched him twice live and a few times on TV this season and he is not as good as being made out. He is no better than Matt Targett and there is the addded risk that he might not adapt to the prem. He is not hugely fast and has never nailed his position at Atletico Madrid, always flitting between left back and left wing. No thanks He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. Edited May 6, 2022 by Joey47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Watching him this season after quoted interest and he just seems average... honest, I can´t see why we would want him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joey47 said: He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. This is a good post and important point. we somewhat have to forget this season as fans and back the managers vision. This season was all about survival and playing with our backs to the wall, I expect us to be a lot more expansive and controlling next season and we will likely change shape as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, Joey47 said: He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. Just because someone plays well on loan, it doesn't mean they should be signed permanently. Willock as another example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubblyDubblyDubbly Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Everton are prepared to sell Jordan Pickford, 28, to fund a summer rebuild. Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring the England goalkeeper's situation. (Talksport) As if we believe anything from Talkshite and more to the point can't see any Toon fans wanting Pickford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 As an England fan I like Pickford and as a Newcastle fan I enjoy having a good laugh at him. I think it would be a disastrous signing though; he'd have to have about two full seasons of never making an error to ensure he had enough credit in the bank for it not to all go tits up. His mentality in anything but an England shirt seems very fragile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Look at Joe Hart. GK that relies purely on reflexes will not last long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 To fund a summer rebuild? How much do they expect him to go for?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I don’t see the rationale for buying another goalkeeper this summer. None of the names linked (including Pickford) represent a sufficient upgrade over Dubravka for the outlay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, wormy said: To fund a summer rebuild? How much do they expect him to go for?? Paid 30m If we need a backup - why not just get Strakosha - good solid keeper - free transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford is Englands number 1. We need to put on our big boy pants. Personally think Eddie Howe would be the perfect manager for Pickford and I've no doubt that he's a class goalkeeper on his day. He would get booed by a few nuggets on his debut, then the fans would quickly get behind him. On the other hand, if he's not a significant upgrade on Dubravka, I'd question the worth of outlaying 20m on him or whatever. Seems to me that waiting another year and finding someone different would make more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Rather go for Diogo Costa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford is a good keeper in general, but not a good fit for us. His personality doesn't fit in with the character Howe wants. He'd struggle to win over fans, and there will always be a question around his commitment to the club. I'd stay well clear. Can already see the headlines of him caught on social media singing a Sunderland song or wearing a Sunderland shirt or something silly, or getting into trouble with Newcastle fans in a pub/night club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford would be brilliant on so many levels. The Mackem tears, the Macktracking he’d have to do when he signs to grovel to the fans, plus I think he’s a bloody good keeper. One of the best I’ve seen with his feet. He’d also know he’d have to cut out the bullshit that creeps into his game now and again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 It would end in tears one way or another, for that reason alone it will never happen especially under Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 There is not a chance in hell of the Mackem charver coming here man He detests us, we detest him - no chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Aye, I can't see him signing for us whatsoever. Unless he has to leave Everton and it's only between us and the Dog & Duck, he'll go to whoever else has a bid accepted - and I'm more than happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford is an ok midtable keeper, that’s it. He has some strengths and some real weaknesses, and overall I don’t see him as better than Dubravka. He’s not the sort of level we should be going for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 He's better than Dubs for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I don’t want Pickford anywhere near this club unless he’s picking the ball out of the net for the opposing team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 The pickford talk again ? He’s shit, don’t want him anywhere near this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 The Mail are claiming Phillips and Raphinha have relegation release clause of circa £30 million. I'd imagine there will be a lot of clubs circling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: The Mail are claiming Phillips and Raphinha have relegation release clause of circa £30 million. I'd imagine there will be a lot of clubs circling. My God ... that is an incredible deal for whoever manages to get either at that price, should Leeds go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: My God ... that is an incredible deal for whoever manages to get either at that price, should Leeds go down. I’d rather they stay up and pay bigger fees. Raph @ 30m becomes a no brainer for at least 1 top 6 side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Yes to Pickford just for the meltdown from the neighbours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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