Nick Pope

[El Prontonise]

21 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

He’ll start vs Everton 

 

[Weezertron]

Do we think he is really injured, or is this a MAGA style coverup to protect him. 

[BlazeT44]

20 minutes ago, Weezertron said:

Do we think he is really injured, or is this a MAGA style coverup to protect him. 

 

MAGA style cover up.

 

And it's actually good management, if it is. Particularly with a goalkeeper.

 

To not "drop him" allows him to return, if needed.

 

But if Ramsdale plays well, he won't get back in.

[TRon]

25 minutes ago, Weezertron said:

Do we think he is really injured, or is this a MAGA style coverup to protect him. 

 

 

Obvious cover up to protect Pope's England chances. 

[McDog]

4 minutes ago, BlazeT44 said:

 

MAGA style cover up.

 

And it's actually good management, if it is. Particularly with a goalkeeper.

 

To not "drop him" allows him to return, if needed.

 

But if Ramsdale plays well, he won't get back in.

 

 

But how does that work if he's not hurt? Eddie pull him aside and say "Mate, going to tell the team you are hurt so you can't play Saturday, mums the word".

Be interesting to hear his response, like maybe "Have you taken leave of your senses gaffer?"
 

[Joe1984]

1 minute ago, McDog said:

 

 

But how does that work if he's not hurt? Eddie pull him aside and say "Mate, going to tell the team you are hurt so you can't play Saturday, mums the word".

Be interesting to hear his response, like maybe "Have you taken leave of your senses gaffer?"
 

To which Howe would reply

 

"Fine. I'll tell them you've been shit, I've lost confidence in you and you're dropped."

 

"Injured sounds good to me gaffer!"

[BlazeT44]

2 minutes ago, McDog said:

 

 

But how does that work if he's not hurt? Eddie pull him aside and say "Mate, going to tell the team you are hurt so you can't play Saturday, mums the word".

Be interesting to hear his response, like maybe "Have you taken leave of your senses gaffer?"
 

 

"You’ve been important for us, but your confidence looks low at the moment. I want to take you out of the spotlight for a couple of games so you can reset. Publicly, we’ll say you’ve picked up a minor issue. This protects you and gives you space to get back to your best. You’re still a big part of the squad"

 

Happens all the time. Framing it as an injury removes humiliation and lets him step aside without confirming he’s been 'dropped' which protects his confidence and reputation. It prevents the media from viewing the decision as giving in to public pressure, keeping authority and stability on your side.

[McDog]

1 minute ago, Joe1984 said:

To which Howe would reply

 

"Fine. I'll tell them you've been shit, I've lost confidence in you and you're dropped."

 

"Injured sounds good to me gaffer!"

Be funnier if he didn't say anything and walked away with severe limp.

[toon25]

Should be a cup keeper Vs lower league shite.

[El Prontonise]

This injury definitely isn't faked, you don't do that with putting ruddy on the bench.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

On 26/11/2025 at 12:12, AyeDubbleYoo said:

He might get dropped now, this mistake was bigger than his normal ones so might give the reason. 

 

 

Not to rub it in Nick. 

[The Butcher]

Trophy winner Nick Pope.

[tgarve]

8 hours ago, El Prontonise said:

This injury definitely isn't faked, you don't do that with putting ruddy on the bench.

100%. Said this to my mates. You don’t take a risk like that 

[Loki679]

17 hours ago, BlazeT44 said:

 

"You’ve been important for us, but your confidence looks low at the moment. I want to take you out of the spotlight for a couple of games so you can reset. Publicly, we’ll say you’ve picked up a minor issue. This protects you and gives you space to get back to your best. You’re still a big part of the squad"

 

Happens all the time. Framing it as an injury removes humiliation and lets him step aside without confirming he’s been 'dropped' which protects his confidence and reputation. It prevents the media from viewing the decision as giving in to public pressure, keeping authority and stability on your side.

 

But everyone knows he's not injured and he's been dropped

[Fenham Mag]

 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Hmm, a real injury then. 

[PauloGeordio]

Time to shine Aaron! 

[Conjo]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Hmm, a real injury then. 

 

Or so he was told by our "specialist".

[TRon]

Just now, PauloGeordio said:

Time to shine Aaron! 

 

Great opportunity for Ramsdale to make that shirt his own. 

[SteV]

2 minutes ago, Fenham Mag said:

 

Think a few people owe Eddie an apology, unless this is all part of the cover up…

[Fenham Mag]

Tbh, there's no surprise there's an injury, he's proven pretty injury prone for a goalkeeper, which is why this is such a priority position to strengthen.

 

 

[GEFAFWISP]

42 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

Great opportunity for Ramsdale to make that shirt his own. 

Puts us in a bind if he does excel, do we stick or twist with a £25 mil fee come season end or go for the top shagger.

 

Also, hoping he does excel and go on a run like Dubravka's last year getting clean sheets al owa the shop.

[Monters]

10 minutes ago, GEFAFWISP said:

Puts us in a bind if he does excel, do we stick or twist with a £25 mil fee come season end or go for the top shagger.

 

Also, hoping he does excel and go on a run like Dubravka's last year getting clean sheets al owa the shop.

Personally and probably naive I wouldn’t be in hurry to go for Trafford given history and lack good performances in the Premier League. 
 

If Ramsdale does excel and gains the team’s trust then would be happy enough to stick, given other needs

[GEFAFWISP]

7 minutes ago, Monters said:

Personally and probably naive I wouldn’t be in hurry to go for Trafford given history and lack good performances in the Premier League. 
 

If Ramsdale does excel and gains the team’s trust then would be happy enough to stick, given other needs

Agree on not being overly keen on Trafford, just hope we're not ring fencing 25 mill without exploring other market options, unless he's Lev Yashinning through the rest of the season.

[Monters]

Just now, GEFAFWISP said:

Agree on not being overly keen on Trafford, just hope we're not ring fencing 25 mill without exploring other market options, unless he's Lev Yashinning through the rest of the season.

Yep no argument there but not a huge sum especially if he and us have a strong end to the season and builds good relationships with defence etc.