Erikse Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 36 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I agree. But Nick Pope will want to play to prove his fitness and give himself a shot. If he's fit, he'll want to play. If he's fit and he thinks he has a shot of the squad. Not playing him might cause dressing room issues. Absolutely, and Nick Pope is not one of Southgates favourites anyways, so it might make a difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Would be surprised if we see Jo or Pope again this season, but Miggy will return for a send off to Saudi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Same shoulder injured twice in five years. I wouldn't be rushing him back. I'd also be looking to for a new 1st choice goalkeeper, as I'm a fickle arsehole with no loyalty. Hopefully he can overcome the the protective nature telling him not to dive down on that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Sounds like maybe not as close as first thought. More like hoping to feature in the last few games as opposed to expected to be involved in the last 5. Almost seems pointless bringing him back for 2-3 games now. Although it would be great to have him for Old Trafford and hoof ball Brentford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 On the one hand I don’t want him rushed back in case it reoccurs. On the other if he starts our last few games I’m certain we’re finishing in a European spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Would be nice to see him back between the posts for one of the upcoming games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Aye. Think he can make the Euro squad along with Trippier, Tino, Hall, Longy, Gordy and Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 49 minutes ago, Joelinton7 said: Aye. Think he can make the Euro squad along with Trippier, Tino, Hall, Longy, Gordy and Wilson. You forgot Murph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 minutes ago, ryanegg said: You forgot Murph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Keepers are a funny breed. Quite a lot of their game is played in the head. Even if he's fully fit he wont be match sharp and I wonder whether he'll be hesistent to dive on his shoulder. Any other position if sat hoy em straight back in, but Dubs might be the safer bet till the end of the season, especially since he's been doing better of late. Remember when he came in, looked like he forgot he was a goalkeeper. Not saying he's pope levels or even a decent PL keeper, just might be worth giving pope more time to come back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Howe will see how he’s diving etc. in training and make a decision on him. For all his flaws though it’s nice to have a keeper in Dubs who doesn’t kick it into the stands at every opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I guess it's not that weird but it feels wrong to have completely forgotten by full time that he was there available on the bench. I can obviously understand if he's thinking about one last shot at the Euros squad but feels pretty far fetched. Hadn't Southgate already been leaving him out for a while before his injury? Didn't appear he was set to be part of their plans even when fit so I can't see him squeezing his way back in on the back of a maximum of three games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 He's had this injury before. So I wouldn't be all that concerned about him not mentally being ready to return. He'll know if it feels right. Seems like by the time he returns it could well be the same exact number of days as it was the first time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Watching him in the warm up Saturday and can confirm he doesn’t appear to of been working on using his feet. Still looks uncomfortable as ever though he did put away a lovely volley past Gillespie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 06/05/2024 at 17:20, wormy said: I guess it's not that weird but it feels wrong to have completely forgotten by full time that he was there available on the bench. I can obviously understand if he's thinking about one last shot at the Euros squad but feels pretty far fetched. Hadn't Southgate already been leaving him out for a while before his injury? Didn't appear he was set to be part of their plans even when fit so I can't see him squeezing his way back in on the back of a maximum of three games. He would still want to demonstrate his availability. Make it a decision. I suspect he's in contention to start on the weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Quotes from Eddie suggest he's in contention to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Quotes from Eddie suggest he's in contention to start. Thank fuck for that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 06/05/2024 at 18:08, LFEE said: Watching him in the warm up Saturday and can confirm he doesn’t appear to of been working on using his feet. Still looks uncomfortable as ever though he did put away a lovely volley past Gillespie Don't expect that to suddenly change, he'll remain shite with his feet for the rest of his career Fortunately for us the rest of his game is class and suits us well and we aren't at that stage where we accept an overall lesser keeper but one that's class with his feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Strong possibility this guy leaves this summer, I’ve been told ?♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 What would he go for though? He’s surely a risk for anyone given his shoulder having gone twice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 wut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 (edited) I think we will be signing a new GK this summer, having a keeper that is capable with their feet will instantly improve our play by a decent percentage. Allows us to stick to that high line/intense press and a sweeper keeper with good feet would be a big improvement on Pope (as good as he’s been for us), it’s gotta be one of the next steps. Edited May 19 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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