Cronky Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 34 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: If we do sign him, hopefully he doesn’t just deliver as backup for next season, but also powers through to become No.1 GK. Not an outlandish suggestion, because I think he’s a strong character, which of course is essential in a keeper. And to be honest, even without regard to his shoulder, I think Pope has his weaknesses. Good shot stopper but doesn’t command his area well and poor with the ball at his feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 11 minutes ago, SteV said: No chance Trafford’s gonna want to sign for us if we’re simultaneously dropping £35m on another keeper. Especially as Mamardashvili is only two years older than Trafford, he's not some old pro who's going to retire in a year or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Haven't seen him play much. What's his strenghts and what kind of keeper is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Dubravka getting sold then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 14 minutes ago, Toon No9 said: Haven't seen him play much. What's his strenghts and what kind of keeper is he? very good with his feet, high starting position, good shot stopper, a bit flappy on crosses despite his height, and looks to be weak as piss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, SteV said: No chance Trafford’s gonna want to sign for us if we’re simultaneously dropping £35m on another keeper. The only time I've ever seen this happen is when Westerweld made a few mistakes at the start of a season, Liverpool went and bought Dudek and Kirkland the same week. Dudek cost about £5m which was a big fee for a keeper, Kirkland was a British record for a keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Yeh i'm talking about his transfer to Liverpool. He was bought as back-up for a back-up price. Through injuries his value has skyrocketed. Samer as Ortega, Martinez, Lunin. IMO that's the back-up goalie blueprint. Kelleher is from Liverpool’s academy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, Cronky said: Not an outlandish suggestion, because I think he’s a strong character, which of course is essential in a keeper. And to be honest, even without regard to his shoulder, I think Pope has his weaknesses. Good shot stopper but doesn’t command his area well and poor with the ball at his feet. Similar % of claiming crosses. Pope less flappy too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, kingxlnc said: How about getting him AND Mama - £50m dropped, sure, but sorts out the GK position for 10 years Trafford can go out on loan, Mama and Pope to stay Same was done with RB (Trippier, Livramento, possibly Ashby) LB - Targett, Hall (Kelly, Burn as back up) That would mean £80m spent before addressing CB, RW, and ST. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Again - the question to ask is what can he become under Howe and his staffs guidance. Hes young, already has a good amount of experience, relatively cheap compared to an outfield player of similar status, appears to have a ceiling higher than his current level and we are about to lose 1 if not 2 of our keepers. Hes also (when he plays) gonna be behind the likes of Tripps, Schar, Botman, Tino, Burn, Hall which should give him a lot of confidence. And everyday - hes gonna be facing shots from Isak, Wilson, Bruno, Tonali, Flash, Barnes and Longstaff () and the rest. Even if it takes him a season to adjust to his new environment - whats not to like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 minute ago, Lazarus said: Again - the question to ask is what can he become under Howe and his staffs guidance. Hes young, already has a good amount of experience, relatively cheap compared to an outfield player of similar status, appears to have a ceiling higher than his current level and we are about to lose 1 if not 2 of our keepers. Hes also (when he plays) gonna be behind the likes of Tripps, Schar, Botman, Tino, Burn, Hall which should give him a lot of confidence. And everyday - hes gonna be facing shots from Isak, Wilson, Bruno, Tonali, Flash, Barnes and Longstaff () and the rest. Even if it takes him a season to adjust to his new environment - whats not to like? I like his distribution, and passing out from the back. He can pick a pass and doesn’t get flustered under pressure (And that was with a shit defence in front of him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Reckon had we had him last season we'd be in the Europa league this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 5 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: Lad looks very comfortable with the ball at his feet, distributes it calmly. No flapping! Highlights (obviously I suppose) he looks very good. Remember that save from Anderson as had goal written all over it. Seems a very smart signing if the fee is indeed £15-20m and low-average weekly wage. Any hint on his current salary? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 8 minutes ago, LFEE said: Highlights (obviously I suppose) he looks very good. Remember that save from Anderson as had goal written all over it. Seems a very smart signing if the fee is indeed £15-20m and low-average weekly wage. Any hint on his current salary? Can’t imagine it would be too much, based on sod all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 It’s low risk at that price, even if he isn’t great, we could still make our money back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 get it done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Once again I've just got to trust their judgement until they show otherwise. Wasn't convinced Gordon was the right buy and look at him now, and thought Hall was looking like a shocker, turns out I know fuck all about footballers and the professionals are canny good at it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 22 minutes ago, TheHoob said: Once again I've just got to trust their judgement until they show otherwise. Wasn't convinced Gordon was the right buy and look at him now, and thought Hall was looking like a shocker, turns out I know fuck all about footballers and the professionals are canny good at it Who’d have thunk it 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 13 hours ago, GEFAFWISP said: Im okay with this as long as he's necking roids straight after signing the contract and going full Tim Wiese. He'll be body slamming defenders in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Agree with a comment above on crosses ..he doesnt inspire sticks to his line too much and flaps at them. Good shot stopper but doesnt seem to have much strength in the rucks of corners and free kicks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 £16-20m for a 21 year old on the cusp of the senior squad seems risk free to me. I cant envisage a situation where we wouldnt recoup a significant portion of that back if required so on that basis this seems a no brainer to me. Having said that, I'd still love Mama based entirely on the fact he's forrin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 And he's confident... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Don't like his name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Like him with the ball at his feet, seems a bit small though. Especially compared to Pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 minute ago, Jimburst said: Like him with the ball at his feet, seems a bit small though. Especially compared to Pope. 3inchs taller than Pope apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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