Aaron Ramsdale: return to Southampton confirmed

[TRon]

1 minute ago, andycap said:

He never really had anything to do tonight he was neat and tidy. 

 

At least he wasn't handing the opposition goals like the woeful Trafford. 

[andycap]

Just now, TRon said:

 

At least he wasn't handing the opposition goals like the woeful Trafford. 

I wasn't having a dig, just he wasnt really tested tonight.

he will have more important matches this year to show his quality. 

[JigsawGoesToPieces]

1 hour ago, andycap said:

He never really had anything to do tonight he was neat and tidy. 

 

Made a few really good saves tbf

[HaydnNUFC]

Was a fan of how he came out of his goal to offer for the ball when we had possession at the back. Offers a lot more in build up having a keeper willing to do that.

[Infinitely Content]

25 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said:

Was a fan of how he came out of his goal to offer for the ball when we had possession at the back. Offers a lot more in build up having a keeper willing to do that.

Particularly one moment in the first half I think it was where Botman and Hall had got themselves into a tricky situation slightly out of position and were being pressed, Ramsdale came right out left and took the position of a centre back dropping off to receive the ball and switch it over to towards Thiaw/Krafth.

[John P]

5 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said:

Particularly one moment in the first half I think it was where Botman and Hall had got themselves into a tricky situation slightly out of position and were being pressed, Ramsdale came right out left and took the position of a centre back dropping off to receive the ball and switch it over to towards Thiaw/Krafth.

Yeah this is what I liked the most about him last night. He wasn't pinging 50 yard passes into the midfielders feet, but he was a genuine extra passing option at the back at times to help us get out of trouble

[NWMag]

6 hours ago, John P said:

Yeah this is what I liked the most about him last night. He wasn't pinging 50 yard passes into the midfielders feet, but he was a genuine extra passing option at the back at times to help us get out of trouble

My main takeaway from him playing was this too. It allows us to play further up the pitch and is a genuine option rather than Pope, who we can only really pass to out of sheer necessity and it gets pumped into the stands.

 

Even if Ramsdale is a slightly worse shot stopper than Pope, it’s a trade off worth making in my opinion.

[andycap]

Pope is a colossus in the box and I'd take that any day over a better passing keeper. But not to knock Ramsdale I'm sure when needed he'll be great for us. 

[Casey]

11 minutes ago, NWMag said:

My main takeaway from him playing was this too. It allows us to play further up the pitch and is a genuine option rather than Pope, who we can only really pass to out of sheer necessity and it gets pumped into the stands.

 

Even if Ramsdale is a slightly worse shot stopper than Pope, it’s a trade off worth making in my opinion.

Points are fair and valid and typically I'd agree. However, Pope has started really well this year and he's contributing to the many clean sheets. 

 

His passing has been competent so far, a stark contrast to last season where it almost seemed like he was regressing. 

 

I imagine having a genuine replacement and fellow English NT keeper in the wings has lit a fire under his arse. If mistakes start creeping in, Ramsdale will be in and would expect he'd manage to keep the role. 

 

 

Edited September 25, 2025 by Casey

[HayDen Traces]

End of the day its 2 very good options for us to have.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I do think Ramsdale would be better on balance in most games, but I like Pope and get why he won’t be dropped. 

[NWMag]

Yeah I didn’t mean to knock Pope, he pulls off some great saves and 4 clean sheets from 5, impressive stuff.

[Elma]

Not that it means much but Pope is currently leading the golden glove standings. It helps that our defence has been exceptional this year, back to 2022/23 levels.

 

If only we can keep it tight like that when we have Wissa back and Eddie figures out how to work more goals into the team. 

[TRon]

14 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

I do think Ramsdale would be better on balance in most games, but I like Pope and get why he won’t be dropped. 

 

 

Pope's been outstanding so far this season, would be criminal to drop him regardless of Ramsdale's ability. Otherwise I agree, Ramsdale brings more to the table as an all round keeper. 

[KaKa]

I'm just delighted we have two goalkeepers that are so good in slightly different ways too.

 

I don't know if anyone caught the Lincoln vs Chelsea game or highlights but that Jorgensen guy they have as a backup was a calamity, and even Sanchez who starts for them can be so chaotic too. Then you have had the likes of Onana and Bayendir at Man United as well.

 

Quite surprising that no one else looked at Ramsdale, especially for the kind of deal we were able to get him for.

[Colos Short and Curlies]

2 hours ago, Elma said:

Not that it means much but Pope is currently leading the golden glove standings. It helps that our defence has been exceptional this year, back to 2022/23 levels.

 

If only we can keep it tight like that when we have Wissa back and Eddie figures out how to work more goals into the team. 

 

Should play Pope and Ramsdale for 19 games each, get 1 and 2 in the GG competition

[AyeDubbleYoo]

25 minutes ago, KaKa said:

Quite surprising that no one else looked at Ramsdale, especially for the kind of deal we were able to get him for.

 

Think he just ruined his reputation with the thing he said about concentration TBH. Before that he was highly rated. 

 

As you say, much worse keepers plying their trade in the PL. 

 

 

Edited September 26, 2025 by AyeDubbleYoo

[The College Dropout]

17 hours ago, Casey said:

Points are fair and valid and typically I'd agree. However, Pope has started really well this year and he's contributing to the many clean sheets. 

 

His passing has been competent so far, a stark contrast to last season where it almost seemed like he was regressing. 

 

I imagine having a genuine replacement and fellow English NT keeper in the wings has lit a fire under his arse. If mistakes start creeping in, Ramsdale will be in and would expect he'd manage to keep the role. 

 

 

 

Agree with this. Pope has been at his absolute best. 

[PauloGeordio]

2 hours ago, KaKa said:

I'm just delighted we have two goalkeepers that are so good in slightly different ways too.

 

I don't know if anyone caught the Lincoln vs Chelsea game or highlights but that Jorgensen guy they have as a backup was a calamity, and even Sanchez who starts for them can be so chaotic too. Then you have had the likes of Onana and Bayendir at Man United as well.

 

Quite surprising that no one else looked at Ramsdale, especially for the kind of deal we were able to get him for.

He only wanted Newcastle! 😉

[Vaj]

Feels weird discussing how we should potentially drop a goalkeeper in great form who has kept four clean sheets in five games but that is modern football for you! I would like to see Ramsdale as our first choice personally as I think it helps everyone else in front of him and will enable us to play higher up and more effectively.

 

Would like to see Botman, Thiaw and Ramsdale start on Tuesday in the CL to try and give us some control. 

[TRon]

2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

 

Think he just ruined his reputation with the thing he said about concentration TBH. Before that he was highly rated. 

 

As you say, much worse keepers plying their trade in the PL. 

 

 

 

 

 

He became a figure of fun basically, quite a lot of our fanbase were dead against him coming here whenever his name came up. But I always thought he looked really good at Arsenal before he got replaced. Every keeper goes through a shaky spell, Pope has done the same. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

17 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

He only wanted Newcastle! 😉

 

The Newcastle project, please. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

1 hour ago, The College Dropout said:

Agree with this. Pope has been at his absolute best. 

Perhaps Ramsdale’s  presence is helping keep him on his toes. 

[timeEd32]

Laughing with Pope at full time (probably about the throw). Ear to ear grin in the team picture.

 

Shout out to him for accepting his role and also Eddie for creating this kind of environment. 

[Gola]

Yeah, I noticed that. Was brilliant to see. Someone who's genuinely happy for the team. Hope he stays. Terrific number 2, and could easily be our number 1 if Pope ever got injured.