LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 http://www.thejournal.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-pardew-defends-sale-fraser-6298877 By The Journal Alan Pardew defends sale of Fraser Forster 13 Nov 2013 07:53 As Roy Hodgson prepares to hand Fraser Forster his first England cap, Alan Pardew has revealed that he did not want him to leave Newcastle United Alan Pardew has revealed that he did not want Fraser Forster to leave Newcastle United – as the Hexham-born goalkeeper prepares to become a full England international. Roy Hodgson is set to hand Forster his first cap on Friday against Chile as the Three Lions assess alternative options to Joe Hart, who has been dropped by Manchester City after a run of poor form. 6ft 7ins Forster was born and bred in the North East and was with the club’s Academy from 2005 until he left permanently in 2012 for a fee believed to be around £2million. He didn’t make an appearance for Newcastle and was allowed to leave on loan after the club decided to elevate Tim Krul in the summer of 2011. Forster’s rise to prominence while at Celtic has re-opened the debate about whether United should have worked harder to try and keep the homegrown stopper, although Krul’s incredible performance at White Hart Lane was a timely reminder that he faced stiff competition in the battle for the number one slot at St James’ Park. Pardew naturally feels that United made the right call in sticking with Krul, who he feels “had the edge” on the 25-year-old at the time. Even so, the United manager insists that if it was up to him, the club would have kept Forster on Tyneside. He said: “Let’s get one things straight about Fraser, we didn’t want to lose him. But Fraser was absolutely adamant that he wanted first-team football and we couldn’t provide him with that. “Obviously, you can’t play two goalkeepers – that’s a bit tricky – and at the time, we just felt that Tim had the edge. Since then, there’s no doubt that Fraser has progressed at Celtic. I thought it was a great move for him because it’s opened the door to a lot of European football. He’s done terrific in a lot of those games.” Although they have had a steady succession of talented goalkeepers, Newcastle have not had an England goalkeeper since March 1901, when Matt Kingsley played a single game for the national team against Wales. Even though Forster’s elevation in different colours would represent a missed opportunity for the club, Pardew insists there is a genuine excitement at the prospect of one of their own pulling on an England jersey in a World Cup year. And if he does make the grade, Pardew is absolutely adamant that Forster will be at home as an international. “He’s such a big frame in the goal, and that’s probably his biggest asset,” the Newcastle boss said. “He can reach right into the corners of the goal to make fabulous saves when other goalkeepers might struggle to get up there. We’re all chuffed for him because we really liked him as a guy. Unfortunately, it was just a case of the timing not really working out. “Timing and circumstances in life is what it’s all about, and things have worked out well for him.” Forster comes from an untypical background for a footballer – father Brian is a High Court judge at Newcastle Crown Court and he was a student at the Royal Grammar School before his football career took off. Pardew thinks his character is suited to play international football. He said: “I only had him for a short period, but he was always a confident guy, very assured about his ability. “I think he’s a very intelligent boy and that will stand him in good stead if he is selected to play for England at some stage.” Meanwhile, Pardew feels United have given themselves a platform to build on after back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Spurs. He said: “We find ourselves in a brilliant position with two home games coming up. We can kick on from here.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I assume we didn't have a sell-on clause or anything like that right..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't see any need to defend the sale, we had to sell either him or Krul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't see any need to defend the sale, we had to sell either him or Krul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Think we made the right choice on this one. Krul has more chance of being an exceptional keeper I think. Both really good young keepers though, shame we had to sell one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't see any need to defend the sale, we had to sell either him or Krul. Agreed - of all the transfer dealings I could complain about, this isn't one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't see any need to defend the sale, we had to sell either him or Krul. Spot on Ian. no way any side could keep two such young, good keepers both happy. i think we made the right decision as well. Forster is a good keeper and will get better imo. He will play at a high level both club and country I reckon, but Krul edges it for me. Hope he gets his england chance, grabs it and plays well. good luck to the lad. (he's a munter mind!...another Mr crouch who's 'bird' will no doubt be stunning..what is that attracts beautiful women to these guys I wonder....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sell on clause would've been a canny idea, given Celtic are a selling club, but otherwise, not bothered. As much as I would've liked to keep the local, Krul looks to be the better keeper, and one of them had to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboTrev Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 It might come back to bite us if Krul leaves in the near future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 It might come back to bite us if Krul leaves in the near future. What were we supposed to do though? He wanted to leave. We couldn't keep loaning him out forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Krul is better, but I reckon had we chose Fraser he would have stayed with us for his entire career. Krul will go at some point. So in the long run? Who cares though. We all love Timmy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Forster will get the English keeper curse soon anyway, not that I rate him from what I have seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Not a problem with us selling him, he's a good keeper but I don't think he'll get better than that. Best of luck to him tonight, but it shows how shocking the depth of Goalkeepers in this country and it's been like that since the early 90's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sell on clause would've been a canny idea, given Celtic are a selling club, but otherwise, not bothered. As much as I would've liked to keep the local, Krul looks to be the better keeper, and one of them had to go. Hes just said on radio Newcastle he would come back here, if the chance ever came along again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sell on clause would've been a canny idea, given Celtic are a selling club, but otherwise, not bothered. As much as I would've liked to keep the local, Krul looks to be the better keeper, and one of them had to go. Hes just said on radio Newcastle he would come back here, if the chance ever came along again. Was on Total Sport programme a while back saying that too. Never going to happen though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Way too expensive for a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sell on clause would've been a canny idea, given Celtic are a selling club, but otherwise, not bothered. As much as I would've liked to keep the local, Krul looks to be the better keeper, and one of them had to go. Hes just said on radio Newcastle he would come back here, if the chance ever came along again. Was on Total Sport programme a while back saying that too. Never going to happen though. why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sell on clause would've been a canny idea, given Celtic are a selling club, but otherwise, not bothered. As much as I would've liked to keep the local, Krul looks to be the better keeper, and one of them had to go. Hes just said on radio Newcastle he would come back here, if the chance ever came along again. Was on Total Sport programme a while back saying that too. Never going to happen though. why not? He still wouldn't be first choice and if/when Krul does leave... Way too expensive for a start. We'll get some soon to be out of contracter from France/Holland/Belgium Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Be nice if we had a buy-back clause thrown in just in case.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Fair play to the lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Krul would have had that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 He was woeful the few times I seen him play... Blew his big chance in the Leeds friendly IMO... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Krul would have had that as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 He definitely wouldn't have gone down so quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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