Cheshire Mag Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think as far as loyalty goes, Harper deserves an unbelieveable amount of credit, but to be honest I don't think I want him to be our number 1 next season. He was pretty poor towards the back end of last season and I would genuinely hate to see either Krul or Forster leave. Personally I think Chris should give one of the two lads the starting spot next season and, provided Harper is made aware of the fact he won't be number one, give him the opportunity to look for a new club, it could be his last chance to be first choice somewhere else. Here we go again. Harper has no drive and no ambition what so ever. How can people praise him for sitting on the bench for so long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I don't understand how people can be angry for him doing that either though, unless you are his wife and wanted more shoes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think as far as loyalty goes, Harper deserves an unbelieveable amount of credit, but to be honest I don't think I want him to be our number 1 next season. He was pretty poor towards the back end of last season and I would genuinely hate to see either Krul or Forster leave. Personally I think Chris should give one of the two lads the starting spot next season and, provided Harper is made aware of the fact he won't be number one, give him the opportunity to look for a new club, it could be his last chance to be first choice somewhere else. Here we go again. Harper has no drive and no ambition what so ever. How can people praise him for sitting on the bench for so long? I suppose I agree with you to an extent but perhaps Harper genuinely wanted to stay and hoped through injury/suspension/loss of form that he'd get his chance to become our first choice. However, in this day and age, regardless of whether it's seen by some as a lack of ambition/drive, it's rare to see any kind of loyalty in the game, let alone from a bench warmer. There was a point, maybe 4 or 5 years ago when Harper was considered by some to be one of the top back-up keepers in the Premiership, he could have requested a move elsewhere in search of first-team football. Granted, if it was down to him being unambitious then I would take my credit back in an instant but if it was because he genuinely wanted to bide his time and wait for his chance then he deserves praise for his loyalty. I suppose it depends which way you look at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Because this whole "He has sat on the bench for x years and now deserves his chance" seems to be some kind of good thing for people that rate him. There is a reason he has been benched all those years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Not fussed either way. If he stays, fair enough, if he leaves, I don't think he's significantly better that we'd suffer as a result and think whichever one takes over from him will be far superior in two or three years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Watched Norwich 3/4 times last season. Forster looked immense. Krul looked good the few times he played for us, minus the flapping at corners. Think it might be time to bring on the new breed...Harper is solid, but his passing/distribution is shaky at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I don't think people particularly rate him for sitting on the bench. I think people respect the fact that him not kicking up a fuss had made it easier for the club not having to find someone to be understudy to given every couple of years. They also appreciate Harper has been decent back up when needed, especially when you look at some of the real horror shows some of the top clubs have had as back up over the years. Unless you know the bloke personally and have a vested interest in his career I just can't fathom why his apparent lack of ambition would anger you. As said above, his lack of ambition has been a positive to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I did a google search and found out that Krul, Harper and Forster are all linked with a move away from here according the diffrent sources Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Harper was also fairly shit last time we went down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Sodeberg it is then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I did a google search and found out that Krul, Harper and Forster are all linked with a move away from here according the diffrent sources Looks like Shay Given could be available for a transfer as Hart is being touted as Citehs No1 next season. Would laugh my arse off if Given was put on bench duty next season Or better yet, City buy Harper and play him ahead of Shay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Artur Boruc has joined Fiorentina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Artur Boruc has joined Fiorentina. And so beings the Harper to Celtic, James to Newcastle shuffle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Artur Boruc has joined Fiorentina. Frey on the move? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Arsenal perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Arsenal perhaps? Here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Flog Harper to Celtic, get James in for a season then next season have Forster and Krul as 1 and 2 with James as a GK coach. Harper is shite, he's never been a good gk and it takes the cunt 3 hours to take a goal kick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I wouldn't go as far to say Harpers shite but he's very very average with no real strong points to his keeping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I wouldn't go as far to say Harpers shite but he's very very average with no real strong points to his keeping. He has all Given's weaknesses and then some, but none of his positives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPalAl Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Would make my close season if we got rid of Harper. He's SHITE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 He is canny dog shit like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I would take James over Harper every day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Lukasz Fabianski is shit. Harper is okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Can't believe some of the Harper hatred on here. Would personally rather keep Harper for a season than get James in. Harper deserves his shot with us and Krul and Forster are waiting in the wings. Anything else seems crazy when we've finally got a settled club with leaders, of which Harper is certainly one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 This whole "deserves his shot" craic is nothing but sentimental horse shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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