Transfer Rumour Oliver Dovin (6 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Not really, it's our number 1 priority.

Really?! Top priority?

 

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[rexo87]

Really?! Top priority?

Yes, because both our current options are fucking useless

 

[Alkhen]

Weird choice of picture from a Villa fan?!, good spot.

 

[clint van damme]

Really?! Top priority?

Yeah, been saying for a while and provided quotes from Clough and Ferguson on the importance of having a top keeper.
It's been a continuous issue for us for large spells since Robins returned and every time it looks like we might have sorted it the incumbent goes to shit.

 

[LastChance]

Yeah, been saying for a while and provided quotes from Clough and Ferguson on the importance of having a top keeper.
It's been a continuous issue for us for large spells since Robins returned and every time it looks like we might have sorted it the incumbent goes to shit.

Is that a reflection on our goalkeeping coach?

 

[clint van damme]

Is that a reflection on our goalkeeping coach?

I wouldn't know.
Obviously Marosi got that bad facial injury and Moore had some really serious personal issues by all accounts so maybe there's an element of bad luck but I wouldnt want to start with either of the current keepers as No 1.

 

[Brylowes]

is this the longest drawn out transfer ever?.

I’ve played quicker games of Monopoly!!!

Obviously that’s a lie I’ve never actually finished a game of Monopoly.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

It’s 5 already, doubt they announce it today.

We announced Binks at 7 and Rudoni at 8 tbf

 

[Darth Robins]

They'll be taking a siesta now surely?

 

[bradwellskyblues]

Goodbye post he made not long after my comment. Hahn to Hammarby and Dovin to Cov like I said.

 

[Deity]

We announced Binks at 7 and Rudoni at 8 tbf

We live in an era when clubs choose when to announce not based on when the player signs but when digital eye balls will be greatest. Thats why you see an increasing number of evening announcements ……

 

[skybluegod]

Yeah, been saying for a while and provided quotes from Clough and Ferguson on the importance of having a top keeper.
It's been a continuous issue for us for large spells since Robins returned and every time it looks like we might have sorted it the incumbent goes to shit.

You have compared us against managers though who are at top sides. The reality is that below that you don't need a top keeper and the cost/benefit isn't as beneficial as other positions. Of course a top keeper helps, but you can be successful with a mediocre keeper.

In fact as I keep saying with this argument there is a huge dearth of top keepers in football at the moment.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Yeah, been saying for a while and provided quotes from Clough and Ferguson on the importance of having a top keeper.
It's been a continuous issue for us for large spells since Robins returned and every time it looks like we might have sorted it the incumbent goes to shit.

Rotherham had a top keeper, still went down by 20 odd points. Granted we can’t have a keeper who enjoys throwing it in his own goal but we’re still lacking strength in depth in a number of outfield positions.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Rotherham had a top keeper, still went down by 20 odd points. Granted we can’t have a keeper who enjoys throwing it in his own goal but we’re still lacking strength in depth in a number of outfield positions.

I mean I’d argue we only lack depth at RB and striker. A goalkeeper was priority

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I mean I’d argue we only lack depth at RB and striker. A goalkeeper was priority

We lack it at left back, right back, striker, could use another CM and right footed CB also.

 

[Calista]

you don't need a top keeper and the cost/benefit isn't as beneficial as other positions

Absurd thing to say about the position with the single biggest influence and responsibility for preventing goals being conceded.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

We lack it at left back, right back, striker, could use another CM and right footed CB also.

And all of those are a priority over a decent keeper? We have 2 left backs and 5 cm’s

 

[Chris1987]

Rotherham had a top keeper, still went down by 20 odd points. Granted we can’t have a keeper who enjoys throwing it in his own goal but we’re still lacking strength in depth in a number of outfield positions.

Yes but the rest of their side was shit

 

[Chris1987]

The expectations of some re signings is absurd.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Agreed. We’ve recruited really well. But the mania to get players in is something else. Trust in Robins. Trust in King. The track record is there - just need a big dollop of patience.

 

[Deity]

And all of those are a priority over a decent keeper? We have 2 left backs and 5 cm’s

We have one CDM. Midfield isn’t one position.

 

[skybluecam]

Absurd thing to say about the position with the single biggest influence and responsibility for preventing goals being conceded.

Not really. Spain won the Euros, I had to look up who their keeper was. Man City won the Prem, Ederson is not the best keeper in the league. Real Madrid won the CL with a backup playing for most of it.

The idea that you need a top keeper to succeed is a myth.

 

[rexo87]

Not really. Spain won the Euros, I had to look up who their keeper was. Man City won the Prem, Ederson is not the best keeper in the league. Real Madrid won the CL with a backup playing for most of it.

The idea that you need a top keeper to succeed is a myth.

I agree you don’t need a top keeper but you need a competent one

 

[Perennial Lurker]

John Lukic won the top flight twice .....

 

[Perennial Lurker]

The expectations of some re signings is absurd.

Any one you're naming in particular?

 

[Chris1987]

Any one you're naming in particular?

No but one who should never be placed in charge of budgeting springs to mind.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

he will be announced today

Okay then, still waiting.

 

[Tommo1993]

Hope it’s not announced for at least another week yet

 

[skyblueelephant76]

Hull probably got a bit of money to spend now, but bloody hell, they actually have no one left.

They've now lost the scorers of 63 of the 68 goals they scored last season.

 

[clint van damme]

Rotherham had a top keeper, still went down by 20 odd points. Granted we can’t have a keeper who enjoys throwing it in his own goal but we’re still lacking strength in depth in a number of outfield positions.

Don't disagree we're lacking elsewhere but for me, keeper is a priority.
And prime Buffon in goal wouldn't have kept Rotherham up.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Don't disagree we're lacking elsewhere but for me, keeper is a priority.
And prime Buffon in goal wouldn't have kept Rotherham up.

Keepers also get more chance to look good playing for Rotherham, of course.

 

[thekidfromstrettoncamp]

They've now lost the scorers of 63 of the 68 goals they scored last season.

You cannot go into a season with that statistic hanging over you and expect to have a good one.To me I feel they will take so long to get used to their new possible scorers ways of playing the top half will be out of sight.
Watch them prove me wrong now.

 

[JSL]

T -32 minutes (hopefully)

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

You cannot go into a season with that statistic hanging over you and expect to have a good one.To me I feel they will take so long to get used to their new possible scorers ways of playing the top half will be out of sight.
Watch them prove me wrong now.

Not just that - they play a thing called Tim ball or whatever it's called. It relies on being super fit and all out attack. They've lost most of their decent players, and any new/decent players will have to a) get used to the new system and b) get fit enough to play it (by all accounts it is an extreme style) &he other issue for them is that I assume Tim Walter's teams haven't had to play 50 odd matches (as per the Championship) so the Hull players my implode during the season - plus if it starts poorly, the mad owner may ditch him before it has any chance to succeed.

 

[skybluegod]

Absurd thing to say about the position with the single biggest influence and responsibility for preventing goals being conceded.

Well done for taking the post completely out of context for everything that I said

Why did we have the best defensive record in our history with Ben Wilson in goal? At the top level you need a top keeper like I have said. You don't need a top keeper to get promoted. As proven over the past however many years.