skyblues4ever
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As its getting near to the end of the season we'll be getting to that twiddling thumbs part of the year soon - thank God for the World Cup - that'll bridge a bit of the gap and make the second week of August not seem so far away.
I thought a good string of articles (especially without WUM intervention) could be run on individual players. I have seen a lot written about the squad in general however none that really spotlights each player. What I am suggesting is a string of articles on each player in the squad where we can debate the goods, bads and indifferents.
Being No. 1 and probably the most significant player in the squad it would therefore seem appropriate to start off with Keiren Westwood.
25 years old - 2 years into a 3 year contract.
93 appearance for the Sky Blues so far.
Media quotes him as being "The best goalkeeper outside the Premiership"
Claims that he is being courted by the likes of Spurs, Everton and Villa.
Recent reports have suggested he is in discussions with the club about extending his contract. No doubt this will be for a better deal than he came with from Carlisle.
So, is he the best keeper outside the Premiership?
What are his strengths and weaknesses?
What is his market value if he were to be sold at the end of the season?
Do we think he will be in the squad come August 7th?
My views are as follows:
Why argue with the media - if they say he's the best, I'll go along with that! My only concern with this expression it attracts attention and increases his perceived value. I am sure these are things that are being "put on the table" by his agent at the moment.
I think his main strengths are that he reads the game extremely well and has lightening reflexes. His ability to read penalties is exceptional. His ability to read the game could make him a good captain but I'm never in favour of a keeper having the armband.
I think his weakness is ball distribution, a lot of wayward kicks that give possession straight back to the opposition. One thing I do notice is that he gets frustrated by the lack of movement from his full backs when looking to throw out following a corner kick or set piece. These are classic attacking tactics, which we seem to lack -gain possession - head for goal.
Market value at this moment in time must be in the region of £5m - at Christmas it'll be £2/£3m depending on how we are doing. My guess is that he'll cost the club a lot more for the next three years but what price can the club place on a player that is one of the fans favourites. Personally I can't see him going under the circumstances (fingers crossed!)
Lets hear what you have to say on Keiren - we'll milk it for a while and then we can do a similar thing soon with our No. 2 dear old Steven Wright.......
I thought a good string of articles (especially without WUM intervention) could be run on individual players. I have seen a lot written about the squad in general however none that really spotlights each player. What I am suggesting is a string of articles on each player in the squad where we can debate the goods, bads and indifferents.
Being No. 1 and probably the most significant player in the squad it would therefore seem appropriate to start off with Keiren Westwood.
25 years old - 2 years into a 3 year contract.
93 appearance for the Sky Blues so far.
Media quotes him as being "The best goalkeeper outside the Premiership"
Claims that he is being courted by the likes of Spurs, Everton and Villa.
Recent reports have suggested he is in discussions with the club about extending his contract. No doubt this will be for a better deal than he came with from Carlisle.
So, is he the best keeper outside the Premiership?
What are his strengths and weaknesses?
What is his market value if he were to be sold at the end of the season?
Do we think he will be in the squad come August 7th?
My views are as follows:
Why argue with the media - if they say he's the best, I'll go along with that! My only concern with this expression it attracts attention and increases his perceived value. I am sure these are things that are being "put on the table" by his agent at the moment.
I think his main strengths are that he reads the game extremely well and has lightening reflexes. His ability to read penalties is exceptional. His ability to read the game could make him a good captain but I'm never in favour of a keeper having the armband.
I think his weakness is ball distribution, a lot of wayward kicks that give possession straight back to the opposition. One thing I do notice is that he gets frustrated by the lack of movement from his full backs when looking to throw out following a corner kick or set piece. These are classic attacking tactics, which we seem to lack -gain possession - head for goal.
Market value at this moment in time must be in the region of £5m - at Christmas it'll be £2/£3m depending on how we are doing. My guess is that he'll cost the club a lot more for the next three years but what price can the club place on a player that is one of the fans favourites. Personally I can't see him going under the circumstances (fingers crossed!)
Lets hear what you have to say on Keiren - we'll milk it for a while and then we can do a similar thing soon with our No. 2 dear old Steven Wright.......
