Nigel Posted June 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2017 Can someone please give names instead of the word experienced. If we are in with a shot of a green I'd be happy, a ruddy far less so. if there are any quality older keepers readily available then I'm all for it, otherwise Johnstone has proved himself perfectly adept at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Nigel said: if there are any quality older keepers readily available then I'm all for it, otherwise Johnstone has proved himself perfectly adept at this level. I'm not sure he has. Certainly not £5m adept. Experienced keepers that might be available? Boruc Grant Hennessey Stekelenburg Pantilimon Tremmel Myhill Westwood Lindegaard Bentley Krul McGregor Ruddy Are some that come to mind. Some of them are definitely available, some of them are first choice at their club but would probably be attainable at the right price. And these are just from the English leagues. I'm sure there's plenty more, both inside and outside of England. I'm not saying that they would all be better than Johnstone, just demonstrating that there are options out there. And honestly, I think £5m would be enough to sign pretty much anyone from that list, with maybe one or two exceptions. Edited June 5, 2017 by Stevo985 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I said it before I would check the situation at Stoke, Grant might be available or if they think he needs match fitness Butland could be available to loan and he is 10 times better than Johnstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 11 minutes ago, Zatman said: I said it before I would check the situation at Stoke, Grant might be available or if they think he needs match fitness Butland could be available to loan and he is 10 times better than Johnstone We won't be getting Butland, no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Boaz Myhill is a good shout. Started at Villa too didn't he? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I am always weary of signing perennial No.2 goalkeepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 What about Alex McCarthy. The young English keeper who looked really good at Reading when they were in the Prem. he's moved around to Palace and Southampton since then but has stayed as a number 2. He looked excellent when he first broke through at Reading, even being touted for an England call up. plus he has championship experience having played with reading and a few loan spells previously too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 22 minutes ago, Gillz said: What about Alex McCarthy. The young English keeper who looked really good at Reading when they were in the Prem. he's moved around to Palace and Southampton since then but has stayed as a number 2. He looked excellent when he first broke through at Reading, even being touted for an England call up. plus he has championship experience having played with reading and a few loan spells previously too. Very good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Gillz said: What about Alex McCarthy. The young English keeper who looked really good at Reading when they were in the Prem. he's moved around to Palace and Southampton since then but has stayed as a number 2. He looked excellent when he first broke through at Reading, even being touted for an England call up. plus he has championship experience having played with reading and a few loan spells previously too. That s a great shout, definitely worth a try. I just think we're going to be stuck with Johnstone unless we are priced out of a permanent move due to competition. Bruce seems determined to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 19 hours ago, rodders0223 said: I am always weary of signing perennial No.2 goalkeepers. Agree - but when the other option is Sam Johnstone Im prepared to try anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 well, I would say if he is the man we want we get it done quickly. Then there's the whole summer to bed in. He did improve somewhat after his horror start and a a settled pre-season can only benefit him and the defenders he works worth. I' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Signing SJ is a sackable offence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Gillz said: What about Alex McCarthy. The young English keeper who looked really good at Reading when they were in the Prem. he's moved around to Palace and Southampton since then but has stayed as a number 2. He looked excellent when he first broke through at Reading, even being touted for an England call up. plus he has championship experience having played with reading and a few loan spells previously too. Slightly OT, but yeah I was about to mention him. Would be a great option Edited June 6, 2017 by Villaphan04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I like Johnstone and I think he would be a good addition. He has the potential to improve and would be far more settled with a season behind him. But at £5m.. I don't know. Would rather try and get Westwood who has had 2 very strong & consistent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bomvilla7 said: I like Johnstone and I think he would be a good addition. He has the potential to improve and would be far more settled with a season behind him. But at £5m.. I don't know. Would rather try and get Westwood who has had 2 very strong & consistent seasons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 14 minutes ago, Mat Kendrick's Dentist said: Well played good sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Bomvilla7 said: . Would rather try and get Westwood who has had 2 very strong & consistent seasons. Which 2 seasons were they? for Crewe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: Which 2 seasons were they? for Crewe? You're thinking about the wrong Westwood... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Christ, imagine Ashley Westwood in goal. With his range of passing he'd be odds on for top scorer, in the OG stakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Christ, imagine Ashley Westwood in goal. With his range of passing he'd be odds on for top scorer, in the OG stakes. the English Neuer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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