romavillan Posted July 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 minute ago, fightoffyour said: months of coaching are paying off. I wouldn't hold your breath with Olsen, if we start with him as second choice it's a big weakness for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just because the media aren't linking us to a new goalkeeper doesn't mean to say we won't sign one, they don't everything about our targets. We're in a predicament as it will actually be hard to get a decent No.2, I don't think we would want to sign a young goalkeeper as we already have an whole bunch of those, nine in our academy have international recognition in one way or another, either capped or called up to squads. So would likely have to be another old timer happy to sit on the bench until one of Sinisalo, Marschall, Zych, or Wright are ready to be No.2, of course it may turn out that none of our academy goalkeepers end up being good enough, but club is hoping we can save money on goalkeeper signings by producing our own, most promising might be Proctor, but only sixteen so a long way to go for him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: Spurs had one shot on target. It was cleared by Ashley Young. Yeah he wasn't tested but I think the defence still looked solid in general. In that particular move he also did well to stay big in a 1v1 and force the attacker wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, useless said: Just because the media aren't linking us to a new goalkeeper doesn't mean to say we won't sign one, they don't everything about our targets. We're in a predicament as it will actually be hard to get a decent No.2, I don't think we would want to sign a young goalkeeper as we already have an whole bunch of those, nine in our academy have international recognition in one way or another, either capped or called up to squads. So would likely have to be another old timer happy to sit on the bench until one of Sinisalo, Marschall, Zych, or Wright are ready to be No.2, of course it may turn out that none of our academy goalkeepers end up being good enough, but club is hoping we can save money on goalkeeper signings by producing our own, most promising might be Proctor, but only sixteen so a long way to go for him. I disagree. If we were in the market for a new number 2 keeper, it would mean 2 things. We are looking for a keeper Olsen is looking for a new club Either one or both of those two pieces of information would have gotten out to the media, none have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted July 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2023 8 hours ago, duke313 said: I disagree. If we were in the market for a new number 2 keeper, it would mean 2 things. We are looking for a keeper Olsen is looking for a new club Either one or both of those two pieces of information would have gotten out to the media, none have. I'll be amazed if we start games with Olsen next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 We'll sign a keeper on August 31st or something. No rush really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: We'll sign a keeper on August 31st or something. No rush really. Rush goalie ok for kids games only so hope you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Olsen is apparently really good on the training ground, according to our pre-Unai GK coach - apparently keeps Emi on an even keel and understands his role well. BUT none of that, in my mind, says he should be our number two. The same qualities were attributed to the likes of Micah Richards. Olsen is like the Titus Bramble of goalkeepers. Looks the part, clearly very athletic and agile, even occasionally produces some great moments, but 40,000 (+10) people collectively themselves whenever the ball/an attacker is within 30 yards of our goal. He fills me with us much fear as Nyland did. I really hope he can prove us wrong, just as much as I really hope we sign a new goalkeeper before the season kicks off. I'll take either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Just go, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Scares the shit out of me every time he has the ball, or has to do something with the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Serious problem if we start him in any matches this season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Would definitely like to improve on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Nothing against the guy but we'll be throwing away cup games if he starts in them for us next season. Need a new keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Still no. Bless him, he’s trying but the talents not there. Couldn’t aim a kick out to the LB under no pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 At this stage it's embarrassing for all parties involved whenever he features. Move him on, for everyone's sake... Please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted July 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2023 On the bright side ... well, no, not much. He seemed nervous and jumpy, and he made two critical mistakes, one that contributed to a Toon goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Just saw his mistake another olsen classic On another day that could have been a pen and a red card. Get this clown out. A disaster waiting to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted July 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2023 Surely he's not going to start games for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2023 I think I might cry if I see him line up in the Europa Conference League play off. Please play Emi there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 If we only do one more transfer, which is unlikely but let’s say it is then for me the priority has to be replacing Olsen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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