EnderbyFox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Very nervous if Ward is the one we go for. Isn't he second choice for Wales behind Wayne Hennessey? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cropwellfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Means we can invest those wages elsewhere in the squad (RW) and hopefully quite quickly. If it’s a total disaster we’ve got January window to do some GK business. Will struggle to get better than what we’ve got without a barrel load more wages so may as well give them both an opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 5 minutes ago, Corky said: Not surprised, there must've been a reason for giving Ward a new deal. True, but there must've been a reason why Ward has always been a number 2 and made something like 70 appearances in over a decade as a professional. 40+ of those appearances in the Championship. He's been #2 behind some absolutely awful keepers too. I'd hedge my bets that he's a massive step down from Kasper without even seeing him much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Is Stowell going with him? You would hoped a goal keeping Coach would have coached the number 1’s replacement over the years… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, EnderbyFox said: Very nervous if Ward is the one we go for. Isn't he second choice for Wales behind Wayne Hennessey? He's been second choice his entire career behind some awful keepers too. The only time he's been first choice is in the championship and scottish prem. If we go ahead with Ward and he's a disaster, that will be yet another horrendous decision made by BR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 obviously certain things have been shared with the Merc and close sources over the last few days and they have allowed them to release small pieces this week as things unfold- I find those quotes from Rodgers absolutely mind boggling- he thinks Ward is a number 1 and has just been unlucky- wowsers- Ward is ok- bang averagely ok- Forest are going to have Henderson in goal and we are going into the season with Ward- holy crap- thats proper mental 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 It just may make sense to go with Ward/Iversen until next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, cityfanlee23 said: He's been second choice his entire career behind some awful keepers too. The only time he's been first choice is in the championship and scottish prem. If we go ahead with Ward and he's a disaster, that will be yet another horrendous decision made by BR. I would hate to be stuck with ward being our number one, until January at the earliest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, jv1 said: obviously certain things have been shared with the Merc and close sources over the last few days and they have allowed them to release small pieces this week as things unfold- I find those quotes from Rodgers absolutely mind boggling- he thinks Ward is a number 1 and has just been unlucky- wowsers- Ward is ok- bang averagely ok- Forest are going to have Henderson in goal and we are going into the season with Ward- holy crap- thats proper mental Honestly, I think top half will be a hell of an achievement. My prediction is 11th-12th, after Rodgers manages to injure half the squad again and we have absolutely nothing on the bench to fix it. Can't get excited about this season, I really can't. Such a shame. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 15 minutes ago, Sharpe's Fox said: In twenty years time we'll be looking back on Kasper Schmeichel thinking "what a player". I'd say less than 20 and more like 10 when he becomes our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 9 minutes ago, happy85 said: Unsurprising, the goalkeepers we were linked with didn’t fill me with much confidence. Sticking with familiar surroundings and seeing how it goes might be the best way forward this season. Losing a goalkeeper who’s been with us since 2011 could be a difficult task to replace, giving Ward & Iversen a shot who the players are already familiar with is fine by me for at least one season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Iversen is 25 with 150 league appearances behind him and looked a star in the Championship for two years running. I'm more than happy for him to be given the opportunity to prove himself, if he's not ready now he never will be. It makes good business to cash in on Kasper now and get a small fee and his big wages off the bill, not may rate Kaspar higher than I do but the timing is right for all concerned for him to move on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdiamond Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, Dahnsouff said: It just may make sense to go with Ward/Iversen until next year? Imagine if we had Foxestalk when Shilton left to be replaced by Mark Wallington ex Walsall Turned out ok 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adster Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 1 minute ago, cityfanlee23 said: Honestly, I think top half will be a hell of an achievement. My prediction is 11th-12th, after Rodgers manages to injure half the squad again and we have absolutely nothing on the bench to fix it. Can't get excited about this season, I really can't. Such a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Lcfc Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, honeybradger said: He did also kick in into the back of ndidi for Bournemouth to equalise in the 4-1 meltdown. He's had his share of blunders over the year but so has every keeper, the main thing is the number of incredible moments he's had for us such as the CL penalty save or the FA cup final, our greatest ever keeper imo. Yep, he’s been a superb keeper and for the record, he was very good in both of those seasons. You could literally dig out individual errors / players who have gone missing so many times from every single player over those two years, just as a keeper you are scrutinised way more. As you say though, his good moments comfortably outweigh his poor ones. Pointing out poor moments in the odd big game to justify how we will fare with his departure is quite narrow minded. Edited 1 August 2022 by Matt_Lcfc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jv1 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 4 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: It just may make sense to go with Ward/Iversen until next year? I dont think going with a sub standard goal keeper makes any sense in any possible way at any possible time- a top top keeper is so important- we will quite possibly have one of the worst keepers in the Prem - Insane not to get a keeper in- time will tell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 I can only hope the fact we're not intending to replace him means we've got his wages earmarked for a winger and/or a centre back. Neither Ward nor Iversen inspire me with a great deal of confidence but if we really think giving them a chance is the best option we've got then so be it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, jv1 said: I dont think going with a sub standard goal keeper makes any sense in any possible way at any possible time- a top top keeper is so important- we will quite possibly have one of the worst keepers in the Prem - Insane not to get a keeper in- time will tell So it makes sense to blow our budget on an area we are not short? Bigger fish to fry, and if you are not going to back youth or backup now, you never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Ward is a number 2. Ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, jv1 said: I dont think going with a sub standard goal keeper makes any sense in any possible way at any possible time- a top top keeper is so important- we will quite possibly have one of the worst keepers in the Prem - Insane not to get a keeper in- time will tell I feel the same, a quality keeper is a must. Going for a second choice goalie and hoping for the best won’t work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeCrEt FoX Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 4 minutes ago, EnderbyFox said: Very nervous if Ward is the one we go for. Isn't he second choice for Wales behind Wayne Hennessey? Me too but, a long stint in goal might do a lot for his confidence and prove he is worthy of filling Schmeichels boots or.... Gloves. I mean none of us have seen Ward play consecutive games for us, it might be just what he needs. Hopefully it works out. The way this summer has gone I have the same doubts as I did going into 15/16 and we all know what happened there 😉 Gonna miss Kasper though. Solid keeper. Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 Just now, Stevosevic said: Ward is a number 2. Ffs And he may well be this season. Article says Ward has the edge, not guaranteed first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 2 minutes ago, Guest said: I can only hope the fact we're not intending to replace him means we've got his wages earmarked for a winger and/or a centre back. Neither Ward nor Iversen inspire me with a great deal of confidence but if we really think giving them a chance is the best option we've got then so be it. If it comes down to that, I think I would go with Iversen, I feel he is capable of being a future number one, ward is just a number 2 and that won’t change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 1 August 2022 Share Posted 1 August 2022 It wouldn’t be a disaster to try Ward for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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