goalkeeper

[Revelation]

All the best keepers go out on loan first in order to get game time look at

Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, John Ruddy & Thibaut Courtois

If Brighton can find a team for Walton that can offer 1st team football rather than bench warming then it would be good for his career and for Brighton as a whole.
But equally we need a back up keeper that will challenge Stockdale for his position – otherwise we are in for another season of howlers which will cost us points!

 

[Hampster Gull]

We're following what Birmingham did with Jack Butland, he went on loan to Cheltenham in League 2 to be first choice and to get thaf year of experience. Joe Hart played a full 46 game season for Shrewsbury before Man City snapped him up. I think loaning Walton to a League 2 side for a season makes perfect sense, but I wouldn't be opposed to him being our first choice.

This. Great prospect and if on loan we need to make sure we keep close to him

 

[BensGrandad]

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But equally we need a back up keeper that will challenge Stockdale for his position – otherwise we are in for another season of howlers which will cost us points!

How about Jussi Jaaskelainen although 40 rears old still an able cover for DS? Or as I suggested Paul Robinson a free agent and only 36.

 

[Mowgli37]

It is truly laughable that anyone is arguing he should be #1 ahead of Stockdale.

 

[BensGrandad]

It is truly laughable that anyone is arguing he should be #1 ahead of Stockdale.

I dont think there is much of an argument as he is not ready by a long way. I do however think that CH is not 100% convinced by DS hence wanting competition for him.

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

I dont think there is much of an argument as he is not ready by a long way. I do however think that CH is not 100% convinced by DS hence wanting competition for him.

This is it in a nutshell.

 

[Keith Patel]

When I saw him play he looked very nervous with under pressure back passes, particularly on his left foot. He really needs competitive experience to become more confident with his feet. Other than that he looks a very sound keeper.

I thought he was left footed?

 

[atomised]

Argus are reporting that Maenpaa deal will be completed today

 

[Vegas Seagull]

It is truly laughable that anyone is arguing he should be #1 ahead of Stockdale.

He conceded 1 in 2 league games. He is the only keeper in the World to be dropped after such a run

 

[Mowgli37]

He conceded 1 in 2 league games.

One of those games was against Wigan, a team so dire even we finished above them. I could just as easily say he conceded two in the league cup and argue for Stockdale's selection.

He is the only keeper in the World to be dropped after such a run

Can you back that up?

 

[Gazwag]

I do however think that CH is not 100% convinced by DS hence wanting competition for him.

Don't you mean CA as clearly we are signing a new back up keeper as CH cannot risk sending CW out on loan with only CA as back up