If not Stockdale, then who?

[Marshy]

I can't believe im saying it... as I agree with BG but Szczeny the Arsenal keeper is a decent shout if in budget and I think he probably is.

 

[twowheelsbest]

John Ruddy anyone? Released by Norwich - similar age and ability to Stockers

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Walton and the Finn are perfect behind a number 1........... who that is, I agree there are an incredible number of adequate players out there who'll be keen and we have the right staff to choose (and negotiate) I reckon.

 

[BensGrandad]

John Ruddy anyone? Released by Norwich - similar age and ability to Stockers

He has been mentioned as he has history with CH. He was asked about joining West Ham on Soccer AM and he answered neither Yes or No but said it is agent talk and if his agent was listening he is not doing his job he should be out getting him anew contract at a club.

 

[studio150]

According to the BBC, Moyes won't sell for less than 30 mill. Madness.

Didn't realise that, over priced somewhat

 

[dangull]

Glen Murray produced a good save against Sheff Wed.

 

[sparkie]

We'll name two in the squad of 25 (?) next season with Walton available as one of our English youngsters. He doesn't need to be named in the squad.

Walton is too old for that by a couple of months. He would need to be named in the 25 man squad.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Wayne Shaw could do a job.

 

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

This. Can't understand the mentality that seems to say if they're under 23 they should stay in the U23s until they actually are twenty three! Every player who has ever played in the PL will at one time have had no experience of playing in the PL. Obviously CH and his team see them in training and can get some idea of who is ready to step up - but that is inevitably always going to be a bit of a gamble; that's the nature of the beast.

Agree with you completely except when it comes to keepers.

 

[synavm]

Rob Green? Victor Valdes?

 

[Perkino]

A most definate no. The lad isn't old enough, or experienced enough for the Premier League. Throw him in at the deep end and the experience would have a negative effect on him. Send him out on loan again to a League One, or League Two club for a season's more first team football. He will benefit from it in the long term. Still very much one for the future.

I couldn't disagree more. The goal keepers who get to world class status are normally the one who started playing for the first team in their teens. Walton is 22 and needs to get first team action at a high level if he has aspirations of playing for the national side

 

[The Antikythera Mechanism]

Scott Sterling

 

[withdeanwombat]

Hasn't Joe Hart signed for us yet?

 

[LamieRobertson]

I like Adrian at West Ham

Ye but what about a new keeper

 

[Lenny Rider]

Ruddy ticks most of the boxes, with his history with Chris Hughton hopefully a big factor.

 

[junior]

I'd be happy with Ruddy, Maaenpa and Walton. Tell them in pre-season they've all got a shot at the No.1 jersey and it's keep the shirt.

 

[BensGrandad]

Hasn't Joe Hart signed for us yet?

He would be ideal for us and he will get plenty of opportunity to show his ability when we are under pressure but wages wise etc I cant see it happening. Man City would be happy as he wouldnt be at a Premier title winning rival, well not next season at least.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Walton is too old for that by a couple of months. He would need to be named in the 25 man squad.

Ouch! Didn't realise that. For me, bite the bullet then and make Walton no.2.

 

[Munkfish]

Westwood would be my first choice if we couldnt have stockdale, very similar attributes to Stockdale and would be very happy if Stickdale moved on and ge was his replacement.

The Flying from the little I have seen has provided decent cover but It would be a backwards step and we would lose a lot by having him as our number one.

I dont think Walton is ready yet but I think he will be given a chance to prove himself pre-season.

However I am sure we will recruit outside if The top two English leagues.

 

[NooBHA]

Feck me. [emoji23]

And you didn't rate Marshall..... [emoji2]

Adrian is a disaster waiting to happen every game. Would take Maennpa and Walton over him. I reckon Casper might even reconsider retirement [emoji6]


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I just see him doing a lot of the basics right when I have seen him and I like that in a keeper but I readily accept we all have differing opinions