[Albion] Let's have a nice civilised chat about Jason Steele

[dazzer6666]

Back up keeper must be a tough gig and difficult for player and club to get the right individual………..he seems ideal. Right temperament for it, seemingly great around the squad and good enough when called upon.

 

[Swansman]

Good player and by all accounts a top professional. Happy to see him stay.

 

[FIVESTEPS]

Going back to his first club and Brighton playing so well himself included must have given him quite a buzz,special day for him.

 

[TottonSeagull]

Unfortunately Steele is happy to play a bit part and earn decent money for sitting on the bench. No where good enough to challenge Sanchez and would be a disaster if he had to play a few games back to back!

 

[Brian Fantana]

Unfortunately Steele is happy to play a bit part and earn decent money for sitting on the bench. No where good enough to challenge Sanchez and would be a disaster if he had to play a few games back to back!

I think that’s an overly harsh view. You can’t be certain that he IS happy to play a bit part. He might believe that he’s good enough for the number one spot, we just don’t know. As others have said though, and if you listen to Ben Foster’s podcast too, being a back-up goalkeeper is a specialist role in itself. You’ve got to be a cheerleader, a workhorse in training and match day warm-ups, as well as having an excellent temperament. If RDZ and co have decided that JS is the best man for that job then I trust them totally.

 

[Springal]

Unfortunately Steele is happy to play a bit part and earn decent money for sitting on the bench. No where good enough to challenge Sanchez and would be a disaster if he had to play a few games back to back!

The problem is if you bring someone as good as Sanchez, then how do you get them to sign, what do you say to Sanchez and what do you do after 6 months when the others had enough not playing.

You can tell by social media Steele appears to be a popular member of the squad.

It also helps having him as an ‘easy’ HGP

 

[TottonSeagull]

I think that’s an overly harsh view. You can’t be certain that he IS happy to play a bit part. He might believe that he’s good enough for the number one spot, we just don’t know. As others have said though, and if you listen to Ben Foster’s podcast too, being a back-up goalkeeper is a specialist role in itself. You’ve got to be a cheerleader, a workhorse in training and match day warm-ups, as well as having an excellent temperament. If RDZ and co have decided that JS is the best man for that job then I trust them totally.

So you would be happy with Steele till tje end of the season if Sanchez got a long term injury!
If he wanted to be a number one he would not have signed a new contract.
Seems like a very pleasant lad and i’m sure he is a great No2 right up to the point he has to come on and then play for a few games. Maybe he and the club have plans for him on the coaching side in the future!

 

[TottonSeagull]

The problem is if you bring someone as good as Sanchez, then how do you get them to sign, what do you say to Sanchez and what do you do after 6 months when the others had enough not playing.

You can tell by social media Steele appears to be a popular member of the squad l

Understand that but would worry if Steele had to play a string of games. As i said great No2 until he needs to play!
Sanchez needs proper competition

 

[Springal]

Understand that but would worry if Steele had to play a string of games. As i said great No2 until he needs to play!
Sanchez needs proper competition

But how do you sign someone as good as Sanchez without unsettling him, bringing someone new in with no guarantee of game time.

We also have McGill

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Sanchez needs proper competition

Oh not this crap again

 

[Bozza]

Does a single Premier League side have two keepers who are vying for the shirt and get swapped in and out based on form?

The PL stats has 18 keepers who are ever-present or all-but-ever-present (eg Martinez missed a game or two due to World Cup winning celebrations).

The two clubs who don't fit this are Chelsea and Bournemouth.

I know Mendy has been injured at Chelsea, but Potter does seem to be more keen on Kepa anyway. I don't know enough about the Bournemouth keepers to know if they are genuinely competing for the shirt week in, week out.

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[Super Steve Earle]

Jason Steele's job is to be number 2. He clearly fulfils all the criteria and accepts that the football side of his career is playing a few cup games. The rest of the time, he has to be at the top of his game and ready to play when called upon. Meanwhile he plays a full role in the squad and is a key part of the goalkeeper team. He is actually as important as every other key person, staff member or player and undoubtedly earns well as a result. At the end of the day, he is earning a fantastic living for himself and his family, can probably carry on doing it till his late 30's, is involved in ever weekday, matchday and all the other joys of being in and around a Premier League club and players on a daily basis. If he has come to terms with not playing in front of a large crowd every matchday and can develop the skills to be the best number 2 keeper he can, what a cracking job. Sooner that than playing for much less money, week in, week out in the lower leagues with players clattering in to you as the ball falls from the sky for 90 minutes. Pleased for him.

 

[Brian Fantana]

So you would be happy with Steele till tje end of the season if Sanchez got a long term injury!
If he wanted to be a number one he would not have signed a new contract.
Seems like a very pleasant lad and i’m sure he is a great No2 right up to the point he has to come on and then play for a few games. Maybe he and the club have plans for him on the coaching side in the future!

I wouldn’t be that unhappy. The club wouldn’t have him as number 2 if they didn’t believe he could do an adequate job filling in if there’s an injury.

 

[severnside gull]

Unfortunately Steele is happy to play a bit part and earn decent money for sitting on the bench. No where good enough to challenge Sanchez and would be a disaster if he had to play a few games back to back!

Absolute bullshit

 

[TottonSeagull]

Let’s just hope you are all right and if needed, Steele will be a worthy replacement. I happen to think he won’t be but that‘s what an opinion is!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Let’s just hope you are all right and if needed, Steele will be a worthy replacement. I happen to think he won’t be but that‘s what an opinion is!

He knows how to save penalties.

When we were in lockdown, I was fortunate in receiving a phone call from Jason. It must have been daunting for players to ring up pensioners to see how they were doing. He was chatty, friendly and interesting to talk to.
All keepers have mistakes in them, but the club considers he’s good enough, so that’s ok by me.

 

[Swansman]

Does a single Premier League side have two keepers who are vying for the shirt and get swapped in and out based on form?

The PL stats has 18 keepers who are ever-present or all-but-ever-present (eg Martinez missed a game or two due to World Cup winning celebrations).

The two clubs who don't fit this are Chelsea and Bournemouth.

I know Mendy has been injured at Chelsea, but Potter does seem to be more keen on Kepa anyway. I don't know enough about the Bournemouth keepers to know if they are genuinely competing for the shirt week in, week out.

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No, and it has very rarely been the case, and when it is the case, it usually turns into shit.

So much of the goalkeeper role is about psychology. The last thing you want is a goalie who feels "if I make the slightest of mistakes, the bloke on the bench will take my job".

 

[GT49er]

Unfortunately Steele is happy to play a bit part and earn decent money for sitting on the bench. No where good enough to challenge Sanchez and would be a disaster if he had to play a few games back to back!

Bollocks.

I think that’s an overly harsh view. You can’t be certain that he IS happy to play a bit part. He might believe that he’s good enough for the number one spot, we just don’t know. As others have said though, and if you listen to Ben Foster’s podcast too, being a back-up goalkeeper is a specialist role in itself. You’ve got to be a cheerleader, a workhorse in training and match day warm-ups, as well as having an excellent temperament. If RDZ and co have decided that JS is the best man for that job then I trust them totally.

He is doing a fine job as a match day replacement should he be needed. Rest of the season? - I agree he would probably do OK. Could get better, but how many £million do you think we should spend for that?
Hasn't been blooded at top level yet, but can you say with absolute certainty that McGill wouldn't also do a job if called on? Sanchez did.

 

[Pevenseagull]

I'm going to assume that the club's infrastructure has made a judgement call that he stays on and is given a few quid for being a part of what's going on ... And on that basis it's a yes from me.


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[Pevenseagull]

No, and it has very rarely been the case, and when it is the case, it usually turns into shit.

So much of the goalkeeper role is about psychology. The last thing you want is a goalie who feels "if I make the slightest of mistakes, the bloke on the bench will take my job".

I had the pleasure of sharing three and a half pints (I had 3) with Rob Green a few years ago. He hadn't played for Huddersfield the season before and Chelsea gave him a one year contract because they wanted someone on the books who was a great professional who could do a job if needed.