Matt Ryan - SIGNED FOR CLUB RECORD TRANSFER FEE

[AmexRuislip]

Reports from early May, 2017.
http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/footbal...turn-attention-to-valencia-keeper_297795.html

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/footbal.../agent-ryan-could-move-to-england_297856.html

 

[Whoislloydy]

Still got 5 years left on his Valencia contract so can only imagine it was a hefty fee if true

 

[glasfryn]

His twitter seems to suggest he's currently in Oz.

think that might be because he is Australian

 

[TSB]

think that might be because he is Australian

Yes. I was alluding to it being unlikely the he had actually already signed for us.

 

[Conelli98]

Cool, thanks for the feedback. He looks very agile and quick off his line. Would prefer it if he was 6'2 plus. I like the good distribution. Let's see if this gets done.

Why 6ft 2?...if he was 5ft 10,leaps like a Salmon, safe hands, good distribution and good with his feet...who cares how tall he is?

 

[Postman Pat]

Still got 5 years left on his Valencia contract so can only imagine it was a hefty fee if true

Rumours are that he wants out as he can't get a game at Valencia. Might reduce the fee if he has asked to leave.

 

[spence]

Why 6ft 2?...if he was 5ft 10,leaps like a Salmon, safe hands, good distribution and good with his feet...who cares how tall he is?

Rubbish. Height is extremely important for a keeper. 6' is small and a concern

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

He's half an inch shorter than Shay Given.

 

[drew]

Rubbish. Height is extremely important for a keeper. 6' is small and a concern

Shay Given is only one inch taller!! Paul Cooper, 5' 11", Shilton 6', There's probably loads more.

 

[drew]

He's half an inch shorter than Shay Given.

In my defence I was looking up the height of others!!!!

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Rubbish. Height is extremely important for a keeper. 6' is small and a concern

Ryan is 6ft 1/2inch.

David Ospina, Tom Heaton, Julian Spreroni, Steve Mandanda, Kasper Schmeichel, Claudio Bravo, Willy Caballero and Michel Vorm are all between 6ft and 6ft 1 so while Ryan isn't the tallest keeper out there i don't think it's much to be concerned about.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

I did report he was on our radar many weeks ago.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

His twitter seems to suggest he's currently in Oz.

World Cup qualifier on Thursday v Saudi Arabia.

SOCCEROOS’ No. 1 gloveman Mat Ryan is the key to fortifying coach Ange Postecoglou’s 3-4-3 formation – if the boss uses the tactic against Saudi Arabia on Thursday at Adelaide Oval.

Postecoglou, who unveiled the formation during the Socceroos two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March where Australia earned four points, last week hinted that he would stick to the 3-4-3 which requires extreme discipline from the three stoppers, wing backs and the goalkeeper.

 

[Albion my Albion]

Groundbreaking by the Albion to bring in a Quarterback to play in goal.

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The Albion are adding some Super Bowl type footballers.

 

[Albion my Albion]

But is he any good on FIFA?

He's not a doorMat. Ryan whiskey are his favourite drink.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Will believe it when announced by the club, but hopeful

 

[ChicagoRichie]

Matt Ryan's a great American Footballer.


No idea about this Matt Ryan.

 

[pasty]

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What in the name of **** are FUTHEAD ratings?

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Rubbish. Height is extremely important for a keeper. 6' is small and a concern

Wrong.
The most important asset for a keeper is agility. How quick your feet are and how much spring you have in your legs. Our game is full of 6' 6" giants who can barely get off the ground. Just from these few snippets you can tell that Ryan is a quicker mover than DS.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Seems a good signing if that report is true.

If Stockdale is off - best of luck with your new club.

....and we have had a whip round for a nice padded cushion, for your bench warming duties, before the inevitable loan spell, just down the road at Fulham.