[Albion] Neil Etheridge - goalkeeper

[macbeth]

We've actually had THREE players that went on to be "Philippines internationals"....

Simon Greatwich

Chris Greatwich

Phil Greatwich

well down, great spot! (though since none of them made senior League appearances for us, I shall maintain my smug face

 

[We're the Stripes]

If we sign him we can be thankful the 2023 Asian Cup is in our close season or we’d have the potential to lose two keepers to the tournament.

I mean, I'm sure that was everyone's first thought.

 

[JBizzle]

For Steele and Button, they're 29 and 31 respectively and have another year left on their deals (I think) so I don't see them being in a rush to leave unless they're really desperate for 1st team football. It's getting to last chance saloon for them to be 1st choice anywhere and I doubt they'll get a better deal as 2nd/3rd choice in the Championship.

I've said it before though, I simply don't see Walton as being good enough to seriously challenge Ryan and expect this to be the summer he finally gets a perm move away. Sanchez is 22 and will likely be loaned to another club the league above Rochdale.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I mean, I'm sure that was everyone's first thought.

Do you want to line up a Premier League game with Jason Steele in goal?

 

[Magic Sponge]

Good keeper and would only get better working with Ben Roberts.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Met Simon Greatwich a few times and coached together over here. Runs a lot of sessions literally down the street from me. Not sure any of them could be described as really playing for us but very much in the youth system having grown up in Brighton. Still follow Brighton to a point though and chats to myself or Mrs HS about club and events whenever sees us.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Hearing this may be done this week, although there is a couple of other clubs also in for him.

 

[swindonseagull]

We've actually had THREE players that went on to be "Philippines internationals"....

Simon Greatwich

Chris Greatwich

Phil Greatwich

I saw the Philippine National team (AZKALS) play several times when I lived in Manila I can quite confidently say one day they were Shithouse next game not so shithouse... players are more interested in being models than footballers, hence majority of the squad have very tenuous Philippine links ie one parent and have never actually set foot on Philippine soil until they play there.

 

[Bakero]

I saw the Philippine National team (AZKALS) play several times when I lived in Manila I can quite confidently say one day they were Shithouse next game not so shithouse... players are more interested in being models than footballers, hence majority of the squad have very tenuous Philippine links ie one parent and have never actually set foot on Philippine soil until they play there.

Having a Filipino parent, as the Greatwiches, Phil Younghusband and Etheridge do, is hardly tenuous.

 

[NooBHA]

I would be very supersized if we are looking at a keeper right now. when we have Steele, Button,Walton and Sánchez behind Ryan

Awe [MENTION=30242]spence[/MENTION] you let me down badly mate - I was hoping you were gonna say '' At least he has got 4cm height advantage on Maty Ryan '' OR '' At least he will be able to reach the crossbar ''

 

[swindonseagull]

Having a Filipino parent, as the Greatwiches, Phil Younghusband and Etheridge do, is hardly tenuous.

Do you understand the word majority?? If not try a dictionary.

 

[portslade seagull]

Always rated him when he played against us

 

[Bakero]

Do you understand the word majority?? If not try a dictionary.

No need to be rude. You said having one parent from a country was a tenuous link. I disagree.

 

[swindonseagull]

No need to be rude. You said having one parent from a country was a tenuous link. I disagree.

Basically the majority when I lived there had never been to the Philippines. Having one parent/ grandparent from a country is tenuous in my eyes, to play for a country it should be born there or at the least, not one 1/2 or 1/4 blood.

Still there are plenty of countries who fish around for players with faint links.

 

[blockhseagull]

Basically the majority when I lived there had never been to the Philippines. Having one parent/ grandparent from a country is tenuous in my eyes, to play for a country it should be born there or at the least, not one 1/2 or 1/4 blood.

Still there are plenty of countries who fish around for players with faint links.

England being one of them

 

[swindonseagull]

England being one of them

Agree

 

[blockhseagull]

Agree

And the entire Rep of Ireland squad in the 90s.

To be honest I don’t see an issue with qualifying by having a parent of that nationality, maybe grandparent is pushing it.

 

[Motogull]

Always rated him when he played against us

Wasn't he one of those opponent 'keeper swines that put in a regular MOM performance at our place?

 

[MTSeagulls]

And the entire Rep of Ireland squad in the 90s.
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Oh no, now you've done it
Expect JRG along soon to put you right if he isn't too busy stalking Chris Hughton.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

If it comes off good signing for me, streets ahead of Button and probably better than Walton (who I would sell).