Popular Post Dazy07 Posted February 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2023 Great news. Really deserves this one 14 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/oleary-pens-new-deal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I understand the contract contains a clause that allows the club to deduct £500 for every time he kicks it into touch! :laugh:... But as the OP says 100% worth a new deal, getting better every game, starting to command the box, but needs to push on further to be a "top six" type goalkeeper for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Well done Max. Great opportunity to show he deserves to be number one here. He’s taking it tbf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I think Max has grown into the team and done well in our current run. However, I’m still not sold on him. The distribution remains a concern for me, and I’ve not seen enough to say he’s a top end championship keeper (I think he’s fine at this level but I’d be looking for more). Congratulations to him, but I hope that’s not our Gk position considered as resolved and would want some strong competition at the very least in the summer - whether that’s Haikin or someone else. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 He's come in, he's stepped up- well deserved. Vyner next please and subject to fitness and salary, wouldn't be against keeping Kalas- see how available he is between now and May perhaps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Excellent news. I’m with @Silvio Dantein terms of I’m interesting to see what else we might do in the GK position this summer. As Nige says, they’re always looking out for better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I like Max. I think he commands his area a lot better than Bents did and also a lot better than he himself did earlier in the season so there are signs that he's progressing and therefore presume there is more to come from him. His distribution however does seem as though it's straight out of the Frank Fielding School of Goalkeeping Distribution! I don't think we'll venture into the market for a keeper in the summer as things stand. We have Haikin and big things are expected of Bajic also, so I would be surprised - especially given this move - if we are looking to increase the pool of first team squad keepers to 4. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 His distribution feels variable tbh. The longer the distribution the more erratic basically, feels a good way to put it. Man in possession right now but whether he will remain so or back to first reserve remains to be seen beyond this season but it's a positive problem to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: I like Max. I think he commands his area a lot better than Bents did and also a lot better than he himself did earlier in the season so there are signs that he's progressing and therefore presume there is more to come from him. His distribution however does seem as though it's straight out of the Frank Fielding School of Goalkeeping Distribution! I don't think we'll venture into the market for a keeper in the summer as things stand. We have Haikin and big things are expected of Bajic also, so I would be surprised - especially given this move - if we are looking to increase the pool of first team squad keepers to 4. And this is why I never ask your advice on a Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 What are the feathers all about? Cant work it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Credit to him. Another one i really wouldn’t have thought a few season ago was going to make it with us but he has proved me and many others wrong 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: And this is why I never ask your advice on a Sunday. Such a bitch! Please enlighten me as to where I was mistaken in my analysis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, Dazy07 said: Great news. Really deserves this one He's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Steve Watts said: Such a bitch! Please enlighten me as to where I was mistaken in my analysis! Sorry, you did leave an open goal there! Bajic seems a way off for me from his limited appearance. Haikin we may not renew, and Max was potentially on his way last summer initially. That says to me I think we’ll bring in another keeper (on the assumption we don’t keep Haikin). Can see Bajic out on season long loan, keeper able to at least compete immediately coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Oh, don't get me wrong I don't think Bajic will be ready to compete properly yet, but unless we decide against Haikin I'm not sure that GK is the most pressing area to strengthen. I certainly don't see us bringing in a first team standard keeper who is going to be happy to sit on the bench hoping Max's form nose-dives. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Well deserved Max, congratulations. Really pleased with this and yet another example to our youngsters coming through of the first team opportunities here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Local lad, relatively low salary, solid keeper. We are nowhere near a top 6 team, and other positions more a priority right now. Happy with this, steady business! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Great news & well deserved. Hope he's having a nice rest today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Fair play to the lad.. Just doesn't have that commanding/intimidating presence the best goalkeepers have for me.. Not to mention his distribution. Happy to see him stay on, more than good enough back up but I'd hope we're looking to sign a number 1 in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, WWred said: Fair play to the lad.. Just doesn't have that commanding/intimidating presence the best goalkeepers have for me.. Not to mention his distribution. Happy to see him stay on, more than good enough back up but I'd hope we're looking to sign a number 1 in the summer He’s no Ronnie Sinclair , that’s for sure. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: What are the feathers all about? Cant work it out The new goalkeeping kit has feathers in the design. Edited February 27, 2023 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Well earned and will go from strength to strength, we are finally starting to see a few clean sheets over the last few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Has done really well since coming back into the team & new contract deserved. The noticeable difference now is that he will come and catch/punch crosses which with a small team is a big bonus. Is he the long term number 1 then it’s his to lose at the moment but suspect we will add a new keeper to the squad in summer. As @GrahamC says you need two good uns in a squad as a minimum. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Also big credit to nige, for sticking with him, his confidence clearly improved 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Apart from a few awful kicks he’s upped his game and now commands the box on crosses which was our weakness Great shot stopper as well so fully deserved- very pleased about this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, TonyTonyTony said: What are the feathers all about? Cant work it out God......that is not only awful........but reeks of pretentiousness? Ha!........ Also delighted that Max has a new Contact? (Contract)? Edited February 27, 2023 by maxjak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 When he displaced Bentley last time, made plenty of mistakes tbh. He looks a different keeper now, clearly hard work gone in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I think he has improved enormously imho .This is the first time he has been the proper Number 1 at his “home” club.He definitely looks more confident .Good luck to him. Keep it going Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: I understand the contract contains a clause that allows the club to deduct £500 for every time he kicks it into touch! :laugh:... But as the OP says 100% worth a new deal, getting better every game, starting to command the box, but needs to push on further to be a "top six" type goalkeeper for me. Nail on the head. That said, 100% deserving of the contract. Bentley was told months ago that he was surplus to requirements at the wages he wanted and that Max was getting the gig on a "make or break" basis so you really can't fault the lad for his performances since. He now needs to reach "next level" and there is no reason he can't. The number of posters on here who would have taken a short term view to try and get a result a few months back................................despite the fact that O'leary's goals conceded ratio was far better than Bentley's this season anyway. That short term view would have seen Bentley leave and Max leave too, guaranteed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Good business. Remember as well he's only 26; relatively young for a GK in the grand scheme of things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Max OLeary new Contact Rate this topic By Dazy07 1 hour ago in Football Chat Email or phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 36 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He’s no Ronnie Sinclair , that’s for sure. Keith Welch was my fav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: I think Max has grown into the team and done well in our current run. However, I’m still not sold on him. The distribution remains a concern for me, and I’ve not seen enough to say he’s a top end championship keeper (I think he’s fine at this level but I’d be looking for more). Congratulations to him, but I hope that’s not our Gk position considered as resolved and would want some strong competition at the very least in the summer - whether that’s Haikin or someone else. 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Excellent news. I’m with @Silvio Dantein terms of I’m interesting to see what else we might do in the GK position this summer. As Nige says, they’re always looking out for better. Wasn't Bajic our perspective No.1 ? He was talked of as our first choice with Max back up. The injury set him back, Max has stepped up a level and I thought Haikin was only signed to allow Bajic to get games. I got the feeling from all I read that Max & Bajic were 1 & 2 and Haikin was an after thought to fill a gap. It did sound like Bajic was highly rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: I understand the contract contains a clause that allows the club to deduct £500 for every time he kicks it into touch! :laugh:... But as the OP says 100% worth a new deal, getting better every game, starting to command the box, but needs to push on further to be a "top six" type goalkeeper for me. Christ! If Frankie Fielding had a similar deal he'd have been paying us! In all seriousness his deal is well deserved having shown considerable improvement with no reason not to improve further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 At the risk of being pedantic the article states he was 16 in 2016 but is 26 now. I know our defence has been poor at times over the years but worrying to age at such a rate! Come to think of it I remember our decline from the late 70's - early 80's was blamed for John Shaw's hair loss. Is there something going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Congratulations Max - pleased for you (and City). Has anyone news of how Bajic’s loan is going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 47 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: He’s no Ronnie Sinclair , that’s for sure. You called? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Wasn't Bajic our perspective No.1 ? He was talked of as our first choice with Max back up. The injury set him back, Max has stepped up a level and I thought Haikin was only signed to allow Bajic to get games. I got the feeling from all I read that Max & Bajic were 1 & 2 and Haikin was an after thought to fill a gap. It did sound like Bajic was highly rated. The story seems to be that Max was leaving to be someone else's number 1 as he felt that was what he needed at his age. Bajic turned up with an injury that failed to heal before the transfer window closed, so we had to hold on to Max. Bentley's form dropped sufficiently to allow him to become our number 1 instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: The story seems to be that Max was leaving to be someone else's number 1 as he felt that was what he needed at his age. Bajic turned up with an injury that failed to heal before the transfer window closed, so we had to hold on to Max. Bentley's form dropped sufficiently to allow him to become our number 1 instead. Strange old game at times................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Congratulations Max - pleased for you (and City). Has anyone news of how Bajic’s loan is going? He’s doing ok. Getting plenty of work from the clips I’ve watched…Valiencennes defence looks horrific at times! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Very good news. Home grown academy product. Key position in the spine of the team. Locked down until he turns 28 - getting his early prime years. Still improving, and still able to improve. Nice guy. Presumably quite reasonable wages that fit our structure. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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