SecretSam Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Out on loan, sold, or splinters in his ar53 again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Such is the life of an understudy keeper these days. Someone competent has to occupy that substitute goalkeeper spot on the bench these days. I wouldn't be surprised if there are goalkeepers around who have been ever presents in matchday squads every season for a dozen seasons yet only managed under 20 appearances, including sub ones, in those dozen or so years. But a club would be incompetent if they didn't employ them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Wasn't there a keeper in Italy some years back who was signed by nearly all their big clubs (Juve, Milan etc) but only played about 6 games in around 20 seasons? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 21 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Wasn't there a keeper in Italy some years back who was signed by nearly all their big clubs (Juve, Milan etc) but only played about 6 games in around 20 seasons? That wouldn't at all surprise me, yet despite his lack of appearances he played an essential role throughout those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 31 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Wasn't there a keeper in Italy some years back who was signed by nearly all their big clubs (Juve, Milan etc) but only played about 6 games in around 20 seasons? I remember an article about him recently. Can't remember his name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 20 minutes ago, Fpcity said: I remember an article about him recently. Can't remember his name Scottio Carsoni? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan1958 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 There was a keeper, Berni ? who had 6 years at Inter. Never played, but was sent off from the bench twice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I forget his name now, but there was a very promising and well thought of Rovers keeper who signed for (I think) Arsenal. I’m pretty sure he didn’t make a single EPL appearance during his highly paid stint there, over quite a few seasons, and was transferred recently to a localish club. Probably a millionaire, but spent several years just sitting on the bench (plus training, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Matt Macey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 17 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I forget his name now, but there was a very promising and well thought of Rovers keeper who signed for (I think) Arsenal. I’m pretty sure he didn’t make a single EPL appearance during his highly paid stint there, over quite a few seasons, and was transferred recently to a localish club. Probably a millionaire, but spent several years just sitting on the bench (plus training, of course). Be amazed if Matt Macey was a “millionaire”. He had loan spells at Accrington & Plymouth whilst at Arsenal, then got released & joined Hibs. After that a very short unhappy spell at Luton, had no club for a while then joined Pompey, who have just released him at 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 It’s tough for reserve keepers. There are international level keepers who only play a handful of games in their whole careers. There was one guy who was at Manchester City for 6 years and Kyle Walker played in goal more times than he did. Bajic, who knows. If he’s good enough to play in the Championship, he’ll likely stay and get splinters until Max fumbles or gets injured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I forget his name now, but there was a very promising and well thought of Rovers keeper who signed for (I think) Arsenal. I’m pretty sure he didn’t make a single EPL appearance during his highly paid stint there, over quite a few seasons, and was transferred recently to a localish club. Probably a millionaire, but spent several years just sitting on the bench (plus training, of course). A few around sitting on benches, however the name Stuart Taylor rings a bell and I haven't Googled it so I could be wrong. Edited May 27 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 16 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Wasn't there a keeper in Italy some years back who was signed by nearly all their big clubs (Juve, Milan etc) but only played about 6 games in around 20 seasons? Dino’s Off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 6 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: A few around sitting on benches, however the name Stuart Taylor rings a bell and I haven't Googled it so I could be wrong. As several have mentioned already, the goalkeeper I was thinking of was Matt Macey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 10 hours ago, GrahamC said: Be amazed if Matt Macey was a “millionaire”. He had loan spells at Accrington & Plymouth whilst at Arsenal, then got released & joined Hibs. After that a very short unhappy spell at Luton, had no club for a while then joined Pompey, who have just released him at 29. Probably not a millionaire but i'm sure he's fairly comfortably off considering he just sit's on his ass for a good few grand a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 hour ago, TV Tom said: Probably not a millionaire but i'm sure he's fairly comfortably off considering he just sit's on his ass for a good few grand a week Mentally it must he a nightmare, training all week, preparing yourself to be ready IF the call comes, knowing full well it is unlikely to happen, but if it does you have to step in. It's no wonder that great second keepers often stay in the same division if they are deemed capable. An altogether different type of professional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransferForum Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 1 hour ago, TV Tom said: Probably not a millionaire but i'm sure he's fairly comfortably off considering he just sit's on his ass for a good few grand a week Was very good at Pompey second half of last season and played quite a bit. Came back second half of this season but was behind Norris who was outstanding and therefore never featured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 9 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Mentally it must he a nightmare, training all week, preparing yourself to be ready IF the call comes, knowing full well it is unlikely to happen, but if it does you have to step in. It's no wonder that great second keepers often stay in the same division if they are deemed capable. An altogether different type of professional. You could do that of course, or you could take the adventurous route and get a book out of it like this guy. The Unstoppable Keeper https://amzn.eu/d/6QvvX0P A very funny and in places frightening book if you haven't come across it before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 34 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Mentally it must he a nightmare, training all week, preparing yourself to be ready IF the call comes, knowing full well it is unlikely to happen, but if it does you have to step in. It's no wonder that great second keepers often stay in the same division if they are deemed capable. An altogether different type of professional. Yeh, it must be mentally terrible for him, and here's me, on a bank holiday Monday moaning about doing my 7th 06:00-18:00 NHS shift in a row, i do feel awful for the poor lamb !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 12 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I forget his name now, but there was a very promising and well thought of Rovers keeper who signed for (I think) Arsenal. I’m pretty sure he didn’t make a single EPL appearance during his highly paid stint there, over quite a few seasons, and was transferred recently to a localish club. Probably a millionaire, but spent several years just sitting on the bench (plus training, of course). Rhys Evans at Chelsea is another similar example of this. Managed to earn £30k a week and never played for his parent club. True story - he almost made his Chelsea debut in the Champions League, but he would’ve been due a wage hike (maybe a contract extension too) if he did. Instead, a new goalie was signed and he had to sit on the bench instead! Edited May 27 by Pickle Rick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 58 minutes ago, TV Tom said: Yeh, it must be mentally terrible for him, and here's me, on a bank holiday Monday moaning about doing my 7th 06:00-18:00 NHS shift in a row, i do feel awful for the poor lamb !!! That’s comparing apples with oranges. He’s a professional footballer, we aren’t. He plays in a specialist position where only one player can play, if he was a defender or midfielder then the opportunities are clearly far greater. Your example basically is “ isn’t the world unfair?” Yep. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 10 minutes ago, GrahamC said: That’s comparing apples with oranges. He’s a professional footballer, we aren’t. He plays in a specialist position where only one player can play, if he was a defender or midfielder then the opportunities are clearly far greater. Your example basically is “ isn’t the world unfair?” Yep. Nope, i'm happy with my lot, no point being anything else because life is so short but i certainly don't have any sympathy for a footballer who spends a majority of their time sat on the bench while on a very very good wage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SecretSam Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 So, anyway, Bajic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 A lot of people’s opinion of Bajic are based on the Lincoln game where a lot of players also didn’t cover themselves in glory Hopefully he can get a chance in a early round league cup game to show whether he is a viable option to come off the bench or if another goalkeeper is needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 5 minutes ago, East Londoner said: A lot of people’s opinion of Bajic are based on the Lincoln game where a lot of players also didn’t cover themselves in glory Hopefully he can get a chance in a early round league cup game to show whether he is a viable option to come off the bench or if another goalkeeper is needed I witnessed that game unfortunately, absolute shambles, klose and low never played for the club again as far as i know, and bajic never has since,, if anything happens to oleary, and thats the best we can put out then god help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 If he's "happy" he may as well stay, but can't see him displacing Max. If he was to leave though, surely we'd be looking at improving on Max. I like him, but I don't see a point in bringing someone in to sit on the bench, it has to be someone of equal or better standard than Max and challenge his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Surely in this day and age health and safety would ensure there'd be no splinters sticking up from the bench?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 49 minutes ago, East Londoner said: A lot of people’s opinion of Bajic are based on the Lincoln game where a lot of players also didn’t cover themselves in glory Yep, a woeful team performance for an hour that night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 57 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: I witnessed that game unfortunately, absolute shambles, klose and low never played for the club again as far as i know, and bajic never has since,, if anything happens to oleary, and thats the best we can put out then god help us. Bajic hasn’t played since because Max has been fit for every single game. Both Pearson & Manning were content with having him on the bench for the last 44 league games of last season. He has 9 Ligue 1 games under his belt from his time at St. Etienne & around 30 at Ligue 2 level. None of us really has a clue how he would perform if given a chance, there were absolutely loads on here saying Max wasn’t good enough, look how that turned out. If he decides to move on this summer we’ll replace him, if he doesn’t then he’s our second keeper again next season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Bajic hasn’t played since because Max has been fit for every single game. Both Pearson & Manning were content with having him on the bench for the last 44 league games of last season. He has 9 Ligue 1 games under his belt from his time at St. Etienne & around 30 at Ligue 2 level. None of us really has a clue how he would perform if given a chance, there were absolutely loads on here saying Max wasn’t good enough, look how that turned out. If he decides to move on this summer we’ll replace him, if he doesn’t then he’s our second keeper again next season. As well as a lot of appearances for the French youth teams which would suggest he can't be awful... Seems odd to want to write off our 2nd choice goalkeeper after one poor performance 2 years ago when he was 20 years old... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 7 hours ago, GrahamC said: Bajic hasn’t played since because Max has been fit for every single game. Both Pearson & Manning were content with having him on the bench for the last 44 league games of last season. He has 9 Ligue 1 games under his belt from his time at St. Etienne & around 30 at Ligue 2 level. None of us really has a clue how he would perform if given a chance, there were absolutely loads on here saying Max wasn’t good enough, look how that turned out. If he decides to move on this summer we’ll replace him, if he doesn’t then he’s our second keeper again next season. We were also content to have Mebude sit on the bench, look how that turned out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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