My point being Clem it seems a strange situation to decide he's the one to replace and cash in on and try to do so after bringing in his replacement.
What if now there isn't any interest or any bids that meet our valuation... I can't believe we would go for Hamer without putting the wheels in motion on Elliot's departure first and if those wheels are/were already in motion, why not be up front to Elliot. Whatever his limitations on the pitch he deserves that.
My point being Clem it seems a strange situation to decide he's the one to replace and cash in on and try to do so after bringing in his replacement.
What if now there isn't any interest or any bids that meet our valuation... I can't believe we would go for Hamer without putting the wheels in motion on Elliot's departure first and if those wheels are/were already in motion, why not be up front to Elliot. Whatever his limitations on the pitch he deserves that.
Agree ISLS. Not only that. robbie could always decide to stay. That would as you say leave us paying salary for three senior goalies. Curiouser and curiouser.
My point being Clem it seems a strange situation to decide he's the one to replace and cash in on and try to do so after bringing in his replacement.
What if now there isn't any interest or any bids that meet our valuation... I can't believe we would go for Hamer without putting the wheels in motion on Elliot's departure first and if those wheels are/were already in motion, why not be up front to Elliot. Whatever his limitations on the pitch he deserves that.
Perhaps the we are in talks with another keeper story on the o/s is along the lines of the Francis story i.e drumming up interest.
Whatever people say we wont carry 3 keepers.
Total speculation but if Elliot has turned down a contract and we are going to out him, maybe he is getting his defence in first, so he doesnt get branded with the greedy brush? Who knows?
If it was known that Hamer was being signed and Rob ousted in some way, why did Rob start on Saturday and not Sullivan, knowing the that the season starts next week and Rob may have gone? This is a bit weird. I agree that we will not have 3 senior pro keepers and 2 younger pro's, albeit that the younger ones will probably be sent out on loan somewhere.
If it was known that Hamer was being signed and Rob ousted in some way, why did Rob start on Saturday and not Sullivan, knowing the that the season starts next week and Rob may have gone? This is a bit weird. I agree that we will not have 3 senior pro keepers and 2 younger pro's, albeit that the younger ones will probably be sent out on loan somewhere.
Gough and Pope are some way off the 1st team and I agree they will be loaned.
Ultimately, 3 into 2 doesnt go with senior pro goalkeepers. Even more so when you remember we dont run s reserve side.
Someone is going to be the odd one out. Hamer? no way. Sullivan? cant see it. Elliot? he says he wants to stay. CP might think differently.
People questioned when Powell took over if he had what it takes to make the tough decisions - and this shows that he has. Sentimentality aside, Hamer in goal will make us a stronger team. Harsh on Elliot, but needs must
I don't know enough about Hamer to comment on his goalkeeping skills, but provided we get a decentish fee for Robbie then financially it can work out - we get money for a player who might leave on a free or will need re-signing, we have a replacement ready to slot in and the money we get for Robbie pays his wages/signing on fee and maybe leaves a bit extra.
I don't know enough about Hamer to comment on his goalkeeping skills, but provided we get a decentish fee for Robbie then financially it can work out - we get money for a player who might leave on a free or will need re-signing, we have a replacement ready to slot in and the money we get for Robbie pays his wages/signing on fee and maybe leaves a bit extra.
Wow this one come out from nowhere , i'm with BFR , on this one , lets hope Hamer is better than what we've got , and use the money to bring a decent striker and defender in.
JohnSullivan13John SullivanGreat day back home, looking forward to a good weeks training now!! #preseasonOVER very different reaction from JS on twitter, obvious who is under threat
JohnSullivan13John SullivanGreat day back home, looking forward to a good weeks training now!! #preseasonOVER very different reaction from JS on twitter, obvious who is under threat
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He can say all he wants. The budget wont allow 3 senior keepers.
He is the obvious candidate to go.
No way we will risk losing him on a free.
Agree ISLS. Not only that. robbie could always decide to stay. That would as you say leave us paying salary for three senior goalies. Curiouser and curiouser.
Perhaps the we are in talks with another keeper story on the o/s is along the lines of the Francis story i.e drumming up interest.
Whatever people say we wont carry 3 keepers.
Total speculation but if Elliot has turned down a contract and we are going to out him, maybe he is getting his defence in first, so he doesnt get branded with the greedy brush? Who knows?
Think his time is up whatever is said.
If it was known that Hamer was being signed and Rob ousted in some way, why did Rob start on Saturday and not Sullivan, knowing the that the season starts next week and Rob may have gone? This is a bit weird. I agree that we will not have 3 senior pro keepers and 2 younger pro's, albeit that the younger ones will probably be sent out on loan somewhere.
Gough and Pope are some way off the 1st team and I agree they will be loaned.
Ultimately, 3 into 2 doesnt go with senior pro goalkeepers.
Even more so when you remember we dont run s reserve side.
Someone is going to be the odd one out. Hamer? no way. Sullivan? cant see it. Elliot? he says he wants to stay. CP might think differently.
Exactly.
All fingers point at Elliot being the fall guy.
Something stinks.
Not a good situation so close to kick off.
Hamers tweet.
very different reaction from JS on twitter, obvious who is under threat
Chill everyonen, what will be will. All will be revealed when the red smoke appears above the Valley