Can't believe the current intention isn't for Henderson to start. Moreover, I'd say that this signing, on a three year deal, tells us they have doubts about Pope and certainly don't think he's ready for the Championship. I'd go as far as to say that if when Pope does get his chance, he grabs it and establishes himself as No 1 then this signing will have been a mistake.
However, what it does tell us is that the Club is determined to build a competitive squad and that Peeters is not going to be required to simply make do. Wheel and deal perhaps yes, but not at the expense of the side's quality. In that sense, this is the most encouraging signing so far.
Can't believe the current intention isn't for Henderson to start. Moreover, I'd say that this signing, on a three year deal, tells us they have doubts about Pope and certainly don't think he's ready for the Championship. I'd go as far as to say that if when Pope does get his chance, he grabs it and establishes himself as No 1 then this signing will have been a mistake.
However, what it does tell us is that the Club is determined to build a competitive squad and that Peeters is not going to be required to simply make do. Wheel and deal perhaps yes, but not at the expense of the side's quality. In that sense, this is the most encouraging signing so far.
They obviously have confidence in Pope given he signed a 4 year deal after the season ended.
Never noticed anything because he never had that much to do unless he landed awkward or stubbed his toe with one of those clearances. In terms of distribution on the three times I have watched him, Hamer he is not :-(
As the ball was up the other end of the pitch, he went down. Initial thought was someone in the Wigan end had thrown something at him, but when the physio came on, it was evident it was a thigh problem.
Hopefully won't be out too long, but in Pope I trust.................
Remember from the PlayOffs that Pope's distribution was quite good (Can certainly throw the ball) as mentioned above... In Pope I trust (and this could be his real chance now)
Not bovered. Pope clearly better keeper. Curious his only league appearances for us were as sub.
I wouldn't say Pope is clearly the better keeper as his experience is in league 2. We shall find out over the next week or two. I hope Pope takes his chance as we have had him for a few years now.
Certainly not going to write Henderson off as he has pulled off some good saves already. I have faith in Pope too and hope Pope takes his chance with this unfortunate injury because I think he has huge potential.
Not bovered. Pope clearly better keeper. Curious his only league appearances for us were as sub.
Some weird comments on here. How is Pope 'clearly' the better keeper? You've only seen a game and a half of Henderson - and IMO he looks a decent keeper. Could it be they're both good keepers?
Pope was the first to take out two opponents at the same time since Peter Shirtliff so he's OK with me, saying that I've been impressed with Henderson so far.
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However, what it does tell us is that the Club is determined to build a competitive squad and that Peeters is not going to be required to simply make do. Wheel and deal perhaps yes, but not at the expense of the side's quality. In that sense, this is the most encouraging signing so far.
Just making an excuse for his distribution.
Did he walk off with brown shorts ?
( Sorry Steve - hope you're OK)
Hopefully won't be out too long, but in Pope I trust.................
I suspect he was carrying that from the start as he didn't look right for the whole game.