He’s not as young as I thought, being 28 already but on the other hand, goalkeepers do peak later and he could be entering the best years of his career.
With Amos, he’s solid enough at this level but I don’t think there’s a realistic shot that he is a first choice goalkeeper for anyone in the Championship. He’s had the chance at a handful of clubs and never been able to keep the shirt.
CMG (yes, that’s his new name) has never been tested at that level. So... he may be good, he may flop.
But one thing is for sure, we know the “floor” (top end L1) of both talents is about the same. And we know Amos’ “ceiling” (struggling Champ) isn’t much higher than that floor whereas we’d have to wait and see just how good CMG can be.
It’s definitely an either or conversation. Can’t see any world in which we carry both players.
We will definitely need 3rd division standard cover for injury/suspension - Amos being available for all 46 league starts was a fluke, a goaly often has the most starts in a squad but 100% can't be taken for granted. We'll not be planning on "carrying" anybody but we need adequate cover for all positions, goaly's not one where we'll get away with a non-specialist. Scott Carson's gonna be available...
He’s not as young as I thought, being 28 already but on the other hand, goalkeepers do peak later and he could be entering the best years of his career.
With Amos, he’s solid enough at this level but I don’t think there’s a realistic shot that he is a first choice goalkeeper for anyone in the Championship. He’s had the chance at a handful of clubs and never been able to keep the shirt.
CMG (yes, that’s his new name) has never been tested at that level. So... he may be good, he may flop.
But one thing is for sure, we know the “floor” (top end L1) of both talents is about the same. And we know Amos’ “ceiling” (struggling Champ) isn’t much higher than that floor whereas we’d have to wait and see just how good CMG can be.
It’s definitely an either or conversation. Can’t see any world in which we carry both players.
We will definitely need 3rd division standard cover for injury/suspension - Amos being available for all 46 league starts was a fluke, a goaly often has the most starts in a squad but 100% can't be taken for granted. We'll not be planning on "carrying" anybody but we need adequate cover for all positions, goaly's not one where we'll get away with a non-specialist. Scott Carson's gonna be available...
Are you suggesting Scott Carson will swap a place in the City squad for sitting on our bench?
If Amos did go Preston, maybe we could do a straight swap (of sorts) and sign Connor Ripley. Never really played in the second tier but quite a bit of experience in this division and would do as competition for the Pompey keeper (if he joins obviously).
With Pearce's type of defending he'll put the striker off no problem, after all he would never expect to get a reach-around from the man marking him mid-game
Oooh a bloke who I work with played with Paul Digby for the Barnsley youth team. Dont think hes stayed in touch but I've sent him a text anyway
Said he's not spoken to him in about 8 years. As a Barnsley fan said he showed glimpses of talent but never really kicked on. Was apparantly a CB at youth level before moving into midfield around 17.
The Sunderland forum is speculating that they may have Owen Dale coming in from Crewe.
Linked with Preston and Blackburn as well. I rated him at our place. Although he annoyed me due to killing off our play off hopes, I couldn't help but respect his urge to try when they had nothing to play for. Players with that kind of drive usually go far in these leagues
"Although the Blues have yet to officially announce the popular goalkeeper’s exit, sadly his impressive three-year stay has now ended.
What a fine performer the Scot has been too, Pompey’s best keeper since leaving the Championship a decade ago having been recruited on a free from Shrewsbury.
A staggering 64 per cent of those who voted named MacGillivray as their The News/Sports Mail’s 2020-21 Pompey Player of the Season, signalling an emphatic triumph."
National reports today emerged MacGillivray will be on his way, as his existing contract comes to a close this summer.
Danny Cowley is preparing a massive overhaul this summer and is determined to shake up his options, with the Blues missing out on the play-offs and remaining in League One for a fifth season.
Although open to keeping MacGillivray as part of that rebuild, Pompey have to decide how far they are prepared to push to make that happen as Cowley prioritises the areas to focus using his playing budget. The club have an option on his existing agreement.
The Blues are in talks with MacGillivray, Ben Close, Tom Naylor, Jack Whatmough and Ryan Williams who are all about to become free agents.
The reality, however, is there a high chance those discussions will not be fruitful in a number of instances.
A key factor behind that is the Blues looking to raise the bar in terms of quality in the squad, and those players being associated with a failure to deliver Championship football in recent seasons.
MacGillivray was an ever-present last term, producing some excellent form in the process. He has made 135 appearances in his time at Fratton Park, establishing himself as a big fans’ favourite."
Seems like he's good but not great.
Would like to sign Jack Whatmough
Dunno how I feel about him, I know he'll have played more games this season but cant get that game out of my head where he scored two own goals and got sent off
Or has missed most of the season twice with serious injuries.
He played 34 games in the league is that most of the season?
"Although the Blues have yet to officially announce the popular goalkeeper’s exit, sadly his impressive three-year stay has now ended.
What a fine performer the Scot has been too, Pompey’s best keeper since leaving the Championship a decade ago having been recruited on a free from Shrewsbury.
A staggering 64 per cent of those who voted named MacGillivray as their The News/Sports Mail’s 2020-21 Pompey Player of the Season, signalling an emphatic triumph."
National reports today emerged MacGillivray will be on his way, as his existing contract comes to a close this summer.
Danny Cowley is preparing a massive overhaul this summer and is determined to shake up his options, with the Blues missing out on the play-offs and remaining in League One for a fifth season.
Although open to keeping MacGillivray as part of that rebuild, Pompey have to decide how far they are prepared to push to make that happen as Cowley prioritises the areas to focus using his playing budget. The club have an option on his existing agreement.
The Blues are in talks with MacGillivray, Ben Close, Tom Naylor, Jack Whatmough and Ryan Williams who are all about to become free agents.
The reality, however, is there a high chance those discussions will not be fruitful in a number of instances.
A key factor behind that is the Blues looking to raise the bar in terms of quality in the squad, and those players being associated with a failure to deliver Championship football in recent seasons.
MacGillivray was an ever-present last term, producing some excellent form in the process. He has made 135 appearances in his time at Fratton Park, establishing himself as a big fans’ favourite."
Seems like he's good but not great.
Would like to sign Jack Whatmough
Dunno how I feel about him, I know he'll have played more games this season but cant get that game out of my head where he scored two own goals and got sent off
Or has missed most of the season twice with serious injuries.
He played 34 games in the league is that most of the season?
Look at previous seasons, he has been riddled with injuries. Whatmough would be a decent signing but only if we had a back up plan. You can't plan for him to play a full season.
The Pompey keeper would be a real coup imo. I think he looked solid when I watched him play and as I said before Amos may have ended strong but he still is very suspect for long range shots
Having Inniss and Whatmough as two of your four CB's would be a massive risk.
I know mate, tbf I am expecting Adkins to recognise we can't go into next season with Innis expected to be part of our main stay. Innis for me will be the type of player we would use when a regular CB needs a rest or for a specialist game, up against a big strong 9 like Stockley for instance. Also off the bench to see a game out. He can't be expected to play a whole season based on injury. No problem signing Whatmough as long as we got in a new left and right footer who have good playing records
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I am no expert but surely he needs his hands closer together to have any chance of catching that
No awareness.
Height test anyone?
You know what’s coming, he’ll sign for Wednesday and cause us a lot of problems. They’ll throw him on late on and he’ll score or set up the winner.
6' 4" so just about tall enough