Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:52 am
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:07 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:08 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:18 pm
2blue2handle wrote:Let them battle it our preseason and see who performs the best.
I understand Etheridge deserves a chance especially the way he finished the season in superb form but, new season and new league so may the best keeper get the place.
If the season started tomorrow it would be Etheridge but that's mainly down to not seeing a lot of Smithies
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:27 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:30 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:40 pm
Ruislip Blue wrote:I have many QPR mates. To a man, they are devastated to lose him, especially for such a knock down price. They all regard 8 million as a fairer price. We've had a bargain.
In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
In my opinion Smithies was bought as Number 1 goalie. By god we're gonna need one next season. I'm happy with this bit of our business.
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:40 pm
Ruislip Blue wrote:I have many QPR mates. To a man, they are devastated to lose him, especially for such a knock down price. They all regard 8 million as a fairer price. We've had a bargain.
In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
In my opinion Smithies was bought as Number 1 goalie. By god we're gonna need one next season. I'm happy with this bit of our business.
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:49 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 1:19 pm
Man of Harlech wrote:In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
Hey, this forum is all about opinions, and in my opinion the above is a totally unfair and unfounded statement.
Yes, his kicking was a bit suspect early on, but apart from the mix-up with Bamba against QPR, when did he make a major mistake?
I thought that he was not just a good shot stopper, but also commanded the box well, particularly as his confidence grew during the second half of the season.
To compare him with a 'mythical' £8m for Smithies is a bit ridiculous.
Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:02 pm
Man of Harlech wrote:In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
Hey, this forum is all about opinions, and in my opinion the above is a totally unfair and unfounded statement.
Yes, his kicking was a bit suspect early on, but apart from the mix-up with Bamba against QPR, when did he make a major mistake?
I thought that he was not just a good shot stopper, but also commanded the box well, particularly as his confidence grew during the second half of the season.
To compare him with a 'mythical' £8m for Smithies is a bit ridiculous.
Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:56 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:10 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:11 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:13 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:53 pm
TAP_Sheep wrote:Man of Harlech wrote:In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
Hey, this forum is all about opinions, and in my opinion the above is a totally unfair and unfounded statement.
Yes, his kicking was a bit suspect early on, but apart from the mix-up with Bamba against QPR, when did he make a major mistake?
I thought that he was not just a good shot stopper, but also commanded the box well, particularly as his confidence grew during the second half of the season.
To compare him with a 'mythical' £8m for Smithies is a bit ridiculous.
Agree with this. Etheridge was good last season. We had a lot of clean sheets but that needs to reflect the back FIVE not just the keeper. His kicking was very poor he improved that somewhat but still it's not up to standard.
I've been told I'm an Etheridge hater just because I rate Smithies more highly. But just because one player is better than the other, it doesn't mean the other one isn't good at all. I personally would pick Smithies. But both 'keepers will get a chance to prove themselves and that's how it's supposed to be. I just think Smithies' ability will shine more.
Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:09 pm
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:36 pm
Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:33 am
dogfound wrote:TAP_Sheep wrote:Man of Harlech wrote:In all seriousness, what would you value Etheridge at? Nowhere near 8 million I'd say. Always looks like he's got a mistake in him.
Hey, this forum is all about opinions, and in my opinion the above is a totally unfair and unfounded statement.
Yes, his kicking was a bit suspect early on, but apart from the mix-up with Bamba against QPR, when did he make a major mistake?
I thought that he was not just a good shot stopper, but also commanded the box well, particularly as his confidence grew during the second half of the season.
To compare him with a 'mythical' £8m for Smithies is a bit ridiculous.
Agree with this. Etheridge was good last season. We had a lot of clean sheets but that needs to reflect the back FIVE not just the keeper. His kicking was very poor he improved that somewhat but still it's not up to standard.
I've been told I'm an Etheridge hater just because I rate Smithies more highly. But just because one player is better than the other, it doesn't mean the other one isn't good at all. I personally would pick Smithies. But both 'keepers will get a chance to prove themselves and that's how it's supposed to be. I just think Smithies' ability will shine more.
kicking poor please explain ....