LATEST ON NEIL ETHERIDGE TO WEST HAM GOSSIP
Fri May 17, 2019 8:22 am
West Ham NOT LOOKING AT ETHERIDGE
By: Andy Branagan - Forever West Ham Publication
West Ham United are not considering a move for Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge at this time, according to Claret & Hugh.
The reliable Hammers news source claims that a report from Football Insider earlier this week that the club were planning a move for the 62-cap Philippines international is wide of the mark.
Manuel Pellegrini is looking for an experienced shot-stopper to serve as back up to first choice Lukasz Fabianski next season, but no longer than that.
That’s because the club see academy product Nathan Trott as the future and are expecting him to compete with Fabianski from the 2020/21 season onwards.
By: Andy Branagan - Forever West Ham Publication
West Ham United are not considering a move for Cardiff City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge at this time, according to Claret & Hugh.
The reliable Hammers news source claims that a report from Football Insider earlier this week that the club were planning a move for the 62-cap Philippines international is wide of the mark.
Manuel Pellegrini is looking for an experienced shot-stopper to serve as back up to first choice Lukasz Fabianski next season, but no longer than that.
That’s because the club see academy product Nathan Trott as the future and are expecting him to compete with Fabianski from the 2020/21 season onwards.
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Re: LATEST ON NEIL ETHERIDGE TO WEST HAM GOSSIP
Fri May 17, 2019 8:26 am
Neil Etheridge is reported as saying he is 'happy' at Cardiff City under Neil Warnock and is not looking for a move 
I found this comment from a West Ham supporter of interest and it's hard to disagree!
"Etheridge always seemed like a strange name to be linked with West Ham considering the criteria that the club have laid out for any goalkeeper signing this summer.
The Hammers want an experienced shot-stopper to come in for a year and provide back up to Fabianski, but they don’t need someone to be their first choice or to stay at the club long-term. So Etheridge, a ‘keeper who is now proven at Premier League level over the last season, doesn’t really fit the bill.
Firstly, he’d be unlikely to leave Cardiff for a spot on the West Ham bench, nor would he be keen to go to a situation where he’s only going to be required for a year.
Trott is clearly thought of as the future at the London Stadium, whereas Fabianski is firmly installed as the first choice for the next few years.
Honestly, the club really don’t need Etheridge. For the player, too, he’s much better off in Wales. He’s the number one over there and will continue to be for some time to come."
I found this comment from a West Ham supporter of interest and it's hard to disagree!
"Etheridge always seemed like a strange name to be linked with West Ham considering the criteria that the club have laid out for any goalkeeper signing this summer.
The Hammers want an experienced shot-stopper to come in for a year and provide back up to Fabianski, but they don’t need someone to be their first choice or to stay at the club long-term. So Etheridge, a ‘keeper who is now proven at Premier League level over the last season, doesn’t really fit the bill.
Firstly, he’d be unlikely to leave Cardiff for a spot on the West Ham bench, nor would he be keen to go to a situation where he’s only going to be required for a year.
Trott is clearly thought of as the future at the London Stadium, whereas Fabianski is firmly installed as the first choice for the next few years.
Honestly, the club really don’t need Etheridge. For the player, too, he’s much better off in Wales. He’s the number one over there and will continue to be for some time to come."
Re: LATEST ON NEIL ETHERIDGE TO WEST HAM GOSSIP
Sat May 18, 2019 1:25 am
did say much the same on Wednesday..
aint happening..
aint happening..
Re: LATEST ON NEIL ETHERIDGE TO WEST HAM GOSSIP
Sat May 18, 2019 2:37 am
Expected this to be the case.
I don't expect him to leave. For the clubs in the Premier League that want a new goalkeeper, there are better quality and more experience keepers out there for a smaller or the same price than we would demand for Etheridge.
I don't expect him to leave. For the clubs in the Premier League that want a new goalkeeper, there are better quality and more experience keepers out there for a smaller or the same price than we would demand for Etheridge.