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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: tommy on July 08, 2015, 09:22:12 PM

Title: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: tommy on July 08, 2015, 09:22:12 PM
Is Lonergan here as a backup to Betts or is he here to actually compete for a first team place? Is he a good player? I dont know anything about him other then what I can find online
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: bill taylors apprentice on July 08, 2015, 09:29:22 PM
If he's as at least as good as Betts between the sticks, I would play him due to his experience and ability to help organize the defense.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: shnlwswlkr on July 08, 2015, 09:31:28 PM
He says he's here to fight for the number 1 shirt...
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: tommy on July 08, 2015, 09:32:19 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 08, 2015, 09:29:22 PM
If he's as at least as good as Betts between the sticks, I would play him due to his experience and ability to help organize the defense.
Is he as good as Betts though?
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
betts for me, as if we are not to persist with him then why didnt we keep stek who is probably the best out of all of them
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: tommy on July 08, 2015, 09:42:25 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
betts for me, as if we are not to persist with him then why didnt we keep stek who is probably the best out of all of them
I agree with you. Especially with his age. I just wondered how highly rated Andy was. Going through his stats he looks like he has been a number 2 for most his playing career.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: Blanco on July 08, 2015, 09:57:23 PM
Betinelli. But what do we know? We aren't there in training. We don't know what kind of attitude both players are conveying to Kit or how ambitious Lonergan is. If he proves himself to be a better keeper then Kit should pick the best man for the job. However much I like Betinelli the best GK should play.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: FPT on July 08, 2015, 10:03:40 PM
I think Andy Lonergan will be a mentor, but with the quality to step in if need be, whether poor form on Marcus' part or injury/suspension. I think Lonergan will push Bettinelli, but would hope that we put our faith in Betts, including giving him the number one jersey.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: Chutney on July 08, 2015, 10:05:03 PM
Lonergan is back up, and a much better back up thank Kiraly.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: Barrett487 on July 08, 2015, 10:09:08 PM
Was there not also a hint of 'lets get someone half decent in just in case Betts gets sold'? There was a bit of speculation about him going around the time Lonergan came in.
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: epsomraver on July 08, 2015, 10:14:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
betts for me, as if we are not to persist with him then why didnt we keep stek who is probably the best out of all of them
Don't agree, the few times I saw Steks play he was unconvincing and also had a real chip on his shoulder being at lowly Fulham
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 10:18:55 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on July 08, 2015, 10:14:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
betts for me, as if we are not to persist with him then why didnt we keep stek who is probably the best out of all of them
Don't agree, the few times I saw Steks play he was unconvincing and also had a real chip on his shoulder being at lowly Fulham
was he signed at gun point then? cos that would explain how we got him to sign for such a lowly club
Title: Re: Andy Lonergan or Betts???
Post by: tommy on July 08, 2015, 10:25:49 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on July 08, 2015, 10:14:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on July 08, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
betts for me, as if we are not to persist with him then why didnt we keep stek who is probably the best out of all of them
Don't agree, the few times I saw Steks play he was unconvincing and also had a real chip on his shoulder being at lowly Fulham
Have to agree with Epsom on this one. Stek never convinced me at all. Although he did for Holland so it must have been the attitude.