Chris Kirkland

H4usuallysitting · May 10, 2016, 10:49:45 PM

is available on a free.....wouldn't be a bad shout?

J.Perkins · May 11, 2016, 12:07:39 AM

Agree, wouldn't be a bad shout. Would be a catastrophic one though.

westcliff white · May 11, 2016, 07:17:38 AM

He is injury prone and as Rob Green is available i would say if we wanted a keeper on a free the Green would be the better shout

bog · May 11, 2016, 09:06:50 AM

Kirkland was a top prospect but a horrendous run of injuries held back his career. Mind you his father made a nice sum of money after putting a bet on Chris playing in goal for England when he was still a child. (no not when he was still a child but when he grew up...) Robert Green would do for me.

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Northern Cottager · May 11, 2016, 09:11:51 AM

He got a run in the Preston side at the end of the season and was less than convincing. Not as good as Lonergan.

bill taylors apprentice · May 11, 2016, 10:21:16 AM

Yesterdays man.

No thanks.

David Allen Crankshaw · May 11, 2016, 01:26:11 PM

Definitely not.

SP · May 11, 2016, 07:56:51 PM

Nothing against Rob Green personally, but the sight of him doing the 'new signings' picture at Motspur Park would be the icing on the cake of a very depressing period for being a Cottager.

hovewhite · May 13, 2016, 09:03:34 PM

Not even sure we can sign anybody!!!

aaronmcguigan · May 13, 2016, 09:52:37 PM

Not 100% secure with bettinelli between the sticks but its prob the least of our problems

davew · May 13, 2016, 10:48:55 PM

Quote from: aaronmcguigan on May 13, 2016, 09:52:37 PM
Not 100% secure with bettinelli between the sticks but its prob the least of our problems

He's pretty quick at picking the ball out of our net, the problems are ahead of him!! Changing our goalkeeper is way down my priority list!

res · May 14, 2016, 01:31:51 PM

Quote from: bog on May 11, 2016, 09:06:50 AM
Kirkland was a top prospect but a horrendous run of injuries held back his career. Mind you his father made a nice sum of money after putting a bet on Chris playing in goal for England when he was still a child. (no not when he was still a child but when he grew up...) Robert Green would do for me.

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And he only played for England once..but once was enough to pick up his winnings

Wearethewhites · May 14, 2016, 01:41:42 PM

McCarthy for me if we can still get him. Was close in January, but one of our outgoing players failed, so it scuppered the loan deal. Currently 3rd choice at Palace, which is slightly ironic, as he's a bloody good keeper - and he comes out to catch balls.

Count Flapula · May 15, 2016, 12:43:51 PM

Kirkland had immense promise a decade or so ago - could have been a monster keeper if the cards fell better but sadly it wasn't to be for him. Unfortunately I don't think he is the answer for us at this stage.

I think Betts has a lot of good qualities but dealing with crosses and crosses / commanding his area is currently an acute weakness to his game. I hope this is something he can develop in time but presently it costs us dearly as adds immense pressure to a defence already in disarray.

I think a solid keeper who claims crosses and commands his area IS WITHOUT DOUBT A PRIORITY. This confidence radiates to the defence and takes pressure off of them - you can't underestimate how crucial this is to the foundation of a solid team and a lack of solidity is at the heart of our current predicament.

Wearethewhites · May 15, 2016, 12:49:41 PM

Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on May 15, 2016, 11:24:03 AM
Quote from: Wearethewhites on May 14, 2016, 01:41:42 PM
McCarthy for me if we can still get him. Was close in January, but one of our outgoing players failed, so it scuppered the loan deal. Currently 3rd choice at Palace, which is slightly ironic, as he's a bloody good keeper - and he comes out to catch balls.

Yes I also like McCarthy he is the real deal, so if Fulham are actually looking to sign a Goalkeeper of his quality, then he would be my choice, but I am not sure if a Goalkeeper is on their wanted list still.

After watching Betts coming back from injury, I think there will be.

domprague · May 15, 2016, 07:09:17 PM

I hear Pat Jennings is available.

Travers Barney · May 15, 2016, 10:32:20 PM

Getting a new keeper is absolute 1st priority in my opinion.

PokerMatt · May 16, 2016, 07:04:45 AM

As per my thread on the matter a few weeks ago, I also think a keeper is high up the list.

I have an inkling that should we get a keeper who commands his box and controls his defence suddenly our woeful defenders will look much better.

That keeper is more Mccarthy and less Kirkland though.

westcliff white · May 16, 2016, 07:30:35 AM

Personally a keeper is in the middle of my list, we need replacements for Demeble and possibly Ross, as well as some pace wide and a commanding centre back, oh yes don't forget we need maybe a right and left back who know their jobs are to defend first and foremost. That's quite a lot lol.

I would say in the full back role I am happy to use Fredericks if he can stay fit and play for 90 minutes, but wee do need a left back.

Twig · May 16, 2016, 11:45:39 AM

Quote from: westcliff white on May 16, 2016, 07:30:35 AM
Personally a keeper is in the middle of my list, we need replacements for Demeble and possibly Ross, as well as some pace wide and a commanding centre back, oh yes don't forget we need maybe a right and left back who know their jobs are to defend first and foremost. That's quite a lot lol.

I would say in the full back role I am happy to use Fredericks if he can stay fit and play for 90 minutes, but wee do need a left back.

Pretty much agree with your list of priorities. Of course, being greedy I want every single one resolved!

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