Keeper from Bournemouth. https://x.com/alex_crook/status/1877652356805910659 Well if true have to be a lot better than you know who from then lot !
Funny how Udinese can pick up a decent keeper quickly while we're fumbling around in the dark as usual. I'm sure Jebbison will be giving us a glowing account too.
Latest I was told, is this isn’t actively being looked at. I suspect the club will wait and see how Bond/Roberts carry the load over next couple of weeks. I think the club want a new GK but given resources etc, they would rather act in the summer on it.
I think is sensible, unless there's an obvious upgrade available for now that won't divert funds for this window. Could make argument getting one in this window will free up Roberts' spot and loan him out. Jesse Joronen I learnt was homegrown like Bachmann is as well.
Not sure there’s anything in that story either (Finland GK). Can’t see them bringing in anyone to be a No.2. As much as as fans we just want the best playing and winning etc - Bond will likely have been motivated here and there by words from management etc that he will be given a chance. And now it’s arrived - so do you bring someone else in over him and cause an issue? And then what do you do when Bachmann is for and is seen as a squad leader? I don’t think any GK of any quality is going to sign to be No.2 to Bond. And No.3 in a couple of months. So you either act now for the longer term, and to hell with the consequences internally - or you bide your time until the summer. Personally? I’d ask Lorius Karius if he fancies a 6 month deal, and tell Bond he signed as back-up and that’s what he remains. Karius has hallmarks of previous situations we have had with GK’s and had success with. Roberts, in my opinion, must go back out on loan. He’s progressing. And he won’t continue to do that sat on our bench. And there’s no way TC promotes him over Bond this month.
Agree on need to keep Roberts progressing. I'd love to have Karius but doubt he wants to stay in UK which limits good options who would both be an upgrade and not need a transfer fee of some type. Might try and dig out some suitable names but don't think anything will meet that criteria.