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sam gy
July 1, 2022, 12:23pm
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Quoted from crusty ole pie
Are we not looking for a goal keeping coach ?


He's 32!


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If the ONLY offer he has received is for a training session at York, then his agent needs sacking. He should have a word with Bogle’s agent, now there’s a bloke earning his keep.
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Macca is in a sticky wicket. His main problem is he hasn't played a first team game for over 6 months. On top of this he hasn't even been second choice. Any prospective employer is going to ask: why is a keeper, in the bottom rung of the league, on over a grand a week, not even second choice? Alarm bells will ring.
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My Bostonian ITK mate suggests he’s definitely headed to them with us having Dewhurst on loan from Blades for the season.
Seems to work except you’d imagine Blades want him to play a good many games.


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Quoted from heppy88
Macca is in a sticky wicket. His main problem is he hasn't played a first team game for over 6 months. On top of this he hasn't even been second choice. Any prospective employer is going to ask: why is a keeper, in the bottom rung of the league, on over a grand a week, not even second choice? Alarm bells will ring.


I wouldn't say he hasn't been second choice. If Max would have gotten injured, i'm 99% sure Macca would have been recalled to start.

We never had a keeper on the bench, Hurst said he brought Battersby along on away trips for experience. No point dragging Macca all around the country away from his family when theres pretty much zero chance of playing.


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Quoted from RichMariner
Thing I don't quite understand is that keepers tend to reach their peak later than outfield players.

Macca should be at the peak of his powers right now.

Keepers who look after themselves and make smart transfer decisions can continue until they're pushing 40.

It's sad that it feels like his career is winding down but there's absolutely no reason why he can't enjoy a resurgence somewhere — if only he can find a club at this level to take a punt on him.


Goalkeeping has moved on in the past decade and those raised expectations have trickled down to our level and below.

You can’t get away with being an excellent shot stopper anymore. You need to be good with your feet and have good distribution.

Certain parts of McKeown’s game are at the same level as when he joined us 11 years ago. And If you stand still you move backwards.

The lack of interest he’s so far had tells you everything.
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The expectation has risen but it doesn't mean the standard has to the same level.

Yes all managers at League Two and Conference would love a 'keeper who can keep the ball out but also set-up counter attacks like Allison, but they're very few and far between.

McKeown will have loads of interest and suitors.  I don't for a second believe he's only had a nibble from York. Over 400 appearances at the fourth and fifth tier and still only 32, he's a name all managers at this level will be aware of.  The standard of goalkeeping at this level is still a bit ropey and McKeown is still better than most, regardless if he's regressed.

The issue, I imagine, will be his location with a lack of willing to move and his previous high wage, which he may feel he can still command.  I still expect him to end up as third choice at a League One club somewhere.
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Scunny is an obvious move, they have no keepers
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Scunny is an obvious move, they have no keepers


Very similar to their chance.


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Scunny is an obvious move, they have no keepers


No money either!



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