Goalkeeper Dilemma

Quoted from mariner91

I am a bit surprised that we've not signed Ben Garratt. Played over 250 times in the FL with slightly more than half of those appearances in L1 than in L2. Been a free agent since the summer and although he wouldn't be match fit, you'd have to think he's certainly a better option than Eastwood plus has worked with Artell before.

Artell probably knows how much he has to spend, and know what he wants. If he was going for GK, surely he'd have considered it, but probably didn't feel GK was the position that needs to be strengthened most for us to survive. We need potentially RB, LB, DM and maybe CM. I think GK would be behind that in priorities.

Quoted from Maringer

Eh? You're saying you think Cartwright should be sent back and replaced with some unspecified more experienced keeper on the off-chance he can organise the defence a bit better. The idea that keepers organise defences rather than just shouting at them when they make a member-up is a fanciful one. What would Cartwright have shouted at Glennon on Saturday? "Don't let the winger get in behind you and don't lose aerial challenges"? No defender needs to be told that.

I'm planning on doing exactly that next home game and have purchased a megaphone to make sure the message gets across. If there are any other pieces of advice you need broadcasting, please let me know

Quoted from Balthazar Bullitt

I'm planning on doing exactly that next home game and have purchased a megaphone to make sure the message gets across. If there are any other pieces of advice you need broadcasting, please let me know

How about trying, "Don't play excrement".

we should have give max the two yr deal he wanted looks a more stupid decision every week

A goalkeeper is probably quite along way down our list of priorities. Cartwright has been decent enough, after some nervous performances early on.

The only way i can imagine anything changing there is either; We identify and get someone who we want as a number 1 next year - as Cartwright isn't here and Eastwood looks like that's abit much for him, that could be one example. Alternatively, we are very close to the number of matchday loanees - which is 5. Should someone be available of good enough standard that might allow us abit more flexibility for an additional outfield loanee in a difficult market for permanent signings.

Quoted from Mikey_345

A goalkeeper is probably quite along way down our list of priorities. Cartwright has been decent enough, after some nervous performances early on.

The only way i can imagine anything changing there is either; We identify and get someone who we want as a number 1 next year - as Cartwright isn't here and Eastwood looks like that's abit much for him, that could be one example. Alternatively, we are very close to the number of matchday loanees - which is 5. Should someone be available of good enough standard that might allow us abit more flexibility for an additional outfield loanee in a difficult market for permanent signings.

But isn't the problem the fact that he is here on loan and we more than likely won't have him next season?

Quoted from 123614

But isn't the problem the fact that he is here on loan and we more than likely won't have him next season?

Yes, hence i mentioned about someone for next year. If someone becomes available, we should take them. However, we have alot more bigger issues infront of him which should take up most of our time. Goalkeeper can wait til the summer if necessary - the defence and midfield can't.

Has Cartwright been that good? I don't think he's particularly let us down but I haven't seen him make too many fantastic saves to keep us in games maybe at key times. Defensively we look incredibly poor so it can't be easy for the lad but I want my keeper to really inspire my defenders and give them a rollocking as and when, especially when we are in the situation we are in. Just seems a quiet steady eddie at the minute keeping his head down and hoping it will be enough.

Quoted from Maringer

Eh? You're saying you think Cartwright should be sent back and replaced with some unspecified more experienced keeper on the off-chance he can organise the defence a bit better. The idea that keepers organise defences rather than just shouting at them when they make a member-up is a fanciful one. What would Cartwright have shouted at Glennon on Saturday? "Don't let the winger get in behind you and don't lose aerial challenges"? No defender needs to be told that.

If Cartwright had to shout that at Gennon he'd have lost his voice by the end of most games.

I'm not saying Cartwright is fantastic but considering the lack of form of the 10 players in front of him I find him passable till the end of the season and then a permanent replacement. As for Eastwood, I'd send him out on loan till his contract is up.