GrahamC Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Called up by Ireland for their 2 friendlies v Belgium & Lithuania due to an injury. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Well done Max. Would like to see him regain his place and continue to improve and learn ahead of being our number one next season, if he does so. We know what Bentley can do and if Max is as good after another run of games then we can sell Bentley and invest in other areas. 1 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: Well done Max. Would like to see him regain his place and continue to improve and learn ahead of being our number one next season, if he does so. We know what Bentley can do and if Max is as good after another run of games then we can sell Bentley and invest in other areas. Rather we kept our best keeper tbh. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Tbf, if I had Irish roots and arms I’d expect a call up. The original three keepers were a Man City 20yo on loan at Pompey, the keeper for Bohemians and Kelleher, the Liverpool reserve. Pleased for Max but in perspective, it’s pretty slim pickings on the emerald isle 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Fair Play to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, Super said: Rather we kept our best keeper tbh. I did say ‘if max is as good’ as a caveat I don’t think it should be forgotten that we are in a poor position financially. We may need to sell a first team player to improve other areas of the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Tbf, if I had Irish roots and arms I’d expect a call up. The original three keepers were a Man City 20yo on loan at Pompey, the keeper for Bohemians and Kelleher, the Liverpool reserve. Pleased for Max but in perspective, it’s pretty slim pickings on the emerald isle Never once went down the route of picking Rene Gilmartin, though did they? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Never once went down the route of picking Rene Gilmartin, though did they? I believe he was “turd” choice… 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I did say ‘if max is as good’ as a caveat I don’t think it should be forgotten that we are in a poor position financially. We may need to sell a first team player to improve other areas of the pitch He’s not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 I hope he impresses and gives them something to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: I did say ‘if max is as good’ as a caveat I don’t think it should be forgotten that we are in a poor position financially. We may need to sell a first team player to improve other areas of the pitch He’s not as good. I do think we’d be a better side with him in goal and the transfer fee from Bentley invested into other areas though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 23 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Tbf, if I had Irish roots and arms I’d expect a call up. Desperate times, desperate measures - only the lack of an apostrophe stops this forum getting a call up! 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, Henry said: He’s not. Hard work today…..read my full post. 18 minutes ago, KegCity said: He’s not as good. I do think we’d be a better side with him in goal and the transfer fee from Bentley invested into other areas though. Read the full post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 24, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 hours ago, And Its Smith said: Well done Max. Would like to see him regain his place and continue to improve and learn ahead of being our number one next season, if he does so. We know what Bentley can do and if Max is as good after another run of games then we can sell Bentley and invest in other areas. What makes you so confident Max will be here next season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Well played Max https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60855942 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Well played Max https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60855942 "the 26-year-old..." He's 25. Good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, phantom said: What makes you so confident Max will be here next season? If we sold Bentley and told him he was our number one then I’m confident he wouldn’t leave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: If we sold Bentley and told him he was our number one then I’m confident he wouldn’t leave I hope we dont! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: If we sold Bentley and told him he was our number one then I’m confident he wouldn’t leave And he'd be a very lucky chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, nickolas said: I hope we dont! Depends how much he improves between now and then if given a run of games. Many players improve with experience, especially goalkeepers. Unless you think Max’s ability has now peaked?! Just now, Rich said: And he'd be a very lucky chap. Would be surprised if he didn’t improve with more game time. Very surprised. He hasn’t peaked yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, nickolas said: I hope we dont! Other way around please. Then bring in another keeper to provide proper competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Depends how much he improves between now and then if given a run of games. Many players improve with experience, especially goalkeepers. Unless you think Max’s ability has now peaked?! Keepers can be notable exceptions , often at their peak much younger , the list of brilliant young keepers that didn’t hold that form over the years is long Would be surprised if he didn’t improve with more game time. Very surprised. He hasn’t peaked yet How do you know that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: Depends how much he improves between now and then if given a run of games. Many players improve with experience, especially goalkeepers. Unless you think Max’s ability has now peaked?! Would be surprised if he didn’t improve with more game time. Very surprised. He hasn’t peaked yet He's 25 and had lot's of chances to take over the reigns. I know this is exceptional but, Pickford made his debut for England at 23 and has been almost ever present in that time. I'm genuinely pleased for him that he's been selected and it could be the spur that drives him on to work on and improve aspects of his game. But I remain convinced that he lacks certain attributes to be anything other than he is now, a stand in. I expect him to find his level lower down the leagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Seems weird that some don't want a top keeper in goal. Probably the most important position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: It’s an opinion. Young keepers often come in and do really well, then dip and then improve again. Max is on that journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Rich said: He's 25 and had lot's of chances to take over the reigns. I know this is exceptional but, Pickford made his debut for England at 23 and has been almost ever present in that time. I'm genuinely pleased for him that he's been selected and it could be the spur that drives him on to work on and improve aspects of his game. But I remain convinced that he lacks certain attributes to be anything other than he is now, a stand in. I expect him to find his level lower down the leagues. What Pickford has done is irrelevant. On loan at Preston he was already superb at 21 2 minutes ago, Super said: Seems weird that some don't want a top keeper in goal. Probably the most important position. Who has said that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: It’s an opinion. Young keepers often come in and do really well, then dip and then improve again. Max is on that journey. Fair enough , I’m not convinced , certainly not enough that he can be our No 1 next season I hope I’m wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, Sheltons Army said: Fair enough , I’m not convinced , certainly not enough that he can be our No 1 next season I hope I’m wrong I think people didn’t read what I wrote properly. I said give him game time now (we aren’t going down) and see if he can improve with extra game time. If he does improve and is as good as Bentley then we can sell Bentley and reinvest. With our money situation we will need to sell and buy and Bentley is one that we could get money for which in this scenario wouldn’t weaken us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: What Pickford has done is irrelevant. On loan at Preston he was already superb at 21 Who has said that ? You seem happy to let Bentley go. It's pretty obvious MOL will never be good enough at this level. 6 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Fair enough , I’m not convinced , certainly not enough that he can be our No 1 next season I hope I’m wrong You won't be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just now, Super said: You seem happy to let Bentley go. It's pretty obvious MOL will never be good enough at this level. Just because you can’t read what I wrote properly doesn’t mean I said what you think! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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