Xela Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Bring back Mark Bunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Xela said: Bring back Mark Bunn Sounds like Olsen's wife has a (Mark) Bunn in the oven.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said: Sounds like Olsen's wife has a (Mark) Bunn in the oven.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 26 minutes ago, sne said: Just announced that his wife is pregnant with their 3rd child. Congratz. Sounds like his wife is as efficient at letting shots hit the target as he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: Sounds like his wife is as efficient at letting shots hit the target as he is. Not sure, wouldn't they be in DMX numbers if that was true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I know this sounds a little harsh to say the least, but is anyone else not letting themselves get too excited about preseason and beyond until we announce a new no.2? No point in having a top-class defence if the goalie is a bit crap. And as it stands, with us being in 4 competitions, he definitely would get games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 01:17, Powehi said: I know this sounds a little harsh to say the least, but is anyone else not letting themselves get too excited about preseason and beyond until we announce a new no.2? No point in having a top-class defence if the goalie is a bit crap. And as it stands, with us being in 4 competitions, he definitely would get games. I don't think we will be announcing a new number 2, not this window anyway. People may not like it, but Olsen is here for the foreseeable I reckon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 12:17, Powehi said: I know this sounds a little harsh to say the least, but is anyone else not letting themselves get too excited about preseason and beyond until we announce a new no.2? No point in having a top-class defence if the goalie is a bit crap. And as it stands, with us being in 4 competitions, he definitely would get games. Spurs away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Villatillidie95 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Looks like Olsen will be staying but there was a lot of goalkeepers available on frees/cheap who are better. Begovic and butland were available earlier in the summer, I would have been a lot more comfortable with either of those as number 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: Looks like Olsen will be staying but there was a lot of goalkeepers available on frees/cheap who are better. Begovic and butland were available earlier in the summer, I would have been a lot more comfortable with either of those as number 2 There is a reason they've both moved to Championship and the SPL respectively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, duke313 said: There is a reason they've both moved to Championship and the SPL respectively. Still better than Olsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: Looks like Olsen will be staying but there was a lot of goalkeepers available on frees/cheap who are better. Begovic and butland were available earlier in the summer, I would have been a lot more comfortable with either of those as number 2 Said it in the summer window but if I was replacing Olsen I would be looking at Vaclik. Won titles in 3 countries and the Europa league, of a good age for a goalkeeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 hour ago, duke313 said: I don't think we will be announcing a new number 2, not this window anyway. People may not like it, but Olsen is here for the foreseeable I reckon. I agree. There are a few things to Ponder Goal keepers don't get injured that often, which can frustrate the hell out of a N0 2 The Goal keeping coach will be working on Olsen, for sure. Brad Friedel's back ups ......Guzan, SJ Taylor and AJ Marshall............Not exactly great. Mark Bosnich's back ups.....N Spink ( in the twilight of his career) M Oakes and Adam Rachel......again not awe inspiring. Its not easy to get top class No 2's I would hazard a guess.....Robin Olsen will be Emi's back up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, TRO said: I agree. There are a few things to Ponder Goal keepers don't get injured that often, which can frustrate the hell out of a N0 2 The Goal keeping coach will be working on Olsen, for sure. Brad Friedel's back ups ......Guzan, SJ Taylor and AJ Marshall............Not exactly great. Mark Bosnich's back ups.....N Spink ( in the twilight of his career) M Oakes and Adam Rachel......again not awe inspiring. Its not easy to get top class No 2's I would hazard a guess.....Robin Olsen will be Emi's back up. I'd also add that there have been no links to any goalkeepers, if we were truly after a new number 2, there would be bullshit links a-plenty all over social media. No indication either that Olsen is seeking a move, so as long as he's here, we seemingly aren't in the market for a number 2 at this moment in time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) I also wouldn't be surprised if Olsen remains no.2. Matches like Stevenage, Man Utd and Brentford didn't inspire confidence although he did okay v Spurs. How uncomfortable he is with the ball at his feet and just sorting his feet in general is probably the biggest issue when he plays. Edited July 21, 2023 by villan95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, villan95 said: I also wouldn't be surprised if Olsen remains no.2. Matches like Stevenage, Man Utd and Brentford didn't inspire confidence although he did okay v Spurs. How uncomfortable he is with the ball at his feet and just sorting his feet in general is probably the biggest issue when he plays. Another thing to note, is that most of Olsen's games under Emery came in the first month or so of his tenure, when the whole team was unadjusted to the new style of play. He's had months of coaching since then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, villan95 said: I also wouldn't be surprised if Olsen remains no.2. Matches like Stevenage, Man Utd and Brentford didn't inspire confidence although he did okay v Spurs. How uncomfortable he is with the ball at his feet and just sorting his feet in general is probably the biggest issue when he plays. Spurs had one shot on target. It was cleared by Ashley Young. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 minute ago, duke313 said: Another thing to note, is that most of Olsen's games under Emery came in the first month or so of his tenure, when the whole team was unadjusted to the new style of play. He's had months of coaching since then. True although the mistake v Brentford was a shocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 21, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2023 It's his ball playing that's (kind of) the biggest concern. Completely ruins the way we play, and Emery must know this. Unless as above, months of coaching are paying off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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