Wilson starting on the opening day (5 Viewers)

[Lamps]

Glad you thought it was funny.

Like I say I'll leave off my opinions in the future and leave it to much better informed people than a IKFA person such as me.

Let's leave it at that.

Not much better informed than anyone who didn't miss a game last season. I only saw about 20 games live but saw all the rest on iPlayer. I lost count on how many howlers led to goals. I don't care what anyone says. Collins and Wilson are just not good enough for a team going for promotion.

 

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[Lamps]

It's just a bit of a laugh, don't take it to heart.
And no doubt they'll be plenty of opportunities to turn the tables in the coming months

Correct. We all have our opinions and that’s all they are.

My worse call this season could be saying KKH won't hit the ground running. I'm starting to think I'm wrong already

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Not much better informed than anyone who didn't miss a game last season. I only saw about 20 games live but saw all the rest on iPlayer. I lost count on how many howlers led to goals. I don't care what anyone says. Collins and Wilson are just not good enough for a team going for promotion.

Genuine question - how then were we a coin flip away from promotion with Wilson in goal?

 

[Lamps]

Genuine question - how then were we a coin flip away from promotion with Wilson in goal?

Because he didn't play all season. Also we're good going forward and scoring goals that make up for the GK mistakes. Or are you on about 3 seasons ago?

 

[TomRad85]

Correct. We all have our opinions and that’s all they are.

My worse call this season could be saying KKH won't hit the ground running. I'm starting to think I'm wrong already

My worst was sticking up for Simms for such a long time. I can't explain how done I am watching that guy right now.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Because he didn't play all season. Also we're good going forward and scoring goals that make up for the GK mistakes. Or are you on about 3 seasons ago?

Yeah the season he made 20 clean sheets. There’s actual evidence he’s good enough but you say he isn’t.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It's just a bit of a laugh, don't take it to heart.
And no doubt they'll be plenty of opportunities to turn the tables in the coming months

Exactly. The relegation battle has already begun.

 

[Lamps]

Yeah the season he made 20 clean sheets. There’s actual evidence he’s good enough but you say he isn’t.

And how much did McFadz have to do with this? He was our rock in defence. Look at how many times he put his body in the way including getting his head stitched up then coming back on the pitch.

So are you happy with the constant mistakes that costs us goals?

 

[Hobo]

I didn't actually realise how strong the Wilson fan club still was. The fanbase sure does love a 'character' that's not very good.

It's a Frank Lampard decision. Both are still here. Let's see what happens. I also think Wilson has been harshly criticised in the past and lots of fans went overboard on bigging Collins up. We have also seen over the top criticism of the goalkeeping coach and Oggy as a goalkeeping coach before that.

Fans are not the best barometer's on what is best for the team in my experience. As a lot of their opinions are delivered in hindsight on a match to match basis.

 

[Lamps]

It's a Frank Lampard decision. Both are still here. Let's see what happens. I also think Wilson has been harshly criticised in the past and lots of fans went overboard on bigging Collins up. We have also seen over the top criticism of the goalkeeping coach and Oggy as a goalkeeping coach before that.

Fans are not the best barometer's on what is best for the team in my experience. As a lot of their opinions are delivered in hindsight on a match to match basis.

So with the hindsight of last season where Collins and Wilson cost us a lot of points are you saying we shouldnt criticise them?

Last season, just like most seasons, just about every player got criticised. Most players came good. Wilson and Collins didn't. We only made the playoffs because all the teams around us also had a poor end to the season.

 

[Deity]

Wilson has been the non playing number 2 for most of his career. There is a reason for that and it’s because he was understudy to Allison or Ederson is it.

he had one great season behind a really good championship defence but let’s not get it twisted, he’s a back up keeper.

 

[EalingSB]

If we only sign one more player this summer - and even if it’s a loan - I hope it’s a decent keeper. Wilson is a great bloke but average at best keeper as we saw in the play-offs. I’m a big fan of Dovin and hope he recovers well enough to pick up where he left off pre-ACL.

 

[Hobo]

So with the hindsight of last season where Collins and Wilson cost us a lot of points are you saying we shouldnt criticise them?

Last season, just like most seasons, just about every player got criticised. Most players came good. Wilson and Collins didn't. We only made the playoffs because all the teams around us also had a poor end to the season.

I disagree about Wilson I thought he came back well.

But you seem to be criticising Frank Lampard rather than me, because I don't actually make any decisions about the squad or team selection. But if we started with Wilson yes I would back him. Less likely, but if we started with Collins yes I would back him. I'm happy to back anyone who is selected to start a game for us.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

And how much did McFadz have to do with this? He was our rock in defence. Look at how many times he put his body in the way including getting his head stitched up then coming back on the pitch.

So are you happy with the constant mistakes that costs us goals?

We didn’t make the play off final in spite of Wilson though, he was fine that season and surprised us.

I also don’t think he makes constant mistakes. We could do better but IMO it doesn’t make sense to spend again on a keeper when Dovin is likely back in January.

 

[Lamps]

I disagree about Wilson I thought he came back well.

But you seem to be criticising Frank Lampard rather than me, because I don't actually make any decisions about the squad or team selection. But if we started with Wilson yes I would back him. Less likely, but if we started with Collins yes I would back him. I'm happy to back anyone who is selected to start a game for us.

Show me where I have ever criticised Lampard. I have said on this thread that if Wilson starts i will be right behind him. But should I say he is good enough when we know he is a liability?

 

[Hobo]

Show me where I have ever criticised Lampard. I have said on this thread that if Wilson starts i will be right behind him. But should I say he is good enough when we know he is a liability?

Perhaps I am picking up on the general mood of the board rather than you specifically. But as it stands and at the moment Lampard appears to be sticking by Wilson and Collins. So until that changes, yes I would back either if they started.

Also moving either on isn't as easy as it might appear to some of the fan base.

But your last sentence, " But should I say he is good enough when we know he is a liability?" Suggests you will criticize Lampard if he fails to upgrade him.

Personally I don't think Wilson is a liability, he is a very good second choice keeper and yes sometimes you have to depend on your second choices.

 

[johnwillomagic]

Lamps is definitely criticising Lampard's management in advance of the season starting hobo as Wilson will start in goal

 

[johnwillomagic]

I think he came back well not sure how long Dovin will be out for but he's earned a chance to start the season - don't think Lampard sees it a priority......I'm actually more worried about up top with how our "stars" Simms and Wright finished the season tbh!

 

[walkingalongsingingasong]

I'm unsure why Wilson gets so much hate on this forum. Whilst maybe not the best keeper in the league, I think he is a far better keeper than many on here are ever willing to give credit to.

Equally which keeper that's considered an upgrade to the extent that some posters on the forum desire, will want to come on loan for maybe 6 months, to then sit on the bench when Dovin returns. Surely they will want assurances of game time for a more sustained period ?

Wilson is more than fine IMHO. I agree fully with johnwillomagic about his biggest concern been our strike force. That is the most pressing area for change as we can't carry on relying on everyone other than our strikers to be scoring.

 

[Lamps]

Perhaps I am picking up on the general mood of the board rather than you specifically. But as it stands and at the moment Lampard appears to be sticking by Wilson and Collins. So until that changes, yes I would back either if they started.

Also moving either on isn't as easy as it might appear to some of the fan base.

But your last sentence, " But should I say he is good enough when we know he is a liability?" Suggests you will criticize Lampard if he fails to upgrade him.

Personally I don't think Wilson is a liability, he is a very good second choice keeper and yes sometimes you have to depend on your second choices.

Don't be silly.

We have a budget to keep to. We don't know what it is. Lampard will do the best with what he has. So I, like many others, would like to see a better GK come in. If it doesn't happen then whoever is in goal will get my backing. Who in their right mind would have a go at something they know nothing about?

 

[Liquid Gold]

If we want to look at promotion we need better than Wilson in goal for half a season.

 

[SkyBlueSam01]

Also Dovin isn’t playing outfield, he’ll return quicker, more like December/Jan, so could still play a major part in the season.

His confidence and mental side might take a while but physically it’s nothing like the return to playing that an outfield player would go through.

Wish this were true but modern goalies need to do nearly as much dynamic twisting and turning as outfield players - see the injury incident.

He will take about the same amount of time as an outfield player, and won't be allowed to play until he has passed rigorous mentality/confidence testing too

 

[alexccfc99]

Unfortunately it is a unique and difficult position to recruit for

It is pretty clear Dovin is the future and is going to be first choice when he is back fit, other than a 38/39 year old veteran who is coming to the end of his career and wanting one last payday and possibly has an eye on starting a coaching career I can't think of many keepers who would be excited at the prospect of signing for us knowing that there is every chance when Dovin is fit they will be on the bench

In an ideal world Collins would be off and we would bring someone else in but who is going to pay to take Collins off our hands? He ended the season at confidence rock bottom and woefully out of form, there are plenty of other options out there that other clubs could sign for free

Think we are stuck with what we have got for the season, I am not against Wilson in until Dovin is up to speed personally as despite what people say on here there is a whole lot of difference when he is in the team over Collins, he is miles better and I can't believe people didn't think we looked a much more comfortable side in the Boro game and first and second legs of the play-offs than we had the weeks prior

 

[Sick Boy]

It’s nonsense to think that a club that makes a loss outside of player sales will spend yet more money on a goalkeeper. The loan argument perhaps, but taking young keepers on loan also seems a major risk.

Removing all bias, statistically he’s fine too isn’t he. 47% clean sheet record, save percentage above average for the division. His distribution is weak and he’s not as good as Dovin generally. We literally made the play offs with him in net all season and he kept the most clean sheets in the division.

If you think he’s a fine keeper for the Championship, especially one that’s seriously trying to get promoted, then I don’t really know what else to say.

 

[Sick Boy]

I didn't actually realise how strong the Wilson fan club still was. The fanbase sure does love a 'character' that's not very good.

The worrying thing is that they actually think he’s good enough.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

The worrying thing is that they actually think he’s good enough.

The with Wilson is inconsistency ( apart from that one season). Plays very well against Middlesbrough then has hands of clay against Sunderland at home. He can have a couple of good games then some poor ones.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

If you think he’s a fine keeper for the Championship, especially one that’s seriously trying to get promoted, then I don’t really know what else to say.

That’s a change of question though.

Is he fine to stand in for the first half of the season, given the alternative is spending yet more money on a keeper? IMO he is.

 

[Sick Boy]

That’s a change of question though.

Is he fine to stand in for the first half of the season, given the alternative is spending yet more money on a keeper? IMO he is.

If we’re serious about going up, no, he isn’t.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Wish this were true but modern goalies need to do nearly as much dynamic twisting and turning as outfield players - see the injury incident.

He will take about the same amount of time as an outfield player, and won't be allowed to play until he has passed rigorous mentality/confidence testing too

There’s studies that have shown this to be true, including a Uefa lead one. Moreover whilst modern day goalkeeping is demanding, it’s common sense that a goalkeeper will not be exposed to the same demands (on the knee) as an outfield players.

 

[SBT]

I can't think of many keepers who would be excited at the prospect of signing for us knowing that there is every chance when Dovin is fit they will be on the bench

Which is why we need to sign a keeper who is capable of being a full time number one.

I like Dovin but there is no point or sense in committing to having him as the number one keeper at any point this season. It’s a cynical way to look at it, but the best case scenario for us is that the club outgrows him by the time he’s back to full fitness and he may never play for us again.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

If we’re serious about going up, no, he isn’t.

So your view is that we spend more millions on another keeper, despite already having a young keeper we spent millions on. One of those keepers is then surplus to requirements come January. It’s not like outfield players, instead one is just out of the team. Effectively like setting fire to your money. Plus, would the keeper come knowing they’re at serious risk come January.

If it’s a loan, who is that player? I haven’t seen a suggestion so far. In effect we’d be trying an unproven keeper at first team level.

You’re over the top about Wilson. He’s not brilliant but he’s been competent at the level for us, and he’s played enough games for it not to be a case over over performance.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

So your view is that we spend more millions on another keeper, despite already having a young keeper we spent millions on. One of those keepers is then surplus to requirements come January. It’s not like outfield players, instead one is just out of the team. Effectively like setting fire to your money. Plus, would the keeper come knowing they’re at serious risk come January.

If it’s a loan, who is that player? I haven’t seen a suggestion so far. In effect we’d be trying an unproven keeper at first team level.

You’re over the top about Wilson. He’s not brilliant but he’s been competent at the level for us, and he’s played enough games for it not to be a case over over performance.

No, the view is to sign a very safe pair of hands on a free transfer.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Which is why we need to sign a keeper who is capable of being a full time number one.

I like Dovin but there is no point or sense in committing to having him as the number one keeper at any point this season. It’s a cynical way to look at it, but the best case scenario for us is that the club outgrows him by the time he’s back to full fitness and he may never play for us again.

Laughable - we’re not Chelsea. We spent seven figures on a young keeper, we don’t have the resources to write that off and go bigger.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

No, the view is to sign a very safe pair of hands on a free transfer.

Who?

 

[SBT]

So your view is that we spend more millions on another keeper, despite already having a young keeper we spend millions on. One of those keepers is then surplus to requirements come January. It’s not like outfield players instead one is just out of the team. Effectively like setting fire to your money. Plus, would the keeper come knowing they’re at serious risk come January.

We have 25 games to play before January. It’s hardly “setting fire to your money”. Plenty of keepers would relish the chance of holding down a starting job at a team pushing for promotion, it’s not like we’d sack them off in January if we’re top of the league.

We have to work on the assumption that Dovin may be toast. The club has a window of opportunity to get promoted and we shouldn’t compromise it out of loyalty to a young keeper with one functioning ACL and less than 30 games for us.