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Casual Orpington 29 Jun 16 5.30pm
Originally posted by james03 Sorry but the keeper position is one of HUGE concern. Hennessy is the best we have but he is prone to far too many mistakes. If we have a keeper who can reduce the mistakes by, say, 50% then we will get an additional six points minimum per season. Whilst Hennessy has had a decent Euro 2016 he has never really been under great pressure and I do not recall one top class save he has had to make. He has been what he is for us, a capable but not great goalkeeper. Good post. Sums it up for me.
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Casual

Orpington 29 Jun 16 5.30pm

Originally posted by james03

Sorry but the keeper position is one of HUGE concern. Hennessy is the best we have but he is prone to far too many mistakes. If we have a keeper who can reduce the mistakes by, say, 50% then we will get an additional six points minimum per season.

Whilst Hennessy has had a decent Euro 2016 he has never really been under great pressure and I do not recall one top class save he has had to make. He has been what he is for us, a capable but not great goalkeeper.

Good post. Sums it up for me.

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EagleLee79 Mablethorpe, Lincs 29 Jun 16 5.45pm
He did make one world class save vs southampton i recall. Think it was from Davis where he clawed it away one handed when the ball was destined for the net. Other than that, more howlers than 'worldies'im afraid. Hennessey is a very capable keeper but we have been longing for a 'top class' keeper to push on though. Add me on Xbox One or PS4 - Eaglelee79
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Mablethorpe, Lincs 29 Jun 16 5.45pm

He did make one world class save vs southampton i recall. Think it was from Davis where he clawed it away one handed when the ball was destined for the net. Other than that, more howlers than 'worldies'im afraid.

Hennessey is a very capable keeper but we have been longing for a 'top class' keeper to push on though.

Add me on Xbox One or PS4 - Eaglelee79

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Petereagle Brockley 30 Jun 16 7.53am
Originally posted by EagleLee79 He did make one world class save vs southampton i recall. Think it was from Davis where he clawed it away one handed when the ball was destined for the net. Other than that, more howlers than 'worldies'im afraid. Hennessey is a very capable keeper but we have been longing for a 'top class' keeper to push on though. [Link] Nearly a CP player (fingers crossed)
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Brockley 30 Jun 16 7.53am

Originally posted by EagleLee79

Hennessey is a very capable keeper but we have been longing for a 'top class' keeper to push on though.

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Nearly a CP player (fingers crossed)

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Midlands Eagle 30 Jun 16 8.38am
Let's hope that the report is reliable
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Let's hope that the report is reliable

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Reynolds1986 Braintree 30 Jun 16 8.56am
Well if the reports are as good as the picture then no haha. But everything crossed he will make a big difference. Top quality keeper that will install belief in the defence.
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Braintree 30 Jun 16 8.56am

Well if the reports are as good as the picture then no haha. But everything crossed he will make a big difference. Top quality keeper that will install belief in the defence.

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cpj Kent 30 Jun 16 9.23am
Originally posted by james03 Sorry but the keeper position is one of HUGE concern. Hennessy is the best we have but he is prone to far too many mistakes. If we have a keeper who can reduce the mistakes by, say, 50% then we will get an additional six points minimum per season. Whilst Hennessy has had a decent Euro 2016 he has never really been under great pressure and I do not recall one top class save he has had to make. He has been what he is for us, a capable but not great goalkeeper. He could have done better with a few free-kicks that went in from distance - but a lot of keepers at the Euros have been making similar mistakes. The only real howler that cost us points was the Villa one - but you could also argue that it was downright poor that the rest of the team couldn't manage to score against the worst team seen in the Prem for years. I just hope that we get in players where they are needed and will make a difference - such as a new centre-half, and at least one good striker. It will also be interesting to see what happens with our current 3 keepers if Mandanda arrives - noone is going to pay any money for McCarthy or Speroni, so I presume that WH will be sold (to Everton possibly) and we'll be left again with 2 poor back-up keepers.
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Kent 30 Jun 16 9.23am

Originally posted by james03

Sorry but the keeper position is one of HUGE concern. Hennessy is the best we have but he is prone to far too many mistakes. If we have a keeper who can reduce the mistakes by, say, 50% then we will get an additional six points minimum per season.

He could have done better with a few free-kicks that went in from distance - but a lot of keepers at the Euros have been making similar mistakes. The only real howler that cost us points was the Villa one - but you could also argue that it was downright poor that the rest of the team couldn't manage to score against the worst team seen in the Prem for years.

I just hope that we get in players where they are needed and will make a difference - such as a new centre-half, and at least one good striker. It will also be interesting to see what happens with our current 3 keepers if Mandanda arrives - noone is going to pay any money for McCarthy or Speroni, so I presume that WH will be sold (to Everton possibly) and we'll be left again with 2 poor back-up keepers.

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Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 30 Jun 16 11.38am
wouldn't call either of those poor. Speroni is aging but could still step in and do a decent job. I still think McCarthy was unlucky last season and could still turn out to be a top goalie. That slip which saw him dropped the second time was most unfortunate and it was even a little harsh to not give him another game after, as he looked good apart from the slip. "We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...
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Front line in the battle against t... 30 Jun 16 11.38am

wouldn't call either of those poor. Speroni is aging but could still step in and do a decent job. I still think McCarthy was unlucky last season and could still turn out to be a top goalie. That slip which saw him dropped the second time was most unfortunate and it was even a little harsh to not give him another game after, as he looked good apart from the slip.

"We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...

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Stuart Shave Hampshire 30 Jun 16 11.39am
I'd hope that we aren't paying 2m Euros for a player that is available on a free?
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Hampshire 30 Jun 16 11.39am

I'd hope that we aren't paying 2m Euros for a player that is available on a free?

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Mr_Flow London 30 Jun 16 12.26pm
Originally posted by Stuart Shave I'd hope that we aren't paying 2m Euros for a player that is available on a free? He has the option for another year, we're buying him out of that option. Same as Everton did when they bought Gareth Barry from Man City etc.
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