We have a quality Keeper

[SGBlade]

I am useless at picking young players we’ve had who would go on to become England players (I thought naughton was better than walker ). But I’d be astonished if Cooper doesn’t get in an England cap in the coming few years, if he doesn’t get another big injury.

As mentioned above, he has all the attributes. And, frankly, any English keeper playing regularly in a PL team (which I’m sure he will, whether it’s with us or not) is a big fish in a small pond.

I was disappointed when we didn’t sign Johansson but the club have pulled off an absolute blinder with this one.

 

[Ibahjanner]

What do i say about him as people point out different things they put as a strength. I will say that part of the reason he doesnt make many exceptional saves is because of his positional sense that helps to make ut look like a standard save. I do think you will only have him a couple of sessons before one of the established premiership teams come sniffing. There was two premiership teams in for him when he came to you but he wanted firat team football and not sat on the bench as a number two.
Do i think he will get you promotion, his signature had me put you in my season accumalators with the bookies. So on a selfish note apart from when u play us i hope he keeps clean sheets every match so i win my million pounds

 

[Inter_blade83]

Banks v Pele; Seaman v. Peschisolido
Best saves ever.

Disagree on the seaman one. It was a shit header, followed up by an even shittier shot by Jags.

 

[Ibahjanner]

I am useless at picking young players we’ve had who would go on to become England players (I thought naughton was better than walker ). But I’d be astonished if Cooper doesn’t get in an England cap in the coming few years, if he doesn’t get another big injury.

As mentioned above, he has all the attributes. And, frankly, any English keeper playing regularly in a PL team (which I’m sure he will, whether it’s with us or not) is a big fish in a small pond.

I was disappointed when we didn’t sign Johansson but the club have pulled off an absolute blinder with this one.

His injury came about due to windass taking him out middair when jumping for thr ball. The way he landed caused his acl to go

 

[mattbianco1]

Ability, age and English. If we go up this season I can see him getting in the England squad.

I’d be astonished if Cooper doesn’t get in an England cap in the coming few years, if he doesn’t get another big injury.

Not a chance.

He's not exactly "young". He's 24.
Henderson for comparison has a single England cap. Not sure how Cooper can unsettle the current ones England have.

Pickford is 30.
Pope is 32.
You then have Ramsdale and Henderson at 26 & 27.

Then go younger and there's the likes of Trafford, Rushworth and Beadle who have all gone through England's ranks.

Cooper hasn't represented England at any level

 

[Striker]

Coops is as good as this...

Steady

 

[SGBlade]

Not a chance.

He's not exactly "young". He's 24.
Henderson for comparison has a single England cap. Not sure how Cooper can unsettle the current ones England have.

Pickford is 30.
Pope is 32.
You then have Ramsdale and Henderson at 26 & 27.

Then go younger and there's the likes of Trafford, Rushworth and Beadle who have all gone through England's ranks.

Cooper hasn't represented England at any level

Interesting. I’m surprised at that. Thought he would have done. Perhaps he’s seen as too short for a modern day keeper. It was also mentioned somewhere his distribution stats are average (looks fine to me but I guess it’s a high bar).

Still sticking with my prediction though. I’m bound to get one right eventually. That save at the weekend has got me fully bought in. To not make a save in about three hours of football and then have the focus to pull that off makes me think he’s a bit special. I grew up watching Tracey, Kelley and Kenney, so I’m going with my gut on him.

 

[Aston max]

Having a good goalkeeper makes all the difference to the defence. Having played centre half for many years, knowing you can rely on the keeper makes your job so much easier. Cooper comes and catches crosses, he talks to his defenders and is good with his feet.

That save today? WOW, absolute top class and in the end it won us the point. Very happy with this lad, great signing.

Completely agree I played centre half till I was 22 ,then fucked up my knee back in the 70s it finished you !!!
You forgot one thing all the best keepers are gobby psycho,s

 

[mattbianco1]

It was also mentioned somewhere his distribution stats are average (looks fine to me but I guess it’s a high bar).

His passing out to defenders is better than anything we've had for a long time IMO.

He's a very very good GK. I just don't think he'll make the England squad, unless he has a very steep trajectory in his performances all of a sudden... which isn't out of the question if we get promoted then he has a good season in the PL.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

His passing out to defenders is better than anything we've had for a long time IMO.

He's a very very good GK. I just don't think he'll make the England squad, unless he has a very steep trajectory in his performances all of a sudden... which isn't out of the question if we get promoted then he has a good season in the PL.

He's the best keeper we've ever had for his ability with his feet, you can see that already.

 

[JohnDenver]

I thought naughton was better than walker

He was better with the ball at a young age. Spurs paid more for him, after all….

Who knew Walker’s athleticism would become world class?

 

[finlaytheblade]

On top of his all round displays he has shown good concentration in games being un employed for long periods.The two saves at Fratton Park were really top quality! Anticipation and speed of reaction were really important! Not forgetting positional play which gives him a chance . .Finally have a keeper we the fans and players can be confident in.

 

[originaltrueblade]

An absolute bargain for £3m. Early days, but I’d go as far to say he’s even better than Henderson was. His composure is what’s sets him apart.

Realistically, he’s going to be one we sell for big money at some point. So enjoy him whilst you can!

We should never sell a player like Coops. If we get promoted he will help keep us there

 

[originaltrueblade]

On top of his all round displays he has shown good concentration in games being un employed for long periods.The two saves at Fratton Park were really top quality! Anticipation and speed of reaction were really important! Not forgetting positional play which gives him a chance . .Finally have a keeper we the fans and players can be confident in.

He’s a thinker when asked about the free kick coming in he answered I don’t just think about the free kick, I look and work out any possible deflection so that I can anticipate all options.

He’s fucking quality

 

[originaltrueblade]

I am useless at picking young players we’ve had who would go on to become England players (I thought naughton was better than walker ). But I’d be astonished if Cooper doesn’t get in an England cap in the coming few years, if he doesn’t get another big injury.

As mentioned above, he has all the attributes. And, frankly, any English keeper playing regularly in a PL team (which I’m sure he will, whether it’s with us or not) is a big fish in a small pond.

I was disappointed when we didn’t sign Johansson but the club have pulled off an absolute blinder with this one.

Cooper was always the one we needed Johansson doesn’t come close

 

[Newbury Blade]

I thought I’d never live to see another keeper as good as Fatty Foulke, but this guy’s even better. And more pies to share among the rest of the squad.

 

[SGBlade]

Cooper was always the one we needed Johansson doesn’t come close

Agree. Just surprised we pulled it off.

 

[Bennyand the Blades]

Just Glad to get a Keeper I feel confident about between the stick once more.
"All the rest is propergander"........

 

[s4-blade]

Not a chance.

He's not exactly "young". He's 24.
Henderson for comparison has a single England cap. Not sure how Cooper can unsettle the current ones England have.

Pickford is 30.
Pope is 32.
You then have Ramsdale and Henderson at 26 & 27.

Then go younger and there's the likes of Trafford, Rushworth and Beadle who have all gone through England's ranks.

Cooper hasn't represented England at any level

Pickford and Popes days are numbered. Ramsdale is about 10% the keeper his ego thinks he is. Trafford is flakey, Beadle is absolutely dog and duck, fucking terrible keeper.

Cooper will be a premier league number one, for a long time whether for us or someone else. That England squad will be Henderson, Cooper and Rushworth.

 

[itsinyerblood]

Pickford and Popes days are numbered. Ramsdale is about 10% the keeper his ego thinks he is. Trafford is flakey, Beadle is absolutely dog and duck, fucking terrible keeper.

Cooper will be a premier league number one, for a long time whether for us or someone else. That England squad will be Henderson, Cooper and Rushworth.

All fair observations mate, plus the fact that 'keepers tend to mature at a later age, so going into their mid-30's isn't uncommon.

 

[mattbianco1]

Pickford and Popes days are numbered. Ramsdale is about 10% the keeper his ego thinks he is. Trafford is flakey, Beadle is absolutely dog and duck, fucking terrible keeper.

Cooper will be a premier league number one, for a long time whether for us or someone else. That England squad will be Henderson, Cooper and Rushworth.

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

 

[Carlton Blade]

Cooper cost £2m, that’s around half what we got for Benie Traore

Went onto google to check fee, and playing in Basel has aged him………
And changed colour………
And into a legend -
Not bad for a fat lad from Ivory Coast
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He's looking pretty sharp tbf

 

[Carlton Blade]

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

Because Plymouth players very rarely get those call ups. It's a South West thing. Ollie Watkins didn't play England youth either, despite playing regularly and well for Exeter

 

[steve26272]

Pickford and Popes days are numbered. Ramsdale is about 10% the keeper his ego thinks he is. Trafford is flakey, Beadle is absolutely dog and duck, fucking terrible keeper.

Cooper will be a premier league number one, for a long time whether for us or someone else. That England squad will be Henderson, Cooper and Rushworth.

Pickford isn’t an international no1 imo, he’s there because Pope isn’t either, and clowns only good season was behind a world class arsenal defence

The test will be in the prem, saving a free kick from Marlon Pack isn’t the same as one from Cole palmer or de brunye

That’s not negative, I think he can push for an England spot, needs to prove himself in EPL, with us, then him and Blaster can share a vezzu to St George’s park

 

[dc_blade]

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

Beadle was also invited to train with the senior England squad during the last international break.

 

[Slug]

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

Jeremy Beadle has the same chance of playing for the England full team as James Beadle. He's an absolute calamity. Angus Gunn and Freddie Woodman have had lots of U21 caps in recent years and never troubled the senior squad.

 

[s4-blade]

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

Because cooper wasn’t at a Cat 1 academy. Simple as that, there’s nothing else to it. Beadle is absolutely bomb scare, he’s fucking terrible. Rather stick George Long in the net for England, he’s genuinely better.

 

[1889]

Because cooper wasn’t at a Cat 1 academy. Simple as that, there’s nothing else to it. Beadle is absolutely bomb scare, he’s fucking terrible. Rather stick George Long in the net for England, he’s genuinely better.

We’ve had plenty of England internationals from our Cat 2 academy?

 

[JOEYDEE]

Beadle is 20yo.

Not wanting to side with them at the other side, but he's got more chance of playing for England than Cooper has.

Right now, i'd say Cooper is better, but he's 4 years older and this is his 2nd season in the 2nd tier.
Beadle is playing his 2nd season at this level too, but has also received an U21 cap.

Why wasn't Cooper getting the call ups as a 17, 18, 19 yo? Genuine question

Regarding Cooper not getting any call ups as a young un I would think it was because Plymouth were in league 2 for a lot of that time...?

 

[JOEYDEE]

Interesting. I’m surprised at that. Thought he would have done. Perhaps he’s seen as too short for a modern day keeper. It was also mentioned somewhere his distribution stats are average (looks fine to me but I guess it’s a high bar).

Still sticking with my prediction though. I’m bound to get one right eventually. That save at the weekend has got me fully bought in. To not make a save in about three hours of football and then have the focus to pull that off makes me think he’s a bit special. I grew up watching Tracey, Kelley and Kenney, so I’m going with my gut on him.

Jordan Pickford is the same height as Cooper,and he doesn't do too bad does he ?