Adam Davies

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Davies has been ok since he came in to the team

We have much more pressing concerns to address this summer than a back up, or even first choice, keeper on a limited budget.

I'd start with some defenders that can actually defend and leave the keeper, whoever it is, less exposed.
 



Not as bad a decision as some would make out .

With the changes required in the squad over the summer having the keeper position sorted early puts that to bed.

Well done to him , despite his limitations has done enough when called on , not the bombscare many feared .

He has got his feet sorted out when the ball is played around at the back and when under pressure has finally started punting the ball away.

I just wish he was confident on corners, even if he just gets a good punch on the ball.
 
He's been better than expected after his brain explosion as soon as he came on at Preston earlier in the season.

He can clearly do a competent enough job but he's not a guy who exudes confidence or brings it out in the defenders in front of him

Hopefully Cooper will be back to his old self by the time the new season starts.
 
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Id rather see us bring in a better back up/competition for Davies but there could be 2 things at play here I feel.

1. Because he's actually ended up having to play over a dozen games it may mean it automatically triggers a 1 year extension clause.

or 2. given our reduced budget next season he's affordable and can be relied on for the odd game. BUT for me it's a risk if Cooper picks up an injury again like this season.
From what was discussed at the time it was a 2 year deal without option to extend so it sounds like they are proposing signing him up as he would be on a free.
https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2024/july/04/new-deal-for-adam/

It was clear from last nights U21's match that Faxon is no where near Championship level so if we are signing Davies for me that would be as a 3rd choice option, bring in a 2nd choice to compete with Cooper and send Faxon out on loan. Grbic can have his magic loan to wherever he fancies if we can't offload him this season with it being his last season in contract.
 
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Davies has been ok since he came in to the team

We have much more pressing concerns to address this summer than a back up, or even first choice, keeper on a limited budget.

I'd start with some defenders that can actually defend and leave the keeper, whoever it is, less exposed.
This! Would rather have him sat next to Wilder for next season and spend the money on CBs and athletic midfielders.

Those saying we need to bring in someone to challenge Cooper have been playing too much Championship Manager and have no concept of budgeting and squad building.
 
So what happens to Faxon ? if the lad isn't deemed good enough/ or been given a chance will he be realsed or remain in the U21s
 
Or 3 (which i hope but wishful thinking)..

Davies signs as 3rd choice, faxon going out on loan and we bring in a better no 2 option.
That's what I am hoping too. Davies is decent but not the outstanding keeper we need if we want to challenge for promotion. Hopefully we bring someone else in.
 



Will have a higher salary than pretty much our entire squad. Definitely be on more than Cooper
Contract expires in June this year he is only £15k a week at Forest and said in Oct 25 that he was looking for 1st team football. As mentioned above if Cooper isn’t 100% guaranteed, could do worse
 
An interesting observation from our online fans is that a player roundly criticised during his entire time here is now suddenly a great backup option now Wilder has decided to give him another year.
 
Like many I thought it was going to be a nightmare scenario having him in goal.
As it turned out the nightmare turned out to be the team in front of him.
He's been ok. Not spectacular. Not disastrous. Not a revelation. But you can hardly blame him for any of our defeats. He's been steady. He's always got an error in him but which keeper at championship level hasnt!I
The problem is our defence. In as much as they CAN'T defend.
Infront of them is a midfield who also half the time lack cohesion.
Until these issues are sorted it doesn't matter who is between the sticks.
 
Has everyone forgot we’ve got Grbic we can’t sell? Cooper/Grbic/Faxon should be our lineup next season. If we can flog Grbic then get a loan in.
 
This! Would rather have him sat next to Wilder for next season and spend the money on CBs and athletic midfielders.

Those saying we need to bring in someone to challenge Cooper have been playing too much Championship Manager and have no concept of budgeting and squad building.
Absolutely this.

His stint in the team has probably settled a few nerves. He was off it a bit in the first game but otherwise he’s been quietly capable.

Unless we actually sold Cooper, then we won’t be lashing out fees on another keeper.

If you then look at those on a free transfer come the summer there are hardly stellar names to choose from. Why would people like Angus Gunn, for instance, leave Forest’s bench only to sit on the bench in the Championship? He’d go and be a no.1 for someone at this level instead. Others like Nardi of QPR and Zack Stefan would probably want first choice money.

Max Leary might be the closest, who went to West Brom but you aren’t going to burn calories making sure you swap him for Davies, are you? He’s hardly a must have…
 



Has everyone forgot we’ve got Grbic we can’t sell? Cooper/Grbic/Faxon should be our lineup next season. If we can flog Grbic then get a loan in.
A hybrid of Cooper's brain & Gbric's physique could not only produce the best option but also save a wage.
But in the real world , Coop's dodgy knees etc increase in risk as time passes and Gbric is , well .... Gbric.

Can you credit that we had 2 England goalies in recent years ?
I can't believe where we are with goalies now 🤔
 

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