goalkeeper

[United Aren't Back.]

There has been much debate, both on here and Rumour Mill, about the players or types of players fans would like to see us get in for the new season ahead. Very little of that conversation has centred around the position which gives me the most cause for concern, which is that of goalkeeper.

Let's be realistic - Simon Moore had a pretty easy time of things last year. Ok, he made a few important saves in some games, particularly early in the season, but none you wouldn't expect a reasonably competent goalkeeper to make and in many games he was rarely called upon,due to our superiority over the opposition.

It's fairly obvious that that's going to change next season and he's going to be put under much more pressure and I'm by no means sure that he will be able to handle it.

I say this because, in my view, there are obvious flaws in his game including a weakness at the near post, a failure to command the 6 yard box and being too easily beaten from long range.

I hope I'm wrong, but my fear is that these will be exposed at the level we are moving to and, as things stand, we have no reliable alternative to turn to, especially after the infuriating give away of yet another of our great young prospects.

Am hoping that others can calm my fevered brow on this topic.

UTB

He was fucking shocking against Chesterfield in the last match.

 

[Lane Ender]

Long will go out on loan yet again.
It's a bit early about going on about Moore yet but he'll be bench warming after five games.

 

[Tyler Durden]

He might benefit from a move to a club where his mistakes won't be scrutinised and he has room to develop, but in the cold light of day, we aren't in a position to be charitable.

Well done for listening to me Sheffield United. It's always a smart choice

https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2017/july/george-long-loaned/

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

Well done for listening to me Sheffield United. It's always a smart choice

https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2017/july/george-long-loaned/

Call me cynical, but I reckon they might just have worked it out for themselves.

 

[Weasel]

Excellent decision all round. GL has the chance to really show what he's about and try and become a decent keeper in the first division, whilst we get Wimbledon paying a percentage of his wage whilst we can go and get some decent competition for Moore who needs to be on top of his game next season.

As for George it really is sink or swim time in his quest to be a higher league goalkeeper. Hes got the platform it's up to him now as hes no longer a kid in football terms. I know I didn't fancy him in out net if owt happend to Moore.

I hope a George proves me and a lot of others wrong and comes back a very competent and vocal keeper. I have my doubts though. Good luck George.