Linley if he is availableMaybe cover for Madine?
Personally, a new no. 1 for me too.
Yes. Really liked Lumley. Thought he would go on to be no.1 at QPR.Lumley would be even better
Ballard till the end of the season would be a bonus.
The thing is, he is a likeable character, and obviously good in the dressing room. His distribution is good too. I just have questions about his shot stopping, and commandment of his area, and as a keeper, they are big questions. I genuinely hope he proves me wrong.I don't like knocking players on here but Maxwell does worry me with his lack of commanding his area from corners and crosses.
Yes, I dont think NC will replace Maxwell. I'm just stating what I would do. He isnt instilling confidence in me.No way is Neil going to get rid of his captain unless injured, our squad is pretty full and unless shipping out the only position I'd be looking for is replacement for Madine /Yates or someone to bring on as a sub as I don't see anyone who can replace those two in the squad.
The most vital piece of business in the window. I really cant see Arsenal not agreeing if he's getting regular football.Ballard till the end of the season would be a bonus.
I thought the lad would go into play for England never mind QPR!.Yes. Really liked Lumley. Thought he would go on to be no.1 at QPR.
Good point Tango. That evidence failed to register right in front of me for 90 minutes!Arsenal must have agreed to let Ballard play for us in the FA Cup tie which might be an indication that they'd be happy for him to stay here until the end of the season....let's hope so.
If that's the case I think we will be well covered in defence and midfield.
Up front maybe a viable option for Madine.
If he hadn't been suspended he'd have likely been an ever present since he initially broke in to the side.Arteta and the coaching staff know Blackpool are playing a brand of football that suits their own style and they also know Critchley is amongst the best in the game when it comes to developing youngsters. They will also hopefully see that Blackpool are now a club with top coaches and pretty decent facilities and that do things the right way.
My only worry with getting Ballards loan extended is that either a) Arteta thinks he can break into their match day squad and help in cup competitions or b) and possibly the most likely scenario that Arsenal think Ballard should be playing more minutes - because he’s not actually playing all that much here yet - and recall him.
Beat me to it. He’s played every reasonable opportunity he’s had.If he hadn't been suspended he'd have likely been an ever present since he initially broke in to the side.
we must be the only team in the EFL or Prem with only one experienced keeper. Maxwell knows he is under no pressure whatsoever.I don't like knocking players on here but Maxwell does worry me with his lack of commanding his area from corners and crosses.
That is why the two reserve keepers need to train hard and put in good displays when selected for the minor games, and prove they are worthy of a place in the first team ,we must be the only team in the EFL or Prem with only one experienced keeper. Maxwell knows he is under no pressure whatsoever.
Antwi has gone out on loan.Critch said a little while back we had one space left in the squad. When I counted up I thought we had 22 but I don't know if the 22 excludes goalkeepers.
It's not just squad numbers though there's also the wage cap to consider.
If we can move them on I think I'd let Thorniley and Sarkic go.
Not sure what the situation will be with Nuttall.
Ballard and Kemp will probably stay otherwise their Clubs probably wouldn't have let them play in Cup, as has been said.
I'd like cover for Madine but other than that I'm reasonably happy with what we've got.
If Maxwell got a bad injury it appears we can cover him with an emergency loan.
I think Nathan Shaw might return and Cameron Antwi will be go out on loan.
Disappointed in Sarkic, to think we could have got Kallum Camps who was also on a free at the timeCritch said a little while back we had one space left in the squad. When I counted up I thought we had 22 but I don't know if the 22 excludes goalkeepers.
It's not just squad numbers though there's also the wage cap to consider.
If we can move them on I think I'd let Thorniley and Sarkic go.
Not sure what the situation will be with Nuttall.
Ballard and Kemp will probably stay otherwise their Clubs probably wouldn't have let them play in Cup, as has been said.
I'd like cover for Madine but other than that I'm reasonably happy with what we've got.
If Maxwell got a bad injury it appears we can cover him with an emergency loan.
I think Nathan Shaw might return and Cameron Antwi will be go out on loan.