Worthy Nigelton 1,048 Posted May 28, 2023 Is to leave Villa after 10 years this summer. What a total waste of a career... I can remember there being a fair bit of hype around him when he was 18 and to think he's just whittled it all away with crap loans and being second choice at a lower PL team and even for three years a Championship team, it seems so disappointing. I suppose it probably tells you something about his drive and attitude in itself that he's wasted his time like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,821 Posted May 28, 2023 Every club needs three goalkeepers, even though only one can play. He could've played more regularly at a lower level, but I doubt he has any regrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,720 Posted May 28, 2023 Dont think he will be complaining about his lack of time at so many clubs when he sees his bank balance.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,234 Posted May 28, 2023 Yea I don’t think it’s a waste. Is it better to occasionally test yourself against the best or play week in week out at a lower level? He’s financially set for life as well as others say. Some players really love football and just want to play, but every team needs backups and I don’t think you can dismiss guys doing that role as lazy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted May 28, 2023 He gets to shag Alice too so what’s the problem? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted May 28, 2023 If Tim was to leave I think he would be a great back up to Angus. I wonder what he fancies doing next? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 253 Posted May 28, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Newtopia said: If Tim was to leave I think he would be a great back up to Angus. I wonder what he fancies doing next? Me too. Another free agent, and although he only has 57 Championship appearances I still think he would be good enough to be a Championship backup. It’s just we don’t have anyone ready to replace Krul (McGovern is out of contract and the likes of Barden/Mair/McCracken/Berry and co are all inexperienced) Edited May 28, 2023 by HazzaJet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted May 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, Newtopia said: If Tim was to leave I think he would be a great back up to Angus. I wonder what he fancies doing next? I was thinking that. Frees up the youngsters for quality game time out on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 881 Posted May 28, 2023 Christ he has aged, He looks in his 50s'. I wonder if he has a Brummie accent to go with that 'Wild Man of the Woods' look ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Newtopia said: If Tim was to leave I think he would be a great back up to Angus. I wonder what he fancies doing next? Daniel Barden has come through difficult circumstances in his life. He is now 21. I think he must be considered as backup to Angus. McCracken is 23. Not young loanees anymore. They must be in consideration or clog up the sytem for the next ones coming through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted May 28, 2023 I genuinely think we should loan out all the young keepers, place them at the best place and level for their development, and keep them playing. Look how long it takes for them to mature, Angus is 27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted May 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Newtopia said: I genuinely think we should loan out all the young keepers, place them at the best place and level for their development, and keep them playing. Look how long it takes for them to mature, Angus is 27 We do already do that, problem is they don’t get games unless they go down into non league. Archie Mair only came on for Notts County for the pens, previous to that he’d hardly played. I think a couple of them just need to leave us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted May 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Newtopia said: I genuinely think we should loan out all the young keepers, place them at the best place and level for their development, and keep them playing. Look how long it takes for them to mature, Angus is 27 Yes. Quite a bizarre idea that a young keeper should sit out a season on the bench, on the off chance Gunn is injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 253 Posted May 28, 2023 3 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: Daniel Barden has come through difficult circumstances in his life. He is now 21. I think he must be considered as backup to Angus. McCracken is 23. Not young loanees anymore. They must be in consideration or clog up the sytem for the next ones coming through. At 23 with very little experience, I can’t see McCracken coming through the youth ranks. Barden has certainly come through difficult circumstances, but considering he’s already 21 I think for him to come through the ranks he needs to go out on loan and get regular first team football next season, preferably no lower than the fifth tier. Need to send several of our youth keepers out on loan too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
