Mark Travers G Bournmouth b.1999

[Stuttgart88]

For such a big lad, high balls really are his achilles heel. He frequently just doesn't read the flight of the ball right. On this occasion i think he got a slight bump from his own teammate but no excuses, you've just got to read thy flight early and be decisive. He was all at sea in Belgrade and on a few other occasions I saw him last season.

[Colbert Report]

I'll give Stephen Kenny credit for figuring out early on that Bazunu was the best out of the three keepers we had coming through at the time, the others being Kelleher and Travers. Hopefully Travers gets a chance to prove himself in the next few weeks as it doesn't appear Neto will be back before the World Cup break.

[JR89]

Don't think Travers will be troubling Neto for that number one spot. Has conceded the same number of goals in these two and a half games that Neto has conceded in seven and half games.

[tommy_c12000]

Clean sheet today in a 3-0 win vs everton. Great to see. Hopefully he can push on from here!

[tommy_c12000]

2 goals conceded from corners cost Bournemouth today. First corner was an outswinger in 6 yard box, I wonder if travers should have come. In fact, I don’t recall him make any proactive interventions from any of Fulhams corners. Just has not seem to have improved his commanding of his 6 yard box. Otherwise has done ok

[Eirambler]

Definitely thought he should have come for the first one and probably got a strong fist on it. The second one, I've only seen one angle but it looked like one he could have made a better effort at that also. It was from range and didn't seem to be right in the corner.

Travers definitely doesn't look like a first choice EPL standard keeper at this point in time.

[Stuttgart88]

2 goals conceded from corners cost Bournemouth today. First corner was an outswinger in 6 yard box, I wonder if travers should have come. In fact, I don’t recall him make any proactive interventions from any of Fulhams corners. Just has not seem to have improved his commanding of his 6 yard box. Otherwise has done okI thought the first was placed right where the keeper should be in charge.

[Demesne Lad]

Dropped. Neto back for the game at Brentford.

[OwlsFan]

Dropped. Neto back for the game at Brentford.

"Neto back" - could think of a few puns there. Apparently Neto has a much better save ratio than Travers.

[Demesne Lad]

"Neto back" - could think of a few puns there. Apparently Neto has a much better save ratio than Travers.

Unfortunately, Travers has been more a case of 'Back o'net' this season. It's hard to make judgements on 'Save' stats; on fbref.com, for example, 'Saves' can include shots blocked by defenders.

Gregor Robertson's report (Sunday Times) on Brentford v Bournemouth: " ...the former Barcelona 'keeper commanded his box well as Brentford rained cross after crossdown upon the visitors in the first half. It was no coincidence that the Brazilian's debut at the end of August kick-started the Cherries' six-game unbeaten run".

At 23 and 8 months, Travers is 10 years younger than Neto, but the latter had just turned 24 when he became first choice 'keeper for Fiorentina. Can Travers improve, or is the Championship his level?

[ontheotherhand]

Neto has been made captain now.

[Demesne Lad]

First PL start for Travers (at Everton) since the game v Man Utd on 3 January.

[SkStu]

Randolph is on the bench. Travers took a knock but looks fine to play on but if he were to come off that would make it 4 Irish keepers in the PL this season (see Tets’ post in the Kelleher thread).

[JR89]

Interesting move if there's truth in it. Luton probably favorites to go straight back down and long term Travers would be a good signing as look how good he was in the championship. Though if they've any ambitions of staying up then like Bournemouth they'd need a decent experienced keeper. Though defensively they're more solid so interesting to see who they bring in.

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[Demesne Lad]

Bournemouth (and Leeds) have made enquiries about Newcastle's Karl Darlow (32). Leeds United and Bournemouth in battle for goalkeeper Karl Darlow | PlanetSport (https://www.planetsport.com/soccer/news/leeds-united-bournemouth-battle-goalkeeper-karl-darlow)

I wonder who will be leaving the Vitality Stadium this summer, if the club feel they need to strengthen the goalkeeper panel?

[John83]

Has Neto extended his contract? They signed him on a 1 year deal, and he could do better than Bournemouth.

[JR89]

Has Neto extended his contract? They signed him on a 1 year deal, and he could do better than Bournemouth.

Yeah signed a three year contract at the end of May

[John83]

Grand. I'd rather Travers were playing in the Championship than warming a Premiership bench anyway. It seems to be his level, for now at least. He's still very young for a keeper.

[Demesne Lad]

Comments on Travers from Begovic and O'Neil: Asmir Begovic on Mark Travers losing place to Neto | Bournemouth Echo (https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23626505.asmir-begovic-mark-travers-losing-place-neto/)

[JR89]

Linked with a season long at Millwall. That would be a great signing for Millwall.

[John83]

I did a quick search for news on this and found out their club owner just died yesterday morning.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/uknews/club-legend-alan-dunne-pays-tribute-to-millwall-owner-and-chairman-john-berylson-70-after-tragic-accident/ar-AA1drwuK

The Travers rumour is in the S*n, for whatever that's worth.

[pineapple stu]

Linked with a season long at Millwall. That would be a great signing for Millwall.
If Travers can get that, you'd have to imagine Kelleher can get at least that, if not better.

[Demesne Lad]

Stoke's attempt to sign Wolves’ goalkeeper Matija Sarkic seems to have failed, and Stoke manager Alex Neil has therefore turned his attention to Mark Travers. Mark Travers to Stoke City transfer latest with eye-catching stat to tick big box - Stoke-on-Trent Live (stokesentinel.co.uk) (https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-mark-travers-8610894)

[joey B]

Bournemouth have reached an agreement to sign Andrei Radu on loan from Inter Milan,might facilitate Travers moving on…

[JR89]

With a bit of luck will get a permanent move so if they're bringing in a GK with the option of making the move permanent.

[JR89]

Having a medical at Stoke.

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[Demesne Lad]

Season-long loan to Stoke confirmed.
Discussions with Enda Stevens and Ben Pearson convinced Travers to move to the Potteries. (Stoke Live, today)

[JR89]

Since Bournemouth are bringing in Radu with an option to buy and Neto signed a new three contract it would be good if there's a similar option in Travers' loan deal.

Though I doubt it since a good season with Stoke and his value goes up. Which I think he will have because this is a very good signing for Stoke if they want to push on from bottom half strugglers and make a push for the play offs. Think Millwall will be kicking themselves not getting a deal done if they had interest.

After his performances for Coventry this year Stoke should be all over McNally to further strengthen that defence.

[Demesne Lad]

Travers, Stevens, Jonathan Gould and Alex Neil comment after Travers' loan move to Stoke.

https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/2023/august/03/Between-the-sticks---Mark-Travers/

[Demesne Lad]

Travers recalled by Bournemouth following Neto injury; Andrei Radu needs backup. Meanwhile, Jack Bonham gets the gloves for Stoke.

Mark Travers: Bournemouth recall Stoke City keeper from loan after Neto injury - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67243892)

[elatedscum]

Bit of a waste for Travers. On the bench for 3 games and then back to third choice. We could have had Kelleher v Travers on Wednesday but presumably he’s cup tied (played in the first round vs West Brom).

Possible he’ll be back with Stoke in January

[John83]

This is dissapointing news. He is not going to threaten Bazunu or Kellagher's position from the bench. Stoke was a real opportunity for him. Hopefully he gets more games this year, whether at Bournmouth or back out on loan.

[third policeman]

Is Randolph still there, and if so why? He and James McCarthy are stretching to breaking point the accepted definition of a professional football player.

[Eirambler]

Harry Arter on 40k a week and not in Forest's 25 man Premier League squad stretching it even more than either of those two I'd say! Some wages he's on to basically be an assistant coach in their youth setup.

Randolph is finishing off his career as a backup keeper and cashing the cheques. Backup keepers do have an important non-playing role to be fair, it's part of the job for many, maybe most keepers to provide cover for much of their careers.

McCarthy is crocked and just hanging around for the money. Plays a lot of golf in Glasgow apparently. That one's on Celtic. Anyone doing any research on him knew he was all but finished before he signed there, if they were dumb enough to give him a long contract then he's well within his rights to sit tight and take the money.

[SkStu]

Bit of a waste for Travers. On the bench for 3 games and then back to third choice. We could have had Kelleher v Travers on Wednesday but presumably he’s cup tied (played in the first round vs West Brom).

Possible he’ll be back with Stoke in January

How had he been doing for Stoke out of interest? I haven’t been tracking him much at all.

[Demesne Lad]

13 Championship appearances, 2 clean sheets, average of 1.38 goals conceded per game.

[Eirambler]

How had he been doing for Stoke out of interest? I haven’t been tracking him much at all.

He was doing well, though the same weaknesses as ever were still apparent (distribution and command of his area).

[Demesne Lad]

Alex Neil discusses the loss of Travers, partly due - he is led to believe - to Randolph being injured, and how Jack Bonham has returned yet again to the starting XI
https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/all-about/stoke-city-fc

[joey B]

Starts tonight away at Wolves,first Premier league start of the season…..

[Demesne Lad]

Starts tonight away at Wolves,first Premier league start of the season…..

Putting him in the shop window?

[seanfhear]

Putting him in the shop window?
I hope they put him in goals ! (wink)

[Jolly Red Giant]

Travers is a top half Championship keeper at the moment and could get better - there are plenty of teams in the championship where he would be an upgrade.

[Eirambler]

A clean sheet tonight and currently ranked as the man of the match on the BBC sport website.

[Drummerboy2]

A lot of people judge Travers on his poor performance against Servia. However he is far better than that and was having a really successful loan at Stoke when an injury crisis forced Bournmouth to recall him. I reckon he has a big future.

[Stuttgart88]

I only saw MOTD highlights. One fine save, albeit one you’d expect a top flight keeper to make. Wolves’ keeper was the busier of the two.

Clean sheet was a bit flattering. Wolves had 2 goals disallowed for fringe decisions where Travers was beaten in real time. Little he could have done with either - just saying the clean sheet involved a break or two.

[Eirambler]

Seems he might get the gloves for the rest of the season - obviously that's only four more games but would be at least a bit of compensation for having his season effectively ruined by the loan recall. Would give him a chance to either stake his claim for the jersey or put himself in the shop window for a Championship move. Neto is not popular with the support at the moment and Bournemouth may be in the market for a more modern type keeper this summer (someone like Kelleher would fit the job description I suppose).

[Demesne Lad]

Another clean sheet and a MOTM, on the basis of votes on the BBC Football website - but only one shot on target to deal with.

[seanfhear]

Another clean sheet and a MOTM, on the basis of votes on the BBC Football website - but only one shot on target to deal with.Tis actually hard to tell which one will be our goalkeeper for the next few years ~ Depends on injuries ~ Whether the goalkeeper is playing first team football or not ~ Lap of the gods stuff !

[irishfan86]

His one save was brave, sliding out to stop a tight angle shot from close range.

He made a brilliant save as well in a play that was ultimately called offside — an athletic jumping save to tip a ball wide which was heading for the top corner. Great to see him putting together some good performances at Premier League level — as a pure shot stopper he may be our best ‘keeper.

[~YTM~]

Big test today for Travers as he starts again but play Arsenal away.