Randolph is finalising a move to a Premier League club as a free agent, according to Birmingham: http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/dar...y-2453606.aspx
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Randolph is finalising a move to a Premier League club as a free agent, according to Birmingham: http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/dar...y-2453606.aspx
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Originally Posted by BCFC.com
The best Irish goalkeeper in the Championship according to Opta.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/spor...rowett-9327676
That's very interesting, considering he had a few really difficult games. That said, 11 clean sheets is not to be sniffed at (including Birmingham's final 3) so it will be interesting to see where he goes next season, as a free agent. Is it possible that he will leapfrog David Forde in the line next season?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
http://www.eppingforestguardian.co.u...dolph_capture/
Signing for West Ham.
Great, another goalkeeper sitting on the bench for a Premier Division club.
probably as a replacement for Jussi Jääskeläinen, he was released by West Ham
Strange that they're signing players without an appointed manager
It will be a relatively close run thing. Randolph has a much higher profile than Henderson, Murphy or Logan. Adrian is a good goalkeeper though.
Adrian can be overcome. I'm always wary about players signing for clubs without managers though.
Somewhere in a dark, dingy bar, a man sits on a stool reading a newspaper and smoking a cigar. He's nursing a Jack Daniels, straight, no ice. The man is waiting for an associate. He look at his watch. "10:45" he grumbles to himself. His associate is late. He doesn't like being kept waiting. "This better be good news" he says to himself and chuckles. The bartender catches his gaze while wiping the counter. "What're you looking at"? The bartender quickly averts his gaze.
The associate enters the smoky haze of the bar and climbs in the seat next to the mysterious man. "B-b-bad n-n-news buh-boss". He slaps the newspaper on the counter. "The Irish Examiner" the mysterious man grumbles. "This is what youse kept me waiting for"?
"Go to p-p-page 42, Stutts" the associate trembles.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/s...op-340304.html
Darren Randolph earmarked as long-term successor to Shay Given in goal for Ireland
The mysterious man slams his fist on the bar. "That kid is no good I tells ya"!
Very funny! Still, he frustrates me. He should be brilliant but sometimes just lets soft goals in, including some really poor ones, and I don't see him being consistently good enough. I'd love him to prove me wrong.
I've had my doubts about him since he made a howler against England U21s at Turners Cross. He had a poor SFA Cup Final making the classic mistake of taking a step sideways just before a direct free, which went in just where he had moved from. I thought he was beaten too easily for Ireland against both Oman and (especially) Spain and I thought he got away with murder in the last game of the season before last, an error nearly getting Brum relegated. I think his decision making is a bit suspect too. Just saying...
Exactly how long are we expecting Shay to keep playing for us?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
I haven't seen an awful lot of Randolph but I'd imagine he'll be doing very well to dislodge Adrian. He seems very consistent.
Probably the last word I'd use to describe Adrian.
Fair enough, I take it he makes howlers quite regularly going by that statement? Looked decent any time I've seen him to be honest.
Same here. That said I hate West Ham and only watch them if it's absolutely necessary.
Like when Russell Brand is round your gaf? :p
That's what I'd have thought too. He looked a little ropey in his first few games but he really grew into the role and has been consistently good in my opinion, and often excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
He's a very good keeper in the sense that has quite a few very good games but also a few nightmares. He's mad as a hatter too. He's good to watch.
Many keepers tend to erase those nightmares from their games when they hit their peak though, in fairness. Reckon he could manage same? From what I've seen, I think he could. I'm disappointed he couldn't find a club where he'd be in a better position to challenge the number one. Adrian built up a good amount of goodwill last season and maybe he's a better keep anyway... It's a tough one.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Randolph confident of usurping Adrian.
http://www.london24.com/sport/footba...toes_1_4140663
Rocky won't be happy.
Oh dear.... ^^
Oh boy.
More Jekyll and less Hyde please, Darren.Quote:
Some nervy kicking and indecision on crosses coming into his box has been noted by West Ham fans, though, and the 28-year-old was extremely lucky not to have bee at fault for two or three goals in the first half against Charlton.
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/07/27...-at-cl/page/1/Quote:
But he showed character to bounce back with a string of fine saves in the second half against Charlton and insists he made the right decision joining the club.
Randolph not even on the bench tonight. O'Brien starts though.
Adrian sent off today.
Sounds like Adrian will only be out for the one game?
I read somewhere that West Ham were interested in bringing Robert Green back as well, that wouldn't be a good sign for aul Randy.
Starts today for West Ham against Bournemouth. Conceded two in the opening half, but both goals were Cresswell's fault according to the radio commentary
Bournemout leading 4-2 nowQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Randolph has concedd 20 goals in the last 4 games he has played against Bournmouth
Went the right way for the penalty. Didn't have a chance with any of them, his defence were just atrocious.
made at least 2 excellent saved as well. not much he could do about their goalsQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Agree with all that. He actually did very well. Brutal defending.
Did you hear this quoted somewhere or did it come from the memory bank? Barry Glendenning quoted this pretty obscure stat on the latest Football Weekly podcast. I wonder if he reads this forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by back of the net
They mentioned something about it in motd anyway.
They mentioned it on R5 Live before the game too.
Darren Randolph in line to start these games as neither Forde nor Given is starting for his club. Shame about Westwood but good luck to DR if he's picked. It could be the springboard he needs to kick on. He actually played well in the home defeat to Bournemouth and I'm not sure he had anything to do at Anfield!
I didn't realise Forde is out of favour, any more info on that?
not really, just playing in League One is doing him no favoursQuote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
he's also been in an out of the millwall team this season so far, with a young scottish player keeper jordan archer playing about half the games.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Sorry, I meant any more info on why he is out of favour at Millwall, not Ireland.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979