Keeper crisis?

[francozola 2,040]

I would like to bring this up: Since Cech will be our #1 next season, will Courtois be complacent with being at Atletico? I hear Real Badrid are on his tail and they will likely propose an enticing offer.

So, should we bench Cech and promote Courtois, or sell him to the white scum? There is an outside chance that he will stay with us as a #2, but not a good one.

Yeah but it's not as if Real Madrid can guarantee him a starting position either... I think he'll be happy to stay at Atletico for another season and then discuss things with Chelsea more seriously next summer

[Strike 7,477]

why the heck did we sign hilario on for another year?? this way blackman will never get a chance

[francozola 2,040]

They will certainly offer more money as a #2 for RM than if he was a Chelsea #2. That is what I meant when I said "enticing"

Hmm maybe. But I hope he will be smart enough to realize that it will take much less time to become our new goalkeeper than to wait for Casillas to retire at RM since Iker's only 30 and still going strong. Cech has 2-3 years max, I think, before the injuries will take their toll.

[francozola 2,040]

That is all an expected income. I would rather let him play for Atletico for another year with a bonus, than play for RM. There is NO WAY you can let Courtois go without it helping you. He will be an improved De Gea! =)

Yeah I agree - if he issues some kind of ultimatum to the club, I'm sure we'll give him that bonus. Then the only question that remains is if he'll be swayed by the "glory" of being a RM player, as most players are.

[capriccioso 2,545]

why the heck did we sign hilario on for another year?? this way blackman will never get a chance

He's better than Blackman and more experienced than him.

[Strike 7,477]

He's better than Blackman and more experienced than him.

yeah but no point in keeping him because he's just another turnbull. blackman is a future prospect and should be our 3rd choice keeper atleast

[capriccioso 2,545]

Harsh, he's twice the keeper compared to Turnbull.

[Mr. Ziggles 110]

Is Turnbull really that bad? o.o

[Spike 12,049]

Is Turnbull really that bad? o.o

Not really. He has done well on his few outings. Helped us win a Penalty Shoot Out against Everton last year. He is perfect for 2nd/3rd choice keeper.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Turnbull is English so he fills the home-grown quotas as well. And he isn't too bad at all.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Sort of unfair question.

Blackman's sitting in our reserve squad while Courtois is playing for a good European side in a top league. Until we see Jamal in that kind of environment it's a pointless comparison.

[manpe 10,861]

I would like to bring this up: Since Cech will be our #1 next season, will Courtois be complacent with being at Atletico? I hear Real Badrid are on his tail and they will likely propose an enticing offer.

So, should we bench Cech and promote Courtois, or sell him to the white scum? There is an outside chance that he will stay with us as a #2, but not a good one.

Courtois has already said that the loan agreement includes at least 2 years in Atletico and 1 (or 2?) years somewhere in England. I think the plans have already been made and they will stick to it. After 3-4 seasons on loan he will be more than ready to challenge or overtake Cech.

[Igi26 346]

In my opinion, he is definetly again on loan at Atletico Madrid. That is why we exetended contract with Hilario.

Also Courtois is better than Blackman.

[Sparkie 27]

Cech is on a one man mission to prove that Courtois won't be moving in on his turf soon.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

why the heck did we sign hilario on for another year?? this way blackman will never get a chance

Its always good to have at least one experienced keeper as backup...I would have preferred Cudicini, but Hilario's not bad either.