Do we need a back-up Goal Keeper?

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Courtois is - even though only 20 - by now one of of the best goalkeepers in the world. He would be absolutely wasted as only a back-up, he will challenge Cech next yyear.

Anyway, the problem with Turnbull and Hilario is not they are average or not so good, its they are utter BS. How Hilario dances in the box, being always 5m off his line, when a shoot comes on target u already know its going in as was the case against Seattle lately. As poor as his positioning and bad ballhandling is Hilarios kicking, he misjudges about any backpass, can't kick a moving ball, we conceded numerous times because of that. Turnbull is simply a classic British goalkeeper, strong and good on the line but awful by judging shots, always good for an error and a joke as a footballer. U simply cant have back-up goalies as these adn it does not get any better when u have 2 of these. Any Bundesliga and most 2nd buLi side has a better back-up goalie. Even if its a short-term solution turnbull or hilario will cost us titles when cech is injured.

Spot on mate, exactly my point and the reason why I create this topic.

I have ZERO confidence in those two, if we don't get rid of them and sign a proper backup, I would rather promote Jamal to be the second GK.

Goal keeper, unlike a RB for example, it's irreplaceable on the pitch. CB, DM or even winger can cover RB/LB's mistakes, but no one can cover for a GK. A simple mistake by GK could easily cost a whole match. If something goes wrong with Cech we will be in deep shit and it's not funny.

Yes Courtois can be recalled but that's not a right move unless Cech is out for an very long time.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We won't get better than Turnbull. British goalkeepers are poor technically, the only thing looked at during their formation is if they are brave to come out from their goal. That's the opposite from the continental way which precisely asks the opposite

The Premier League's two best shotstoppers (obviously in my opinion only) are English - Joe Hart and John Ruddy. So I disagree heartily with that statement. However you will not get better than Turnbull in terms of a youngish British goalkeeper, so I see your point there.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Julio Cesar said he's leaving inter.. though his wage demand will probably be too much.

[SeB 1,281]

The Premier League's two best shotstoppers (obviously in my opinion only) are English - Joe Hart and John Ruddy. So I disagree heartily with that statement. However you will not get better than Turnbull in terms of a youngish British goalkeeper, so I see your point there.

I exagerate as much as I can, of course things aren't that manichean. But as a goalkeeper and youth coach you may confirm me that you don't search the same ability we use to search in France (by example) when we form young goalkeepers ?

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Julio Cesar? Great shout. The fact is, on his day he is probably equal to or even better than Petr Cech. Unsure whether he'd sit on the bench for us though.

[Kajo 176]

Hilario is too old, Turnbull is not good enough I can't even remeber one game when didn't concede a goal.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I exagerate as much as I can, of course things aren't that manichean. But as a goalkeeper and youth coach you may confirm me that you don't search the same ability we use to search in France (by example) when we form young goalkeepers ?

I agree in part with that, there. Obviously different coaches and coaches from different footballing cultures look for different things, but I tend to focus on the weaknesses as much as the strengths, as I'm sure you do yourself. I do see your point, however.

Julio Cesar? Great shout. The fact is, on his day he is probably equal to or even better than Petr Cech. Unsure whether he'd sit on the bench for us though.

Cesar won't come to sit on the bench for Chelsea when he can be number 1 at a team like Spurs or Liverpool.