Simon Evans

[olio]

Signs from Dorchester
http://www.thediamondsfc.com/page/NewsD ... 62,00.html

[oliv272]

Does anyone else think we don't really need 4 goal keepers 3 if you don't count lance? Especially when 3 of them are all really very young and inexperienced, we need one aged around 25-26 and that can kick the ball inside the stadium.

[Steve]

We need somebody who is going to challenge Joe Day for the number 1 spot, and it looks to me like that is exactly what we have signed.

[BartonRaz]

Agree with Steve on this one. Joe will benefit from the competition. We can't rely on Key to do a job in the sticks, with respect - he's too old and not in bliding shape. Broadbent is a youth team player that was simply registered as a precaution after the death of Dale. In my eyes we only had 1 goalkeeper.

[oliv272]

As long as Simon Evans does put give Joe so competition I have no complaints, I just hope he isn't another GK to fill a number.

[StaceyH]

.... I just hope he isn't another GK to fill a number.

I don't think for a second that JE would waste valuable and limited funds doing that.

[Mad Dog]

Does anyone else think we don't really need 4 goal keepers 3 if you don't count lance? Especially when 3 of them are all really very young and inexperienced, we need one aged around 25-26 and that can kick the ball inside the stadium.

I wouldn't really want to throw Broadbent in the deep end at this stage in his career if Joe was injured.

Let's see how this guy does. He certainly adds a bit of competition, which can only be healthy. Certainly you've got a point about age, but until he plays we won't know. Regarding the kicking, I honestly thought Dale's kicking was his only weak point at times. It's something that will come with playing regularly.

[sheriff1993]

I agree with the majority here in that he'll provide competition, which I see as a good thing. Key and Broadbent were just registered in case of emergencies

[jimbobjaw]

Does anyone else think we don't really need 4 goal keepers 3 if you don't count lance? Especially when 3 of them are all really very young and inexperienced, we need one aged around 25-26 and that can kick the ball inside the stadium.

I wouldn't really want to throw Broadbent in the deep end at this stage in his career if Joe was injured.

Agreed, and to be fair, I don't think Lance is a number two. Not sure about this guy tbh, and in fairness I hope we don't see him! A young guy who can challenge Joe is a good signing imo.

[SCARECROW]

On a more general theme, does anyone know if we still have a scouting system that seeks out these players we keep signing? I can remember years ago in the Talbot reign we had a scout, (Cyril lea?) i think, but i cannot believe we have the resources for that now.
It conjours up thoughts of a web site of available players and a championship manager form book, a bit like what happens on here! Seriously, does anyone know how it is done?