David Raya

[sonofabee]

Yep, I messaged a Spurs supporting mate today saying the same. I'm sure they'd have made a big offer. As it stands now there's a chance we could finish above them

I wouldn’t put my house on that

 

[belvederebee]

There was an old saying when I was a young man. If you're heartbroken and struggling to get over your girlfriend dumping you, just think of her on the lavatory. We shall use the Fulham playoff final to apply the same principle to David's depature.

All depends if it’s a dump or pee.

 

[vcmazz]

All depends if it’s a dump or pee.

It so doesn't! ? But each to their own I guess?

 

[swr22]

There was an old saying when I was a young man. If you're heartbroken and struggling to get over your girlfriend dumping you, just think of her on the lavatory. We shall use the Fulham playoff final to apply the same principle to David's depature.

But in this case David’s is a Number 2 rather than being our Number 1!

 

[Banana]

‘Happy’ David Raya shuts out talk of new deal to focus on Brentford’s Euro push

Raya will have a year left on his contract in the summer

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Beelieve!]

‘Happy’ David Raya shuts out talk of new deal to focus on Brentford’s Euro push

Raya will have a year left on his contract in the summer

www.independent.co.uk

A very good interview IMO - demonstrates he is ambitious, won't commit (why would he?), and is evidently grateful to TF and BFC

 

[Judio1999]

But this is a quote from the Boss today

If he turns [a contract] down twice then, unfortunately, that’s a signal. That being said, David has been amazing; he’s one of the best keepers in the league. He’s one of the captains and leads with his performances and behaviour every day"

 

[Eieieio]

David Raya: Goalkeeper 'happy' at Brentford despite rejecting two new contract offers

Spain goalkeeper David Raya says he has rejected two new contract offers from Brentford but is "really happy" at the club.

www.bbc.co.uk

on Beeb too.

The thing that worries me that he says is 'I don't know what will happen in summer. I don't even know what will happen on Saturday.'

I hope he knows he is playing for us and not Arsenal tomorrow!

 

[middlesexbee]

I don't see a way we won't sell him this summer if he turns down another contract - certainly shouldn't let him go for free.
Can get a good fee out of him, best season of his career so far, and can reinvest into another equally talented, if not better, keeper.
Thank you David ?

 

[Willfly94]

He's been consistently one of the best keepers in the best league in the world for two seasons. If he fancies the chance to compete for titles at a huge club, he 100% deserves that opportunity. Seems like Tottenham would be a poor choice though....

 

[Inappropriate Smilies Bee]

There was an old saying when I was a young man. If you're heartbroken and struggling to get over your girlfriend dumping you, just think of her on the lavatory. We shall use the Fulham playoff final to apply the same principle to David's depature.

Doesn’t work if the main thing you liked about her was the smell of her sh*t though. Would actually make you sadder.

 

[BURFORD BEE]

There was an old saying when I was a young man. If you're heartbroken and struggling to get over your girlfriend dumping you, just think of her on the lavatory. We shall use the Fulham playoff final to apply the same principle to David's depature.

There’s a few people who might actually find that a turn on!

 

[vcmazz]

There’s a few people who might actually find that a turn on!

Yes. Fairly common in Wiltshire I understand. Swindon Town supporters would need to find an alternative method of emotional recovery.

 

[vcmazz]

Doesn’t work if the main thing you liked about her was the smell of her sh*t though. Would actually make you sadder.

Reply as per Burford's, simply replace Swindon Town with Bristol Rovers.

 

[BuzzingBee95]

There’s a few people who might actually find that a turn on!

Stop talking s**t! I can’t handle it!

 

[W5BeesFan]

So Raya has earned a big money move to fulfil his "dreams" and we get a wadge of cash. Last season without him we were relegation form. If Stakosha is indeed our replacement, then he'll need game time too in this half of the season. If not how do we know? I'm sure Alvaro and Lossl trained well.

 

[Bumbling fool]

So Raya has earned a big money move to fulfil his "dreams" and we get a wadge of cash. Last season without him we were relegation form. If Stakosha is indeed our replacement, then he'll need game time too in this half of the season. If not how do we know? I'm sure Alvaro and Lossl trained well.

We'll also need to sign a keeper who's somewhere between strakosha and Cox in experience level to challenge for his place.

Kelleher was suggested here, and we've been linked with alban lafont and seny dieng who would also fit that bill (though lafont would be more of a direct challenge to a strakosha's place than a 2nd choice)' Im sure one of the 3 of strakosha, Cox and a new signing will prove good enough.

It's tricky playing strakosha before Raya leaves cos we're not 100% safe from relegation just yet (though we're very close) and Europe is now a possibility, so for now I'd hold off. But it seems likely there'll come a point where we're all but ruled out of both zones and that's when I'd start strakosha (and indeed klp damsgaard schade)

 

[upnorthbee]

So long in the summer David, better than Szczesny in my opinion and may well be our best in 100 years. Goes with most sane fans blessing, personally hoping for a stronger replacement than Strakosha mind you.

 

[W5BeesFan]

So long in the summer David, better than Szczesny in my opinion and may well be our best in 100 years. Goes with most sane fans blessing, personally hoping for a stronger replacement than Strakosha mind you.

I've only seen Strakosha play in the cup game against West Ham where he had a steady game apart from that strange "ghost" goal from Said. It's hard to say how good or bad he is. He was highly rated on arrival and deemed Raya's successor. Not sure what has changed since then.

 

[jlove]

I've only seen Strakosha play in the cup game against West Ham where he had a steady game apart from that strange "ghost" goal from Said. It's hard to say how good or bad he is. He was highly rated on arrival and deemed Raya's successor. Not sure what has changed since then.

Our scouting and recruitment team must've made a serious evaluation his abilities and development to commit serious money and he must've been fit long enough for the coaches to validate that this season. Time will tell.

 

[Mr Cynical]

But this is a quote from the Boss today

If he turns [a contract] down twice then, unfortunately, that’s a signal. That being said, David has been amazing; he’s one of the best keepers in the league. He’s one of the captains and leads with his performances and behaviour every day"

Seems pretty clear he's off doesn't it?

 

[TadB]

So long in the summer David, better than Szczesny in my opinion and may well be our best in 100 years. Goes with most sane fans blessing, personally hoping for a stronger replacement than Strakosha mind you.

A Hundred years! I used to think that Cakebread was our best ever, but that was some 57 years ago and even I have forgotton him, many others have never seen him play so a hundred years is a big statement. I agree very much with the rest of your post.

 

[shaun]

Seems pretty clear he's off doesn't it?

Yep. Hopefully his exit will leave us all “Happy” (in that we maximise value).

 

[abeeforever]

In a Sky interview yesterday Brentford manager Thomas Frank thinks it's unlikely that David Raya will stay at the club at the end of his contract having rejected two improved offers and values him at £40m plus in today's market, It will be interesting to see how many bids come in for him in the summer at that price.

 

[upnorthbee]

A Hundred years! I used to think that Cakebread was our best ever, but that was some 57 years ago and even I have forgotton him, many others have never seen him play so a hundred years is a big statement. I agree very much with the rest of your post.

Only going off how well we’re doing right now v the past 100 years tbh mate, you might be right that there could have been one better, but I’d say he’s right up there.

 

[upnorthbee]

I've only seen Strakosha play in the cup game against West Ham where he had a steady game apart from that strange "ghost" goal from Said. It's hard to say how good or bad he is. He was highly rated on arrival and deemed Raya's successor. Not sure what has changed since then.

Obviously for a different thread but a final word on Strakosha, it was more about body language and distribution that I was worried about. The fact that the shot went through him from Said could happen to any keeper, just one of those things.

 

[brentfordfc4ever]

If not Strakosha, I back the management to find the next gem. Could see another very large bid coming.

The goalkeeper spot is not one to mess about with

 

[mhead bee]

He wants to play in the Champions League and become Spain's No.1, why wouldn't he, he is the best keeper in the EPL.

 

[mhead bee]

In a Sky interview yesterday Brentford manager Thomas Frank thinks it's unlikely that David Raya will stay at the club at the end of his contract having rejected two improved offers and values him at £40m plus in today's market, It will be interesting to see how many bids come in for him in the summer at that price.

Many, 40M is a steal. Spurs need him the most but are the least likely to pay.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Brilliant keeper, not English or that young and I don’t see 30-40 million for him, he’s worth loads but plays for Brentford and only Man U or Spurs could do with him with no money available across Europe.

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Brilliant keeper, not English or that young

27 is nowhere near old for a goalkeeper. Different optimum age calibration scale to outfield players.

 

[NorthamptonBee]

27 is nowhere near old for a goalkeeper. Different optimum age calibration scale to outfield players.

No sh*t Sherlock.?

 

[Bristolian Bee]

Because he's not that young do you think this reduces his value? For an outfield player I would agree but keeper age 27 not so sure.

 

[GP200]

............super cool dragback.............

 

[BFC1997]

Corrr that turn…

 

[RAF_Patto]

Because he's not that young do you think this reduces his value? For an outfield player I would agree but keeper age 27 not so sure.

He's not even peaked as a GK at 27.

 

[James30]

We should put a bid in for Alban Lafont

 

[BFC1997]

Because he's not that young do you think this reduces his value? For an outfield player I would agree but keeper age 27 not so sure.

I think he’s got many years ahead still, but he is a goalkeeper that relies a lot on speed and agility.

I suspect therefore that he is coming into his peak years now.

Watching Spurs lose 4-1 at Leicester with Fraser Forster in goal, I’m relieved the window is shut.

 

[BFC1997]

 

[westendbee]

Yet another thing to piss Arteta off!!!

 

[Beecareful]

if and when he leaves via the front door, it will be a big ask to find a PL ready keeper-sweeper of his calibre.

He had a crucial spell in the Championship with us.

 

[ChertseyBee]

I've only seen Strakosha play in the cup game against West Ham where he had a steady game apart from that strange "ghost" goal from Said.

Unfortunately, that ’strange ghost goal‘ was the only thing he had to deal with in the entire 90 minutes!

 

[Mick.C]

Important part of how we play - he will have given us 4 really good seasons come the summer.
Was thinking the other day Button first of the new era solid keepers played 3 Seasons, Upgraded to Bentley another 3 seasons, upgraded to Raya for 4 seasons.
We haven’t got the keeper strategy wrong in a decade. The upgrade on Raya will take some topping but you get the feeling we won’t be left wondering and it’s already in place for Raya not signing even if it’s not Strakosha.

 

[Vid]

I hope this isn't Davids' McLaren. I know he owned one but can't recall the colour.

 

[Banana]

I hope this isn't Davids' McLaren. I know he owned one but can't recall the colour.

His is blue.

 

[N5022N122]

Why is it rhe only car parked there?

 

[ruislip bee]

Unfortunately, that ’strange ghost goal‘ was the only thing he had to deal with in the entire 90 minutes!

Not true. He had crosses to deal with which he did very well. Commanded his box. Kicked well. Looked much better than last seasons jokers.

 

[8 Bee]

Not true. He had crosses to deal with which he did very well. Commanded his box. Kicked well. Looked much better than last seasons jokers.

Took a while for our defenders to realise that, unlike Raya, Strakosha can only kick with his right foot.

 

[Judio1999]

Many, 40M is a steal. Spurs need him the most but are the least likely to pay.

Chelsea interested ??

Chelsea could submit €25 million offer for David Raya

Chelsea are keen on signing David Raya from Brentford at the end of the season.

www.caughtoffside.com

 

[westy]

The more clubs interested the better.
He’s going we just have to push up the price.