I think this actually indicates the strength of the defence in front of Raya which forces teams to have shots from distance (not very good ones in the main), so they are 'easier' for the 'keeper to save.
First stage of the "Raya isn't really as important as we think" process to reconcile ourselves with his departure.......
The 'keeper still has to save them, though
! And the confidence between him and the defensive unit is always key to success. Actually, even if our number 1 next season is statistically as good as David, there will be still differences as each player will have their own way of playing and integrating with the defenders.
Nowhere near as good with his feet as David is, won't be wanted by Ten Haag. Hard to comment on the other two without a manager; would be a gamble to buy without knowing he'd fit new manager's style, especially for Chelsea.Emiliano Martinez is ready to leave Aston Villa, each of Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea teams are interested wondering if this will effect our chances of getting a good fee for david
Report: United, Chelsea and Spurs all monitoring wantaway ‘keeper Emi Martinez
Manchester United are reportedly among three Premier League clubs interested in Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.strettynews.com
I think we can handle outside the box shots better this season.
and added an extra £10m on his price tag.Even Thomas said in the after match interview that none of the squad was for sale this summer except Raya.If he was auditioning for one of his future employers he did a grand job
I have accepted he will leave this summer and he will be a big loss but think he deserves a chance at European football and could get into any of the top clubs in the league.
Lossl was an emergency so I’m not going to count him. Strakosha has spent too much time on the treatment tabe but I’m not going to judge him on one mistake against Benrahma. Not sure he’ll stay to be 2nd choice though.
I feel we've learned a lot from that period as a club. Flekken seems more ready to go in terms of age, experience and underlining stats (being similar to DR).
Sadly* the failure of Chelsea and Spuds to make Europe means that the options are fewer. Depends if DR is prepared to take a chance on one of them getting back into the top 4 next season, but I’d say both have some ground to make up. So probably less chance of a bidding war unfortunately as United may be the only club that meets Raya’s expectations.
It seems this is why we've gone for Flekken, supposedly good with his feet and with long passing.
I believe that receiving ball and accurate long passes are a feature of Flekkens game
No one is putting us down?
Maybe listen to De Zerbi’s interview after Saturdays game and you might get it
Get what you’re saying of course and yes to get the money for him will beneficial long term. When was the last time Spurs won anything Chelsea could easily bounce back but are in a right mess. What I was getting at the comments he deserves a shot at the big time. We are not going to Halifax anymore and yes we are miles behind Man U but surely we don’t want to end up like Southampton.
Well, he's not signing a contract so we can either call him an ungrateful money-grabbing whatnot or wish him well for the future.
I think I see what you’re saying. He could go to quite a few places and just earn more money. The clubs that offer him no.1 status AND be higher in the league are much fewer.
I think the point is that a football career is very short and can be curtailed at any time (see Alan Judge) so if you have an opportunity to play for one of the very top clubs, then it’s a bit of a no brainer (both career wise and financially). It’s also a positive for the club in that it shows potential targets we can help players up to the very top level.
Exactly. He's given us 4 great years. Cost £2m, likely to go for somewhere north of £25m. Deserves his big payday and shot at the biggest of the big time.
Agree, it's in the DNA of the club and will help us continue to attract young talented players when there is interest from other clubs. This process has been very clear now for 10 years or more it's not going to change now we are in the PL.
Also no guarantee new Spurs manager & Pochettino will rate DR as highly as he is here & also the pressure will be ramped up at those clubs.A large transfer fee & entitled fans could mean a few mistakes & he will be bench warming.
That’s where I’m coming from Steve Phillips told Neal Maupay exactly that a few years back at the end of season. Yes he’s looking in hindsight but we’d give our right arm to wear the red and white and get a million for it. Yes I know it’s naive and still gutted Sinton left us but now we are in the top league hoped he’d stay. Rayas always given his best but for now chuffed Ethan’s staying so I’ll look forward to that and seeing DR’s replacement!
...........he could get his biggest shot at the big time with us.............
While I love your confidence he could easily be playing Champions League next season and with a good campaign be first choice keeper for Spain in the Euros. We can’t guarantee that anytime soon.
Which Champions League team could he easily be playing for?
