Ellery Balcombe

Ellery Balcombe

Brentford77 said:
Great to see him thriving. I’d love it if he developed into a serious contender. Big ask I know, but he feels very much one of our own
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If he can stay fit, he could well piss the season up there. I guess it depends on the stability of the defence in front of him, but he seems to have generally done well when having a run of games. Boreham Wood and Viborg were ended early due to injury, plus he lost time at Crawley and Bristol Rovers due to injury and he appeared to be out for much of last season, post League Cup appearance.
 

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Beat Poet said:
If he can stay fit, he could well piss the season up there. I guess it depends on the stability of the defence in front of him, but he seems to have generally done well when having a run of games. Boreham Wood and Viborg were ended early due to injury, plus he lost time at Crawley and Bristol Rovers due to injury and he appeared to be out for much of last season, post League Cup appearance.
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Staying fit is a big part of it.

But we need to sometimes realise that players develop at different ages. How old is he now 24?

Still time on his side.
 

Ellery Balcombe

Ellery had a busy night on goal this evening. Getting a lots of good press, too, but when the goalkeeper gets mentioned it kind of says that the team ahead of him on the pitch didn’t do so well. A paradox, really, but it’s great that he has settled in and even though it’s early in the season let’s hope he stays fit and continues to do well.
 

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Beelated said:
Ellery had a busy night on goal this evening. Getting a lots of good press, too, but when the goalkeeper gets mentioned it kind of says that the team ahead of him on the pitch didn’t do so well. A paradox, really, but it’s great that he has settled in and even though it’s early in the season let’s hope he stays fit and continues to do well.
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They did manage to comeback with a 90th minute equaliser for 1-1 tonight.
Sounds like he’ll be in for another busy night in the return though…
 

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Couldn't really give a sh*t if St Mirren are sh*t if it helps us out!
Beelated said:
Ellery had a busy night on goal this evening. Getting a lots of good press, too, but when the goalkeeper gets mentioned it kind of says that the team ahead of him on the pitch didn’t do so well. A paradox, really, but it’s great that he has settled in and even though it’s early in the season let’s hope he stays fit and continues to do well.
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Edmundo said:
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Looks like they are listed in alphabetical order.
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Yeah, reminds me of when the Brentford lineup of outfield players is listed on those Twitter JPGs in squad number order. Janelt (27) as the central forward and Yarmo (33) wide left?!
 

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Ellery Balcombe

ruislip bee said:
Match report says the defeat would have been much higher without a string of saves by home keeper Ellery Balcombe!
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These are the games up there he needs to perform in...then who knows, maybe an Old Firm/Edinburgh loan in the future?
 

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Beat Poet said:
These are the games up there he needs to perform in...then who knows, maybe an Old Firm/Edinburgh loan in the future?
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Or a permanent move.
 

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Will have been a great experience for him today, playing at Ibrox. Not been following too closely, apologies if he's already played at other big grounds... any word on how he's getting on?
 

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Mr Tree said:
Will have been a great experience for him today, playing at Ibrox. Not been following too closely, apologies if he's already played at other big grounds... any word on how he's getting on?
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He's getting regular game time, which has to be a good thing.
 

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Mr Tree said:
Will have been a great experience for him today, playing at Ibrox. Not been following too closely, apologies if he's already played at other big grounds... any word on how he's getting on?
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Played at Wembley on loan to Bromley as they won the FA trophy final a few years back.
 

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Mr Tree said:
Will have been a great experience for him today, playing at Ibrox. Not been following too closely, apologies if he's already played at other big grounds... any word on how he's getting on?
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Started off looking good, from the St Mirren fans I know though he's not impressed as time has went on, decent contingent want the number two Urminsky to be given a shot.
 

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I was at St.Mirren v St. Johnstone last night and it is fair to say Ellery had an indifferent game and the fans around me were not overly impressed
He doesn't play the short game preferring to lump it up the pitch which appears to be how St Mirren play.
Ellery didn't have a lot to do but seemed indecisive in his area to the point of defenders twice kicking the ball into row Z as he hesitated in coming for the ball.
I do think it is time we sold him for his sake as he will not get near the Brentford first eleven.

And by the way he managed to get himself booked as well for squaring up to an opponent. :sorted:
 

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HantsBee said:
I do think it is time we sold him for his sake as he will not get near the Brentford first eleven.
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Hard to disagree, though the club must see something in him as he’s only relatively recently agreed a deal til 2027. He’s 25 now and I can’t see him breaking through here.
 

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Poolieboydave said:
Hard to disagree, though the club must see something in him as he’s only relatively recently agreed a deal til 2027. He’s 25 now and I can’t see him breaking through here.
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He’s probably costing the club very little with clubs paying his wages and paying loan fees. He’ll be due a testimonial soon ?
 

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Are we expecting him to be recalled?
 

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He'll never be Brentfords first choice keeper. The man from Iceland is,just as good as Flecken and I was surprised he agreed to join us as a No.2. I expect him to be our No.1 within 2 seasons.
 

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Potentially bad news, St Mirren have just signed Zach Hemming on loan until the end of the season, he was first choice keeper with them last year.

It's an odd one because Ellery seemed to be doing fine enough, I can only imagine St Mirren have been told they can get Hemming at the end of this season?
 

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Gparsfan said:
Potentially bad news, St Mirren have just signed Zach Hemming on loan until the end of the season, he was first choice keeper with them last year.

It's an odd one because Ellery seemed to be doing fine enough, I can only imagine St Mirren have been told they can get Hemming at the end of this season?
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Or Brentford want to recall due to potential injury cover requirement or a loan out for Cox or Balcombe to Chsmpionshio?
 

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Recall on the cards but what’s next for him as he’s done really well at St Mirren?

Sell, loan or keep as cover?
 

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North London Bee said:
Recall on the cards but what’s next for him as he’s done really well at St Mirren?

Sell, loan or keep as cover?
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Possible sale or loan I suspect, recently had great game against Rangers and with Butland possibly out for a while maybe they’re interested?
 

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Recall confirmed. No clues in the official announcement. Bit of a pity cos it seemed to be going well. Wonder what's next... maybe we've had some offers
 

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Mr Tree said:
Recall confirmed. No clues in the official announcement. Bit of a pity cos it seemed to be going well. Wonder what's next... maybe we've had some offers
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Either to sell or to take a step up to a higher level than St Mirren on loan.
 

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If he ends up back here as third choice, which seems a possibility as Cox has mysteriously disappeared in recent months, it would be a huge backward step for him. It’s almost as if we use him at the expense of developing him. Provides cover when needed, otherwise, farm him out somewhere. I hope there’s a permanent move lined up for him if I’m honest.
 

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ChertseyBee said:
I hope there’s a permanent move lined up for him if I’m honest.
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No real incentive for that yet, given he's still contracted for another two and a half seasons, plus an option. But yeah, he really needs to play this season, after, save for the League Cup appearance, basically missing last season.
 

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ChertseyBee said:
If he ends up back here as third choice, which seems a possibility as Cox has mysteriously disappeared in recent months, it would be a huge backward step for him. It’s almost as if we use him at the expense of developing him. Provides cover when needed, otherwise, farm him out somewhere. I hope there’s a permanent move lined up for him if I’m honest.
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Trouble is...every team needs a #2 & #3 who rarely get game time. It's not a great career move for anyone really yet the majority of professional keepers strangely fall into this category......
 

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Brentford77 said:
Trouble is...every team needs a #2 & #3 who rarely get game time. It's not a great career move for anyone really yet the majority of professional keepers strangely fall into this category......
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Except the number three is generally more of a veteran like Scott Carson, happy to sit on the bench and be a good influence.
 

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St Mirren seem to be struggling without him :fishing:
 
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