Karl Darlow
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Karl Darlow
Graham and Phil reporting we are close to signing number 2.
Permanent deal for Newcastle and former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
32 year old 2016/2017 Championship winning number 1 with Newcastle.
Spent 2 years as number 1 at Nottingham Forest when he broke through in his early 20s.
Was then number 1 at Newcastle when they won promotion.
Since then has been largely a backup goalkeeper except for sharing number 1 duties for Newcastle when they finished 12th in the Premier League a few years ago and earned a lot of praise from Newcastle fans.
An OK if unspectacular loan with Hull last season.
Decent enough reputation.
But the concern of course is he has been a backup for some time which imo is always a bit of a worry.
Permanent deal for Newcastle and former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
32 year old 2016/2017 Championship winning number 1 with Newcastle.
Spent 2 years as number 1 at Nottingham Forest when he broke through in his early 20s.
Was then number 1 at Newcastle when they won promotion.
Since then has been largely a backup goalkeeper except for sharing number 1 duties for Newcastle when they finished 12th in the Premier League a few years ago and earned a lot of praise from Newcastle fans.
An OK if unspectacular loan with Hull last season.
Decent enough reputation.
But the concern of course is he has been a backup for some time which imo is always a bit of a worry.
Last edited by Cjay on Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Karl Darlow- Transfer close
Still a good keeper KD, rated very highly but lost his place to 2 very good keepers after injury.
If we get good money for Mes to invest then why not, it's plain Mes wants to leave but, are there any takers ?
If we get good money for Mes to invest then why not, it's plain Mes wants to leave but, are there any takers ?
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Karl Darlow
Your getting a great keeper in Darlow people. You Tube " Darlow save v Rotherham ". Breath taking. Wish we'd kept him at Newcastle, outstanding keeper you've got.
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Re: Karl Darlow
There’s already a thread for him mate, you might want to post in here (or perhaps one the Mods could merge your post).
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Re: Karl Darlow
Not a done deal yet
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Re: Karl Darlow
No, but he's left the US tour early with Newcastle.
He doesn't usually get it wrong.
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Re: Karl Darlow
He's a better all round keeper than Les Mes, i haven't seen him with his feet, but i'll be happy if he can use them better than Mes which i doubt.
I have no idea of our financial situation, but if it's like Bert had to do and raise his own money, then something like 20m would be handy.
Bert lightened the load on Mes and told him to make himself available to receive the ball when he could if the defence were trying to bring it out, it's around that time that daft money was being spoke about for him.
Again it all depends on DF's tactics - I think he's going possession based from the back, i'm happy with Darlow as a keeper but have no idea about his football ability.
I have no idea of our financial situation, but if it's like Bert had to do and raise his own money, then something like 20m would be handy.
Bert lightened the load on Mes and told him to make himself available to receive the ball when he could if the defence were trying to bring it out, it's around that time that daft money was being spoke about for him.
Again it all depends on DF's tactics - I think he's going possession based from the back, i'm happy with Darlow as a keeper but have no idea about his football ability.
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Re: Karl Darlow
Know many of our fans like him fair enough.
But if its any more than a couple of million then it's poor
Really don't like goalies who've reached there 30s as mainly backups
Much prefer to go for an outstanding goalie from the Championship last season for example.
But it's movement I suppose.
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Re: Karl Darlow
Good 'keeper, good bloke, good transfer for you I think.
Re: Karl Darlow
I don't think Darlow will be a back-upCjay wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:49 pm It's a meh for me.
Know many of our fans like him fair enough.
But if its any more than a couple of million then it's poor
Really don't like goalies who've reached there 30s as mainly backups
Much prefer to go for an outstanding goalie from the Championship last season for example.
But it's movement I suppose.
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Re: Karl Darlow
Nothing on the Leeds official website, but Wikipedia has him as playing for us so must be official.
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Re: Karl Darlow
No I meant I don't like signing goalies who've been mainly backups there whole career.
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Everything seems meh to you at the moment Cjay. The situation we are in is meh thanks to irresponsible useless twots! But we have to start re-building somewhere. The club has been very badly let down by ownership, management and players. Most people I've read rate Darlow. We ain't in a position like Manure who have shelled out millions on a keeper......well not yet anyway. I think we are just gonna have to accept a slow build as some on here have said that they would rather build slower with the right players who want to play for us rather than sign 4/5 players who couldn't give a toss....look where that got us!Cjay wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:49 pmIt's a meh for me.
Know many of our fans like him fair enough.
But if its any more than a couple of million then it's poor
Really don't like goalies who've reached there 30s as mainly backups
Much prefer to go for an outstanding goalie from the Championship last season for example.
But it's movement I suppose.
Re: Karl Darlow
A lady talking sense as usualwhiteswan wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:32 pm Everything seems meh to you at the moment Cjay. The situation we are in is meh thanks to irresponsible useless twots! But we have to start re-building somewhere. The club has been very badly let down by ownership, management and players. Most people I've read rate Darlow. We ain't in a position like Manure who have shelled out millions on a keeper......well not yet anyway. I think we are just gonna have to accept a slow build as some on here have said that they would rather build slower with the right players who want to play for us rather than sign 4/5 players who couldn't give a toss....look where that got us!
Re: Karl Darlow
I said nice things about Ampaduwhiteswan wrote: ↑Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:32 pm Everything seems meh to you at the moment Cjay. The situation we are in is meh thanks to irresponsible useless twots! But we have to start re-building somewhere. The club has been very badly let down by ownership, management and players. Most people I've read rate Darlow. We ain't in a position like Manure who have shelled out millions on a keeper......well not yet anyway. I think we are just gonna have to accept a slow build as some on here have said that they would rather build slower with the right players who want to play for us rather than sign 4/5 players who couldn't give a toss....look where that got us!
Just not keen on Darlow is all.
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Re: Karl Darlow
looks like £7-8 Million for Darlow, lets hope we can get £25-30 Million for Mes. Chelsea are said to be looking for a new keeper.
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Re: Karl Darlow
That’s crazy money for Meslier for me, but then again football is absolutely bonkers when it comes to money.
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