1964white wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 6:50 am
What a fanrastic save yesterday.
That goes in & Wolves would have been undeservedly back in the game.
I've always loved Darlow, he has taken his opportunity magnificently this season.
His footwork, distribution & control of the box has improved since he was given his chance, twice.
Watched the interview that he did for LUTV and noted what he said about how decision making improves when you get a run of games. I think a lot of fans were too quick to judge him when he got the odd appearance in cup matches after not playing for weeks/months.
The save yesterday was magnificent and for me the best save I have seen in the premier league this season. To get a hand to it in itself was amazing but to also have the power to turn it over the bar. Nigel Martyn was full of praise after the game.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm
I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm
Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 9:27 am
Would you be happy with Perri & Darlow as our 1&2 again next year?
Keep Darlow, bring in Trafford cried the crowd.
But what do we do with Perri then? We’d have to sell as he wouldn’t hang around to be third choice.
Would love to see Trafford coming in as our long term goalkeeper.
I do think Perri has done a lot better since being taken out of the firing line. Similar to with Tanaka sometimes players need to be taken out of the team for their own good and can then come back stronger. Maybe Messlier would have benefitted from that though I do think Messlier has a strogn mentality and could play well after making a mistake - unfortunately though another mistake would only be a few matches away (or a goal conceded where there was no mistake as such but you were left thinking he should have done better).
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm
I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm
Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
weasel wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:51 am
Watched the interview that he did for LUTV and noted what he said about how decision making improves when you get a run of games. I think a lot of fans were too quick to judge him when he got the odd appearance in cup matches after not playing for weeks/months.
The save yesterday was magnificent and for me the best save I have seen in the premier league this season. To get a hand to it in itself was amazing but to also have the power to turn it over the bar. Nigel Martyn was full of praise after the game.
Darlow's errors get conveniently forgotten as he was lucky enough not to concede from them, he did get better as the season wore on and I'm assuming we either didn't want to keep him or told him he was not starting next season. At that point it's a financial decision.
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 7:23 pm
Darlow's errors get conveniently forgotten as he was lucky enough not to concede from them, he did get better as the season wore on and I'm assuming we either didn't want to keep him or told him he was not starting next season. At that point it's a financial decision.
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 7:18 pm
Did great for us last 2 years, and now we’ll have to spend money on a position we wouldn’t have otherwise.
Not a good outcome for a team with limited resources.
£25-30m out of the budget if we follow through with Suzuki or Trafford.
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 7:23 pm
Darlow's errors get conveniently forgotten as he was lucky enough not to concede from them, he did get better as the season wore on and I'm assuming we either didn't want to keep him or told him he was not starting next season. At that point it's a financial decision.
All goalkeepers make mistakes! Darlow didn't make many...
Cannot fault Darlow for taking the cash at Man U can you? He's 35 and money matters for his future. Was a very good signing for us (I said so when he joined)...
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 7:18 pm
Did great for us last 2 years, and now we’ll have to spend money on a position we wouldn’t have otherwise.
Not a good outcome for a team with limited resources.
£25-30m out of the budget if we follow through with Suzuki or Trafford.
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 7:23 pm
Darlow's errors get conveniently forgotten as he was lucky enough not to concede from them, he did get better as the season wore on and I'm assuming we either didn't want to keep him or told him he was not starting next season. At that point it's a financial decision.
Its a shame it has come this.
God knows whats coming in next, he'd better be good as Darlow was a solid keeper who oozed calmness at the back.
The last thing we want is another clown flapping between the sticks.
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:53 pm
Cannot fault Darlow for taking the cash at Man U can you? He's 35 and money matters for his future. Was a very good signing for us (I said so when he joined)...
Agree Victor. Sad to lose him, but I think there is a similarity here to Struijk - he wants a new challenge. Doesnt mean he's unhappy or has been mismanaged.
We forget sometimes a player just wants a change in their career.
Pascal clearly leaves with Leeds in his heart, but like anyone in their career, sometimes you want another challenge.
Its not always the club's fault. People must realize it's a two way conversation, just like with any employee.
Can't help feel disappointed with Darlow's decision to move over to our most hated rivals. Yes he is 35 and deserves one final payday as he enters his last contract. With any players that wants to move on they must know how the fanbase will react when it comes to the scum across the way. Any club Karl, just not them. Pack your bench blanket, gloves and your sudoku book and feck off.... harsh I know, but its scum
malcolmw wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2026 12:47 am
Agree Victor. Sad to lose him, but I think there is a similarity here to Struijk - he wants a new challenge. Doesnt mean he's unhappy or has been mismanaged.
We forget sometimes a player just wants a change in their career.
Pascal clearly leaves with Leeds in his heart, but like anyone in their career, sometimes you want another challenge.
Its not always the club's fault. People must realize it's a two way conversation, just like with any employee.
I wish them both well.
Pascal & Karl have been great servants for our club, both making a massive contribution to our success over the last couple of seasons.
I think if Darlow was an up and coming talent that they had snatched away from us it would be a bit different in terms of animosity. As it is he has gone there to sit on their bench, presumably rather than sitting on ours. As such I don't wish him any ill though hope if he plays for their first team he is sh*t!
He came in and was a steady presence in the last 2 seasons when a steady presence is what we needed. He has played his part in our success.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 4:23 pm
I've pretended to support a team that's been crap for most of my life as part of a long term plan
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 7:03 pm
Did you post them because there's something wrong with your brain
Darlow, Karl
