New goalkeeper?

[Leicesterbaggie]

Apparently we are looking to sign Patterson, a goalkeeper, on loan from Sunderland. Why? If Ramsay thinks this is a priority he is more deluded than I thought. Griffiths was not at fault for any of last nights goals and should be way down the list of problems to solve. It is very worrying that he thinks that this is going to make us a better side after the debacle v. Norwich. What planet is he on?

[baggieal]

Personally, I do not rate Palmer and are of the view Palmer was a different class. Griffiths does not put confidence in those in front of him and poor at commanding his area. He may be better than Wildsmith but equally he is awful.

For me Griffiths needs to be replaced but a decent creative midfielder is more important.

[baggiematt]

Statistically speaking we have the worst an second worst goalkeepers in the league. Theres a wider story though of easy chances via poor defending.

I do think if we want to be ready for a relegation fight, we need an experienced head in goal and a reset for the defence.

We need several players and this is just one position.

[stargazer_1962]

Express and star reporting we are going to sign Max o leary from Bristol City.

[kettering_baggie]

I really don’t think that the Albion management know what the fcuk they are doing!

[baggieal]

Bristol City reserve keeper! Wow fkin wow!

[kettering_baggie]

It’s now on the WBA website, O’Leary has signed. Welcome, Max, hope you know what you’ve done!

[bordering]

Reserve keeper from Bristol City

Bristol City reserve keeper! Wow fkin wow!

Can't get a game in Bristol. Joining us?

Griffiths? well that will do his confidence the world of good.

It's the defence folding that exposes him


Ramsay with a set up not suited to us , Nestor with a model that hasn't worked et al are the problems

Tis getting worse and worse.

[Bombers right foot]

Josh Griffiths - 2025/2026
save percentage: 60.5%
Saves: 49 (2.33)
Errors leading to goals: 2
Acted as sweeper: 4 (0.19)
High claims: 13 (0.62)
High claim % judged in comparison to others: 19%
Pass completion: 58.6%
Long balls: 30.6%
Punches: 5 (0.24 per game)


Max O'Leary - 2024/2025 (minimal gametime this year so last years figures for a better view)
save percentage: 68%
Saves: 117 (2.54)
Errors leading to goals: 3
Acted as a sweper: 39 (0.85)
High claims: 38 (0.83)
High claim % - in comparison to others: 58%
Successful passes: 53.5%
Long balls: 31.4%

Probably best we could get for the money at the moment, best of luck Max your gonna need it playing behind Laurel and Hardy

[kettering_baggie]

Josh Griffiths - 2025/2026
save percentage: 60.5%
Saves: 49 (2.33)
Errors leading to goals: 2
Acted as sweeper: 4 (0.19)
High claims: 13 (0.62)
High claim % judged in comparison to others: 19%
Pass completion: 58.6%
Long balls: 30.6%
Punches: 5 (0.24 per game)


Max O'Leary - 2024/2025 (minimal gametime this year so last years figures for a better view)
save percentage: 68%
Saves: 117 (2.54)
Errors leading to goals: 3
Acted as a sweper: 39 (0.85)
High claims: 38 (0.83)
High claim % - in comparison to others: 58%
Successful passes: 53.5%
Long balls: 31.4%

Probably best we could get for the money at the moment, best of luck Max your gonna need it playing behind Laurel and Hardy

With respect, the stats are meaningless, eyesight can tell you whether a goalie is any good or not, a manager or coach should have no problem in that respect. Anyway, the ‘keeper’s stats will be affected by the defence in front of them, tactics and even the weather. I do believe that reliance on statistics is foolish and naive.

[baggieal]

With respect, the stats are meaningless, eyesight can tell you whether a goalie is any good or not, a manager or coach should have no problem in that respect. Anyway, the ‘keeper’s stats will be affected by the defence in front of them, tactics and even the weather. I do believe that reliance on statistics is foolish and naive.

You can get the odd person who swears by stats and would say based on such we are Barcelona 😭

You are right though - your mince pies will tell you our midfield is slower than a horse and cart and the defence has more holes than the Titanic! Not forgetting our missed chances up front mean we could not score in a whore house 😂😂😂

[Leicesterbaggie]

Totally agree Ketts. Statistics are meaningless. You judge a goalkeeper, or any other player for that matter, on what you see. End of!

[baggieal]

Totally agree Ketts. Statistics are meaningless. You judge a goalkeeper, or any other player for that matter, on what you see. End of!

Totally agree LB. Look at Grant - on the positive he does loads of running but his end product is poor. Heggebo chases every ball and gets in a few good headers but his speed of thought with feet is slow - look at that chance against Boro where it should have been bang but always a few seconds too slow, It?s called quality or talent which we lack!

[TipperaryBaggie]

Judging by these stats, it seems that he will come for crosses into the box which has been a weakness of our goalkeepers for quite a few seasons now.

[baggiematt]

I like Griffiths. I think there is a decent keeper in there. But you cant deny youre expecting every shot to go in.

He has no competition either. Wildsmith isnt good enough to keep him on his toes.

I dont know if O?Leary is the answer. I imagine he is better than Wildsmith though.