Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
I think the assumption that because Slocombe hasn’t made many obvious cock ups then he’s a decent keeper is wrong. I think he’s an adequate keeper for this level, but his shot stopping abilities aren’t great and he doesn’t exactly command his penalty area.

As a keeper, if you not made many ‘cock ups’, your decent at whatever level your playing at. A good measurement of a keeper over a season, do they win more points than they lose. Over the past 2 seasons Sam has definitely been in the positive column. Despite an indifferent start this season and providing his injury isn’t long term, I’m sure he’ll be in the positive column again this season.

He may have a knock but if there are better alternatives out there we should certainly be looking. Apparently Sunderland’s goalkeeping coach David Preece worked with IB at Ostersunds.
At this current time, injuries aside, I certainly wouldn’t be looking for an alternative.