Brad Jones

[John101]

Very strange. Will probably struggle to get much more for Cav.

 

Isnt Gulacsi classed as homegrown now? He is a top young goalkeeper, and should be number 2.

 

2 million may or may not be a drop in the ocean. Either way it's a poor piece of business.

[Welsh]

Devastated.

[dirty_sanchez]

Still don't see why we couldn't just use Gulacsi...

 

Gulacsi has only played for us for two years. His first year was on loan, so he doesn't count as a homegrown player.

 

Don't get the hating on Cavalieri in this thread. I think he's been a very good back up goalkeeper for us.

[The Party Boy]

Its cos he plays like he's got a turd in his kecks.

[WaltonRed]

He has DS but he wants out so he's got to go.

[Faustus]

He's shit, but if we can get a fee around the same price for Cavalieri, then it's probably not the worst bit of business in the world. Qualifies as a home grown as well.

[crouchaholic]

Boro offal:

 

No Deal Agreed For Brad

 

BORO have this afternoon confirmed that they have not reached an agreement with any club for the sale of goalkeeper Brad Jones.

 

Despite reports elsewhere, there has been no deal agreed for the Australia international.

 

Asked if his number one goalkeeper will be available for selection for the trip to Leicester City at the weekend, manager Gordon Strachan said: "I've no idea, we'll pick a squad tomorrow of available people."

 

Jones is yet to appear for Boro this season. He was suspended for the opening day game against Ipswich, when Danny Coyne played, while teenager Jason Steele was given his first team debut in the Carling Cup in midweek.

 

"The big bonus is Jason Steele did terrifically well at Chesterfield," said Strachan.

 

"Danny Coyne was excellent in the dressing room with Jason, as was Brad. Between the two of them, they got a real performance out of Jason.

 

"He's a talented keeper. He's been brought up the right way, he's confident without being arrogant, and he has a chance of becoming a good goalkeeper."

 

Asked if there was anything in reports suggesting Boro are keen on bringing Sunderland defender Matthew Kilgannon in on loan, Strachan said there was "nothing happening".

 

He admitted he may be speaking to Steve Bruce later today, although whether Kilgannon would be on the agenda was not made clear.

[Randy Marsh]

Gulacsi has only played for us for two years. His first year was on loan, so he doesn't count as a homegrown player.

 

Don't get the hating on Cavalieri in this thread. I think he's been a very good back up goalkeeper for us.

 

I know mate. How some people can see he is absolute shite baffles me. He's played probably less than ten games for the club and I don't recall him making any monumental cock ups. He's not Pepe, but who is?

[Moorsey]

I still miss the tracksuited antics of Pegguy Arphexad. Watching that goalie last night v England only re-ignited my love for a goalie who wears Primark trackies.

[Torvald Utne]

Who's hating on Cav? I'll sort the fuckers out!

[sir roger]

I wouldn't have had a panic attack if I heard that Pepe was out for a couple of weeks with Cavalry available, but I will have an attack of the vapours if Brad Jones is the number 2.

[JermainePennant]

Very strange. Will probably struggle to get much more for Cav.

 

Isnt Gulacsi classed as homegrown now? He is a top young goalkeeper, and should be number 2.

 

2 million may or may not be a drop in the ocean. Either way it's a poor piece of business.

 

I agree Gulasci has always impressed me when I have seen him and I rate bouzanis aswell, Gulasci should be number 2 with bouzanis as third choice, brad jones is shit and we are just pissing away 2m signing him.

[Moorsey]

I don't like the negativity towards Brad. I have NEVER seen the aussie gimp play, or if I have I have never noted in my pissed brain "THAT IS BRAD JONES IN GOAL FOR BORO" - but what I would like to say, if our manager chooses him to be BACK UP to one of the best keepers in the world then so be it. Why all the hate for a fella who will play against Scunthorpe in the Swizzel Stick Cup?

[brownies]

Maybe Roy is planning on a new formation, playing more than one keeper at the same time this season, u never, know might just work, He'll still end up doing more than Lucas.

[Kopite Pete]

Very average signing. This was my main concern with Hodgson. He loves his Average joes.

[Moorsey]

Very average signing. This was my main concern with Hodgson. He loves his Average joes.

 

But the thing is though Poppers, he is signing to sit on a bench for 80% of the time. Do you want a Casillias/Cech type goalkeeper for £10 mill+ just to sit next to the kitman or do you want a young keeper who Roy thinks can do a job if (hopefully) isn't called on, or just in the Carling Cup??

[Ynwa20]

I agree Moorsey- I'd have him as a back up and wouldn't be too worried if Pepe was injured or suspended and Brad stepped in. He's got experience which is the best thing for me.

[Anubis]

He's got experience which is the best thing for me.

 

Not if it's experience of constantly picking the ball out of his net.

[MLB]

I am praying that this signing falls through.

[George Costanza]

This is a joke surely?

 

We must be loaded if we can afford to spend £2m for shits and giggles.

[PeteH]

Never having seen the lad, I cant really make a comment on him.

But I would be sure Roy has done his homework and also had some input from Mike Kelly.

[Original202]

I don't like the negativity towards Brad. I have NEVER seen the aussie gimp play, or if I have I have never noted in my pissed brain "THAT IS BRAD JONES IN GOAL FOR BORO" - but what I would like to say, if our manager chooses him to be BACK UP to one of the best keepers in the world then so be it. Why all the hate for a fella who will play against Scunthorpe in the Swizzel Stick Cup?

 

It's telling how most of the people who are backing this signing have hardly seen the guy play.

 

But the thing is though Poppers, he is signing to sit on a bench for 80% of the time. Do you want a Casillias/Cech type goalkeeper for £10 mill+ just to sit next to the kitman or do you want a young keeper who Roy thinks can do a job if (hopefully) isn't called on, or just in the Carling Cup??

 

A young keeper? Jones is 28.

[fowler9]

Gulacsi has only played for us for two years. His first year was on loan, so he doesn't count as a homegrown player.

 

Don't get the hating on Cavalieri in this thread. I think he's been a very good back up goalkeeper for us.

 

Gulacsi is under 21 so it doesn't matter and by the time he is 21 he will have been here 3 years

 

 

agree with you on Cavalieri

[zigackly]

Every day I come in here hoping this deal has fallen through.

[Torvald Utne]

am i right in thinking we don't actually have to name ANY homegrown players? We just can't have more than 17 who are not and any amount of youngsters?