Locadoodledoo
Youth Team
Good signing if we can get it over the line, will push Sels for the #1 jersey.
Stefan Ortega Moreno
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Timothy Pope
Just another roll of the Dyche
Remember him being in goal when we played city last season (or maybe the one before) and he kept us out with a worldie
JohnnyCarey
Geoff Thomas
Now this would be a really smart move. Very good keeper from what I've seen of him -- competition and long-term replacement for Sels.
While I agree that we should be looking at succession planning with Sels at some point - Ortega is only 7 months younger, so probably isn't the man for the long term.
Cortez the Killer
Impressive member
He's 33 so I'm not sure he can be classed as a long-term replacement to 33 year old Matz Sels.
Est.1865
Destination Europe
You might give Ortega a 2 or 3 year deal which does protect us from Sels being out of contract in 2027.
uptight9
Viv Anderson
I thought the logic behind not extending Sels' contract in the summer was that he's 33, now why would you give a newcomer of the same age a longer contract, when you didn't give that length to someone who was already a first team player for the club?
Also, why can't this wait until the coming summer anyway? Surely Gunn would've left by now if he really felt he needed a move? Can't we just get a younger guy and revisit this after season's end?
Est.1865
Destination Europe
We have the option to extend Sels’s contract by another year
uptight9
Viv Anderson
They offered him one in any case. They added an option to extend which is on the team. Ortega can't be considered more long-term, anyway, though, being almost the same age.
As for Gunn, I haven't read any rumours whatsoever about him leaving since probably the last international window, when he said so in an interview.
uptight9
Viv Anderson
It was in the FA cup game in April if I remember correctly. Made up for almost gifting us a goal by giving the ball to MGW earlier. I think it was in the same game.
JohnnyCarey
Geoff Thomas
Bugger -- for some reason I thought he was late 20s which is okay for a GK. But you're obviously right: not much long term promise there.
Listen 'ere young man
Stuart Pearce
Listen 'ere young man
Stuart Pearce
5 months? Might as well have an option for another year.
GreeksBearingGifts
Stuart Pearce
5 months for a permanent transfer probably means that the player wants to weigh his options for next season in the summer. And I do not mean this in a negative way: it shows ambition.
Cloughie1975
Stuart Pearce
A good move I think-I feel our backup to Sels this season hasn’t been adequate which can be extremely costly
at this level.
at this level.
Aussie Forest
Viv Anderson
Excellent option. Good move forest!!
derbyshirered
Jack Burkitt
If you want long term Guillamme Restes of Toulouse
Est.1865
Destination Europe
Good signing, bet he’s on a promise to play in our EL games.
Listen 'ere young man
Stuart Pearce
Yes can't see him just dropping into starting in Europa, we will be targeting to win the competition and a single error could end up resulting in being knocked out.
Only way would be if we get comfortable of relegation in the in the Premier league but then the short contract means why would we even look at artifically introducing him. Just seems like a back up in case of injury, but an upgrade on the recent Brazilians.
Only way would be if we get comfortable of relegation in the in the Premier league but then the short contract means why would we even look at artifically introducing him. Just seems like a back up in case of injury, but an upgrade on the recent Brazilians.
Cortez the Killer
Impressive member
Is this our first German since Robert Tesche (I'm not counting Wayne Hennessey, who is just German in spirit)?
JonnoSnr
Grenville Morris
He's a keeper I've signed constantly on FM.
As for Ortega, seems like a low risk deal for a keeper who can be trusted to step in if necessary. No brainer really.
Est.1865
Destination Europe
City clearly keeping in with us to get the inside track on Anderson as well, right?