MikeO Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-city-captain-david-marshall-8424914 If this is true.. "It is understood Marshall will not consider quitting the Bluebirds unless he is guaranteed to be number one at any potential new club..." ...then no thanks. I've said it many times before but I don't care who you are, nobody should ever have that guarantee in their contract. Insane idea, take it to its extreme and the players are picking the team. EFC-Paul and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If this is true.. "It is understood Marshall will not consider quitting the Bluebirds unless he is guaranteed to be number one at any potential new club..." ...then no thanks. I've said it many times before but I don't care who you are, nobody should ever have that guarantee in their contract. Insane idea, take it to its extreme and the players are picking the team. I think Gareth Barry managed to get that one in based on how I see things! marcopaulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.espnfc.co.uk/story/2240400/everton-manager-roberto-martinez-rules-out-move-for-cardiffs-david-marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If this is true.. "It is understood Marshall will not consider quitting the Bluebirds unless he is guaranteed to be number one at any potential new club..."[/size] ...then no thanks. I've said it many times before but I don't care who you are, nobody should ever have that guarantee in their contract. Insane idea, take it to its extreme and the players are picking the team. "Speculation" Mike. I'm sure like any other keeper he just wants assurances he'll play, not it written in his contract! Nowt wrong with that. Shows he doesn't want to sit on the bench and take a wage. Get him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 "Speculation" Mike. I'm sure like any other keeper he just wants assurances he'll play, not it written in his contract! Nowt wrong with that. Shows he doesn't want to sit on the bench and take a wage. Get him in. That's why I started my post with, "If this is true..." . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I don't think we'll buy a keeper at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/david-marshall-saves-cardiff-city-10336525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbeaker Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 He's good but can make blunders too, wasn't too impressive in Scotlands crucial international v Poland lately. I think there will be better options out there, I would happily take Valdes loads of experience at high level and will have the incentive to prove himself to Van Gall and co. He may be free or have low transfer fee wages may be on the high side but if promised chance of regular football he that may be negotiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 The Mirror are linking him. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-targeting-cardiff-keeper-david-7100304 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-fc-ready-make-5m-10673492 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Decent enough keeper but I'd go for the lad on loan at Preston from United. Looks a real prospect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Reports are that Cardiff are asking for £10m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Reports are that Cardiff are asking for £10m. If he's worth it then pay it, simple as that. Just seen - he's 29.... still youngish for a keeper I guess but 5 years at top left maybe. Edited January 4, 2016 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 If he's worth it then pay it, simple as that. Just seen - he's 29.... still youngish for a keeper I guess but 5 years at top left maybe. If we're going to spend on a keeper, and Robles isn't seen as a viable candidate to be number one, then I'd prefer to invest in a younger keeper who will be around for a long time. Lowensda, Kant, markjazzbassist and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 If we're going to spend on a keeper, and Robles isn't seen as a viable candidate to be number one, then I'd prefer to invest in a younger keeper who will be around for a long time. agreed. plus 10m is kinda a lot for a keeper. de gea was only 20m not sure marshall at 10m is a good buy, would rather play robles and get someone in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 10 mill seems steep for a championship GK, would rather take a look at Leno off Bayer Leverkusen Lowensda and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I would have paid that at the start of the season but not now. Top four is gone, Robles plays in the Cups so unless we think we can still make Europe via league places I am inclined to say that we either give Robles a chance to shine or Howard a chance to seal his fate and buy big in the summer. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 He's a 5 million keeper. If he was 22-25 he'd be a £10m-£15m keeper excellent shot stopper! markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 We need a someone that commands his 18 box that will come for crosses. God shot stoppers are ten a penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 We need a someone that commands his 18 box that will come for crosses. God shot stoppers are ten a penny Think you should watch Marshall then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Funnily enough I saw him in Wagamamas Cardiff just a while back. Looked a huge man. He's a good keeper and would definitely be an upgrade on Howard. 10 million is a bit hefty though I do agree. If they come down to 7 I'd go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Maybe your right mc I haven't watched him loads but he didn't stand out for me and the fact that only west brim have been in for him makes me think that's his level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Well we definitely need another 'keeper now if we are to do anything in the league this season. Howard is past it and Robles, though steady and reliable, strikes me more as a competent reserve rather than the first choice 'keeper. Edited January 6, 2016 by rusty747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Well we definitely need another 'keeper now if we are to do anything in the league this season. Howard is past it and Robles, though steady and reliable, strikes me more as a competent reserve rather than the first choice 'keeper. Robles put in another solid performance last night. Do you still think he's no more than "a competent reserve"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I'd rather give Robles the nod then spend £10m on a bloke that's much older and hasn't done much to justify such a price tag Robles looked solid and confident the other night he was vocal to the back four his distribution bar one wayward throw was great, I'd rather us use the money elsewhere and also bring in a no2 and get shut of Howard markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Robles put in another solid performance last night. Do you still think he's no more than "a competent reserve"? We had a decent game. Nothing to suggest anything other than the same level as Tim though. Hardly had anything to do because the defence was better. Would like to see him in a few more matches and see what he's like under more pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Robles certainly did ok last night and pulled off a couple of decent saves. But we need a top class 'keeper as close to the Southall levels as we can get. A top class 'keeper is worth 10 points a season and Robles is not in that class. A Southall type would have got a lot closer to stopping the important away goal that City scored - and that could prove pivotal. I am not saying that Robles was at fault for the goal - merely that a top class 'keeper saves a few like that throughout the season. Edited January 7, 2016 by rusty747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Robles certainly did ok last night and pulled off a couple of decent saves. But we need a top class 'keeper as close to the Southall levels as we can get. A top class 'keeper is worth 10 points a season and Robles is not in that class. A Southall type would have got a lot closer to stopping the important away goal that City scored - and that could prove pivotal. I am not saying that Robles was at fault for the goal - merely that a top class 'keeper saves a few like that throughout the season. He doesn't have a chance of showing if he can make a few saves like that throughout a season if he isn't given a season. efc1111 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 He doesn't have a chance of showing if he can make a few saves like that throughout a season if he isn't given a season. Agree 100%. We can't judge him on last night alone. He's looked mostly decent in the few games he's had, he's gaining experience and looking more confident and dominant with each game, and I'd like to see him get a run of 5-10 games so we can get a better overall picture of what he has to offer. The defence certainly look more confident in him with each passing game. markjazzbassist, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Agree 100%. We can't judge him on last night alone. He's looked mostly decent in the few games he's had, he's gaining experience and looking more confident and dominant with each game, and I'd like to see him get a run of 5-10 games so we can get a better overall picture of what he has to offer. The defence certainly look more confident in him with each passing game. This is what I've been saying for a while. I don't know if he's good enough, none of us do, because he hasn't been given the chance to show us either way. All I do know is that when he was given a small run in the side he looked better, and more assured, with each game. Give him the rest of the season. If he proves he's good enough we can spend money on other areas. If he shows he's no better than Howard then we get shut of him. But we need to know either way because Howard is costing us points and is at the end of his career anyway. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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