calscot 0 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Don't understand what people don't get about the backup keeper. It's been explained many times but that explanation is continually ignored. So maybe it needs explaining again. The thing about a second keeper is that he doesn't often get a game, if at all, but it's a really important position that needs someone to take the pressure of being ready for any game where he has to spring into action and do a decent job. I can't see how that job description suits a young, up and coming keeper who could actually do with developing his skills by playing a lot of meaningful games - on loan seems the best bet there. No, the job suits an older pro who is coming to the end of his career, doesn't need to develop or make a name for himself and has been through all the rough an tumble of a professional career that he has exorcised all his naivety and lingering nerves as well as his ego. You need someone of adequate skill and experience and yet who doesn't mind getting a decent pay cheque for not playing much. This is not a productive investment, it's a type of insurance which you only appreciate when it's time to claim. Too many seem to be arguing with themselves: they want to develop youngsters and yet at the same time "ruin" them on the bench. They want to win the league by a mile and maybe win a cup (or at least have a good run) and yet don't want adequate keeper cover. They want to dominate teams of experienced professionals and yet want to play a team of naive youngsters from the U21s. It's a hard balancing act being a manager and at least McCoist has the conception of balancing - as long as he balances his budget. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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