DerekWilson_1968 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) as player coach. KtF, Derek. Edit: Story is up now. Edited June 14, 2007 by oa_exile
Guest sheridans_world Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Good keeper in his day, i think he should be more than a match for league one.
BigfinLatic Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I also think this is an absolutely brilliant signing... We all know how erratic goalkeeping can be in this division, and generally, all you need is a solid keeper who does not make mistakes - Crossley is exactly that, and will give us the dominance, trust, and experience that we have been sorely lacking between the sticks... His experience will also great value on bringing out the great keeper that Pogs could possibly be... A shrewd signing from Shez... and the first of many i'm sure... In shez we trust!
footy68 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Will he coach the back up first team keeper? Do we still have a goalkeeper coach?
Hometownclub Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 At nearly 38 I think he is certainly past his best. Having said that he was a Premiership keeper in his day and is now dropping to League 1. If he is also coming in coaching capacity as well, his experience and class should help Pogs and the young keepers at the club.
Ackey Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Will he coach the back up first team keeper? Do we still have a goalkeeper coach? We never had a full time one... Brown (also head scout) did it according to the OS. I guess he can still help out, but will allow him to focus on scouting. I think this could prove a huge singing. 37 is not that old for a 'keeper and he's going to be very reliable compared to a younger player. Only concern, as ever with older players, is injury - but hopefully he'll be ok.
boshell4eng Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I think he is a great signing, he is at least as good as Blayney anyway, and if he did struggle we have Pogs still to step in!
futchers briefs Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Very experienced again, i would say he's a winner and will certainly add a bit more bite and natter for us in the dressing room, imo a good signing.
futchers briefs Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I think he is a great signing, he is at least as good as Blayney anyway, and if he did struggle we have Pogs still to step in! "at least as good as Blayney?????" At 6ft 4" don't let Crossley here you type that
footy68 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I can't see our back 4 intimidating him, or opposition players for that fact.
Guest sheridans_world Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 I can't see our back 4 intimidating him, or opposition players for that fact. What back four ?
footy68 Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 The likes of Gregan and Haining seemed to get on Les' case at times last season, Crossley won't have any of it.
Guest sheridans_world Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Gregan: What you think you doing? Crossley: I'm bigger than you. Gregan: Sorry.....
TawnyOwl Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 He is a great signing In My Opinion. (Is the abbreviation IMO text speak?) I note that he can also save penalties too, the only one against Matt Le Tissier and in the FACupFinal. Not bad. Also I see more signing could be captured later this week, we have been quietly waiting here, (not pulling our hair out at all) and JS has been on hols sunning himself, with all these acquisitions virtually concluded before he went. Fixtures, first rate keeper, and more signings to come. The excitement doesn't end, just over a month till we see the boys in blue step out against Barrow.
squidbeak Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 super signing, vast experience and will stand for no messing about. still a great goalkeeper but didnt think he was 6,4 will defo command the area with maybe pace coming off his line might be the only worry ! well done shezza keep em comin fella
futchers briefs Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 What back four ? Greagan and his ass!!! Sry Greegs...hope he doesn't read this!!
jorvik_latic Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Total transfer fees of half a mil during his career. Thought it would have been more than that.
Ackey Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 Back Four: Eardley, Greegs, Trotters, Lomax Sorted, bring on the Swans!
Inspiral_Carpet Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 He is a great signing In My Opinion. (Is the abbreviation IMO text speak?) I use it and Ackey hasn't banned me yet.
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