OwlNightLong 21 Posted May 15, 2018 The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owling Wolfe 2,645 Posted May 16, 2018 And to think, some would be happy to see him leave. The best keeper in the Championship by a country mile. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwlNightLong 21 Posted May 16, 2018 Best thing is, he looks like your Dad playing in net at Centre Parcs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socialist_Owl 1,830 Posted May 16, 2018 43 minutes ago, Owling Wolfe said: And to think, some would be happy to see him leave. The best keeper in the Championship by a country mile. A luxury we don't need. Wildsmith/Dawson are exceedingly capable 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwlNightLong 21 Posted May 16, 2018 Do you really think that? They are fantastic options, but it’s the same as trying to sell Fessi... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuttyTeabags 668 Posted May 16, 2018 Makes goalkeeping look easy. However believe Dawson is as good potentially, and also a bit of a loon which u need in a keeper at times. Westwood is one of best we've ever had but in our position financially take the cash ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwlNightLong 21 Posted May 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, Socialist_Owl said: A luxury we don't need. Wildsmith/Dawson are exceedingly capable I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulsar 2,253 Posted May 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. You're joking right? I like Westwood a lot but his kicking is abysmal at times. I lost count of how many times his goalkicks sailed out of touch over the last couple of seasons. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socialist_Owl 1,830 Posted May 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. Westwood? Distribution???? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OwlNightLong 21 Posted May 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, Pulsar said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evaD 2,048 Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: Is that your youtube account? They literally recorded themselves watching a video on youtube and then re-uploaded it Original here: Edited May 16, 2018 by evaD 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulsar 2,253 Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: If that's the only game you went to a couple of seasons ago you may think he has good distribution. I'm a long time North stand ST holder and If you look harder you may find one or two other examples of good distribution but i could show you many more where it leaves a lot to be desired. Please don't get distribution mixed up with being a good goalie and shot stopper with which he excels at times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDM4nil 270 Posted May 16, 2018 Westwood is a very good keeper no doubt. Will he be as good as he was after injury and a long time out, this remains to be seen. I like Westwood, but I also think we should cash in on him now and in our reported financial circumstances and also in the knowledge we have fine young keepers at the club and who have proved already that they can step up to the mark. Westwood overall has been a great keeper for us, but he also just had his worst season for us and made a fair few uncharacteristic errors, including a very poor performance v pigs. UTO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamworthowl 2,014 Posted May 16, 2018 Isn't Westwood's contract up next summer? A difficult decision is needed. I think Dawson and Wildsmith both need another year of development before stepping up as no. 1 (and 2). Preferably one out on loan until Jan and the other Jan-May. All assuming that Westwood is fit to start the new season. So do we keep Westwood and release on a free next summer? Or give Westwood an extended contract now to try to tie in a resale value? What message does that send to Joe/Cam? Or do we cash in now? Glad it's not my decision to make. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgmetcalf 2,967 Posted May 16, 2018 Decent keeper but drops the frequent clanger. Sometimes we’re fortunate and sometimes we’re not. Way off his line for the goal in the playoff final 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilyfox 13,891 Posted May 16, 2018 He is still the best we have, when fit. But fitness is something he's struggled for in recent times, and that battle won't get easier as he enters latter years of his career. We also have two young pups of an age and standard whom have shown us they're ready to contribute and take the baton. It feels time to hand over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndersonOWL 196 Posted May 16, 2018 8 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: I think that’s mad. Of course we’re very gifted in that area, but I don’t think either have the distribution Westwood has. We surely need to be keeping hold of the of the most talented players we have? Keepers always get a bad rep, but I think we’d be wrong to sell Westwood. He is getting on and has been getting injured frequently for the last 2 seasons and now injured for the better part of this season. We have 2 very good young keepers. It's the perfect time to sell him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue and white 6,415 Posted May 16, 2018 9 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: This is why he is our number 1, player of the season on two occasions and Irish international. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OzOwl 483 Posted May 16, 2018 10 hours ago, OwlNightLong said: The semi final game against Brighton in 2016, and Westwood single-handedly keeps us in both games, to get us to the final. We have amazing options after that, but just look at these saves to realise how many points he saved us that season: Good call, we need a fit Westwood next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theowlsman 31,012 Posted May 16, 2018 Best keeper we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
