Guest Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, thewookieisdown said: He's had significant periods of absenteeism with, as I recall, back issues. At 35 early in the new season, that is worth bearing in mind. Overall, it's probably a yes from me. He's been as good as ever since returning. But.... I'd rather have the prospect of him playing 30 games or more for us than for someone else and us having to find someone adequate enough to replicate what he has done most of the time he has been here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 If Westwood does go I very much doubt that Dawson would be #1 next season as his contract runs out next Summer and if they thought that highly of him surely they would have tied him down by now than risk letting him leave for free?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_owl Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Conspiracy theories, maybe he was just injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castleford Owl Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 It would be very disappointing if rumours of him joining Huddersfield are true. I’d like to think he’d favour staying for a promotion push in the same league under a proven quality manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frastheowl Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 After hearing those quotes from Bruce, I think there's a strong indication that he knows Westwood is off for one last pay deal. Doesn't really make any sense to give Dawson and Wildsmith games "to have a look at", unless he knows Westwood isn't going to be here next season. He's not dropped Hector to have a look at Thorniley. Palmer for Baker. He's not even dropped both Fletcher and Hooper to have a look at Winnall! But it doesn't surprise me. As good a goalkeeper Westwood is, there's no denying he's one of the best in the division, I've never felt this love he possesses for the club to be genuine. He'll go where the biggest cheque is...and this summer, it'll not be Wednesday. And if he does end up signing for Huddersfield...that'll say it all. I hope I'm proved wrong, and I'll happily hold my hands up if he signs on here, and admit I got him wrong. If he does leave... Bruce is faced with a tough decision. Stick with Dawson and allow him to develop into the top goalkeeper he could potentially become, or look to replace Westwood with an experienced replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frastheowl Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tank_owl said: Conspiracy theories, maybe he was just injured Despite the article confirming he wasn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 13 hours ago, SallyCinnamon said: https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/sheffield-wednesday-chief-steve-bruce-on-joe-wildsmith-and-the-reason-behind-keiren-westwood-s-absence-against-preston-north-end-1-9736139 I’m sure if we were close to agreeing a deal with Westwood he would have been involved yesterday. Bruce has always tried to play his strongest eleven since he’s been here. Huge shame as I don’t think Dawson or Wildsmith are anywhere near his level. I was thinking exactly the same. We are screwed without him. Neither Dawson or Wildsmith are good enough to be our number 1 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, frastheowl said: After hearing those quotes from Bruce, I think there's a strong indication that he knows Westwood is off for one last pay deal. Doesn't really make any sense to give Dawson and Wildsmith games "to have a look at", unless he knows Westwood isn't going to be here next season. He's not dropped Hector to have a look at Thorniley. Palmer for Baker. He's not even dropped both Fletcher and Hooper to have a look at Winnall! But it doesn't surprise me. As good a goalkeeper Westwood is, there's no denying he's one of the best in the division, I've never felt this love he possesses for the club to be genuine. He'll go where the biggest cheque is...and this summer, it'll not be Wednesday. And if he does end up signing for Huddersfield...that'll say it all. I hope I'm proved wrong, and I'll happily hold my hands up if he signs on here, and admit I got him wrong. If he does leave... Bruce is faced with a tough decision. Stick with Dawson and allow him to develop into the top goalkeeper he could potentially become, or look to replace Westwood with an experienced replacement? Please replace if he goes. No way is Dawson good enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Do we compete with other clubs interested in Westwood, who can afford to pay £25/30k a week and not impact on their squad re-building, or do we go down the line if bringing in a quality loan from the Premier League with a far less wage contribution? I'd like to keep Westwood, but I wouldn't be against going down the route United did with their GK situation this season (assuming Bruce doesn't regard Dawson/Wildsmith as no.1) if it means we have money for positions elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage owl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Just out of interest how old are Dawson and wildsmith ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 With Westwoods age if he can secure a 2 to 3 year deal elsewhere with similar money he'd take it im sure. That is if we have to reduce his wages because of ffp. Its a bit of security for him towards the end of his career. Not saying this is on the cards for Westwood but no footballer wants to take 1 year deals on reduced wages when they could get injured and see their career end quickly with little security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I did try warning you all. It’s been clear for some time that this would be his final season with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ash76 said: I did try warning you all. It’s been clear for some time that this would be his final season with us Like it was clear he was 3rd choice at the start of this season? If he goes then he needs to be replaced because his understudies are not fit to fill the role even if we picked them both to play in goal every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I'm surprised very few have recalled the fact that DC said at the last fans forum, KW would leave at the season end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Ash76 said: I did try warning you all. It’s been clear for some time that this would be his final season with us Aaah yes.....................and if only he had played for the ENTIRE season then we may still have had the play offs to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 28/04/2019 at 13:27, s6 owl said: If he thinks Huddersfield is a better place to be than Hillsborough then cheerio pal and thanks for the memories. All down to the money. He will go to whoever pays him the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Just put this in the transfer thread but probably more apt in here.. There’s plenty of keepers available to replace Westwood if he decides to leave, he’s obviously a brilliant keeper but it’s not the end of the world if he leaves Alex McCarthy from Southampton would be a brilliant replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, EcclesallOwl said: Just put this in the transfer thread but probably more apt in here.. There’s plenty of keepers available to replace Westwood if he decides to leave, he’s obviously a brilliant keeper but it’s not the end of the world if he leaves Alex McCarthy from Southampton would be a brilliant replacement Is he realistic and out of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Blue and white said: Is he realistic and out of contract. Signed another contract last year to 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Hookowl said: Signed another contract last year to 2022 That will be a no then 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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