He hasn't looked great so far but as far as giving him a chance...well the biggest concern

is how he doesn't look comfortable with the ball at his feet so far (have watched two of the games and seen highlights of the others) is his ability to play the ball with his feet. And I don't think he is going to improve that at a League One or Two club. Bring in Krul, let them compete. Would expect Krul to win out as he can of course play with his feet (you wouldn't expect anything else from a Dutch international goalkeeper). In the meantime let Matthews work on his feet in training over and over again until he is good enough to really compete for the #1 spot.

I think Krul would be an awesome free transfer signing if he doesn't want massive wages.

Also am a bit happier with his height at 6'4" where Matthews is only just above 6'.

Posted By: Steve in Holland on July 23rd 2018 at 12:04:32

Message Thread

Tim Krul signing. From Sky Sports (n/m) (NCFC) - Hulk Rules, Jul 23, 11:33:21
- Excellent,well chuffed with that. (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 23, 12:26:36
- Far out! Well happy. (n/m) (NCFC) - Thegelman, Jul 23, 12:04:31
- Krul intentions (n/m) (NCFC) - King, Jul 23, 12:00:30
- Good signing (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Jul 23, 11:57:04
- Fits our model (NCFC) - Tiansonis, Jul 23, 11:50:21
  - Good with his feet as wel. (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jul 23, 11:53:32
- Whether we need a new keeper or not.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 23, 11:45:54
  - We don’t have time to give Remi a longer chance. (NCFC) - tim berry, Jul 23, 12:21:50
  - Did Plymouth or Hamilton think he was a really good keeper? (NCFC) - jAC, Jul 23, 12:16:48
    - Plymouth forum (PASOTI) thought in general he was a v good keeper (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 23, 12:56:03
  - I know what you mean, but football is a harsh environment (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 23, 11:55:58
    - Never said was a surprise. Just maybe a bit of a pity. (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 23, 12:01:55
      - Actually it would not have an effect on the home grown rule, as long as we relegate (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jul 23, 12:06:46
        
        think Krul is considered home grown (NCFC) - raretek, Jul 23, 13:21:38
        
        Surely Remi will be off permanently now.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 23, 12:16:06
        
        Why would he be off now? I'd say challenge him to work on his feet and compete for the #1 (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jul 23, 12:21:40
      - Agree with that - it is a pity (n/m) (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 23, 12:04:21
  - Didn’t farke say Remi was in his plans before he went out on loan!? (NCFC) - hoolahan, Jul 23, 11:54:21
  - What did you see in the games so far (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 23, 11:49:16
    - I haven' seen them, and I have read the reviews of him (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 23, 11:53:39
      - He hasn't looked great so far but as far as giving him a chance...well the biggest concern (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jul 23, 12:04:32
      - He can’t pass from the back so he doesn’t fit our style ... (NCFC) - loz, Jul 23, 12:02:55
        
        I'd keep him and have him on the bench as a home grown player. McGovern isn't exactly (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jul 23, 12:08:32
      - Fair enough (NCFC) - Winged Eel Creosote, Jul 23, 12:00:06
  - Remi is not a youngster anymore. Looks at what they young goalkeepers out on loan... (NCFC) - WalksietheReturn, Jul 23, 11:48:45
    - Completely agree (NCFC) - Tiansonis, Jul 23, 11:52:50
- He's only 30, seems to have been around forever. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Jul 23, 11:38:13

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