| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes 08:17 - Apr 29 with 6081 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
There's 3 names that I have a feeling we will be making moves for.
I'm in two minds about Palmer, plus Rushworth has been linked before.
Knight & Downes would be a brilliant engine room in the Championship behind a front 4. |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:56 - Apr 29 with 1774 views | NedPlimpton |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:32 - Apr 29 by BlueBlood90 |
I don't get where all this bashing of Palmer has come from. He's easily been one of our top 2-3 performers since signing in January and already more than proven at Championship level. Seem to remember Rushworth was our top GK target in the summer so still wouldn't be surprised if he signed.
Knight would be very high on my list. Downes is the sort of player we need as well but I have huge reservations about his attitude. Seems to be a bit of a bad egg. |
Not bashing him. He's definitely been more stable than Muric and a step up from Walton in terms of shot stopping
He's got some very clear weaknesses though and is also capable of a howler or two (the back pass against wolves, almost giving the ball away when playing out from the back, the flap for the disallowed goal against Newcastle)
The biggest concern for me is that one of the things that made us so successful in the championship was taking risks at the back and inviting pressure. Palmer is definitely not capable of that. Certainly not to the level that we had with Hladky |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:04 - Apr 29 with 1747 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:56 - Apr 29 by NedPlimpton |
Not bashing him. He's definitely been more stable than Muric and a step up from Walton in terms of shot stopping
He's got some very clear weaknesses though and is also capable of a howler or two (the back pass against wolves, almost giving the ball away when playing out from the back, the flap for the disallowed goal against Newcastle)
The biggest concern for me is that one of the things that made us so successful in the championship was taking risks at the back and inviting pressure. Palmer is definitely not capable of that. Certainly not to the level that we had with Hladky |
Don't disagree Ned but we shouldn't forget Hladky wasn't perfect either. If we're going to play that way you take the rough with the smooth. Watford away comes to mind, he also shipped a few soft goals among his brilliance at times. I think we have to recognise whether its Muric or Palmer we will see that from time to time.
Goalkeeper is an area where I almost don't like having too much competition. Appreciate its the way the game has gone and maybe I'm a fossil, but I want my #1 to feel like it and play like it without fear of getting binned at the first mistake. We need to be decisive with it, give them the #1 squad number and back it. I think there needs to be some clear distinction between the keepers that helps breed some confidence in them. Of course you need able deputies if required. For me 1 of Muric or Palmer goes, and the other is instated as that 1. |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:13 - Apr 29 with 1717 views | NedPlimpton |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:04 - Apr 29 by _clive_baker_ |
Don't disagree Ned but we shouldn't forget Hladky wasn't perfect either. If we're going to play that way you take the rough with the smooth. Watford away comes to mind, he also shipped a few soft goals among his brilliance at times. I think we have to recognise whether its Muric or Palmer we will see that from time to time.
Goalkeeper is an area where I almost don't like having too much competition. Appreciate its the way the game has gone and maybe I'm a fossil, but I want my #1 to feel like it and play like it without fear of getting binned at the first mistake. We need to be decisive with it, give them the #1 squad number and back it. I think there needs to be some clear distinction between the keepers that helps breed some confidence in them. Of course you need able deputies if required. For me 1 of Muric or Palmer goes, and the other is instated as that 1. |
Oh yeah, absolutely not saying Hladky was perfect. He gave me heartaches far more often than Palmer has!
It's a tough one isn't it. Palmer is solid enough, as is Walton, for a decent championship shot stopper, but that's surely not the extent of our ambition. I agree about chopping and changing, you only have to look at the arguement that broke out between Palmer and Burgess at Newcastle to see that the relationship isn't there yet, and that Palmer probably doesn't feel comfortable with our style of play.
Could Muric come back in, who knows. But he really couldn't have carried on as our #1 in the prem. His head had completely gone by the end
Basically l wouldn't be surprised to see us go out for another keeper, but it wouldn't be my priority. My ideal scenario would be Muric returning with confidence. I don't know enough about Slicker to know if he's capable of doing everything we need our #1 to do but he's been here long enough and is clearly highly thought of, so could it be his time to shine? | | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:41 - Apr 29 with 1636 views | Kieran_Knows |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:53 - Apr 29 by _clive_baker_ |
I've said it before and will say it again, there's a top keeper in there. Physically and technically he has it all, the way he commands those aerial balls, his physical presence, its a real shame he's got too many errors in him. He's like a young David James.
Needs to cut out the antics off the pitch, not a good look in the year he's been here to get done driving on his phone, get binned out of the Kosovo squad for breaking the rules etc. Bloke just seems a bit wayward on and off the pitch.
He's one where there's no point him being here as a #2. We either cut our losses on him or we put our faith in him and try to get him right IMO, there's almost no middle ground. |
He’s either the sublime or the ridiculous, with nothing in between. |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:23 - Apr 29 with 1562 views | burnbudgiesburn |
Not sure Rushworth is the answer for anyone who wants a problem free keeper. Was horrific for Swansea at Portman Road when pressured and not very good with his feet at all.
We've spent good money on both Muric & Palmer and they are both perfectly adequate keepers for this upcoming level. We have more pressing need to spend our money on other areas of the team. |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:32 - Apr 29 with 1551 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:32 - Apr 29 by BlueBlood90 |
I don't get where all this bashing of Palmer has come from. He's easily been one of our top 2-3 performers since signing in January and already more than proven at Championship level. Seem to remember Rushworth was our top GK target in the summer so still wouldn't be surprised if he signed.
Knight would be very high on my list. Downes is the sort of player we need as well but I have huge reservations about his attitude. Seems to be a bit of a bad egg. |
I'm sure if McKenna could put an arm round Downes, then the attitude problem tag wouldn't be a thing. Downes is a very emotional player, sometimes it just needs the right man management. Clearly Russell Martin knew how to manage him, but Jovic didn't.
I really believe McKenna and Downes go hand in hand together. | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:36 - Apr 29 with 1528 views | itfcjoe |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:40 - Apr 29 by _clive_baker_ |
I would agree with that. Its not an area for me where we need to be spending too much of our time or money. The path of least resistance is to stick with Palmer who is a good age, proven at that level and to be fair to him has done well for us on balance. He's not perfect, but nobody will be.
We also need to retain a bit of continuity. The temptation is to rip it all up but that would be foolish, we've got the basis of a really strong squad and with change always comes risk. |
It's also the domino effect of it as well, in reality in the GK position this summer we are already relatively likely to:
- Find a loan/permanent destination for Muric
- Find a first team loan for Slicker
- Sign an U21 keeper to be 3rd choice and not take up a squad place
It's already a fair amount of work to do, and if we look to sign a Rushworth then we then need to shift Christian Walton as well.
It's a lot of work to do, to not improve much - if we go up with Palmer and he looks like he may need an upgrade we can prob do it easier in summer 2026 |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:55 - Apr 29 with 1480 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:21 - Apr 29 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
Definitely agree re playing out from the back with Palmer. It's not something he looks comfortable with.
Oddly enough, we've got the goalkeeper at the club who can do exactly what McKenna is asking, but I don't see a way back for him because the fans won't change their tune.
I do think Slicker could do what is asked, but whether he can showcase that for us, it's hard to say. Walton doesn't fit the bill. When he came in and played, we went long. He doesn't suit us at all. |
This is what worries me - we have the perfect 'keeper on the books to support how we want to play, but will certain fans give him a second chance.
Muric has potential, and is the right age. A year in the Championship is perfect to get him right. Palmer is ideal to have as backup.
For me we need to be developing key positions during 25/26 for a hopeful return to the top-table the following season. We want to avoid having to bring in too many new faces next summer, if we bounce straight back up. A stable core to the team needs to be in place before we are promoted again.
If Muric isn't going to work, because so many have written him off, then we need to be pulling in a 'keeper capable of being solid in the Premier League for years to come. If he'd drop down a level (and we can afford the outlay), I'd be looking at Kelleher - a loan with an obligation to buy if promoted (rumoured to need £30M to pry him from Liverpool). | | | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 13:04 - Apr 29 with 1449 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:36 - Apr 29 by itfcjoe |
It's also the domino effect of it as well, in reality in the GK position this summer we are already relatively likely to:
- Find a loan/permanent destination for Muric
- Find a first team loan for Slicker
- Sign an U21 keeper to be 3rd choice and not take up a squad place
It's already a fair amount of work to do, and if we look to sign a Rushworth then we then need to shift Christian Walton as well.
It's a lot of work to do, to not improve much - if we go up with Palmer and he looks like he may need an upgrade we can prob do it easier in summer 2026 |
I think this summer there will be a serious conversation between the club and Walton. He isn't going to re-establish himself as the number 1 here. I'll be surprised if he is still here at the end of the summer window.
The last two summers there hasn't been a reason to move him on in fairness, but this summer I think there will be a case of "we're going to go down this route now Christian and you need to be playing week in week out in the Championship". | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 13:09 - Apr 29 with 1434 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:55 - Apr 29 by SuffolkPunchFC |
This is what worries me - we have the perfect 'keeper on the books to support how we want to play, but will certain fans give him a second chance.
Muric has potential, and is the right age. A year in the Championship is perfect to get him right. Palmer is ideal to have as backup.
For me we need to be developing key positions during 25/26 for a hopeful return to the top-table the following season. We want to avoid having to bring in too many new faces next summer, if we bounce straight back up. A stable core to the team needs to be in place before we are promoted again.
If Muric isn't going to work, because so many have written him off, then we need to be pulling in a 'keeper capable of being solid in the Premier League for years to come. If he'd drop down a level (and we can afford the outlay), I'd be looking at Kelleher - a loan with an obligation to buy if promoted (rumoured to need £30M to pry him from Liverpool). |
It probably needs clarification from McKenna early on in pre season that Muric is going to be the number 1 (if that's the plan).
From a fanbase perspective, it's then knowing early on that the decision has been made, it's time to accept the decision and get behind the decision.
In my opinion though, I don't think Muric will be here next season. I think too much to bridge the gap to get the fanbase back onside. I don't think I've seen this much negativity towards a player for some years at Ipswich. | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 13:24 - Apr 29 with 1395 views | itfcjoe |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 13:04 - Apr 29 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
I think this summer there will be a serious conversation between the club and Walton. He isn't going to re-establish himself as the number 1 here. I'll be surprised if he is still here at the end of the summer window.
The last two summers there hasn't been a reason to move him on in fairness, but this summer I think there will be a case of "we're going to go down this route now Christian and you need to be playing week in week out in the Championship". |
We'd have been better letting him leave when contract expired last season and giving that new 2 year deal that he got to Hladky | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 14:25 - Apr 29 with 1260 views | Wickets |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:17 - Apr 29 by BlueBoots |
A fit and confident Muric would be a step up on both Palmer and Walton, and with a higher ceiling for improvement; I hope we decide to hold on to him. I'd be more confident playing out from the back with him next season than either of the other two keepers, and he takes so much pressure off the defence claiming high balls from corners and set pieces (which will be so important next season). So much focus on the errors he made, but the other keepers have made a few too (and even the best ones in the Prem do as well) |
Muric non communication is a big problem unfortunatly |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 14:29 - Apr 29 with 1240 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 14:25 - Apr 29 by Wickets |
Muric non communication is a big problem unfortunatly |
Agreed, and something that could, and may well already be, worked on. | | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 14:45 - Apr 29 with 1207 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 13:24 - Apr 29 by itfcjoe |
We'd have been better letting him leave when contract expired last season and giving that new 2 year deal that he got to Hladky |
I do agree if we're talking about which goalkeeper benefitted the squad in terms of style of play and Hladky having played the full season etc.
But Hladky was 33 with no transfer value, whereas Walton could command a fee. This summer, we will still be in a position to obtain a fee (probably around the £500,000 mark) for Walton. | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 15:04 - Apr 29 with 1149 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:42 - Apr 29 by BloomBlue |
We need players who can do it in the Championship & Prem, Downes failed at West Ham & Southampton in the Prem. If Moyes doesn't think you're capable of making it in the Prem, then I'll go with that.
Brentford have proved you can bring in players in the championship who will survive and thrive in the PL. Personally I don't see the point of getting players in with a one season view to then have to rebuild again once we get to the PL - that aporoach failed this season |
Yet Downes is good enough to be a starter in the Championship and would be a step up in squad depth in the PL. It’s a moot point though, as it’s going to come down to whether we can attract better than him in the Championship. That won’t be easy, but hopefully we’ll give it a good go. |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 15:14 - Apr 29 with 1131 views | southnorfolkblue |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 08:20 - Apr 29 by bournemouthblue |
Palmer looks a fairly solid dependable keeper to me, he has had a tough time of it in the second half of the season where we have been found out a bit
It's my opinion that in order to stay up, you need to get most of your points in the first half of the season where you are a surprise entity
We needed to turn some of those draws into wins early on |
Personally don’t think we need a keeper, unless Muric or Walton are off. Any 2 of those 3 will be absolute fine for next season imho | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 16:18 - Apr 29 with 1070 views | Sharkey |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 12:55 - Apr 29 by SuffolkPunchFC |
This is what worries me - we have the perfect 'keeper on the books to support how we want to play, but will certain fans give him a second chance.
Muric has potential, and is the right age. A year in the Championship is perfect to get him right. Palmer is ideal to have as backup.
For me we need to be developing key positions during 25/26 for a hopeful return to the top-table the following season. We want to avoid having to bring in too many new faces next summer, if we bounce straight back up. A stable core to the team needs to be in place before we are promoted again.
If Muric isn't going to work, because so many have written him off, then we need to be pulling in a 'keeper capable of being solid in the Premier League for years to come. If he'd drop down a level (and we can afford the outlay), I'd be looking at Kelleher - a loan with an obligation to buy if promoted (rumoured to need £30M to pry him from Liverpool). |
Both Leeds and West Ham are said to be interested in Kelleher.
He and his girlfriend (wife?) were in amongst the travelling Colchester fans at Salford on Saturday. Seemed to be a very pleasant bloke. Credit to the Colchester fans, who left them in peace, - apart from a few young children asking for selfies at half-time, which he was perfectly happy to go along with. |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 23:52 - Apr 29 with 833 views | bournemouthblue |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:00 - Apr 29 by Herbivore |
I'd be surprised if we sign another keeper. I'm not sure Palmer is Prem quality but he's good enough for the level we'll be at. It's an area I'd look to strengthen if we do go back up though. The CMs are the key signings, imo. Get Jose right and we should be strong next season and have a better platform to build from if we go back up. |
We need a Gus Hamer type signing don't we, that was a xanny signing for the Blunts, they have done well to keep hold of him |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 00:29 - Apr 30 with 809 views | StNeotsBlue |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 08:43 - Apr 29 by cressi |
Sorry don't see that at all personally think Palmer is a super keeper for the championship and Walton a able back up. As for Central midfield we need height physicality and athleticism and those two together don't cut the mustard. Maybe we will go for Downes but I'm not bothered one way or the other if we do or don't. |
Seen a few people mention our lack of height in midfield and I don't really get it. Cajuste (who has been one of our successes this season)is 6'2", arguably one of the best defensive midfielder of recent times was N'Golo Kante who was 5'6". We don't need bigger players we need better players for the Prem.
Look at tonight's game the PSG midfield was hardly land of the giants, same goes for most of the top teams. |  | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 06:44 - Apr 30 with 662 views | NeedhamChris |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:53 - Apr 29 by _clive_baker_ |
I've said it before and will say it again, there's a top keeper in there. Physically and technically he has it all, the way he commands those aerial balls, his physical presence, its a real shame he's got too many errors in him. He's like a young David James.
Needs to cut out the antics off the pitch, not a good look in the year he's been here to get done driving on his phone, get binned out of the Kosovo squad for breaking the rules etc. Bloke just seems a bit wayward on and off the pitch.
He's one where there's no point him being here as a #2. We either cut our losses on him or we put our faith in him and try to get him right IMO, there's almost no middle ground. |
People were quick to write Hladky off after a few ropey League One games. He looked miles off it, couldn’t command his box, and everyone assumed that was that. Fast forward to last season where he steps up a division and ends up playing in a promotion-winning side, putting in consistently good performances.
If Hladky can go from a League One disaster to Championship ever-present in a season, there’s no reason at all Muric can’t recover from a sticky start in the Prem and thrive when stepping down a level. Agree he needs to get his off field antics out of his system though. | |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:27 - Apr 30 with 515 views | ArnieM |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:53 - Apr 29 by _clive_baker_ |
I've said it before and will say it again, there's a top keeper in there. Physically and technically he has it all, the way he commands those aerial balls, his physical presence, its a real shame he's got too many errors in him. He's like a young David James.
Needs to cut out the antics off the pitch, not a good look in the year he's been here to get done driving on his phone, get binned out of the Kosovo squad for breaking the rules etc. Bloke just seems a bit wayward on and off the pitch.
He's one where there's no point him being here as a #2. We either cut our losses on him or we put our faith in him and try to get him right IMO, there's almost no middle ground. |
.....at 26 going on 27 yrs of age, is he likely to change his wayward ways off the pitch, or be coachable to remove the repeated errors that are so costly, and seem to be entrenched in his play? I'm not so sure. |  |
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| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:39 - Apr 30 with 473 views | cressi |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:27 - Apr 30 by ArnieM |
.....at 26 going on 27 yrs of age, is he likely to change his wayward ways off the pitch, or be coachable to remove the repeated errors that are so costly, and seem to be entrenched in his play? I'm not so sure. |
That's my view a error waiting to happen I would let go happy in the championship with Palmer and Walton and one more. Deal with the Premiership thing if we make it. | | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:37 - Apr 30 with 357 views | OldFart71 |
Don't need another keeper at least in the Championship. I wouldn't buy Downes with somebody else's money. Players returning very rarely works and he didn't do much for Saints. If you look at the better midfielders in the Premier League with the exception of a couple of white players most are black strong running athletic types and that's what we need. As for what other players come in will all depend on who goes. It is pretty much a certainty that the main emphasis needs to be concentrated on the midfield. With possible replacements also for Delap and Tuanzebe if he departs. | | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 11:50 - Apr 30 with 335 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 09:39 - Apr 30 by cressi |
That's my view a error waiting to happen I would let go happy in the championship with Palmer and Walton and one more. Deal with the Premiership thing if we make it. |
Neither Palmer or Walton are progressive enough in their play to match how KmK wants us to play. One of the reasons more costly error were seen with Muric is that he plays the high risk / reward game that is wanted (not all mistakes were down to this, but very many were).
Palmer has been solid, but I get so frustrated by how slow he is to release play, and 9 times out of 10 'lumps' the ball up field, usually to lose possession. This is not what we want in the future from a 'keeper. Burgess' frustration was clearly seen at the weekend too - it was clear that Burgess wanted to playout from the back, and invite a press, whereas Palmer wanted to boot the ball as far up field as possible. And so a tussle for the ball ensured between the two of them.
Next season we need a Muric-like sweeper-keeper to refine our play, ready for the next shot at the EPL. | | | |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 14:01 - Apr 30 with 165 views | NthQldITFC |
| Carl Rushworth, Jason Knight & Flynn Downes on 10:41 - Apr 29 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Last time Muric had a season in the Championship he was named GK in the Championship team of the year.
Don't rule him out yet for next season. [Post edited 29 Apr 10:42]
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If we can upgrade the firmware and get a Muric 2.0 who communicates well and decides when to do what more reliably, we could still have one helluva keeper there. Would need support from the stands too, of course. |  |
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