2026/27 Ins & Outs Discussion

[stv]

1 hour ago, grizzlyg said:

And probably better.  His clean sheet record great but just my opinion,  we have had better keepers over the years 

Its the guys in front that gave him the clean sheets some games he never had a save to make. He's just an average keeper in a good team.

[weeyin]

1 hour ago, grizzlyg said:

And goalscoring not a priority for hendry and RCC 🤣

That has also gone out of fashion. Was reading an article a couple of weeks ago about the modern game almost completely eliminating the traditional goal scoring centre forward.

[grizzlyg]

2 hours ago, David said:

I think I read somewhere that he's one of, if not the best, distributor of the ball in his position in Scotland. Which is a huge part of the skillset clubs look for from a goalkeeper nowadays. 

There's a reason why clubs are sniffing around him. 

You are obviously huge fan of Ward which i respect,  I am not.  For me distribution of a ball is not my main priority for a keeper, its catching crosses, saving shots etc.  For me he is an average keeper and if we can get a good fee then its great business 

[Jonesy]

11 hours ago, stv said:

Its the guys in front that gave him the clean sheets some games he never had a save to make. He's just an average keeper in a good team.

 

8 hours ago, grizzlyg said:

You are obviously huge fan of Ward which i respect,  I am not.  For me distribution of a ball is not my main priority for a keeper, its catching crosses, saving shots etc.  For me he is an average keeper and if we can get a good fee then its great business 

He's got the highest save percentage in the league by the way.

[Kmcalpin]

Ward is a decent keeper in the modern style. No more no less. Undoubtedly he's benefitted from the defence in front of him and our style. However, should he move on I'm sure he could be replaced with someone just as good. 

[wellfan]

14 hours ago, stv said:

He's just an average keeper in a good team.

I was one of Ward’s biggest critics at the start of the season, but credit where it’s due. He’s not just a keeper benefitting from a good team, he’s a key part of why it’s good.

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3 hours ago, Jonesy said:

 

He's got the highest save percentage in the league by the way.

I think he has benefited with the obvious time spent coaching him by the manager to play a totally different game from which he and other keepers are used to . Made a few bad mistakes in the first part of the season ,until he got used to things . Fair play to him he has adapted well. 

But now lots of teams are playing this way with keeper well up the park. Good shot stopper , no so good at positioning and comming for corners tho. Would be happy to keep him or sell if good offer comes in.