Author Topic: Sam Johnstone (Read 672432 times)

SmethDan · « **Reply #2800 on:** May 05, 2021, 09:49:19 AM »

Quote from: Hunnington Baggie on May 05, 2021, 09:45:51 AM

itâ€™s in line with the values of the likes of Pope and Ramsdale. We could get it but probably closer to Â£15 million +\- a couple million.

Totally different contractual situations though.

Hunnington Baggie · « **Reply #2801 on:** May 05, 2021, 10:08:04 AM »

Quote from: SmethDan on May 05, 2021, 09:49:19 AM

Totally different contractual situations though.

A drop of Â£5m (1/4 of total value) from starting price due to contract sounds right to me. We certainly wonâ€™t be selling for sub Â£10m and his reputation currently validates that starting point.

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #2802 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:23:34 AM »

He's free at the end of next season. We aren't getting Â£20 million, we aren't getting Â£15 million, I doubt we'll get Â£10 million. Then there is a sell on clause.

My guess would be he'll go for an undisclosed Â£8 million.

alex1 · « **Reply #2803 on:** May 05, 2021, 12:02:48 PM »

Read somewhere that Watford are interested. If so, I'd break their arm off for a part-exchange with Foster.

SmethDan · « **Reply #2804 on:** May 05, 2021, 12:09:55 PM »

Quote from: alex1 on May 05, 2021, 12:02:48 PM

Read somewhere that Watford are interested. If so, I'd break their arm off for a part-exchange with Foster.

Foster's been strongly linked to a move to bolster the Manchester City squad next season over the last couple of weeks.

DaveWBA · « **Reply #2805 on:** May 05, 2021, 12:16:26 PM »

Quote from: alex1 on May 05, 2021, 12:02:48 PM

Read somewhere that Watford are interested. If so, I'd break their arm off for a part-exchange with Foster.

That will be the same Ben Foster who couldn't force his way into Watford's team for most of this season. He was great, but move on.

Atomic · « **Reply #2806 on:** May 05, 2021, 12:19:06 PM »

Foster is nearly as old as me ..... well, sort of, and he's had problems with his fingers. I wouldnt touch him now. Going to Man City and playing three games a season is one thing, a 46 game Championship season is something completely different.

As for Johnstone, I'd be very surprised and really pleased if we got 20 million for him. Cant see it myself. If we get anything above 10 million it's good business for a keeper who has only a year on his contract.

baggieboy79 · « **Reply #2807 on:** May 09, 2021, 03:06:19 PM »

If the inevitable happens and SJ moved on, what are the chances of us seeing Alex Palmer in goal next season? He's had a good season at Lincoln and is 24 now.
Josh Griffiths has had a great season at Cheltenham too although I did read somewhere that Saints are looking to sign him in the Summer.

Hunnington Baggie · « **Reply #2808 on:** May 09, 2021, 03:14:55 PM »

Quote from: baggieboy79 on May 09, 2021, 03:06:19 PM

If the inevitable happens and SJ moved on, what are the chances of us seeing Alex Palmer in goal next season? He's had a good season at Lincoln and is 24 now.
Josh Griffiths has had a great season at Cheltenham too although I did read somewhere that Saints are looking to sign him in the Summer.

Palmer's chances are fairly high, no brainer to put him in unless someone becomes available on a good deal.

On Griffiths, if other teams weren't scouting him even before this season id be disappointed. He's had this level of chatter and hype for a few years.

TAFKATMNo1Fan · « **Reply #2809 on:** May 09, 2021, 03:32:38 PM »

Quote from: DaveWBA on May 05, 2021, 12:16:26 PM

That will be the same Ben Foster who couldn't force his way into Watford's team for most of this season. He was great, but move on.

In fairness to Foster he was their no 1 for most of the season till injured

baggie82 · « **Reply #2810 on:** May 09, 2021, 06:43:34 PM »

Quote from: SmethDan on May 05, 2021, 09:49:19 AM

Totally different contractual situations though.

Too much is being made of this. Plenty of players go for big money with a year left on their contract. Palace, West Ham etc canâ€™t afford to wait a year if they want him and if they rate him then Â£15-Â£20m to sign a keeper to be their number one for the next 5 years isnâ€™t going to trouble them. Fairly low and bogstandard fee for a premiership player, certainly wouldnâ€™t cause any waves.

SmethDan · « **Reply #2811 on:** May 09, 2021, 06:46:46 PM »

Quote from: baggie82 on May 09, 2021, 06:43:34 PM

Too much is being made of this. Plenty of players go for big money with a year left on their contract. Palace, West Ham etc canâ€™t afford to wait a year if they want him and if they rate him then Â£15-Â£20m to sign a keeper to be their number one for the next 5 years isnâ€™t going to trouble them. Fairly low and bogstandard fee for a premiership player, certainly wouldnâ€™t cause any waves.

Ok chap, enjoy the game.

Evo_Baggies · « **Reply #2812 on:** May 16, 2021, 04:45:09 PM »

Just heard on sky we have admitted we will sell him to fund transfers. They must be expecting a decent chunk of cash.

Glad we have two decent young lads, hopefully they can step up

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #2813 on:** May 16, 2021, 05:30:23 PM »

Quote from: Evo_Baggies on May 16, 2021, 04:45:09 PM

Just heard on sky we have admitted we will sell him to fund transfers. They must be expecting a decent chunk of cash.

Glad we have two decent young lads, hopefully they can step up

Brilliant news for all parties imo.

Evo_Baggies · « **Reply #2814 on:** May 16, 2021, 05:35:39 PM »

Quote from: TheJacko2000 on May 16, 2021, 05:30:23 PM

Brilliant news for all parties imo.

Yeah I'd take the money and reinvest all day

Dudleylad · « **Reply #2815 on:** May 16, 2021, 05:37:46 PM »

Its just sky assuming after we said in the week we want to keep our key players but they will have a price.

paulosull · « **Reply #2816 on:** May 16, 2021, 08:39:06 PM »

Wouldn't believe anything related to club and Sky they have got no idea what is going on down the Albion.

TheBaggieMan · « **Reply #2817 on:** May 17, 2021, 08:24:17 AM »

I for one will be very sorry to see Sam, Player of the Season, move away.
He has developed into an outstanding goalkeeper at the highest level and our best keeper for many years including Fozzie and Calamity who made too many errors.

Adder · « **Reply #2818 on:** May 17, 2021, 08:48:31 AM »

The levels of negativity towards Sam are well...strange. Did you see Henderson for United against Liverpool ? If Sam produced a display like that this thread would be in meltdown. De Gea and Henderson between them (or individually) have made multiple times as many mistakes as Sam. Plenty of mistakes among the other keepers this year also. Foster good keeper but he made mistakes. We seem to expect perfection.

Evo_Baggies · « **Reply #2819 on:** May 17, 2021, 10:17:23 AM »

Quote from: Adder on May 17, 2021, 08:48:31 AM

The levels of negativity towards Sam are well...strange. Did you see Henderson for United against Liverpool ? If Sam produced a display like that this thread would be in meltdown. De Gea and Henderson between them (or individually) have made multiple times as many mistakes as Sam. Plenty of mistakes among the other keepers this year also. Foster good keeper but he made mistakes. We seem to expect perfection.

Good luck to the next kid who has to play in goal for us...

albion59 · « **Reply #2820 on:** May 17, 2021, 10:22:41 AM »

Quote from: TheBaggieMan on May 17, 2021, 08:24:17 AM

I for one will be very sorry to see Sam, Player of the Season, move away.
He has developed into an outstanding goalkeeper at the highest level and our best keeper for many years including Fozzie and Calamity who made too many errors.

No he ain't he's bang average can't wait for him to be gone.