Monday, January 13

Jeepers keepers: Etheridge now in the frame

West Ham's search for a goalkeeper has gained even more urgency after Lucasz Fabianski's injury against Sheffield United (though latest news is it might only be a few weeks he's out). It's reported the club has offered £7 million for Cardiff's Neil Etheridge, who certainly had some cracking games in the Premier League with City and could be a good signing. Meanwhile the medical for Middlesbrough's Darren Randolph is on hold because of his though injury. The last thing WHU need is another injured keeper so you can understand the club's caution. David Martin looks a capable deputy despite Friday's ricket, but we can't rely on him as number one for half a season.

In fact just having a goalkeeper who could take a goal kick without injury would be progress. Alternatively we could just take the five-a-side approach and play each outfield player in goal until they let in a goal and then the next player has a go. Or maybe just play a rush goalie?

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