Belford

[TrueBlue]

Should be sign him up?

 

[Ozzer]

Should be sign him up?

Yes, I think the defence has looked stronger since he's been in goal. Apart from his ability in goal, he's certainly more vocal than Morris which I think helps the back four.

 

[BB Blue]

In my opinion yes. Not to say I don't rate Morris, I do, just a pity he had that dodgy game against, was it Swindon? (Please correct me if I'm wrong) has been known.

 

[TrueBlue]

Yes, I think the defence has looked stronger since he's been in goal. Apart from his ability in goal, he's certainly more vocal than Morris which I think helps the back four.

Yeah from having some banter with him at away games shouting I love him randomly the guy does have a bit of personality about him - I find morris more of a reserved individual

 

[mattytheshrimper]

I feel confident when he's in goal so I'm sure the rest of the squad do. You can tell he has a lot of confidence. For a small guy he is very commanding of his area, wins plenty of high balls and is solid IMO. I think we have to sign him as a priority. One of the best keepers we've had in years I think!

 

[TrueBlue]

I feel confident when he's in goal so I'm sure the rest of the squad do. You can tell he has a lot of confidence. For a small guy he is very commanding of his area, wins plenty of high balls and is solid IMO. I think we have to sign him as a priority. One of the best keepers we've had in years I think!

Got a bit of darryl about him?

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Yes he is a stockier version of Darryl. Not the most convincing on crosses thats the only weakness but thats mainly due to his height. Very agile though and would be more than happy with him as number one next season with Glen as number 2.

 

[TrueBlue]

Yes he is a stockier version of Darryl. Not the most convincing on crosses thats the only weakness but thats mainly due to his height. Very agile though and would be more than happy with him as number one next season with Glen as number 2.

But....

1. Would Glen play second fiddle?

2. Could we afford to keep Glen on?

 

[Paul Shrimper]

Not sure we would keep 2 Goal keepers due to cost, and we should have a good look around before we rush in and sign one. Despite that Belford has done extremely well for us and if the price is right must be near the top of the short list for next season.

 

[blue vodka]

I would like to see him stay but hasn't he got another year on his contract at Bury ?

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Yes. He's a great character as well as a keeper. Joins in with the banter with the fans and I love a keeper who time wastes, when it's on my side of course!

 

[Batman]

If we can afford them both Belford, has a good control of the area works well sign him up.

 

[Beefy]

hahaha I wasn't expecting my 'unsure' to be the only vote that wasn't a 'yes'. Can't argue with that.

The only reason I put 'unsure' was that I'd personally try to sign Luke Daniels first. If we can't get him then yeah I'd want Belford to sign.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Yes he is a stockier version of Darryl. Not the most convincing on crosses thats the only weakness but thats mainly due to his height. Very agile though and would be more than happy with him as number one next season with Glen as number 2.

Other than being small, he's nothing like Darryl whatsoever.

Belford's decision-making and reading of the game is vastly superior and I like his style of keeping but I think we can find a better keeper out there. Daniels on a season long loan would certainly be nice.

Morris has been an absolute disaster and has cost us at least automatic promotion, if not the title. So whilst I vote no, signing Belford would still be a substantial upgrade.

 

[Beefy]

Daniels on a season long loan would certainly be nice.

Daniels is out of contract at West Brom and I'd imagine will be trying to get himself first team football this summer.

 

[southend4ever]

Get Belford in. Release Morris if we can't afford him. Use the lax Emergency Goalkeeper rule if Belford gets injured.

 

[The General]

Alot depends on who else we can get but fine for League 2 but would want/like someone else if we go up!

 

[Shrimper95]

Chris Phillips ‏ @CJPhillips1982
Cameron Belford would like to join Blues on a permanent basis if possible. See tomorrow's Echo for the full story. :clap:

 

[sufclee]

Morris has been an absolute disaster and has cost us at least automatic promotion, if not the title. So whilst I vote no, signing Belford would still be a substantial upgrade.

Wow...i'm certainly not Morris' biggest fan but that's incredibly harsh isn't it?

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Wow...i'm certainly not Morris' biggest fan but that's incredibly harsh isn't it?

Not really. His form since replacing Daniels was shocking.

He cost us a string of goals which led to points being dropped (2 points at Plymouth springs to mind for starters) and undermined confidence in our defence. Was it the Swindon game when he was at fault for something like 3 of their 4 goals? Given how close we are going to be to missing out on automatic promotion, I think a keeper leaking goals like that qualifies as a disaster.

He was OK (but no more) at the start of the season but I've had absolutely no confidence in him this year - and I'm not sure our defence had either.

Belford's no world beater but what a breeze of fresh air he has been in comparison. That's more telling on Morris than Belford.