22 Jun 2016 12:26:33
Matt Gilks, for me is a very underwhelming signing. Yes he had a decent season for Blackpool a few years ago and yes he would be a decent back up if he had a top goalkeeper but we don't. Nothing against big Wes but he's got a lot to learn and I think we should have been signing a younger keeper to keep Wes on his toes?

1.) 22 Jun 2016
22 Jun 2016 12:37:18
It's our first season up to the SPL after a long, financially crippling journey. I think the signings being made, including this one, are shrewd business and are absolutely what is necessary until we establish ourselves in the SPL and Europe again, not to mention also getting back the rights to make money from our clubs store sales.

We are targeting solid professionals with experience and on free transfers, it is exactly the place we need to be for this season, then we can look to build again in the seasons to come.

2.) 22 Jun 2016
22 Jun 2016 13:17:10
Very well said Johan. Your spot on with that assessment.

3.) 22 Jun 2016
22 Jun 2016 13:35:34
Very good point Johan. My only problem is why release a 29 year old decent keeper in Cammy Bell and sign a 34 year old who hasn't played a competitive game for over 2 years? I haven't complained about any signings we've made, I think every Warburton signing has been a good signing (jury is out on o halloran) but the Gilks one I dint understand unless his salary is a lot less than Bell of course.

4.) 22 Jun 2016
22 Jun 2016 14:44:07
If we are serious about putting a team together that can make a serious challenge for the title we need a much better goalie than Wes.

I've seen Gilks playing for Blackpool first hand a couple of times and he is definitely a better keeper but he's a class down from guys like McGovern.

5.) 22 Jun 2016
22 Jun 2016 14:44:55
I think warbs see's big wes as his first choice keeper and is only looking for a back up, bell wanted game time which he wasn't gna get! Gilks will be a decent number 2 when called upon but that's all I don't see him replacing wes as he's no better! I personally would've liked a big commanding keeper that pushed wes on a bit but that would've probably cost us a penny or two and I think the money that's available will go towards a finisher.