I’m saying that yes, the difference in ability is only slight, and Ramsdale also adds a lot of character to the team. Generally I admit that’s a fairly minor attribute, but it’s a pretty big boost to have that in your GK. I mean, you only have to listen to how much Roy Keane goes on about how important Schmeichel was for utd.
More importantly, I don’t think Ramsdale is the finished article and think he could become even better if he continues playing with us, surpassing Raya. He would also likely end up being England No1.
We’re at the stage now where are only going to see infinitesimal improvements to players. Our team is that good. Any improvement is necessary to being able to get ahead of City. I fucking love Rammers but Raya improves us. It’s the same way I love Jesus but if we get a chance to sign Osimhen then we have to do it. Those players who may get dropped then either have to improve, accept a back up role or move on.
It’s exactly the same as the club having to prove they are good enough to keep the players. Football is about winning and sadly it’s a cutthroat business. Then again, the absolute worst thing that happens to Ramsdale is he sits on the neck earning more in a week than most of us do in a year.
Off the pitch he’s great, but on the pitch I think Raya helps the mentality of the team more. Ramsdale gets a little nervy under pressure and resorts to kicking it long. Raya, despite mistakes, sticks to the same approach and it helps the team a lot.
I’m saying that yes, the difference in ability is only slight, and Ramsdale also adds a lot of character to the team. Generally I admit that’s a fairly minor attribute, but it’s a pretty big boost to have that in your GK. I mean, you only have to listen to how much Roy Keane goes on about how important Schmeichel was for utd.
More importantly, I don’t think Ramsdale is the finished article and think he could become even better if he continues playing with us, surpassing Raya. He would also likely end up being England No1.
We’re at the stage now where are only going to see infinitesimal improvements to players. Our team is that good. Any improvement is necessary to being able to get ahead of City. I fucking love Rammers but Raya improves us. It’s the same way I love Jesus but if we get a chance to sign Osimhen then we have to do it. Those players who may get dropped then either have to improve, accept a back up role or move on.
It’s exactly the same as the club having to prove they are good enough to keep the players. Football is about winning and sadly it’s a cutthroat business. Then again, the absolute worst thing that happens to Ramsdale is he sits on the neck earning more in a week than most of us do in a year.
Off the pitch he’s great, but on the pitch I think Raya helps the mentality of the team more. Ramsdale gets a little nervy under pressure and resorts to kicking it long. Raya, despite mistakes, sticks to the same approach and it helps the team a lot.