De Vries signs new contract

Thank God he's signed. Otherwise we could've been losing two good keepers in the summer without any means to bring one in.

I seem to be in an ever decreasing minority but I think that Darlow is a solid keeper at this level BUT he hasn't been as reliable this season after being sold on. I thought DDV did well recently so disappointed he was dropped on Saturday.

To be honest some would have been doing their nut at the team selection then had it been SP in charge. Don't get me wrong I'm fully behind the manager but that was less than convincing and we rode our luck.

Against Millwall we hit the woodwork twice don't forget and Brighton did against us, one even bounced of Darlow after. Early days, but I'm still worried

I think Darlow is now dealing with a bit of expectation where there wasn't any last season. Ditto Lascelles. Possible that the manager who signed them for Newcastle is long gone too? They may be concerned that a new manager may not even give them a chance and they will be bounced around on loan.

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I think Darlow is now dealing with a bit of expectation where there wasn't any last season. Ditto Lascelles. Possible that the manager who signed them for Newcastle is long gone too? They may be concerned that a new manager may not even give them a chance and they will be bounced around on loan.

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That could work out ok for us. We could keep having them back

Except for the fact we couldn't pay their wages.

Yep, they won't be back here any time soon unless FFP is overturned.

Lascelles also has the court case, that could be affecting him

Yes, there must be a case to answer if it has gone up to the big house.

I think he is a good keeper as well and none of the goals he has let him have been down to him recently. Glad he is staying. Darlow may be the better shot stopper but de vries has more leadership skills and commands his area better.

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Sorry but completely disagree with that. I'm glad DDV has signed because we need a keeper next year and can't buy one. But he does not command his area and his leadership is terrible. He constantly looks terrified and doesn't talk to his defence. Darlow is better but is prone to silly mistakes and his head could elsewhere.