Didn’t someone suggest NA was hoping to get Tzanev out on loan if he could get an under 23 keeper in. Wonder where Bursik would be with us at this point. (Mannion would be starting I reckon).

MAD check out this link [Link] I was there and Begovic is a big unit (about 6’5), I’ve stood next to Speroni a few times and he’s about 6’1. Leave you to work out whether King is nearer Begovic or Speroni in height. (He is probably the bulkiest of the 3).

Thanks Naz, I really hope I don't bump into "Stacy H"

King is 6ft 1. Doubt Tzanev's over 6ft looking at this years squad pic.

This is the Anchor and Hope riverside pub for Saturday [Link] I neglected to post the link before.

MAD Tzanev’s height is hard to work out. In last years photo he looks slightly taller than Long, this year shorter than King. But still more believable than someone putting McDonnell at 6’3.

Lurker, loving the promotion of Tzanev on his wiki page...6ft 5!

I’ve been quite impressed with Purrington and would snap him up if he’s out of contract in the summer. He’s got bags of potential and may even fetch a larger fee if he continues to improve with experience.

The good at crosses keeper is quite elusive. Hence the 6ft 3 centre half's still exist!

Plus Tzanev needs to be developing now at L2 club if we’re going to bring him through.

MAD I’d hope for an older experienced keeper who is dropping down the order at a good L1 or championship club, must be able to deal with crosses.

Well, we need to up our game in defence and that starts with the keeper and perhaps its time we built. If King can't oust McD then there appears little confidence in him. And McD although game is not a L1 keeper.

[Link] Not read it yet (too busy), popped on my timeline

Let’s try those pub links again! [Link] and [Link]

Naz yeah I did notice that the other day. Pretty sure I can remember him coming on for us around the 70mins Mark one game, had 3 or 4 fouls against him (all defenders diving to play the ref) and was booked, all within about 10-15 minutes. Victim of his own image.

MAD chances are he’s on more than a couple of k per week. Also suspect he’ll get a starting spot in a better L1 side or a bench spot in decent championship side. I’ve seen him a fair few times but only highlights of matches so hard to tell but I don’t think he’d bring to us the difference to match the relatively high wages. But then anyone looking at Long before he came to us would have struggled to predict what we got from him.

From my Charlton mates (who can’t go): Best pubs with no problem (usually!) for away fans: The Anchor & Hope by the river; The Swan in Charlton village (bit of a hike uphill) [Link] The Rose of Denmark on the lower road – heading towards Greenwich – the shortest walk from the station. [Link]

Windlesham - a little harsh on Purrington. He's been our most consistent defender this season (which admittedly isn't saying much)

Windy Purrington isn’t much older than Watson (about a year). Guess matter of opinion. I think he’s more aware defensively than most FBs that age, solid in the air, decent tackler, good crosser. Needs to push forward a bit more but seems to have potential there. He’s been challenged by the level but has improved visibly since the start of the season. He also looks like he gives a shit, certainly he throws himself into the game and emotionally seems to connect with it more than several of our permanent employees (ditto Watson).

Lurker, looking at the quality of Brentfords 2, he'll be moving on. So unless he can get a 3rd choice keeper gig in the Championship he'll be looking for 1st team football at our level. Like I say, only seen him twice and I'd put him above our current 2 for sure. But will we pay a couple of grand a week + for a keeper (perhaps the offer of a 3 year contract as Hodges spoke about last night)...

I can't see why there's any fuss about Purrington. To me he is just a slightly better version of Callum Kennedy. Any decent winger has given him problems, his vision is limited and his distribution average. Is it possibly because he is so much better than the rest of the dross we have on loan?

I think the choice of Wood or Jervis up front is a no brainer. Playing Jervis is like playing with ten men. The man brings absolutely nothing to the team and Wood would surely be up for a first team run out. I'd also have Burey over Jervis and even the under 10s star striker come to that.

Lurks - Yes, sorry...

Windy looks good bar I assume the thinking typo of Watson twice rather than Purrington.

Glad you rate me than highly Windy!!