Alex McCarthy set to be replaced by...

[MattyRangers]

When Green turned down Chelsea........did they come looking for McCarthy?

Great point, all this mccarthy is the new ray clemnce/peter shilton is just more nonsence and a stick to bash the club with. He got dropped from the mighty readings first team and was macaroni every time he was called on for us. And anyone who says, he had a sh ite defence in front of him, so did green and he got recalled to the england squad in a terrible season for the club. We are letting him go to palace for a reason, cos hes not good enough, nothing else. Got no hard feelings toward the bloke, but bye bye, enjoy palaces bench and when they realise, enjoy the first division.

Bang on.

[bakes8]

When Green turned down Chelsea........did they come looking for McCarthy?

Awful point. Why on earth would McCarthy be happy sitting on a bench for the rest of his career? Chelsea want experienced cover for the bench, not some up and coming kid trying to make a name for himself.

[FurtiveFox]

We need to look at the here and now, not just the future. Green has a good three years or so and is obviously viewed by the club now as the best person between the sticks. Can understand McCarthy not wanting to warm the bench for another season. That's life. We and he move on no hard feelings.

[bakes8]

We need to look at the here and now, not just the future. Green has a good three years or so and is obviously viewed by the club now as the best person between the sticks. Can understand McCarthy not wanting to warm the bench for another season. That's life. We and he move on no hard feelings.

Yeh don't get me wrong I'm more than happy with Green between the sticks next season. If we were to go up though, I would hope we would have a different keeper to take over.

[Kevin Mcleod]

Awful point. Why on earth would McCarthy be happy sitting on a bench for the rest of his career? Chelsea want experienced cover for the bench, not some up and coming kid trying to make a name for himself.

Oh come on bakes, hes gone from readings bench, to qprs bench, and moved now to sit on palaces bench, and you are asking why would he go to chelsea to sit on theirs (what bigger name could you make for yourself than the best team in englands reserve keeper?)
Ermm he would crawl there on his hands and knees (just like remy did), to be made for life money wise with one contract, and to put medals galore on his c.v to tell his grandkids.

[bakes8]

Oh come on bakes, hes gone from readings bench, to qprs bench, and moved now to sit on palaces bench, and you are asking why would he go to chelsea to sit on theirs (what bigger name could you make for yourself than the best team in englands reserve keeper?), ermm he would crawl there, to be made for life money wise with one contract, and to put medals galore on his c.v to tell his grandkids.

44 appearances the season before he signed for us is hardly sitting on Readings bench, but hey-ho. I'm gonna draw a line under this now as its clear McCarthy is off and the proof will be in the pudding this season, either he will be a hit or he will be s-hit . Nice to get a bit of cash back on him as well.

[Shepherds Mush]

Awful point. Why on earth would McCarthy be happy sitting on a bench for the rest of his career? Chelsea want experienced cover for the bench, not some up and coming kid trying to make a name for himself.

You've missed the point entirely. You questioned Green being better than McCarthy by Palace not coming in for him. Well if the Premier League Champions looking at taking Green isn't testament to his ability then I'm not sure what is.

[bakes8]

You've missed the point entirely. You questioned Green being better than McCarthy by Palace not coming in for him. Well if the Premier League Champions looking at taking Green isn't testament to his ability then I'm not sure what is.

Premier League Champions reserves?

Lets not kid ourselves, he wouldn't go there to be No.1 or even compete with Courtois, he would go there to get splinters and the occasional League cup game. Chelsea would love a cheap experienced benchsitter.

[Shepherds Mush]

Premier League Champions reserves?

Lets not kid ourselves, he wouldn't go there to be No.1 or even compete with Courtois, he would go there to get splinters and the occasional League cup game. Chelsea would love a cheap experienced benchsitter.

I would say Chelsea usually do well in the League and FA Cup, are usually comfortable in the Champions League early stages and add in a few PL games where Courtois is injured and a reserve team keeper there could be looking at 7-10 games easy and some at a top level.

My point is the calibre of player that Chelsea want in reserve - Green is seen as a capable reserve at that level.

[Hove Ranger]

When was the last time McCarthy was involved with England? Im sure Green was called up over the summer

[GWR]

heard about him, might be a good idea to loan him out to Southend for a season too, might swing the deal

That's a good shout. As long as we had a recall clause.

[Ginger Ninja]

Great point, all this mccarthy is the new ray clemnce/peter shilton is just more nonsence and a stick to bash the club with. He got dropped from the mighty readings first team and was macaroni every time he was called on for us. And anyone who says, he had a sh ite defence in front of him, so did green and he got recalled to the england squad in a terrible season for the club. We are letting him go to palace for a reason, cos hes not good enough, nothing else. Got no hard feelings toward the bloke, but bye bye, enjoy palaces bench and when they realise, enjoy the first division.

Thank you!! Top post Kev!

[Toninho]

Jon Maxted. Failed at Donacaster, Walsall and Hartlepool and was recently on trial with Forest Green Rovers.

McCarthy looks set to join Palace (various reports on the internet, Steve Parish even tweeted that two new signings would be made tomorrow)

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport...keeper-9694129

ITK!!!

http://www.doncaster.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=406634

[QPRDave]

WE CAN'T COMPETE WITH FGR IN THE MARKET?????

[tetters]

Forest Green must offer some great wages.