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Dont think that will happen somehow

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Them suggesting that annoyed me. But alas if a good bid came in Sturrock would have to think about it.

But I'm talking about a million pounds +

As I've said before, Sturrock was desperate for him to get fit in time to be sold in the January transfer window. So I wouldn't be surprised if he's sold in the summer to make some funds available for outfield players.

What a load of bollocks!!

Why offload Stewart then?

I can see it happeing TBH.

We have 2 class keepers who both when fit should be playing regular first team football. It would be great having them push each other for the number one slot but I can see one of them leaving. If not in the summer but in the first transfer window. I personally think Brez is the better keeper but Smith has had a great season and was a significant part of promotion and Brez never played under Sturrock so it really wouldnt suprise me either.

I'm not saying it won't happen, money talks.

My 'bollocks' post was aimed at Hans Gruber's post.

IMHO Sturrock would love Brez to stay, why would he want to lose a quality player?

To intimate that Sturrock is desperate to sell him is ridiculous.

Just telling you what he told me back in December, when I had a chat to him at the Wanborough training pitch. He also said he thought Wise might be stupid enough to buy him while he was still injured.

How long do people seriously think Sturrock's  going to be able to keep two keepers of that standard happy for any way? Whoever doesn't start the season will be wanting out sooner rather than later.

As a side issue, judging on Smith's performances since coming into the side, I can't see how people can say Brezovan is better. I don't think there is anything between the two.

you're talking shit, brezovan wasn't even our player to sell until a month or so ago.

Imo brez is head and shouldersm above phil smith.smiths kicking at the end of the season was as bad as brezovans..the way brezovan commands his box is the big difference for me

I'm not talking shit, but you make a good point - perhaps Luggy was pulling our legs. He did say at the same time that he'd sold Monkhouse that morning (which proved to be true) so hmmmm.

I'll shut up now because I'm confusing myself!

Yep, I agree with that. Assuming he's fully recovered he'll be gone by January, if not before.

i know for a fact when he told johno he wasnt offering him a deal the reason was he already has 2 great keepers, he wudnt have let johno go if he was planning to sell 1

For me Brezovan's the better keeper, he commands his box with more authority, he comes for crosses a lot more than Phil and his kicking is slightly better.  I feel Phl started to feel the pressure a little bit towards the end of the season.

Two totally different styles so it's hard to compare like for like.

Brez's key strength is his command of the box whereas Smith is about agility and his positioning. Both have excelled this year. Based on achievements however, next season the shirt should be Smithy's to lose. Brez has to prove he's back to full fitness (which I'm sure he will do) and then must earn the right to challenge for the shirt. I reckon Luggy will not just hand it over and I'd 100% agree with that stance.

One thing is for sure, it's going to be very tight between them. One slip and you know the other fella is breathing down your neck. A great position for us to be in.

IMHO we have the best 2 keepers outside of the top 2 divisions.

the only real flaw in smiths game is his reluctance to come off his line at times.
brez's is his kicking.good battle for the no1 shirt next season,but wouldn't be at all surprised to see whoever the sub keeper is leave during the year