Does Pickford's injury today mean Pope is a certain starter in the upcoming England matches.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:02 pm

I noticed Jordan went off injured, so surely Pope is the obvious replacement, mind you we're taking about GS here, so he'll probably select Henderson instead.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:22 pm

I think he should be number one regardless of Pickfords injury, however GS doesn't rate him as number one .

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:23 pm

After Henderson's mistake midweek , i presume Pope's now got the spot .

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:23 pm

Henderson probably now he's starting games for United.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:24 pm

Any ideas what Pickford's injury was?

Red Fox Rocks Socks · Post by **Red Fox Rocks Socks** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:26 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:24 pm
Any ideas what Pickford's injury was?

Looked like he stretched his side/hip area. Possibly trying to overstretch his t-rex arms

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:29 pm

Would not surprise me if Southgate selected Henderson now he's played a couple of games for Manu.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:31 pm

I'm sure Nick Pope would rather be picked as No1, rather than a stand in due to injury.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:33 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:24 pm
Any ideas what Pickford's injury was?

Ego

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:45 pm

I think it will be Henderson to though they may both get a game with Pickford out - from a squad perspective England need their other keepers to have had more international game experience

DomBFC1882 · Post by **DomBFC1882** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:45 pm

Disgusting how Southgate has that clown over Pope.

I know I'm biased but Pope is a miles better goalkeeper without doubt

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:51 pm

We'll see what Sarfgate is really made of now. If he picks Henderson, who has only had a couple of games, (And one big cock-up.) it can only be because he plays for Man U.

Certainly the press will be pushing for Henderson, so it depends how much bottle Sarfgate has. Not much I suspect.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:55 pm

I don’t understand why people actually think Southgate would purposely jeopardise his own team and career by picking players based on who they play for.

He will pick who he thinks is best. Hopefully that’s Pope.

Burnley fans aren’t known for being impartial though. A thread yesterday had Kevin long better than every england defender bar maguire

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:09 pm

DomBFC1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:45 pm
Disgusting how Southgate has that clown over Pope.

I know I'm biased but Pope is a miles better goalkeeper without doubt

The general consensus is Pope is the better keeper over Pickford when it comes to the important part of keeping the ball out of the net etc.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:10 pm

Southgate and logic are not the same thing.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:12 pm

Definitely be Henderson starting. Better keeper for the England system.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:24 pm

There would be blood on the board if Pope got injured playing for England.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:42 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:12 pm
Definitely be Henderson starting. Better keeper for the England system.

Hasn’t Southgate previously said he wouldn’t pick players who arent regular starters for Theo clubs?

If Pickford isn’t fit, this could be Pope’s big chance - a face-saving way for Southgate to ditch Pickford

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:46 pm

scouseclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:42 pm
Hasn’t Southgate previously said he wouldn’t pick players who arent regular starters for Theo clubs?

If Pickford isn’t fit, this could be Pope’s big chance - a face-saving way for Southgate to ditch Pickford

It’s also the guy who plays Eric Dier at centre half

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:48 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:12 pm
Definitely be Henderson starting. Better keeper for the England system.

Based on what, exactly?

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:51 pm

Henderson will probably get picked for no other reason than he plays for Man U.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:52 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:48 pm
Based on what, exactly?

Plays in a team that fits the system England play. Why do you think Konsa at Villa has jumped above Tarks in the pecking order. I don’t agree with it at all but it’s the reality of the situation.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:55 pm

expoultryboy wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:23 pm
After Henderson's mistake midweek , i presume Pope's now got the spot .

Didnt Nick get slated on here for Conceding against Leicester recently?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:00 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:51 pm
Henderson will probably get picked for no other reason than he plays for Man U.

And why does he get picked for Man U?

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:05 pm

I would say Pope is a likely starter if Pickford isn’t fit

northernpowerhouse · Post by **northernpowerhouse** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:10 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:52 pm
Plays in a team that fits the system England play. Why do you think Konsa at Villa has jumped above Tarks in the pecking order. I don’t agree with it at all but it’s the reality of the situation.

He's played 5 games for a team that fits the system England play. For the last two seasons he was playing for Sheff Utd and taking a higher percentage of long goal kicks than anyone in the PL.

Pope will start the next match.

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:31 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:00 pm
And why does he get picked for Man U?

Cos De Gea is having some time off

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:32 pm

It will be Mings.

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:40 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:00 pm
And why does he get picked for Man U?

He doesn’t very often.

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:46 pm

"Re: Does Pickford's injury today mean Pope is a certain starter in the upcoming England matches."

Not at all. I'm sure they'll manage to find someone from Tottenham or anybody elses under 21s instead of having to go for the very obvious England's genuine No. 1 from those permanently unfashionable, pesky northern upstarts Burnsley.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:47 pm

There’s going to be some angry people when pope starts next game.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 11:48 pm

Peter Shilton is still alive.

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:48 am

I think many people think Pope should be number one for England but as a Claret I’m happy if he doesn’t play much because it means less chance of injury. Pope, Mee and Tarks are one of the best defensive triangles in English football in my opinion and the less chance of injury the better.
By the way Burnley should be moving heaven and earth to keep Tarks in the summer.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:32 am

I must be the only one who selfishly doesn't want Pope to be England's number 1. The way the current number 1 is scrutinised by the press with every error magnified for club and country, might just hamper his form with us.