2022/23 Michael Keane

[MikeH72]

There is talk about it yes, be good for him to get his 2022/2023 campaign going

No there isn’t.

 

[PhilM]

Stick him up front. Off from the bench

I've jokingly mentioned this a few times, but the more you see of his ability on the ball during training and ability to shoot means I'd actually consider it.

Who would you trust more to score: him or Rondon? In all seriousness, I'm starting to think it's Keano.

 

[ArtetaMoney]

Heard a rumour he’s playing in goal today, must mean he’s due a new contract.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I've jokingly mentioned this a few times, but the more you see of his ability on the ball during training and ability to shoot means I'd actually consider it.

Who would you trust more to score: him or Rondon? In all seriousness, I'm starting to think it's Keano.

I've thought this a few times but have been too frightened to say it on here because of the inevitable backlash lol

But his finishing in training is actually sublime and very accomplished. If we're chasing a game I don't think it would be the worst ploy to sling him on up front for the last 15 minutes or so. At least he's less likely to stick one in his own net up there.

 

[PhilM]

I've thought this a few times but have been too frightened to say it on here because of the inevitable backlash lol

But his finishing in training is actually sublime and very accomplished. If we're chasing a game I don't think it would be the worst ploy to sling him on up front for the last 15 minutes or so. At least he's less likely to stick one in his own net up there.

We know he can head a ball (he's scored a few), has a decent stature that could challenge opponents and has a good touch, before his shooting.

I'd have him over Rondon - there I've said it. If we need a goal, he could offer a threat and would mean we're not wasting money on a player who isn't playing.

Also, the option to play him in defence too gives us far more adaptability.

 

[perth_blue]

I've jokingly mentioned this a few times, but the more you see of his ability on the ball during training and ability to shoot means I'd actually consider it.

Who would you trust more to score: him or Rondon? In all seriousness, I'm starting to think it's Keano.

Pretty sure Drogba was initially a centre half.

 

[PhilM]

Pretty sure Drogba was initially a centre half.

Keane was initially a forward when at UTD, but moved back to CB. Admittedly, most PL players were probably strikers in their youth, but he still has the touch.

 

[4737carlin]

Keane was initially a forward when at UTD, but moved back to CB. Admittedly, most PL players were probably strikers in their youth, but he still has the touch.

All round ability, real pro

 

[Barnfred 55]

We know he can head a ball (he's scored a few), has a decent stature that could challenge opponents and has a good touch, before his shooting.

I'd have him over Rondon - there I've said it. If we need a goal, he could offer a threat and would mean we're not wasting money on a player who isn't playing.

Also, the option to play him in defence too gives us far more adaptability.

He'll score more goals than Harry Kane lol

 

[Barnfred 55]

Pretty sure Drogba was initially a centre half.

Didn't Dion Dublin start off as a centre half too or have i just made that up?

 

[cocklord]

Didn't Dion Dublin start off as a centre half too or have i just made that up?

He did if I recall correctly too. There's quite a few players that have done it; Chris Sutton, Paul Warhurst.

 

[Eggs]

All round ability, real pro

….he let’s his team down too often & is too fragile to be called a top professional.

 

[Martin Alvito]

I've jokingly mentioned this a few times, but the more you see of his ability on the ball during training and ability to shoot means I'd actually consider it.

Who would you trust more to score: him or Rondon? In all seriousness, I'm starting to think it's Keano.

In candor, I think someone did him a disservice during his development by playing him where they did.

I saw that a lot in the junior ranks over here. Coaches want to win and don't want to rock the boat, lest they lose the player.

 

[4737carlin]

….he let’s his team down too often & is too fragile to be called a top professional.

You can say that about every single player we have, he hasn't let us down more or less then anyone else.

 

[gonetomorrow]

I've often thought Keane would do less damage up front.