Federici, Hamer or Andersen?

[Forbury Lion]

You can have the best keeper in the world between the sticks but still lose thanks to a poor defence.

[Alan Partridge]

You can have the best keeper in the world between the sticks but still lose thanks to a poor defence.

True, not really valid to Reading though who had one of the best defensive records in the division lastyear.

[Gordons Cumming]

Marcus went to help cut the wage bill. The only reason I can think of.

Let's hope his replacements fit the bill.

[gazzer, loyal royal]

I think Federici is the best thing to happen to Ben Hamer. Fed will be rumbled in no time. Far too inconsistent, very unconvincing in commanding his area and Hamer actually has a lot more experience and playing time. Fed is also weak as hell when low to his left. No convinced at all and really wish he was off on his way with someone else coming in to challenge Hamer and Anderson.

did you not see the save from Larsson at Old Trafford in the cup, or away in the last minute at Sheff Wed

[Old Biscuitman]

Marcus in on loan from Wolves.

[rg6royal]

Fed will be number 1 next season despite ssn reporting that Ben Hamer will be.

[Hoop Blah]

None of them.

Feds is good cover, I don't think he's good enough to be our number one.

Hamer looks like he has talent, but I would like him to get a season in League 1 before starting for us.

Personally, I'd like us to either get a young talent in on loan, or get Ashdown back.

I'm not sure how you can fail to rate Federici, when you would welcome back Ashdown, who was no more or less consistent or able than the Aussie.

Personally disagree. Ashdown for me has wasted a lot of years and talent by going to Portsmouth, good ol agents. When he came into the side in 03/04 he was absolutely outstandingin every area. Command of the box, kicking, made saves, decision making, he was superb. Had he stayed with us and been number 1 for a few years and really progressed then I truly believe he was England material. He'd probably have been sold to someone decent for a fair few million £'s.

I'd still welcome him back with open arms. I agree with DCD completely on his assesment of Federici I think he'll probably be ok next year but no better than that, seriosly I think some of you are going to be in for a shock and will actually realise how good and consistant Hahnemann was, took him for granted I think.

I like the sound of Hamer, the only game i've seen him play was when Brentford were on the telly at Havant, he had a very good game, he's won player of the year awards already, been a part of a championship winning team with the best defense so sounds very promising. I'd like to see him given a go in the cups to start with and then maybe look to take over.

Totally agree on this.

Having spoken to a couple of Brentfors fan's they were full of praise for Hamer and were hoping that they'd get him back this season on a perm basis.

[Smoking Kills Dancing Doe]

Not convinced by AFed, but think it's a year too early for Hamer and can't think of any keeper we could get who would be a big improvement.

Anderson to Brentford on a season loan....

[SteveRoyal]

At the end of the day, it will all come down to how they perform in pre-season.

Completely agreed.

[Royalee]

http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1696384,00.html

Interview with Hamer - he sounds confident and excited to work with Rodgers again.

[Still Hate Futcher!]

I think it's a very tough call. Hahnemann wasn't too convincing towards the end of his time with us and we were probably right to let him go. Federici still has to prove he can perform consistantly at this level and I've not seen the other 2 play, although from what I hear Hamer sounds very promising.

It'll be interesting to see if Rodgers has the confidence to go with Fed's or Hamer or whether he brings in a more experienced keeper. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't have a 1st choice at this stage and won't have until he sees how they perform pre-season.

[From Despair To Where?]

I think Federici is the best thing to happen to Ben Hamer. Fed will be rumbled in no time. Far too inconsistent, very unconvincing in commanding his area and Hamer actually has a lot more experience and playing time. Fed is also weak as hell when low to his left. No convinced at all and really wish he was off on his way with someone else coming in to challenge Hamer and Anderson.

did you not see the save from Larsson at Old Trafford in the cup, or away in the last minute at Sheff Wed

2 saves in 3 years makes a clip on Youtube not an automatic pick first choice. Did you see the replay at Elm Park, or the previous round against Burnley, or the last game of the season at Blackburn to name just 3 examples. Fed has the ability to pull of great saves, He also has the ability to flap and get caught woefully out of position. He just doesn't convince me that he is the long term option. Whilst I do think he is first choice for now, I suspect he will get found out with an extended run in the first team. Hamer, for someone so young, has already been there, done it and got the winners medal and is the long term future between the sticks.

[LoyalRoyalFan]

Federici.

[Cpl Jones Dont panic]

Either one will be better at savin a penaly than USa, so could be worth a few points over the season

[Jeffers217]

I'm pretty shocked at the negative comments about Fedders as we won the majority of our games with him, yer a few mistakes but c'mon he's a lot better than USA now

[Darren Caskey's Dietician]

I think it's a very tough call. Hahnemann wasn't too convincing towards the end of his time with us and we were probably right to let him go. Federici still has to prove he can perform consistantly at this level and I've not seen the other 2 play, although from what I hear Hamer sounds very promising.

It'll be interesting to see if Rodgers has the confidence to go with Fed's or Hamer or whether he brings in a more experienced keeper. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't have a 1st choice at this stage and won't have until he sees how they perform pre-season.

I couldn't disagree more on the Hahnemann discussion. He kept more clean sheets last year than any other keeper in the league.

Personally, I hope Brendan brings in another keeper. Whilst it will never happen, I will still throw it out to be shot at. Cudicini please.

[Darren Caskey's Dietician]

I'm pretty shocked at the negative comments about Fedders as we won the majority of our games with him, yer a few mistakes but c'mon he's a lot better than USA now

What has he done to even suggest he is as good as USA, let alone better?

[Jeffers217]

I think Federici is the best thing to happen to Ben Hamer. Fed will be rumbled in no time. Far too inconsistent, very unconvincing in commanding his area and Hamer actually has a lot more experience and playing time. Fed is also weak as hell when low to his left. No convinced at all and really wish he was off on his way with someone else coming in to challenge Hamer and Anderson.

did you not see the save from Larsson at Old Trafford in the cup, or away in the last minute at Sheff Wed

2 saves in 3 years makes a clip on Youtube not an automatic pick first choice. Did you see the replay at Elm Park, or the previous round against Burnley, or the last game of the season at Blackburn to name just 3 examples. Fed has the ability to pull of great saves, He also has the ability to flap and get caught woefully out of position. He just doesn't convince me that he is the long term option. Whilst I do think he is first choice for now, I suspect he will get found out with an extended run in the first team. Hamer, for someone so young, has already been there, done it and got the winners medal and is the long term future between the sticks.

Replay at Elm Park?! Think maybe it's time for you to move on lad.

Has anyone considered this- Wayne Hennessey was in goal all season for Wolves and was shocking, in fact he flapped against us in both games. They still went up. So I don' think we have anything to worry about

[From Despair To Where?]

Yeah, ok I was thinking about the Steve Francis thread at the time.

It's an opinion that is shared by many on here that so far in his career Federici has not consistantly played up to anywhere near the standard of performance at Old Trafford. HE does have major flaws in his game.

Time for me to move on?? On the evidence of some of your more enlightened contributions over the years, might I suggest that people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?

[The Cap]

Feds deserves his chance but getting Ashdown back is a good shout. And if he did come back then surely he'd be pressing strongly for the numero uno shirt. I presume he's still at 'Play up Pompey' and not turning out much. So is he 'appy just sitting on the sidelines? Can't work that one out for a keeper of his calibre.