Lambert Frustrated At Forster Wait
By Tyne-Talk
July 2 2010
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert says he is running out of time to sign Newcastle United keeper Fraser Forster on a loan deal for next season. Forster whose professional contract with Newcastle was extended for two years in April 2008, spent most of last season at Norwich and made 38 league appearances, picked up three yellow cards and was sent off twice.
There was a definite sense of frustration at the situation in Lamberts interview , he said;
"I can't leave it much longer. I've been on the phone with Chris Hughton virtually since the season ended.
You've got to try to keep your options open and you can't just concentrate on one thing because he's not our player.
I've spoken to Chris umpteen times on the phone and it's not as easy as some people think, that's for sure. We just have to wait and see.
There is no doubt Fraser is going to be a huge goalkeeper and we can't do anything if other teams come in for him.
There are loads of factors to it. It's not just as easy to say we're going to get him and people surmise he must be coming back to Norwich.
There are a million things that can go wrong - and basically he's Newcastle's player."
In June Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton told The Chronicle;
"Norwich is a very good option for Fraser, but I expect him to have a few and there are decisions to be made.
His progress in the last 12 months has been fantastic and, as with all players, you look to see development each season.
His stats at Norwich last season speak volumes for just how well he's been doing.
And for me it was no surprise to see him pick up such a good accolade. He deserves all the praise he gets after a great season."
Just last month it was reported that Burnley were interested in signing the 22 year old stopper as a replacement for Nicky Weaver who was released from his contract at the end of last season. Any loan deal agreed could include a release clause which is allowed in Football League loan agreements.
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Maybe being in a premier league squad every week would be good for Forster. Not as much as playing but we cant loan both and Krul needs games at this stage.
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How long until Krul & Forster need either to be #1 & #2 or sold? They're both talented enough to chafe at waiting behind Harper for much longer...
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Why loan Krul and not Forster if we're just going to recall the former if we pick up injuries? Why not loan both out and pick up a backup off the scrap heap. Then activate Krul's release clause if Harper's injured and let Forster get a full season of experience in the ccc.
How long until Krul & Forster need either to be #1 & #2 or sold? They're both talented enough to chafe at waiting behind Harper for much longer...
I'll admit, I was a bit excited about the Rumors that Celtic were after Harper. Harper's been a great servant for the club, but Krul and Forster show a ton of promise.
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Why loan Krul and not Forster if we're just going to recall the former if we pick up injuries? Why not loan both out and pick up a backup off the scrap heap. Then activate Krul's release clause if Harper's injured and let Forster get a full season of experience in the ccc.
How long until Krul & Forster need either to be #1 & #2 or sold? They're both talented enough to chafe at waiting behind Harper for much longer...
I'll admit, I was a bit excited about the Rumors that Celtic were after Harper. Harper's been a great servant for the club, but Krul and Forster show a ton of promise.
I hope that these get games either with us our somewhere else, as after this season is over I would make Krul or Forster the number one. Say a big thankyou to Harper and let him have his move to somebody like Celtic so he can finish of picking up medals and play european football
Either way, Harper needs to be eased out soon or we're going to lose one or both of the kids-both of whom look to be potentially better than Harper ever was.
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