Darren Randolph

Denis Irwin wrote: God knows when he would have gotten his game if Shay hadn't gotten that injury. Well and truly grabbed his chance with both hands

horsebox wrote: Denis Irwin wrote: God knows when he would have gotten his game if Shay hadn't gotten that injury. Well and truly grabbed his chance with both hands Wasn't there talk of him going to play for the US at one stage.

Thought he played well enough coming in at short notice tonight. Made some good reaction saves and wasn't at fault for the West Brom goal, despite the commentators spending about 10 minutes trying to blame him for it. Would be good if he got the last league game as well, West Ham are confirmed for European football next season after this win, although they need another point to guarantee a Europa League place.

Het-field wrote: Alphonse Areola is being heavily touted with a loan move to WH from PSG. Obviously, if that comes off it will alter the pecking order with keepers, and I suspect Randolph would become available for transfer at that point. Given Bazunu's move, and Kelleher's deal, it might be the best thing for Irish football if Randolph can move to get a season's worth of football.

kevin100 wrote: Left foot wrote: Het-field wrote: Alphonse Areola is being heavily touted with a loan move to WH from PSG. Obviously, if that comes off it will alter the pecking order with keepers, and I suspect Randolph would become available for transfer at that point. Given Bazunu's move, and Kelleher's deal, it might be the best thing for Irish football if Randolph can move to get a season's worth of football. Except that Randolph was getting first team football before he agreed to join west ham as understudy to fabianski. I would assume that it was driven by more money for Randolph as one last pay day before he retired Unlikely that he would 180 and opt for first team football in what would be likely a lower league and for less money. Is Fabianski not leaving so no? If they are signing Areola would both keepers settle for 2nd choice? Randolph would be happy as 2nd choice regardless of who’s there?

I can't see many clubs matching Randolph's current wages, possibly any clubs. I'm sure there would be plenty of Championship teams willing to take him on as first choice if West Ham wanted to move him on, but realistically West Ham would have to pay a big chunk of his wages for the rest of his contract period to get him out.

West Ham have had a bid turned down for Sam Johnstone.

Het-field wrote: Areola confirmed, and the concensus is that he will fight it out for the Number 1 jersey with Fabianski. Randolph may not leave totally, but I wouldn't be surprised if he at least went on loan somewhere. Otherwise he is likely to have to fight it out with David Martin for who gets to warm the bench in the League Cup

At his age and the way his injuries might be he'll probably be more than happy sitting at home with Alexandra Burke collecting a handy 37.5k a week.

You Tell Me wrote: Probably the end for his international career now after today's squad announcement, especially given the age profile and potential of the three ahead of him, it's hard to see where he would get another cap even if he is called up again as injury cover. 50 caps is a very good effort considering he won almost all of them after his 29th birthday. Filled the post-Given hole more successfully than any of the others who came in around that time. Well done to him.