AAH to KSA?

[Dick Habbin's hairdo]

Vicious rumour that there is intense interest in AAH from a number of clubs in Saudi Arabia.

I'm working on a Saudi football league project at the moment and can confirm that the rumours are true. T

he rules were relaxed a week or so ago to allow Saudi Pro League clubs to sign foreign goalkeepers.

With AAH now 35, might he be tempted to finish his career with a couple of years in the SPL and close to his family in Oman?

[The Informant]

They'll pay him well also.

[LightwaterRoyal]

As much as I like him this would be a good opportunity to get in a keeper that fits the passing from the back system without disrespectfully dumping AAH.

Admittedly I don't know of any keepers that can play from the back that aren't already at a club above our current level.

[royalsroyalsroyals92]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

[Blue & White Soup]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

[RichTea94]

I certainly wouldn't begrudge him a nice payday in Saudi before he retires, and we'd at least get a fee for an aging keeper.

I wouldn't mind Feds back either, although not sure if Stam is the sentimental type!

[Platypuss]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

But you would be with Federici?

[Blue & White Soup]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

But you would be with Federici?

True, good point. Tbf similar with AHH. I would love feds for championship but if we went up id want a better keeper. Pressure just gets to him in the prem.

[NewCorkSeth]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

Arguably the best keeper in the Championship last season? Statistically the best keeper in the Championship last season? Our POTY in the last 2 seasons? Who would you be comfortable with? Neuer?

[Blue & White Soup]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

Arguably the best keeper in the Championship last season? Statistically the best keeper in the Championship last season? Our POTY in the last 2 seasons? Who would you be comfortable with? Neuer?

I agree he has played amazing. But he always edges on the side of slippery and mistake ridden to me. I mean just someone with his shot stopping but the composure to not pass the ball to the oposition when we play it out the back. That not fair?

[Royal Ginger]

We'll not do better than Al Habsi. Losing him would be bad. It really is that simple.

[NewCorkSeth]

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

Arguably the best keeper in the Championship last season? Statistically the best keeper in the Championship last season? Our POTY in the last 2 seasons? Who would you be comfortable with? Neuer?

I agree he has played amazing. But he always edges on the side of slippery and mistake ridden to me. I mean just someone with his shot stopping but the composure to not pass the ball to the oposition when we play it out the back. That not fair?

It is always fair to want the perfect player but as is pointed out above we will not get a better keeper than Al-Habsi.

[Hound]

May happen this. Think his family and kids are still in Oman so wouldn't be surprised to see him move closer

[Lower West]

I hate going for old players, but with Federici getting no playing time at Bournemouth, being a great passer and falling further down their order with Begovic - I'd love to see him back

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

Arguably the best keeper in the Championship last season? Statistically the best keeper in the Championship last season? Our POTY in the last 2 seasons? Who would you be comfortable with? Neuer?

60 plus goals conceded though........

[Lower West]

Seconded!

As much as I love AAH Im never fully 100% confident with him in goal.

Arguably the best keeper in the Championship last season? Statistically the best keeper in the Championship last season? Our POTY in the last 2 seasons? Who would you be comfortable with? Neuer?

60 plus goals conceded though........

[CountryRoyal]

I love Al-Habsi and his shot stopping is very good, at times exceptional, however he's not comfortable with the ball at his feet and that's crucial for our style of play. His distribution is also pretty gash.

I don't buy the "we won't do better" argument, if Leeds can get Wiedwald there's no reason we shouldn't be able to attract a good calibre of keeper. That being said unless we have lined up a replacement that is a definitive upgrade then this isn't an idea we should really entertain.

[NewCorkSeth]

I love Al-Habsi and his shot stopping is very good, at times exceptional, however he's not comfortable with the ball at his feet and that's crucial for our style of play. His distribution is also pretty gash.

I don't buy the "we won't do better" argument, if Leeds can get Wiedwald there's no reason we shouldn't be able to attract a good calibre of keeper. That being said unless we have lined up a replacement that is a definitive upgrade then this isn't an idea we should really entertain.

There wasnt exactly a queue to get him was there.. He seem to be a back-up keeper with a few lucky years in the first team.

Do you watch a lot of Bundesliga? Because nothing about my quick search on him suggests hes anything spectacular.

[Lower West]

I love Al-Habsi and his shot stopping is very good, at times exceptional, however he's not comfortable with the ball at his feet and that's crucial for our style of play. His distribution is also pretty gash.

Never been comfortable with his feet. Even before Stam arrived. I'm nervous watching from the stands whenever the ball goes back to him. Makes one wonder if it's in the minds of the defenders too. Would a different keeper instil more confidence. Moore and Bond are out on loan. Jaakkola seems little more than a back up. Perhaps there is someone on the target list.

[CountryRoyal]

I love Al-Habsi and his shot stopping is very good, at times exceptional, however he's not comfortable with the ball at his feet and that's crucial for our style of play. His distribution is also pretty gash.

Never been comfortable with his feet. Even before Stam arrived. I'm nervous watching from the stands whenever the ball goes back to him. Makes one wonder if it's in the minds of the defenders too. Would a different keeper instil more confidence. Moore and Bond are out on loan. Jaakkola seems little more than a back up. Perhaps there is someone on the target list.

This is a good point and I think it's definitely a case of it takes two to tango. Knowing McShane's ability on the ball must also play a part in his mind, and vice versa with him playing it back to Al-Habsi. Either way it's not conducive and players in said positions more comfortable with the ball at their feet wouldn't go amiss.

[Snowflake Royal]

I want a goalkeeper who can stop shots and claim crosses. Al-Habsi's consistently done that after an iffy start with us. Let the outfield players worry about passing. And when I say worry about it, I mean not pass their goalkeeper into trouble so he has to be good on the ball to get away with one.