James Trafford | Signed by Burnley for £19m

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I think he’s going to end up playing for England. The problem for any keeper we have is that Ederson isn’t going anywhere anytime soon

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Bazunu was a somewhat higher profile, but that’s only because he’s Irish and was therefore capped very young. Trafford is English, and if he was Irish would most likely be Ireland’s number one already.

Bazunu’s reflexes are very very good but Trafford is a much more rounded keeper - better at catching, passing, rushing out etc.

Only time will tell who is the better keeper and it probably will not mean anything to us, just a talking point in the future.
Bazunu has kept Kelleher and Travers out of the Ireland no 1 spot.
I think a big advantage for Travers is that he is going to Burnley who seem more competent than that basket case that was Southampton.

 

[FantasyIreland]

 

[Gremlin]

Ructions in Cork, Kilburn and Singapore !

Panic on the streets of Dublin?

 

[Gone for a Burton]

This lad is a world class prospect if he keeps improving.

When he gets in the England squad he could be number 1 for 12 years.

A buy back and sell on clause are essential....this lad I’d the future !!

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Panic on the streets of Dublin?

Not too many rags or dippers shirts visible on the streets of Dublin or Cork these days

 

[Norman kneejerk]

Bazunu was a somewhat higher profile, but that’s only because he’s Irish and was therefore capped very young. Trafford is English, and if he was Irish would most likely be Ireland’s number one already.

Bazunu’s reflexes are very very good but Trafford is a much more rounded keeper - better at catching, passing, rushing out etc.

Trafford has long been tipped to play for England and had been compared to the likes of Ederson and Neuer when he was in the youth sides.

Both have high potential but Trafford is the superior prospect imo.

Prefer keepers like that who take responsibility Being a 'line keeper" seems a bit of a cop out to me, not that I'm saying Bazuno is purely a line keeper.

 

[Bernard20]

Great signing for Burnley. Their fans will be happy until they see that runt Thogden in the stands shouting "that's my brother".

Just wasted a couple of minutes googling this… can’t stand Thogden!! And if he has any affiliation to Trafford, then I’m glad we have got rid. I would pay to punch that ‘clutch’ douche canoe!

 

[come-on-barney]

Pep must of rang Vinny and told him to ask his chairman to bid £19 million for an academy player.

Could be the biggest fee for a keeper in future seasons. Bookmark it.

 

[Mr Fraser]

I expect Eni aluko had some communication