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Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:13 am
by TW3 Beaver
22 year old goalkeeper joins from Cheshunt.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:39 am
by Shepperton Supporter
Was at Brighton , had loans at Leatherhead etc.Will be interested to see what Mel sees as his future. Julian is contemplating retirement at the end of this season. Might see the first choice keeper role split this season.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 10:51 am
by BevereeMaster
He won players player of the season and supporters player of the season for the 22/23 campaign.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:01 am
by Tony
Looks like a good quality backup for Julian. As ever with trying to displace a strong incumbent, I wonder how patient he will be to get his chance as he can clearly play regularly at this level. Outfield players usually get some minutes but harder to make substitutions with goalkeepers. We do need a succession plan for Julian though.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:16 am
by Stanwell Beaver
This looks like a very sensible signing, as opposed to getting a 'loaner' in as and when required or having the Academy 'keeper on demand. It'll be Mel's job to keep the 'keepers patient and keen. I could see both 'keepers given runs during the campaign - why not, if they're both good enough.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 11:20 am
by Shepperton Supporter
With regard to a succession plan, depending on how Adam get on, but if ok can see him and Julian sharing the keeper role.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 12:32 pm
by BevereeMaster
If Adam does well and takes Jules place we should fast track him as our goal keeping coach, Jules even when retired should be kept in and around the squad at all costs.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 1:14 pm
by Shepperton Supporter
BevereeMaster wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 12:32 pm
If Adam does well and takes Jules place we should fast track him as our goal keeping coach, Jules even when retired should be kept in and around the squad at all costs.
To my way of thinking that was always the best plan.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 2:50 pm
by geedub
Looks like another smart signing from Mel.
Wonder if he can take penalties...
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 9:57 am
by Shepperton Supporter
Re watched the game against Cheshunt and he made some crucial stops especially in the second half. It might have been this display that brought him into Mel’s thinking.
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 9:04 pm
by DistantBeaver
Chatted to someone the other day (Cheshunt fan) and he thought he go higher so it’s sounds like a real coup
Let’s hope so be some great competition for the number one jersey
Re: Adam Desbois
Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 12:11 am
by TW3 Beaver
geedub wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 2:50 pm
Looks like another smart signing from Mel.
Wonder if he can take penalties...
Hopefully he can save them.