Jram Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: If he's 6'2 I'll eat my own shoes after going on a long walk. Looks more like 5'10 or 5'11, similar to Jon Mitchell. This pic is from a couple of years ago so unlikely to have grown much since. I’m inclined to agree. He doesn’t look particularly tall in the goal, I would have said under 6foot In fairness, I actually thought Jonny Mitchell was quite tall but he obviously didn’t cut it in other ways sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'm just going off one of the stats websites, which aren't always right, granted! It's very difficult to say based on recent appearances, I'm not much of a photographer and he's partly hidden here, but he appears taller than Cashin and maybe about same height as Isaac Hutchinson. I agree, not that tallest for a goalkeeper these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Harford Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'd have Foukes around the same height as me at 5'11, which unfortunately saw me released at 16, however he is playing for the U23's, essentially a ressies side which shows confidence by the club in him and also a level beyond the lads that were youth keepers at Derby at my age and the year after who were both under 6 foot and didn't grow so never played beyond the U18's. Most GK coaches I speak with won't really look at ANY keeper under 6 foot, but i still maintain that if the talent is there then give them a chance a lad I know who was released at 15 by Reading went away and did A levels and trained privately with coaches has just been signed by Everton for their Dev sides. Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravabeerbelly Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, angieram said: maybe about same height as Isaac Hutchinson. Worldfootball.net has Isaac down as 5’8” and Eiran down as 6’1” ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ravabeerbelly said: Worldfootball.net has Isaac down as 5’8” and Eiran down as 6’1” ?? These sites are a bit rubbish, aren't they? Especially with young lads. Anyone who watches under 23s football can see how much Isaac Hutchinson has grown in last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 At 5ft 9in, I never stood a chance of making it as a goalie, until now, at 62 playing walking football, the goals are only 6ft high. ? Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, ram59 said: At 5ft 9in, I never stood a chance of making it as a goalie, until now, at 62 playing walking football, the goals are only 6ft high. ? Keep telling yourself that’s the only reason ? Me? I could never have made it because I was useless at football. Back in our day you could have made it. Colin Boulton was only 5ft 9in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Tamworthram said: Keep telling yourself that’s the only reason ? Me? I could never have made it because I was useless at football. Back in our day you could have made it. Colin Boulton was only 5ft 9in. Les Green was four foot nuthin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 hours ago, IslandExile said: Les Green was four foot nuthin' And smoked a lot I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Tamworthram said: Keep telling yourself that’s the only reason ? Me? I could never have made it because I was useless at football. Back in our day you could have made it. Colin Boulton was only 5ft 9in. Actually, I should correct myself. I did actually play in one match in goal and that was representing DCFC in kit supplied by the club. The match was a charity match for the West Midlands branch of the supporters club against the Aston Vile supporters club, with a football League referee officiating. We won 4-1 and no, we didn't get a penalty, even then. ?? Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Phoenix said: And smoked a lot I believe. And gambled allot - was always in and out of the Bookies on Shaftesbury Crescent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 10:20, Mick Harford said: I'd have Foukes around the same height as me at 5'11, which unfortunately saw me released at 16, however he is playing for the U23's, essentially a ressies side which shows confidence by the club in him and also a level beyond the lads that were youth keepers at Derby at my age and the year after who were both under 6 foot and didn't grow so never played beyond the U18's. Most GK coaches I speak with won't really look at ANY keeper under 6 foot, but i still maintain that if the talent is there then give them a chance a lad I know who was released at 15 by Reading went away and did A levels and trained privately with coaches has just been signed by Everton for their Dev sides. Derby have an obsession with short goalies, Roos being the exception. Personally I think it's completely misguided. For anyone under 6 foot 1 to be good in the modern game, they will need to be about the best keeper skill-wise in the country. It's become so much about height and reach that, however good someone was who'd stopped growing, I would release them if not 6 foot 2 inches or above... The Scarlet Pimpernel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: It's become so much about height and reach that, however good someone was who'd stopped growing, I would release them if not 6 foot 2 inches or above... How do you know when they've stopped growing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: How do you know when they've stopped growing? Generally, boys stop growing at 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Generally, boys stop growing at 18 Yeah wasn't sure if there was chance of a late growth spurt. Foulkes is good, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Generally, boys stop growing at 18 Tell my waistline that please ? angieram, RoyMac5, Ghost of Clough and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: Derby have an obsession with short goalies, Roos being the exception. Personally I think it's completely misguided. For anyone under 6 foot 1 to be good in the modern game, they will need to be about the best keeper skill-wise in the country. It's become so much about height and reach that, however good someone was who'd stopped growing, I would release them if not 6 foot 2 inches or above... actually, in modern times, that’s myth. As far as I can see, since Shilton (6ft nothing) every regular first team keeper we’ve have been at least 6 ft 2. Edited November 12, 2021 by Tamworthram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: actually, in modern times, that’s myth. As far as I can see, since Shilton (6ft nothing) every regular first team keeper we’ve have been at least 6 ft 2. The academy? Foster was the only tall keeper I remember us having since Grant. Count Roos too if you want but he was an U23 signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) I seem to remember a short spell where we were quite noticeably bringing in / giving more game time to taller keepers at U23 level & maybe below, typified when we gave Manny Idem a contract? Edited November 12, 2021 by Coconut's Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 15:47, IslandExile said: Les Green was four foot nuthin' And knew how to celebrate Christmas! Reggie Greenwood and IslandExile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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