Stockdale to be given a chance

dcheather · Jun 22, 2012

http://www.ealinggazette.co.uk/sport/fu ... -31234898/?

MARTIN Jol will give David Stockdale the chance to establish himself as Fulham’s number one keeper next season.
The 26-year-old has spent most of his time at Craven Cottage stuck behind Mark Schwarzer, making just 23 appearances since his switch from Darlington in 2008.
Stockdale was shipped out on loan to Championship outfit Ipswich last season, only to be recalled after an injury to Schwarzer.
However, the Australian was restored to the starting XI once he returned to fitness, despite Stockdale’s good form.
But Whites boss Jol is willing to give both keepers the chance to stake their claim in pre-season.
The Dutchman told the Chronicle: "David Stockdale came in after Mark’s injury and did well. He did well before I came to this club so we will see in pre-season.
"But there’s a little advantage for Mark because he’s the number one here and was always the number one at any other club as well.
"It won’t be easy for David to get this spot but he’s got all the talent. He’s not 18 so hopefully he can stay fit."
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AggieMatt · Jun 22, 2012

Hopefully we lock down a regular backup and let him spend a full season on loan, preferably in the Championship. He seems to be fine with going on loan. Based on his comments, he was only miffed that we pulled him back and then benched him after Mark came back from injury.

jumpkutz · Jun 22, 2012

As much as I like the Aussie, this kid needs to play....for US!

JackCaz · Jun 22, 2012

Plus the Aussie is getting rather old. He'll be missed though.

dcheather · Aug 14, 2012

Guess he got his chance in the summer and it didn't go exactly as planned for him:

http://www.london24.com/sport/fulham/fu ... _1_1481674?

Fulham have confirmed they are looking to send goalkeeper David Stockdale out on loan to gain more first team experience.

The 26-year-old former Darlington man has played back-up to veteran number one Mark Schwarzer since joining the club four years ago and spent last season on loan at Championship side Ipswich.

He was recalled following an injury to Schwarzer but Fulham’s goalkeeping coach Hans Segers reveals a similar deal could be in the offing.

“They have to fight for the number one spot, but to be fair to Mark he’s been absolutely outstanding so to replace him will be difficult,” Segers told the Fulham Chronicle.

“David’s a top keeper and needs to play, so as a club we’re looking to get him on loan somewhere where he’s playing week in, week out, with a recall clause.

“That will make him a better goalkeeper because sitting on the bench you don’t really learn anything. David can only become better by playing.”
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