We could go for a season long loan for a keeper. But a huge risk. Bolton played a young keeper. At the start of this season. And he got found out. Turned. To a old pro and never looked back. Should. Be plenty good keepers of the free lists. Now. As clubs cut back.
That experienced keeper was Gilks who we had a few years ago. I thought he was excellent for us and was sad to see him go when Cook came in.
Looking at keepers out of contract there are a few decent options;
Craig MacGillivray, 28, Portsmouth player of the season bizarrely released. Impressed at Pompey and Shrewsbury in L1 over last 4 or 5 years. I think there could be a few after him.
Ryan Allsop, 27, surprisingly released after being Wycombes no1 for past 3 seasons.
Jack Bonham, 27, just rejected a contract extension at Gillingham, impressed in last 2 seasons there and Bristol Rovers the year before that all in L1.
George Long, 27, currently Hulls back up and offered a new deal but he seems good enough to be a no1.
Lake Daniels, 33, from Brentford - was largely back up at Brentford but was one of best keepers in L1 for Scunthorpe prior to that.
Simon Moore, 31, very likely to be released by Sheffield United has been a good keeper in the past but like a few of the released keepers been at a good side but not had enough game time.
Jordan Archer, 28, currently back up at Boro, was a decent keeper for Millwall and their player of the season one year but has been bouncing round as back up at multiple clubs since.
Stephen Henderson, 33, previously a decent Championship keeper but spent too much of his career as back up in the Prem. He's currently 3rd or 4th choice keeper at Palace and likely to be let go.
David Martin, 35, set to be released by West Ham after being their back up for last few years. Previously did very well in L1 for Mk Dons for years.
Kiran Westwood, 36, just released from Sheff Wed, one of the best keepers outside the Prem for years but obviously getting on a bit. I think in L1 could be another Jussi if we could get him.
Scott Carson, 35, he's been on loan at Manchester City as 3rd choice for 2 years from Derby. Not sure if city will offer him a deal but if they dont and he fancies playing every week rather than just doing warm ups he would be good for L1.
Wayne Hennessey, 34, a very good keeper over the year but been 2nd or 3rd choice at Palace last season, if he isn't offered a new deal and wants to start every week could be a good option.
Tom Heaton, 35, great keeper but restricted to just a back up in recent years at Villa. Same as last few if his current side don't extend his deal and he wants starts you'd happily take him despite his age.
John Ruddy, 34, I think he may just stay at Wolves to be back up but same as last few if released and willing to come he'd be amazing in L1.