Although the season's not done yet, it's safe to say that Swansea could be ruing the decision to not have brought in cover for the time being. Norwich moved quickly for Lee Camp when Ruddy got injured last season, and it would seem like a good idea for Swansea to have done the same once they knew that local goalkeeping hero Vorm would be out for a substantial time. Camp was good enough to draw attention for claiming a chance for international call-ups (for Ireland), but seems to have settled in more with new club Bournemouth this time around.
Tremmel just hasn't been up to the same standard of Vorm's golden goalkeeping when he has been called into action. Tall; apparently the golden ration for goalkeepers these days according to agents (solid scouts were enough to take on a shorter Vorm based on inarguable shot stopping ability), but Tremmel is unfortunately not a complete goalkeeper with natural enough athleticism or reactions. Vorm has even looked a little shaky of late since his return from a groin injury whilst stretching out to save against Chelsea. Perhaps out of doubt and second guessing worried about further injury.
This might transfer idea sounds silly but in the bigger picture, someone better than Tremmel would have earnt points that would have seen Swansea rise the table rather than have the lacklustre season they have had after a strong start.
Loan deals for goalkeepers are always dodgy territory and grey areas because of the availability of goalkeepers that would want a short term playing contract, and the availability of the right level of goalkeeper with the ability to play to a standard like the Premier League. And even if a loan deal with the perfect fit is made, a scenario like Casillas being forced out by the great play of a goalkeeper on a 'hot streak' like Lopez would cause issues down the line. As it has with Casillas getting benched and finding it almost impossible to reassert himself as first choice. Hence why it's such a no go normally!!
With this in mind, Swansea could have gone for a young goalkeeper with obvious talent looking for playing opportunity. A reserve choice that the coaching staff might want to put out on loan to help speed along their development. So Jack Butland (who is now at Leeds) or similar, for instance, which would be a better fit; the team would get a young, eager goalkeeper looking to prove themselves and it wouldn't be too much hassle for the club and their goalkeeping depth (politics, fallings out etc.). Like Damian Martinez and his chance with the Owls.
Tremmel just hasn't been up to the same standard of Vorm's golden goalkeeping when he has been called into action. Tall; apparently the golden ration for goalkeepers these days according to agents (solid scouts were enough to take on a shorter Vorm based on inarguable shot stopping ability), but Tremmel is unfortunately not a complete goalkeeper with natural enough athleticism or reactions. Vorm has even looked a little shaky of late since his return from a groin injury whilst stretching out to save against Chelsea. Perhaps out of doubt and second guessing worried about further injury.
This might transfer idea sounds silly but in the bigger picture, someone better than Tremmel would have earnt points that would have seen Swansea rise the table rather than have the lacklustre season they have had after a strong start.
Loan deals for goalkeepers are always dodgy territory and grey areas because of the availability of goalkeepers that would want a short term playing contract, and the availability of the right level of goalkeeper with the ability to play to a standard like the Premier League. And even if a loan deal with the perfect fit is made, a scenario like Casillas being forced out by the great play of a goalkeeper on a 'hot streak' like Lopez would cause issues down the line. As it has with Casillas getting benched and finding it almost impossible to reassert himself as first choice. Hence why it's such a no go normally!!
With this in mind, Swansea could have gone for a young goalkeeper with obvious talent looking for playing opportunity. A reserve choice that the coaching staff might want to put out on loan to help speed along their development. So Jack Butland (who is now at Leeds) or similar, for instance, which would be a better fit; the team would get a young, eager goalkeeper looking to prove themselves and it wouldn't be too much hassle for the club and their goalkeeping depth (politics, fallings out etc.). Like Damian Martinez and his chance with the Owls.
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