"Nothing better" - Gordon Strachan makes new Leeds United signing prediction with team must
A prediction from Gordon Strachan about a Leeds United signing.
Former Whites captain Gordon Strachan has made a prediction about a new Leeds United signing adding a new dimension to the team with multiple benefits and a “nothing better” claim.
Strachan’s former club have made a fine start to their second season back in the Premier League in which they have the joint best defensive record along with Everton having conceded just three goals in five games.
United’s back line now has a very different look to it after this summer’s transfer business and Strachan believes the club’s new £40m goalkeeper James Trafford will prove the signing of the summer in helping not just United’s defence but also the club’s supporters.
Speaking from past experience, Strachan says there is “nothing better” as a player than knowing there is a good goalkeeper behind you, something the former midfielder believes is a must for every good team.
Speaking exclusively to Grosvenor Sport, Strachan was asked who he thought could be the signing of the season and said: “I think every good team has to have a top goalie, and Leeds seem to have that now in James Trafford.
“When I was watching the Leeds game, there was a calmness about the crowd when the ball was going back to him.
“Makes everybody feel a bit better”
“He was taking crosses that make it look easy, so it helped the crowd, but at the same time, it helps the players as well.
“I saw in Trafford there was somebody who was confident in themselves without being arrogant.
“There's nothing better when you go down the tunnel, and you look in front of you, well I used to look behind me as a captain at Leeds, and you see that you've got a good goalie.
“A top goalie makes everybody feel a bit better.”