Former Tottenham Hotspur scout Bryan King has called on the club to find a replacement for veteran goalkeeper Fraser Forster following his poor performance in the recent match against Coventry City.
Forster, who had a strange start to the Championship clash, failed to impress and left many questioning his suitability as an alternative.
Tottenham narrowly escaped with a win against Coventry, a game where King felt Spurs were lucky not to concede more than once. Coventry had several chances to secure the win but missed their chances.
King expressed his dissatisfaction with Forster’s performance, suggesting he was not up to the standard expected for a club with Tottenham’s aspirations.
In an interview with Tottenham NewsKing said:
“It looks like it’s going to be a long, hard season. Spurs were not in the game at all. Coventry had chances to finish the game but they didn’t, and that’s football.”
“As for Forster, I think Tottenham should be looking for a new number two goalkeeper as it is.”
Forster’s role at Tottenham
Fraser Forster joined Tottenham on a free transfer in 2022, initially serving as a back-up to Hugo Lloris. He played 20 games during the 2022–23 season when Lloris was sidelined through injury.
However, with the arrival of Guglielmo Vicario as the new first-choice goalkeeper last season, Forster’s role has reverted to a secondary option.
Despite his vast experience, doubts have arisen about Forster’s reliability as a reliable backup. The 36-year-old’s current contract runs until the summer of 2025, prompting the club to assess whether they need a more reliable back-up goalkeeper to achieve their long-term goals.
With Tottenham aiming to compete for silverware this season, the need for a solid back-up goalkeeper is becoming more and more important.
