Seasider78
Well-known member
- Nov 14, 2004
- 5,999
As others have said, I have been very pleasantly surprised with El-Abd. When he had a moan at the crowd at the Withdean a few years back he made himself unpopular with some fans. He also didn't seem tall enough, fast enough or skillful enough for the Championship. I think enormous credit to him for improving his game and his manner to fit in with Gus' style when he probably has been told 'get rid of it quick' by every previous manager ever.
Every time he gets someone booked or sent off it helps win us points. He doesn't seem to get in trouble as much as he used to either. Plus it is good to have a local lad in the team- it shows other local lads that it is possible.
Good luck to him.
Spot on