[Albion] Napoli interested in Billy Gilmour **Sold 30/08/24**

Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo said:

I think he got a goal and assist in each of the two seasons he played in the PL for us. Can’t remember who the assists were against but the goals were against Man Utd home (21-22) and Leicester home (22-23).

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Stumpy Tim said:

You either still haven't worked out the Brighton model, or you're the current manager of Marseille.

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Hugo Rune said:

Naylor has been banging on about how Hürzeler uses midfielders differently to RDZ. Hence the sale of Gilmour.

I’m starting to think that he could play two attacking midfielders ahead of a back 3. That brings players like Enciso and perhaps, even Pedro and Welbeck into consideration for those central spots.

You are right about Moder apart from his goals and assists stats. Hürzeler might want to see if Jakub is capable of repeating his stats from Poland under his tutelage.

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Stumpy Tim said:

Well according to Twitter he's impressed the management team and they're considering keeping him in the first team squad. And if you've seen no evidence of Baleba being ready you didn't watch us play at the end of last season. When Gilmour was out for a few games, Baleba was man of the match half the games he played in. And yes, Facundo is inconsistent, as is Baleba... because they're young.

You either still haven't worked out the Brighton model, or you're the current manager of Marseille



I don't think Hurzeler has set positions like most coaches. Wieffer is a holding midfielder, which is the job he would do as the third central defender when in possession... he would then slip back into the defence out of possession. Maybe we spent lots of money as we believe (and/or the data suggests) that he can do that job well?

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dwayne said:

I get the model but we shouldn't be selling players before we have someone ready to step up. That's where we are falling down at the moment.....

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dwayne said:

I get the model but we shouldn't be selling players before we have someone ready to step up. That's where we are falling down at the moment.....

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Garry Nelson's Left Foot said:

Just to clarify:

If it's 12m plus add ons does that count as 12m or more? What if the add ons aren't reached?

Likewise what if it's say 10m plus an extra 3 with add ons?

It's best to sort these issues now so there's no ambiguity

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Han Solo said:

If a fee of £13m or above is reported, I don't have to do the sea rat tattoo. £12m+add-ons = I have to do it.

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Han Solo said:

I'm getting a seagull tattoo if he's sold for £12m or less. We'll get at least £25m, which is still cheaper than the £50m they should pay.

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Originunknown said:

As if this is some kind of forfeit.. Who do you really support then

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Han Solo said:

I shouldn't have to suffer just because someone thought it was a great idea to go from dolphins to seagulls.

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Han Solo said:

I shouldn't have to suffer just because someone thought it was a great idea to go from dolphins to seagulls.

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Originunknown said:

Suggest "I loved Wee Billy more than this tattoo"

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Stumpy Tim said:

Well according to Twitter he's impressed the management team and they're considering keeping him in the first team squad. And if you've seen no evidence of Baleba being ready you didn't watch us play at the end of last season. When Gilmour was out for a few games, Baleba was man of the match half the games he played in. And yes, Facundo is inconsistent, as is Baleba... because they're young.

You either still haven't worked out the Brighton model, or you're the current manager of Marseille



I don't think Hurzeler has set positions like most coaches. Wieffer is a holding midfielder, which is the job he would do as the third central defender when in possession... he would then slip back into the defence out of possession. Maybe we spent lots of money as we believe (and/or the data suggests) that he can do that job well?

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Johnny RoastBeef said:

I would suggest our inability to keep key players fit was where we were falling down. This forced us to over rely upon inexperienced alternatives.

A complete overhaul of our medical and performance personnel looks to have been made to resolve that issue.

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Bridcutt said:

We would only be selling him if Fabian had told the club that he doesn't intend to start him/use him in the new system

£12m for him means a profit and i'm personally fine with it. He's too weak physically IMO

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Hugo Rune said:

Good stuff.

I have selected a design for you but obviously you’ll want to the replace the pipe with your familiar doobie.

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