Shaktarman
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[Albion] Napoli interested in Billy Gilmour **Sold 30/08/24**
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If that was to be Billy’s last game in the stripes then it’s a real shame, he was magnificent today. I understand the selling of players when we get massive money, but seeing a player of his ability and age go for what appears to be a fairly small fee just seems odd.
warmleyseagull
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I read the posts in this thread and end up of confused.
At its simplest, we need at least 4 CMs so can cover 2 injuries/suspensions/loss of form. Wieffer, O’Riley, Gruda, Baleba, Milner makes 5, plus Hinsh and Ferdi (if reports are believed) if needed. It starts getting a bit too cosy.
Loaning out Baleba is realistically the only option to lighten the load other than selling WBG. Can’t dare risk criticising our recruitment policy but it has created a slightly embarrassing situation.
At its simplest, we need at least 4 CMs so can cover 2 injuries/suspensions/loss of form. Wieffer, O’Riley, Gruda, Baleba, Milner makes 5, plus Hinsh and Ferdi (if reports are believed) if needed. It starts getting a bit too cosy.
Loaning out Baleba is realistically the only option to lighten the load other than selling WBG. Can’t dare risk criticising our recruitment policy but it has created a slightly embarrassing situation.
Sam Wallace’s take in The Telegraph is encouraging for WBG fans. Supposition but a very experienced journalist:
“it was João Pedro and Billy Gilmour who stood out. The latter has been reported to be on the brink of a move to Napoli but Hürzeler seemed to discourage that suggestion. He would not say explicitly that the Scotland midfielder would stay but there seems to be a good chance.”
“it was João Pedro and Billy Gilmour who stood out. The latter has been reported to be on the brink of a move to Napoli but Hürzeler seemed to discourage that suggestion. He would not say explicitly that the Scotland midfielder would stay but there seems to be a good chance.”
Not exactly (or even vaguely) aware of where and how our new recruits play - but it would be a bit of an embarrassment if O'Riley and Gruda were kept out of the team by the good form of WBG, wouldn't it?
Greg Bobkin
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Jonathan Pearce said a similar thing at the beginning of his MoTD commentary. Really hope so - I'm a big fan of BG.
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Edit: Just repeated what @Greg Bobkin wrote above
An embarrassment of riches, perhaps.
My MotM today.
I’m concerned that WBG and Wieffer are too similar to play together. However, I can now see FH switching between the pair for that deep lying play maker role.
The player(s) making way soon for the likes of Rutter and O’Riley are surely Milner and Pedro (but only if Hürzeler needs him at the No.9).
I’m concerned that WBG and Wieffer are too similar to play together. However, I can now see FH switching between the pair for that deep lying play maker role.
The player(s) making way soon for the likes of Rutter and O’Riley are surely Milner and Pedro (but only if Hürzeler needs him at the No.9).
I’ve not been a Gilmour fan and have no issue selling him but I enjoyed his performance today though I think some have got a bit carried away and I thought Milner was slightly better of the two. Thought he was more effective than at any time last season though.
Looking forward to seeing more of a combination of Baleba, Wieffer and O’Reilly in centre midfield which potentially looks much stronger.
Looking forward to seeing more of a combination of Baleba, Wieffer and O’Reilly in centre midfield which potentially looks much stronger.
Stato
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Gruda isn't a CM. He's an attacking midfielder or winger.
Weststander
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JPVH was astonishing, perfect.
I don't think so. If Billy played better than expected, that's not the fault of the recruitment team. We also can't predict how many injuries we'll get, or whether we get a cup run or not.
Yeah I can’t fathom anyone suggesting any other player than JPVH for MOM.
Weststander
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There’s an air of please stay/nostalgia in favour of Billy.
Possibly his best performance for us today. But creatively not the level of a MacA or Gross. Yet?
willalbion
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He was magnificent
Definitely not as good as Alexis, and a different player to Gross.
It's a new manager and a slightly new style, so who knows how well he could do.
I'll trust the club to make the right decision.
If we pay £30M for a player who turns out to be not as good as what we've got, and not good enough to replace them as our first choice, that wouldn't be embarrassing?
Hmmmm...........................
Billy is great. But no.