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[Albion] Why wouldn't you start with Georginio and Minteh..
- Thread starter kevo
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Of course. Vast majority are inexperienced and young
Yeah, there a few other reasons to criticise FH tonight but I think anyone having a go at him about this is just using it to further a vendetta. I was as pissed off as anyone when Minteh didn’t start and came on so late but I understand it now.
One, he would have to discipline Minteh for this or look incredibly weak and two, depending on exactly when he arrived, Minteh would probably not have been physically or mentally prepared for the match. There is a reason why they ask players to arrive at a certain time.
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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No. If you want to punish our best player 6 days ago you play a form player. Not Gruda who has done literally f*** all since the moment he signed other than flirt with the physio. Absolute waste of a shirt number as things stand.
Pathetic from Hurzeler too.
With that thinking I predict a 0-1 loss.
sussex_guy2k2
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You’re telling me that you think Naylor, the represented club journalist for 20ish years, just released a piece of news without verifying it with the club which could potentially cause a rift with the club and affect his ability to do his job? And you reckon he did this on the basis of an “unofficial source”? What… like his dog? Or some bloke in the street? Or maybe we’re blaming Enciso again?
You really are naive. No wonder the club continue to get away with treating fans like crap when they’ve got such saps lapping this type of stuff up without opposition.
sussex_guy2k2
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He spent most of the first half covering Veltman who had a stinker. When he did get the ball facing their goal it was either in our half or just over the half way line. What the hell is he supposed to do with that?!
The only time he got space, he beat 3 players and won a free kick. The problem though, as noted above, is that this run started on the half way line. He’s in a no win situation. We need to get the ball out to our wingers quicker and higher up the pitch. This has been a problem all season on both sides of the pitch, and blaming Gruda rather than the manager is a cheap way out.
sussex_guy2k2
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Exactly.
Munchkin
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I was on the tour today before the game and can confirm Minteh was late to the ground for the players pre match meeting.
As a result we couldn’t access the changing room as he was getting a dressing down from the management team after the rest of the players headed for the pre match meal.
Subsequently Gruda was bought into the starting XI at the last minute. (One of the management team confirmed this to us)
FH was not a happy bunny as he made his way across the pitch when leaving the changing room.
Minteh looked distraught when making his way over to the west stand a good 10 mins after the rest of the squad.
As a result we couldn’t access the changing room as he was getting a dressing down from the management team after the rest of the players headed for the pre match meal.
Subsequently Gruda was bought into the starting XI at the last minute. (One of the management team confirmed this to us)
FH was not a happy bunny as he made his way across the pitch when leaving the changing room.
Minteh looked distraught when making his way over to the west stand a good 10 mins after the rest of the squad.
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@sussex_guy2k2 ^ oh dear , someone looks a bit silly now
Justice
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So you would have also lost the game
Wardy's twin
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They might not have but they finished the previous game very strongly so why not see, certainly Minteh. The manager got it wrong and hasn't learnt a thing about dealing with a defensive team. The thing is to hit them hard early before they get into the swing of defending. Meanwhile our one player who could do something different is at Ipswich...
Wardy's twin
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None of know the details , was he 5 mins late and it was a punishment or 30 mins late and not ready, If the former then is he that insecure that he has to 'make a point' , if he were in control he doesn't have to make an example, he could fine him later.
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Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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Quite. Naylor is virtually on the club payroll these days. Laughable reply
Terry Butcher Tribute Act
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Think you've been a bit harsh there, Pedro was very positive at waving his arms around like a goon for half the game
Bold Seagull
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Thought he ended up first half covering behind Veltman as much as he did in front of him. At times you’d have been forgiven for thinking Gruda was the fullback.
Gruda was withdrawn, but at the same time Lamptey was switched to right back after HT. Think it was less about Gruda’s performance and more about getting Georginio on.
portlock seagull
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Turn up on time
So pick Gruda who has offered Zip