[Albion] Alireza Jahanbakhsh joins Feyenoord

[GT49er]

What's the squad rule on U23s, I didn't think they needed to be named in your full squad, or at least you can feature a number of U23s without being named in the full squad. (can't remember the exact details...) but AJ isn't really taking the place of an U23 I don't think if that's the case...

As far as I know we can play as many youngsters as we like (someone will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong). The point is, that if we do play the youth ahead of Jahanbakhsh we'll be paying someone top dollar just to fill up a space in the 25 man squad - and we don't have to have all 25 places filled.

 

[schmunk]

What's the squad rule on U23s, I didn't think they needed to be named in your full squad, or at least you can feature a number of U23s without being named in the full squad. (can't remember the exact details...) but AJ isn't really taking the place of an U23 I don't think if that's the case...

The squad rules confusingly relate to U21s, not U23s. For the current season exempt Under-21 players were born on or after 1 January 1999.

 

[vagabond]

What's the squad rule on U23s, I didn't think they needed to be named in your full squad, or at least you can feature a number of U23s without being named in the full squad. (can't remember the exact details...) but AJ isn't really taking the place of an U23 I don't think if that's the case...

I’m more thinking ahead to next season. Presumably we’ll be looking at promoting an u23 or two to the senior squad.

Either way there’ll be churn. Players going out, players going in.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

As far as I know we can play as many youngsters as we like (someone will no doubt correct me if I'm wrong). The point is, that if we do play the youth ahead of Jahanbakhsh we'll be paying someone top dollar just to fill up a space in the 25 man squad - and we don't have to have all 25 places filled.

Yeah, I get that, I was more looking at the posts saying he was taking the place of an U23, which I think me and you agree he isn't. Completely agree he's a big number of the wage bill and taking up a squad place, but GP does seem to have fancied him making an impact in recent months. Either that or GP's been told if you want new players in, you need to put to some you want out in the shop window...

 

[GT49er]

Me thinks you are a fan of young Ryan Longman, you have mentioned him a few times before!

I've been following all the loanees, mainly on the loanee tracker thread, and on match days I use the BBC to see if they're playing, and if they score - I don't think I've commented on him any more than the others - except maybe Clarke at Derby, who's been there so long we've almost forgotten him! And Roberts and O'Hora have been out with injuries for quite a while, so have also been out of sight, out of mind.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

The squad rules confusingly relate to U21s, not U23s. For the current season exempt Under-21 players were born on or after 1 January 1999.

If you were born on or after 01.01.99, couldn't you be 22 years 5 months old now? Take your point though.
[MENTION=38362]vagabond[/MENTION], assume if a player qualifies for the team through U21 rule or whatever it is, you don't put them in the full squad unless you have to, as it gives you an extra spot in the squad effectively.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now:

“I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight Alireza Jahanbakhsh. This is my dream; this is my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight Alireza, and surviving.”

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now:

“I watched a snail crawl along the edge of a straight Alireza Jahanbakhsh. This is my dream; this is my nightmare. Crawling, slithering, along the edge of a straight Alireza, and surviving.”

I think you need to up the medication my friend.

 

[vagabond]

If you were born on or after 01.01.99, couldn't you be 22 years 5 months old now? Take your point though.
[MENTION=38362]vagabond[/MENTION], assume if a player qualifies for the team through U21 rule or whatever it is, you don't put them in the full squad unless you have to, as it gives you an extra spot in the squad effectively.

I think you misunderstand me. I’m suggesting that we have talent coming through that deserves to be involved in the match day squad and make the bench if not the team. AJ is taking one of those spots.

Next season I’d like to see the likes of Khadra get a chance on the bench. Some players need to be culled, and I suspect Proper and AJ may be examples.

 

[KeegansHairPiece]

I think you misunderstand me. I’m suggesting that we have talent coming through that deserves to be involved in the match day squad and make the bench if not the team. AJ is taking one of those spots.

Next season I’d like to see the likes of Khadra get a chance on the bench. Some players need to be culled, and I suspect Proper and AJ may be examples.

I'm not sure I'd use the phrase 'taking a spot' - he's being selected by the manager. No reason Khadra couldn't be selected in that regard. No misunderstanding there. Manager seems to be more than willing to give youth a chance, so if they deserve a spot I'm sure they'll get one.

 

[Seaview Seagull]

I have always liked AJ but I do understand others have different views which are also reasonable. I am happy to leave the decision with GP (assuming it's his to make.) But please don't talk about "culling" players; they are human beings not sheep.

 

[blue-shifted]

Think Khadra might be best going out on loan for a season now. There's also Longman though (who everybody seems to forget) - he too has had a very good season in League 1, and might even be a tad ahead of Richards - although a Championship season might still be the development path for both of them.

I think we'll see Khadra, Longman and Richards in the Championship next season.

Possibly the one who does the best will get a squad number with us the following season

 

[blue-shifted]

I have always liked AJ but I do understand others have different views which are also reasonable. I am happy to leave the decision with GP (assuming it's his to make.) But please don't talk about "culling" players; they are human beings not sheep.

Agree mate. Always lots of casual disrespect on these sort of threads

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I've been following all the loanees, mainly on the loanee tracker thread, and on match days I use the BBC to see if they're playing, and if they score - I don't think I've commented on him any more than the others - except maybe Clarke at Derby, who's been there so long we've almost forgotten him! And Roberts and O'Hora have been out with injuries for quite a while, so have also been out of sight, out of mind.

O'Hora was sold wasn't he ?

 

[GT49er]

O'Hora was sold wasn't he ?

Yes, you're right, he was - forgot about that. Then he got injured almost as soon as he'd out pen to paper!

 

[GT49er]

I think we'll see Khadra, Longman and Richards in the Championship next season.

Possibly the one who does the best will get a squad number with us the following season

Let's hope we can find three Championship clubs that will oblige!

 

[blue-shifted]

Let's hope we can find three Championship clubs that will oblige!

They're all broke now so will probably be in the market for free players

 

[vagabond]

I have always liked AJ but I do understand others have different views which are also reasonable. I am happy to leave the decision with GP (assuming it's his to make.) But please don't talk about "culling" players; they are human beings not sheep.

This is a forum. People will discuss which players they think aren’t good enough and as long as it’s professional and about their ability there’s nothing wrong with that. Do you have a problem with the Locadia, Maupay or Connolly threads for example?

In elite football there is little room for sentiment. Players will come and go, managers will come and go. How it will always be.

But I do agree with you to trust GP, with Ashworth, Tony and Paul to make the best decisions for the club.

 

[Quinney]

Time to accept that Ali J isn’t up to the standard required. Great opportunity again today in the first half wasted. I’m sure he’s great to have around the squad but sadly lacking that bit of quality.


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[A1X]

You know how players often issue a "come and get me" plea? Is there any chance I can issue a "come and get him" plea to literally anyone?