[Albion] Andone - a plea for him to start vs Wolves

[Pavilionaire]

Wolves play 3 centre backs, so that's a big ask for a striker who hasn't played this season to come in and to keep them busy.

The game is tailor made for Locadia to use his movement across the line.

 

[TSB]

Gyokeres was on the bench... for the u23s on Friday.

Interesting, do you know why? They got another comeback result.

Had been playing for his country in the week and presumably felt fatigued.

Shirt is Locadia's to lose now, well for the next couple of games anyway. Including yesterday it's as near enough the run of games that people have been advocating he needs to build up his confidence etc. But at some point soon he really needs to start contributing to the bottom line in terms of goals.

I agree entirely. Though, he should have had an assist yesterday but Bissouma missed his one on one.
And he did put the ball in the net against West Ham.

He's definitely improving and he'll definitely start next weekend. Man desperately needs a goal and a better first touch. I've not lost faith.

 

[The Optimist]

Thought I read it is 6 days non-playing so he should be ok

6 days is the minimum possible time if we have an enhanced care setting. It will depend on what symptoms he displays and a doctor's assessment. The full details are here:

http://www.thefa.com/get-involved/coach/concussion/returning-to-play-enhanced-care-setting

 

[BensGrandad]

We must have an advanced care setting surely, or would have, had TB been given permission to build his unit as he requested.

 

[¡Cereal Killer!]

Locadia will start against Wolves, get a goal and gets applauded off the pitch when we bring Andone on for his debut in the 85th minute.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Wolves play 3 centre backs, so that's a big ask for a striker who hasn't played this season to come in and to keep them busy.

The game is tailor made for Locadia to use his movement across the line.

I for one have been critical of what Locadia brings to the table, however Chris has been sticking with him, and so this is a perfect game to give him a start, no one can they say he hasn't been given game time (they'll just say; we don't play the right way, wrong balls into him, wrong kind of opposition etc.).

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

I would like to think if Groß is fit then he would start instead of Solly playing that role. Then the decision would be who plays out of Jose, Ali, Knocky and Solly on the wings. I wouldnt mind seeing Connelly or Gyokeres on the bench for that game.

I’ll take a guess.......solly plus one other.

 

[dazzer6666]

I’ll take a guess.......solly plus one other.

At home I reckon it’ll be Knocky and Jose now the latter is fit.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Has andone been starting for Romania ?

 

[Sheebo]

"expected to miss [Wolves home game]"
https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16...gainst-wolves-after-newcastle-knockout-scare/

Thanks for proving my point. However I’d also point out the bit you’ve quoted is an Argus headline - not a CH quote. I fully expect him to miss the game as we must be careful BUT he isn’t definitely out, as was my point.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Has andone been starting for Romania ?

Not even called up last week.

 

[Stat Brother]

When he does start it'll be like having a new signing, in the team.

 

[chaileyjem]

Thanks for proving my point. However I’d also point out the bit you’ve quoted is an Argus headline - not a CH quote. I fully expect him to miss the game as we must be careful BUT he isn’t definitely out, as was my point.

Well he won't be definitely out until 3pm next Saturday i guess but i think you're on pretty strong ground expecting it.

 

[chaileyjem]

Not even called up last week.

He's played 45 minutes of u23 football and 45 minutes of an Albion friendly since last summer. Its not that much of a surprise is it.

 

[Taybha]

Has andone been starting for Romania ?

Nope , and i'm starting to wonder we haven't seen him in daylight yet .

 

[blockhseagull]

I would like to think if Groß is fit then he would start instead of Solly playing that role. Then the decision would be who plays out of Jose, Ali, Knocky and Solly on the wings. I wouldnt mind seeing Connelly or Gyokeres on the bench for that game.

So your suggesting one of those listed would not make the squad at all at the expense of one of the U23’s ?

The 18 will be the same as Saturday except for Montoya and Groß in for Bruno and Murray.

 

[BensGrandad]

I would like to think if Groß is fit then he would start instead of Solly playing that role. Then the decision would be who plays out of Jose, Ali, Knocky and Solly on the wings. I wouldnt mind seeing Connelly or Gyokeres on the bench for that game.

As has been pointed out neither are anywhere near good enough for a place in a league match but may be considered for the cup in January. IMHO

 

[Miximate]

More chance of Percy Tau playing. Come to think of it, more chance Percy Thrower will

You do realise that most people on this site will have no idea who you are referring to!

 

[Blue3]

If Andone is not better than Locadia in CH's mind then god help us

I am assuming Andone being three months behind and will need to be eased into the team with a few cameo appearances this I predict Locardia to start and we may see Andone for five mins

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I agree that Locadia will start but after seeing him yesterday I now have real doubts he is the long term answer. I always defended him thinking that 10/15 minutes was no time to make an impact but yesterday he had an hour plus. Not to be negative about an away win but I didn’t see the positives in his performance other people did. If he does start against Wolves and doesn’t contribute I would like to see andone get the last 30 minutes.

Andone on for the last 30 minutes it is then.