[Albion] Bong and Rodriquez

[lawros left foot]

Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

 

[scooter1]

Or possibly that CH didn’t want to risk Bong with the Fulham game tomorrow?

 

[spence]

Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

Hughton has already explained why he didn't risk Bong

 

[Nottseagull]

Isn't there already a thread on this subject that you could have used?

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

I suggested that to my mate on Saturday and I think that it's a very plausible theory. Neither CH nor Darren Moore will admit it and CH had a reasonable excuse with Bernardo being injured (didn't want to risk my only fit left-back) but we'll almost certainly never know. Another reason why neither party want a replay!

 

[lawros left foot]

Isn't there already a thread on this subject that you could have used?

Sorry if I’ve upset you, I didn’t see another thread

 

[Bozza]

It's what I assumed had happened when Bong wandered past the monster queue to get into the ESU around 14:30 on Saturday afternoon. I hadn't seen the team at that point, so didn't think for one second he'd not make the 18.

 

[lawros left foot]

Hughton has already explained why he didn't risk Bong

Hmmm, I rather thought it was CH being diplomatic, rather than saying that the club didn’t want a poisonous atmosphere.

 

[Nottseagull]

Sorry if I’ve upset you, I didn’t see another thread

Fair comment .
If Bozza's not bothered, then why should I be.

 

[Icy Gull]

Moore has been involved in a pitch side punch up himself when playing the Albion, so may have been circumspect about picking Rodriguez

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I heard from a SAUCE that Bong and JROD watched the game in a box together, after they'd kissed and made up and decided to let bygones be bygones

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Very sensible.

 

[Official Old Man]

Yes is the correct answer.
But for the replay I expect Rodriquez to play but not Bong. There would be too much booing as there would have been at the Amex.

 

[schmunk]

I heard from a SAUCE that Bong and JROD watched the game in a box together, after they'd kissed and made up and decided to let bygones be bygones

Kiss Bong, with that breath...?

 

[Dave the OAP]

It's what I assumed had happened when Bong wandered past the monster queue to get into the ESU around 14:30 on Saturday afternoon. I hadn't seen the team at that point, so didn't think for one second he'd not make the 18.

What was that all about Bozza?

I walked past towards the North Stand and asked a steward and he had no idea what was going On

 

[Rogero]

Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

I thought the same.

 

[Acker79]

What was that all about Bozza?

I walked past towards the North Stand and asked a steward and he had no idea what was going On

I think it was largely people unaware there is a second entrance at the other end. I mentioned it in the Toilet thread and apparently it happens occasionally when there are a lot of new visitors unfamiliar with the ground showing up.

 

[drew]

Does anyone genuinely think there wasn't an agreement?

 

[studio150]

Does anyone genuinely think there wasn't an agreement?

Yes, me

I just thought it was to ensure Bong was not inured ahead of the Fulham game, as Bernardo's injury will keep him out of that game, and didn't want to go to Fulham without a recognised left back.

But then I don't believe in the deep state

 

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