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[Albion] Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United *** Official Match Thread ***
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Wellesley
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- Jul 24, 2013
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Last Saturday, what with the disappointment of the football and the scandalous robbing of a World Heavyweight title for Dubois, I quite understandably went through ten packets of Tesco multipack crisps. Now Newcastle are a very strong and athletic side and we have no height in midfield and Welbeck is out, so it seems obvious to me that Veltman must play to give us a bit more height at set pieces. I've gone for a major upgrade this week and at the moment, my cupboards are very well stocked with McCoy's Salt and malt vinegar and the finest crisps of all, McCoy's flame grilled steak. I don't want to eat all of them in one evening, but I am quite prepared to do so should the situation require it. So think on Mr RD bloody Z and pick Joel. I am NOT bluffing.
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Affy
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crazy to think this was only 3 years ago and only 4 players still here (assuming Alzate is leaving as expected) And, assuming Alzate goes for £2m, that £135m for 7 players…
what a club.
Affy
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Height - Veltman? - he’s only 5ft 9. Only 2” taller than Milner. Still nearly a foot shorter than BDB. Isak is over 6ft too.
Personally, I’d start him over Milner for this one but not for height. For his defensive mind.
Wellesley
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Actually, he is 5 feet and 11.654 inches (roughly) and has far better aerial ability than the alternatives. Also I didn't say he was especially tall, I said he offers ' a bit more height'.
Affy
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Actually, he is 5 feet and 11.654 inches (roughly) and has far better aerial ability than the alternatives
I went off Google. Not saying it’s 100% correct but he’s never struck me as particularly tall. But agree he is 100% better in the air. Regardless, I agree with you he should start.
FatSuperman
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- Feb 25, 2016
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That is 5.97 feet as in very nearly six feet. That calculator is showing you a decimal result... so 5 feet and 97% of another foot.
Wellesley
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He is 5.97 feet (decimal) which is over 5' 11 .
Affy
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I’ll be back after school. Thanks for the lessonHe is 5.97 feet (decimal) which is over 5' 11 .
Too tall ?He is 5.97 feet (decimal) which is over 5' 11 .
Affy
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strong team. Big game. Come on Albion
How do they line up?
Mustafa II
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Webster rightly dropped. Good luck to Van Hecke.
Verbruggen seems to be regarded as our number one already it seems.
Welbeck injured - big chance for Joao Pedro to shine.
Looking forward to this - strong line up.
Verbruggen seems to be regarded as our number one already it seems.
Welbeck injured - big chance for Joao Pedro to shine.
Looking forward to this - strong line up.
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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Botman out for Newcastle is a bonus. They’ve got a pretty strong team though