[Albion] Dan Burn - New Centre Back

[B.W.]

I think that K Gull is being more realistic about the situation.obviously telling a man he is 4th choice as cover will only happen if we sign an old out of contract player, other than that CH will let them think they have a chance to make the team.

I think you are still not accepting that you are just plain wrong regarding our 4th CB... and now you are spouting further bollox regarding Kayal and March! You truly are a clown...

 

[TSB]

March has been overrated for quite some time, he's been overtaken by the quality in the squad. He still has a role to play, because players develop at different times and he's shown more than enough potential for years and years. If he kicks on, he could be quite a player but as it stands, he's going to be a more active version of Skalak. While Alireza and Izquierdo are not up to speed, he's got his chance to stake a claim.

It's all mental with Solly.
He has the talent but does he have the confidence and self belief?

 

[British Bulldog]

It's all mental with Solly.
He has the talent but does he have the confidence and self belief?

That's the key point I reckon, confidence, loads of people have confidence in his ability your just waiting for Solly to do the same.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Just 30 hours left.

Not an absolute disaster if nothing else happens.

 

[Triggaaar]

Wingers. March is our 4th choice and certainly isn’t substantial worse than the others. Or CM where Kayal is the worst but did a reasonable job back end of last year.

In fact it’s probably easier this year to say what positions that isn’t true for. Attacking midfielder and Goalkeeper. That’s about it.

With 25 men in the squad, it's 2 per position, and extra one for GK, and then 2 spare. So when talking about 4th choice, that's for one of two positions, so CB, CM, Wingers, like your examples. AM and GK however, if just one place, and we don't need 4 people competing for those (as I know you know, just highlighting the difference).

 

[Triggaaar]

Not quite as Bong Sutner are specialist left backs Bruno and Schelotto are specialist right backs.

That's 4 players for 2 positions. That's what people are referring to when they say 4th choice in this context (the context of centre backs). We're not getting, or wanting, 4 players for every position.

With our new signings it is very doubtful if Kayal will make the 25

Really? He's been given the number 7 shirt, and who are the 4 central midfielders ahead of him?

and March is by far the worst of the 4 wide men we have. and I wouldnt expect to see him figure many times only perhaps as a late impact sub.

As things stand, I agree that March is behind our other wingers in the pecking order, but if he comes on as an impact sub then he's competing for a place. Up his game, and he could push his way into the starting 11. I'm not expecting him succeed in that, but it's his job to try.

 

[B.W.]

That's 4 players for 2 positions. That's what people are referring to when they say 4th choice in this context (the context of centre backs). We're not getting, or wanting, 4 players for every position.

Really? He's been given the number 7 shirt, and who are the 4 central midfielders ahead of him?

As things stand, I agree that March is behind our other wingers in the pecking order, but if he comes on as an impact sub then he's competing for a place. Up his game, and he could push his way into the starting 11. I'm not expecting him succeed in that, but it's his job to try.

Beautifully put Trigg...

 

[stss30]

Just 30 hours left.

Not an absolute disaster if nothing else happens.

Would be a big own goal only having 3 recognized CB's going into the season.

 

[B.W.]

Would be a big own goal only having 3 recognized CB's going into the season.

My thoughts exactly... Bruno as CB in Prem? No... Bernardo? Who knows, but he is on record as saying his best position is LB... White? Far too inexperienced...

 

[TSB]

Would be a big own goal only having 3 recognized CB's going into the season.

Eh maybe. Injury record of Dunk & Duffy is fantastic. I wouldn't be too concerned.

 

[seagullwedgee]

I haven’t read the whole thread, so apologies for that, but I learn the pursuit of this player was apparently halted on Monday.

 

[TSB]

I haven’t read the whole thread, so apologies for that, but I learn the pursuit of this player was apparently halted on Monday.

Hahahahahaha.

Are we still waiting on that AZ loan for Percy Tau, wedgeeeeeeeeee?

 

[seagullwedgee]

Just trying to be helpful young man, that’s all.

 

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Hahahahahaha.

Are we still waiting on that AZ loan for Percy Tau, wedgeeeeeeeeee?

Why would a multi millionaire bloke make up lies ?

 

[stss30]

Eh maybe. Injury record of Dunk & Duffy is fantastic. I wouldn't be too concerned.

This is true, but you can become over reliant on things like that, one horror injury and we would be left with two full backs in reserve. I would hope we'd get in at least a loanee to cover this eventuality.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

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[TSB]

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Please be tabloid rubbish.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Please be tabloid rubbish.

Not a fan? Personally I’d prefer to see us sign Moore but I wouldn’t be distraught if we ended up with Burn.

 

[TSB]

Not a fan? Personally I’d prefer to see us sign Moore but I wouldn’t be distraught if we ended up with Burn.

Not in the slightest!

 

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Brighton deal for Dan Burn now agreed. Will join from Wigan for £3.5million.