[Albion] Diego Gomez

[Pevenseagull]

Didn't really notice him because I was overwhelmed with euphoria

 

[dazzer6666]

I think what we need is two players to have a run of games together and form a really good partnership. Baleba and one other.

Until we get that, we are really going to struggle for consistency.

Hürzeler started with Milner whom I thought had a really good run of games before he got crocked. But in terms of the other 5, it’s a really tough decision and a headache for the manager with Gomez making a very credible claim to start on Friday.

Milner played 2 games……….got subbed in both (having played alright admittedly), and then got crocked at Arsenal on 31 August after about 15 mins. His really good run of games ?

 

[Change at Barnham]

This lad has amazing potential. He did 4 or 5 things in the short time he was on that oozed quality.
I reckon we've another star on our hands.
If we could get him playing next Baleba that would be sensational.

 

[pigmanovich]

Looked decent at Forest despite everything that went wrong and looked even better tonight. Can’t wait for him to play more!

 

[UnhingedSeagull94]

He came from Miami
To Sussex by the Sea
Diiieeeggoooo woah
Diiieeeggoooo woah

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Exactly Fab’s major problem. Has had no chance to have a settled starting midfield due to injuries.

Isn't Fab's major problem - according to a certain section of fans - that he's SHITEHOUSE?

 

[ChickenDipper]

Potential is there - some decent play already

 

[Rogero]

He looked very good . Hopefully he could start next week .

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

And a couple of decent threaded passes too. Very promising.

Did we ever find out what happened to Baleba and Ayari last week (happy to be pointed to a thread rather than derail this one)

 

[DJ NOBO]

Thank god we’ve now got a viable option for post-Baleba.
I was worried they were thinking Hinsh or Ayari. Neither have the physicality for the role.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Thank god we’ve now got a viable option for post-Baleba.
I was worried they were thinking Hinsh or Ayari. Neither have the physicality for the role.

Hinsh is better playing a little further forward. Atari is the one when you need a space invader

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

And a couple of decent threaded passes too. Very promising.

Did we ever find out what happened to Baleba and Ayari last week (happy to be pointed to a thread rather than derail this one)

Well neither we deemed fit enough to complete the 90 minutes…..

Perhaps they were both injured, rather than the conspiracy theories…..

 

[Bracknell_Gull]

Finally we have our Mwepu replacement. Thought he showed some promise during that Forest debacle and looked very good in last night’s cameo.
I’m excited by this guy.

 

[brighton_tom]

Exciting to have such young potential in the centre mid. Gomez is 21, Hinsh is 19, Ayari is 21, and Baleba is 21.

 

[Napper]

Midfields in this league need power

Baleba and Gomez have it

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Thought he looked pretty promising last night: stronger than I imagined he'd be.

Easy to say he's come from the fairly crappy standard MLS, but he's also done really well for Paraguay in the Copa America, which is probably a higher standard, so he must have something about him.

I'm a bit worried about what he's going to do when it dawns on him he no longer has Messi to pass to though. Perhaps he can put in a good word with the little man: see if he fancies a final hurrah in a proper league next season (for a fifth of his annual salary). Miami beach isn't so different to Brighton beach, is it?

 

[Hugo Rune]

Thought he looked pretty promising last night: stronger than I imagined he'd be.

Easy to say he's come from the fairly crappy standard MLS, but he's also done really well for Paraguay in the Copa America, which is probably a higher standard, so he must have something about him.

I'm a bit worried about what he's going to do when it dawns on him he no longer has Messi to pass to though. Perhaps he can put in a good word with the little man: see if he fancies a final hurrah in a proper league next season (for a fifth of his annual salary). Miami beach isn't so different to Brighton beach, is it?

Kaoru Mitoma has proved that sometimes, players prioritise sporting success rather than financial success.

But perhaps the pain of losing him this summer to possibly a Manchester club will be tempered by Messi adding the Premier League to his GOAT career record and getting the opportunity to nurture a protege at the same time?

I doubt he’d want the pressure of joining a big club in the EPL. I also think that we could cover most of his salary with additional sponsorship income and shirt sales.

Football is all about dreaming!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Kaoru Mitoma has proved that sometimes, players prioritise sporting success rather than financial success.

But perhaps the pain of losing him this summer to possibly a Manchester club will be tempered by Messi adding the Premier League to his GOAT career record and getting the opportunity to nurture a protege at the same time?

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I doubt he’d want the pressure of joining a big club in the EPL. I also think that we could cover most of his salary with additional sponsorship income and shirt sales.

Football is all about dreaming!

Amazing. Surely it's on! This should be a thread in its own right: Should We Try And Sign Messi For A Season?

 

[Triggaaar]

I think what we need is two players to have a run of games together and form a really good partnership. Baleba and one other.

Definitely.

But in terms of the other 5, it’s a really tough decision and a headache for the manager with Gomez making a very credible claim to start on Friday.

It's a demanding role, so I don't expect a pair to see out 90 minutes of every game, which means a chance for regular appearances for another couple of players. But I think we need some consistency in the squad rather than rotation.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Our first choice midfield should be Hinsh and Baleba. Gomez has a really good chance of overhauling Ayari as the (usually) 3rd choice.

Which leaves O'Riley, Wieffer and Milner, if they ever get fit and stay fit, having a real job to get any football at all