Dunk - Refusing to play?

[No. 25]

If somebody offered to at least double your salary, would you really say no?

Me neither.

 

[chaileyjem]

Latest Argus Hughton quote but this is from the press conference yesterday i think >>
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/13609359.Albion_boss_to_target_loan_market/

Hughton plans to name [Dunk] in his 18 tonight and says he will treat transfer speculation as a compliment.
Hughton said: “I think we’ve always said any speculation or interest in any of our players is perhaps a bit of a compliment for what we are trying to achieve here but also for the lad.
“He is a good player, a player we would like here and he is very, very committed.”

 

[chaileyjem]

This whole "Refusing to play" stuff thread title is a bit off though isn't it.
Surely its "Hughton refusing to play Dunk ?"

 

[TSB]

This whole "Refusing to play" stuff thread title is a bit off though isn't it.
Surely its "Hughton refusing to play Dunk ?"

Cause and effect?

 

[dangull]

I would say if he's named as a sub again tonight he's off and will only be used in a emergency.

 

[Gritt23]

Whose good authority?

A player! A mate of mine is good friends with one our our players, and it came from him.

 

[TSB]

I would say if he's named as a sub again tonight he's off and will only be used in a emergency.

Agreed.
This would be the ideal opportunity to play him with Uwe if we plan to keep him.
Greer can't keep playing two games a week all year.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Agreed.
This would be the ideal opportunity to play him with Uwe if we plan to keep him.
Greer can't keep playing two games a week all year.

I would have thought that Saturday at home would be a better time to play Dunk and Uwe. I wouldn't read anything into him not playing tonight - maybe CH does not want to change the defence again for a tricky away game and that GG is up for it?

 

[Bra]

Anyone know teams travel arrangements for tonight? ? Since I saw him in his range rover in carden hill this morning! !

 

[TSB]

I would have thought that Saturday at home would be a better time to play Dunk and Uwe. I wouldn't read anything into him not playing tonight - maybe CH does not want to change the defence again for a tricky away game and that GG is up for it?

Ought to be a tougher game defensively tonight.
I think a lot would be read into a decision to bench him again, even if it genuinely is for the reason you suggest.

 

[Sheebo]

I really can't see Greer missing out. He's our captain, and we have only conceded once in the 3 games he has played this season. I would not be at all suprised if in CH's eyes he is first choice CB.

If Dunk does not start tonight, then surely he is off?

This, Greer has to be one of the best CB's in the league when some say he's past it on here I assume their knowledge of football is not that great. Dunk on the other hand is good yes but also prone to losing the plot every so often which can be costly.
After Uwe's display on Saturday how can you leave him out of the side 100% tackles won stats are impressive.

IMO it's an easy one - Dunk is streets ahead of Greer. There - I said it. (mainly an age thing - Greer has started the season well but also has had a bit of luck - a few times letting players have free headers etc)

TBH how you can say Dunk is 'prone to losing the plot' when comparing him to Greer (who amuses many fans by having one 'Greer moment' per game) is fairly laughable. Especially saying anyone who thinks GG is past it knows little about football - he's struggling to run at times. That might seem unjust and I love GG for all he's done, but I feel the time has come. I also think we've done very well to concede only 1 goal in 3 games, however I acknowledge a fair amount of luck too. If results had been slightly different (which they easily could have been), I question if people would be handing Greer so many compliments...

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Anyone know teams travel arrangements for tonight? ? Since I left s in his range rover in carden hill this morning! !

I can't dechiper what your post was meant to say, but the team flew to Leeds last night.

 

[Easy 10]

Quote from this morning's Argus

Summer business could still include the departure of Lewis Dunk but Hughton plans to name him in his 18 tonight and says he will treat transfer speculation as a compliment.


Hughton said: “I think we’ve always said any speculation or interest in any of our players is perhaps a bit of a compliment for what we are trying to achieve here but also for the lad.

“He is a good player, a player we would like here and he is very, very committed.”

He was stripped off ready to come on at Fulham, so I can't see that he refused to play. The only reason he didn't was because Stephens cramped up, so we needed JFC instead.

That quote from the Argus reveals precisely....nothing.

 

[severnside gull]

Much more mobile forward line tonight with Scannell and Wells. Would suit two mobile centre backs so Uwe and Dunk for me.
The only doubt I have is that if Uwe started on his preferred side on Saturday which of the two will play on their "wrong" side when paired? I don't recall seeing Dunk play in Greer's position but could be wrong as maybe he did alongside Upson when GG was out injured?

 

[Bra]

I can't dechiper what your post was meant to say, but the team flew to Leeds last night.

Meant to say saw Lewis? in his range rover in carden hill at around 8am this morning. Was his vehicle and looked very like Lewis driving.

 

[Sheebo]

I can't dechiper what your post was meant to say, but the team flew to Leeds last night.

What would be your thoughts (if Dunk stayed) on our best, regular partnership at CB this season? Would be interested to know...

 

[severnside gull]

Meant to say saw Lewis? in his range rover in carden hill at around 8am this morning. Was his vehicle and looked very like Lewis driving.

If that is true (no reason to doubt it although I don't know the strength of your specs) then we have our answer.
Just a question of where he's going to...........

 

[LamieRobertson]

I can't dechiper what your post was meant to say, but the team flew to Leeds last night.

Judging by the post you quoted he has just nicked Dunks car

 

[LamieRobertson]

If that is true (no reason to doubt it although I don't know the strength of your specs) then we have our answer.
Just a question of where he's going to...........

Tescos?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Meant to say saw Lewis? in his range rover in carden hill at around 8am this morning. Was his vehicle and looked very like Lewis driving.

Hmmmmmm