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[Albion] Facundo Buonanotte **On Loan To Leicester 10/08/24**
- Thread starter macbeth
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Wasn't he down to go on loan to Leeds this time last year, until RDZ and the player decided to stay and challenge for a place in the team, so maybe not such a surprise as some are suggesting
METALMICKY
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- Jan 30, 2004
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True. But look how he has progressed since that point and I think there was more to come
Coldeanseagull
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I see no mention of this on the club website, so until there is, I think it's rubbish
southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
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I had him down to start at Everton!
Behind Enemy Lines
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And a centre half with pace.
- Oct 20, 2022
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See my post above for one possible reason - if this is true. (With the proviso it could all be unfounded bollix of course)
I suspect (hope!) we are pursuing another CAM.
We have no one that can play the role that Marcel Hartel did at St Pauli in FH’s 3-4-3 or really anyone currently fulfilling the role as well as MacAllister did for us in terms of driving forward our attack and ‘servicing’ strikers - A CAM that can create chances for others as well as a being a great finisher himself outside the box like Hartel will probably fix the areas that Facu is still a bit weak in. FH likes to stretch play in the CAM areas when facing a low narrow block, so an 8 or 10 that can move wide like Hartel did, as well as a player that has exceptional dribbling skills and with a strong attacking mindset will appeal very strongly to him.
That was my take too from the limited St Pauli Hurzeler stuff on the internet. But then someone here said that Hurzeler might adopt entirely different tactics/formation with us.
oldboyroy
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I like Facu and it'll be a shame if he goes. Very skillful at times and certainly 1 for the future (and seen him score a few crackers).
- Jun 27, 2012
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We’ve already signed three midfielders this summer. (Gomez, Wieffer, Yalcouye). Wieffer is almost certainly a Hurzeler starter. And presumably that’s also where Hinshelwood, Milner, Baleba will be competing to play. With (possibly) Sarmiento and (definitely) Enciso and Pedro and Minteh (sometimes) looking to fill that #10 role.
And we now have Adingra, Minteh, Mitoma and Maybe March as wingers
Where does Buonanotte fit in amidst that little lot ? Given he’s never looked like a nailed on starter in his time with us however promising.
And we now have Adingra, Minteh, Mitoma and Maybe March as wingers
Where does Buonanotte fit in amidst that little lot ? Given he’s never looked like a nailed on starter in his time with us however promising.
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed. A fine young player with massive scope to improve.
My take on our reasoning for letting him go is that the manager doesn't want him. I reckon he wants 6 footers in there
My take on our reasoning for letting him go is that the manager doesn't want him. I reckon he wants 6 footers in there
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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In any team that I pick.
Many of the players you mention are either not fit, at least not enough to get on the pitch in Japan, not at the club yet, even less experienced than Facu, or miles over the hilll
- Aug 24, 2020
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That might be it. There's no room for him.
Good player, great potential, only 19 still, but up against those names, would he get game time?
- Jun 27, 2012
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Gomez isn’t signed - that’s fair enough - but he’ll be here in January. we’ll see with March but I’m guessing he’s part of the seasons plans. . Everyone else is fit.
You probably mean Milner is “over the hill” - but he’s fit for now and I’m guessing FabH disagrees. Given all that - where’s the game time or future for Facu ?
(Hinshelwood / Pedro didn’t go /play in Japan but pictured in training yesterday)
- Oct 20, 2022
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The only truly consistent thing about FH is he will build the system to best suit the squad at his disposal. In contrast to RDZ who rather imposed the system (effectively until he lost key players) on the squad.
I suspect that will be a work in progress and won’t even begin seriously until after the transfer window. However, the signings so far (Minteh, an exceptionally fast winger and Weiffer who can play CDM and CB) suggests we are working towards something very similar to FH’s system at St Pauli.
It’s worth bearing in mind that the Club was already targeting Hürzeler back in January so would have known from Starlizard by then which players (of the many many in the database that fit our general profile), to go in hard for in the summer window as soon as we signed him.
Brian Fantana
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A loan makes absolute sense. Anything with a permanent option makes no sense at all.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Milner competing for a midfield starting position unless there are some significant injuries is surely a huge stretch of the imagination?
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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I also wonder if it will affect the future of Gilmour and or Sarmiento.
Both maybe more likely to stay?
Both maybe more likely to stay?
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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Less and less so.
But I trust the club. I think they know they have at least one deal which they are very confident of getting over the line
- Jun 27, 2012
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He played in Japan and we extended his contract. I doubt he will start many games but he’s another place on the bench leaving fewer chances for others.