- Jun 27, 2012
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[Albion] Florin Andone
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33 touches of the ball ....... bit rusty?
- Jun 27, 2012
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No idea. What would be the right amount of touches ?
beefypigeon
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So where's Andone? 
WilburySeagull
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Its difficult for Andone when he is coming back from an injury and Glen remains in good form. We all know that CH is conservative and reluctant to make changes so Andone will have to wait. I do think we should take a risk and play him for an extended game period otherwise he may never get up to speed. We all have worries about Locardia but I think he will only come good if as others have said we play tactically the way that favours him. B4 we got him he never played as a lone striker.l
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Wouldn't do any harm to give Andone the last ten minutes ahead of Locadia sometime shirley? If he's on the bench presumably he's presumably partially recovered from his injury.
I haven't a clue but I can forgive him being 'rusty'. Problem is the stakes are too high to 'blood' new players in, they really have to hit the ground running (Montoya) otherwise they will get limited opportunity. Fully expect Murray to start (and finish) Friday so not sure how we get the likes of Locadia and Andone involved and firing.
I guess I thought a run in the U23's might be the answer but seemingly not. The standard is quite different of course but at least it might get them up to cruising speed. FAC is a way off and still doesn't give them a good run
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He's been available for 2 games so far in his career for the Albion after an injury. He's done 45 minutes with the u23s and is rightfully being nursed back. He made the bench v Spurs and might well have been on the pitch if it wasn't for Stephens injury.
And then Chris preferred a returning Izquierdo to be on bench (and Murray and Ali J) for Man City, and gave Locadia a start.
Not sure why this has provoked "where is he ? " type posts or such a big surprise. No doubt he'll feature in the next block of games.
- Jun 27, 2012
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Chris dropped Murray on Saturday. How about like that ?
- Jun 27, 2012
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So where's Andone?
Training in Lancing yesterday. And today. And probably tomorrow.
Hardly the point is it? It was a 'free hit' and CH just played a wild card. To get Locadia properly involved he needs to get a run in our next few games where we might expect to have a good deal more possession and time in 'their' territory.
I'm not advocating that, but to bung him on at the start vs City away and expecting him to perform is fanciful at best
- Jun 27, 2012
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well there's the rub.
Barham's tash
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casbom
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Wasn't/Isn't Locadia's best position on the left of a front 3?
That's where he appears in most of the vids that I've seen and I know we have played him there a couple of times (Palace away?), but maybe he needs another go there now? if Izquierdo is not up to speed yet, maybe give him a go there instead of March? OR sub him on for March in that position to see if that works?
That's where he appears in most of the vids that I've seen and I know we have played him there a couple of times (Palace away?), but maybe he needs another go there now? if Izquierdo is not up to speed yet, maybe give him a go there instead of March? OR sub him on for March in that position to see if that works?
LamieRobertson
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If I recall correctly he did well against MU in the cup last year...wasnt that as part of 2 with Murray?
Machiavelli
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It was almost part of a two. We set up differently that game than as normal, that's for sure. But I think [MENTION=7321]casbom[/MENTION] is right in what he says about Locadia at PSV. The one time he's started in the wide left position was against Palace, and it wasn't too pretty, either for him, or for Izquierdo, who started on the right.
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Hughton confirmed today that Andone is fit and available and he was left out last week (of the 18) for tactical reasons (presumably cos he went with Locadia up front and only 3 spaces on the bench).
LamieRobertson
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So if Murray plays and Andone is on bench...no Iz?
Bob!
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- Jul 5, 2003
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or no Locadia
Machiavelli
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Or no Jahanbakhsh. Or March.
We've certainly got more options this year. I don't think Bruno will make the bench too often, and perhaps not Kayal, presupposing Gross, Stephens, Propper and Bissouma are all fit.