albionalex
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He's expected to return within the the next 2 weeks. Could play a massive part in the run in as we've missed his creativity.
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On the Left Wing
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I agree... IMO he has been one of our best players for the past two seasons and it is interesting that our slump in form last autumn coincided with his injury... would love to see him link with Bridcutt and Radzak in the middle with Buckley or Noone alongside
SI 4 BHA
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A long way down the pecking order now, won't even get near the bench, good league 1 player, far too slow for top end of championship.
Wait and see. I bet the majority of us thought that about Navarro before his return to the side, no?
seagullondon
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I still think it's a shame that Sparrow can't get anywhere near the squad. Perhaps lacking a little in creativity but a decent eye for goal. Could he play a Barnes type role if Barnes gets injured/suspended?
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You are way way way off the mark. The way Gus spoke this morning about him I'd expect back in the centre of the park very soon but not until Derby we are told.trained for a week now.
albionalex
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He's the best passer of the ball we have. I'd expect him to at least get on the bench.
durrington gull
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Don't think he will get anywhere near the first 11 - way down the pecking order, too slow and a good L1 player IMO
the_fishbro
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As much as we have to be thankful for what Gary has done for us, I think we've moved on since his injury. I don't really seeing contributing in a significant way
On the Left Wing
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agree.... and it that passing into space ahead of a striker which CMS has missed
On the Left Wing
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Just looked back at our games earlier in the season after making my last comment on this thread.... CMS was scoring freely with Dicker in the side. As soon as Dicker was injured CMS's goals dried up. Will be very good if it all clicks when Dicker returns.
Again, EXACTLY what people were saying about Navarro before he returned.
Life After Bobby
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I did think he would come in for Navarro (although it's not a straight swap - remember when in the Slade days when the cognoscenti in the crowd used to go mad that Navs was playing ahead of Dicker - when it shouldn't have been either/or). But who knows now?
Some of Navarro's passing has been top draw recently, and his overall play has stiffened our midfield.
But I do beleive that Dicker's defensive abilities are far better than many people give him credit for. We all know there have been a few occasions when he has lost the ball deep in midfield but no more then say Bridcutt or Navarro, and most of the back four have at one time or another played a suicidal looking ball across the back.
His game isn't about pace, but speed of thought, good positioning and an eye and ability for the pass.
Some of Navarro's passing has been top draw recently, and his overall play has stiffened our midfield.
But I do beleive that Dicker's defensive abilities are far better than many people give him credit for. We all know there have been a few occasions when he has lost the ball deep in midfield but no more then say Bridcutt or Navarro, and most of the back four have at one time or another played a suicidal looking ball across the back.
His game isn't about pace, but speed of thought, good positioning and an eye and ability for the pass.
scooter1
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I think Dicker has always looked a bit slow, both running and with his decision making. His passing is great but his dwelling on the ball lets him down. He might make the bench, but we have others better now both in the starting 11 and on the bench
When Dicker is fit, I'm pretty certain he'll figure in most squads. Before the injury he was ahead of Harley, Sparrow, Vincelot and Navarro - I'd imagine that once he proves his fitness, he still will be.
We're the Stripes
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Still has plenty to offer us. Has an instinct for a forward pass that some of our other midfielders lack, he can pick out passes that those in the crowd can't even spot, and is great at bringing wingers into play. We're wiser in possession of the ball now, and with our defensive shape, so I don't think his lack of pace/immobility would be so much of an issue. Looking forward to having back in the squad.
chucky1973
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i like Dicker a lot, always have and he brings a lot to the team that people who ball watch (which is 90% of fans) miss. Whatever happens, having a fit Dicker means a stronger squad / bench. good to see you back mate.
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Dicker is close to a return for Albion From The Argus)
Poyet.."...if Gary is fit he is going to be back very soon.”"