[Albion] James Collins

[Surf's Up]

Released by West Ham.

So?

 

[Motogull]

Released by West Ham.

By email I've seen suggested? Classy if so.

Past his best.

 

[BensGrandad]

Could he replace Uwe as the experienced 4th/5th choice CB if needed I suppose a lot would depend on the wages etc but I wouldnt rush to sign him.

 

[Lurchy]

He would have made for a solid signing last season with Goldson out and us new to the league, but I think we could and can do a lot better this season. Ideally what we need to replace the BFG is a central defender that is left footed and can compliment the strengths of Duffy and Goldson. Given that I think there's a high chance that Stefano Denswil will be amongst the entries near the top of our list, wouldn't be displeased with Andreas Bjelland though either if Dunk stays. His contract is up at Brentford and he's looked competent against higher calibre players when he's played for Denmark.

 

[Whitechapel]

He would have made for a solid signing last season with Goldson out and us new to the league, but I think we could and can do a lot better this season. Ideally what we need to replace the BFG is a central defender that is left footed and can compliment the strengths of Duffy and Goldson. Given that I think there's a high chance that Stefano Denswil will be amongst the entries near the top of our list, wouldn't be displeased with Andreas Bjelland though either if Dunk stays. His contract is up at Brentford and he's looked competent against higher calibre players when he's played for Denmark.

It’s worth keeping in mind that we need to stick to the home grown player rules too. We could potentially lose Krul & Baldock from that. Collins would count as HG. Denswil and Bjelland would not.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Could he replace Uwe as the experienced 4th/5th choice CB if needed I suppose a lot would depend on the wages etc but I wouldnt rush to sign him.

Bit of a retrogade step in my opinion, there are younger, just as experienced defenders out there who are hungry to do well.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

It’s worth keeping in mind that we need to stick to the home grown player rules too. We could potentially lose Krul & Baldock from that. Collins would count as HG. Denswil and Bjelland would not.

I don't think we will lose Baldock, he still has a couple of years left on his contract has been around for some time and has limited Premier Leage experience, I think he offers something a bit different to what we already have, and something in my water is telling me, that he may just suprise us all and do well at this level. Given the chance that is.

 

[middletoenail]

I don't think we will lose Baldock, he still has a couple of years left on his contract has been around for some time and has limited Premier Leage experience, I think he offers something a bit different to what we already have, and something in my water is telling me, that he may just suprise us all and do well at this level. Given the chance that is.

Your water is polluted. Unfortunately, our recruitment team dropped a bomb by offering Baldock such a long contract, aside from the fact that he has fitness and psycological problems, he lacks the technical abilities to play in the PL

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Your water is polluted. Unfortunately, our recruitment team dropped a bomb by offering Baldock such a long contract, aside from the fact that he has fitness and psycological problems, he lacks the technical abilities to play in the PL

Psychological problems? And what technical abilities does he lack?

Genuine questions, not trying to be argumentative I just didn't know he had any psychological issues and always thought he was a technically decent player.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Your water is polluted. Unfortunately, our recruitment team dropped a bomb by offering Baldock such a long contract, aside from the fact that he has fitness and psycological problems, he lacks the technical abilities to play in the PL

What psychological problems? Besides how do we know that he lacks the necessary technical ability to play in the Premier League, unless he is given the chance!

 

[middletoenail]

Psychological problems? And what technical abilities does he lack?

Genuine questions, not trying to be argumentative I just didn't know he had any psychological issues and always thought he was a technically decent player.

What psychological problems? Besides how do we know that he lacks the necessary technical ability to play in the Premier League, unless he is given the chance!

I thought it was common knowledge (could be wrong) that he wasn't being considered for the first team, because he was signed off with stress/depression, and his physical condition was fine.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I thought it was common knowledge (could be wrong) that he wasn't being considered for the first team, because he was signed off with stress/depression, and his physical condition was fine.

He was on the bench for a few games towards the end of the season, so obviously Hughton has faith in him. Just very difficult trying to break in to the team after a long term injury, especially when not used to Premier League football, and with other players performing well.

I still think he has something to offer, time will tell.

 

[Springal]

I thought it was common knowledge (could be wrong) that he wasn't being considered for the first team, because he was signed off with stress/depression, and his physical condition was fine.

It’s an unsubstantiated rumour that only exists on this forum.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

It’s an unsubstantiated rumour that only exists on this forum.

factoid

ˈfaktɔɪd/

noun

an item of unreliable information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I thought it was common knowledge (could be wrong) that he wasn't being considered for the first team, because he was signed off with stress/depression, and his physical condition was fine.

I hadn't heard that. That's terrible if it's true.

 

[middletoenail]

It’s an unsubstantiated rumour that only exists on this forum.

So he's just not good enough? I'm glad that's the case!

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Did he get this psychological problem from sitting on the bench? or is he sitting on the bench because of the psychological problem..........or is it just c r a p

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Hughton 'plays down' rumour.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16595913.ben-white-has-role-to-play-with-dunk-ruled-out/

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Hughton 'plays down' rumour.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/16595913.ben-white-has-role-to-play-with-dunk-ruled-out/

If we do get another injury before Dunky's back, would far rather see Ben White given an opportunity than shipping in the likes of Collins.

 

[GT49er]

If we do get another injury before Dunky's back, would far rather see Ben White given an opportunity than shipping in the likes of Collins.

We don't have that choice.