[Albion] Jose Izquierdo - released by the Albion

[SCassidy]

Could he be given a run out on Sunday? Or too early?

 

[SweatyMexican]

Could he be given a run out on Sunday? Or too early?

No, you’ve got to play at least ten under-23 games first (with a couple of setbacks in between) before you’re allowed to play with the first team again.

 

[bhafc99]

Could he be given a run out on Sunday? Or too early?

Way too early. I’d give it another 3-4 years yet.


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[banjo]

He’s the new Darren Anderton.

 

[Bladders]

A team with Lamptey, Percy and Izzy should be ok for pace.

That’s if he still has any after his injury


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[Shropshire Seagull]

Must be worth a start on Sunday and see how long he goes before running out of gas or breaking down

 

[zefarelly]

That’s if he still has any after his injury


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Assuming he is now 'mended' a year to learn to walk, a year to jog, and 3 years running/sprinting . . .should be good for our Lague 1 promotion push in 2025

 

[Springal]

Must be worth a start on Sunday and see how long he goes before running out of gas or breaking down

I'm assuming you aren't a physio or similar?

 

[JBizzle]

He’s the new Darren Anderton.

Izquierdo longs to be at the Anderton level. Darren Anderton played nearly 500 games in his career, almost all in the top flight at a rate of approx 23 games a season. Izquierdo is currently about 23 games a season below that level.

Not to get off topic, but I always thought Anderton was the absolute definition of injury prone in the 90's, turns out he wasn't. Looking at those players playing at that time with similar career lengths that don't have the "injury prone tag":

Ray Parlour 400 games
Ian Wright 500 games
Jurgen Klinsmann 510 games
Sol Campbell 504 games
Alan Shearer 560 games
David Beckham 520 games
Steve McManaman 400 games

Surprised me is all.

 

[blue-shifted]

Assuming he is now 'mended' a year to learn to walk, a year to jog, and 3 years running/sprinting . . .should be good for our Lague 1 promotion push in 2025

This would be the case if we decide to offer him a new contract (and he accepts it) after his current deal ends this summer.

The fella certainly needs to get on a football pitch and show what he can do

 

[Wardy's twin]

This is the guy who scored two or 3 of the best goals we have seen for us in the PL and people mocking him....just F*** OFF .

 

[Seasidesage]

Izzy if he wants a new contract needs to play and soon. At first team level his best chance is the FA cup as long as we are in it. If he's fit I'd think he'll be involved even if its from the bench. Time is running out for him to get another PL value contract I'm sure he'll want to play ASAP

20 mins in a dead rubber in May (God willing) is not going to get him 3 more years at 50 large a week

 

[zefarelly]

This is the guy who scored two or 3 of the best goals we have seen for us in the PL and people mocking him....just F*** OFF .

Whilst we would all like to see him back to his best, the fact he's been broken for over 2 years very much suggests he's sadly history as far as we're concerned.

The thought of He and Lamptey tearing down the wings is a very nice one though.

 

[Driver8]

Must be worth a start on Sunday and see how long he goes before running out of gas or breaking down

I would think the last thing he needs is playing on a poor pitch against a team of cloggers.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Whilst we would all like to see him back to his best, the fact he's been broken for over 2 years very much suggests he's sadly history as far as we're concerned.

The thought of He and Lamptey tearing down the wings is a very nice one though.

he maybe finished but that does not mean people need to relish in the fact.... a big loss for us if he is finished or does not come back as fast because we currently have no alternative i.e. someone who will run directly at a defence..

 

[giveusfalmerplease]

didnt he come back very breifly at one point after about a year out and then got injured again? would still love to see him in the team somehow and think he has a lot of flair. Maybe though he could do with half a season at a league one team where the pace is slower but there is more physical contact. That would give the club an opportunity to assess his strength and maybe look to offer him a one year extension is the loan pans out well.

 

[Napper]

Izquierdo longs to be at the Anderton level. Darren Anderton played nearly 500 games in his career, almost all in the top flight at a rate of approx 23 games a season. Izquierdo is currently about 23 games a season below that level.

Not to get off topic, but I always thought Anderton was the absolute definition of injury prone in the 90's, turns out he wasn't. Looking at those players playing at that time with similar career lengths that don't have the "injury prone tag":

Ray Parlour 400 games
Ian Wright 500 games
Jurgen Klinsmann 510 games
Sol Campbell 504 games
Alan Shearer 560 games
David Beckham 520 games
Steve McManaman 400 games

Surprised me is all.

Anderton was top quality. Very good for England too

 

[brighton_tom]

Would love to see Izzy, Tau, and Andone involved but unlikely.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

This is the guy who scored two or 3 of the best goals we have seen for us in the PL and people mocking him....just F*** OFF .

Yes but the goals are just a bonus, his main job is to provide them, which is difficult when you have trouble even crossing a ball.

He had long enough to convince everyone that he was worth his place in the team before he got injured, and he just didn't do that for me.

 

[nwgull]

I thought he was a brilliant player for us in his first season - the only season he hasn't been plagued by injury. Look at all of our best performances that season, and they were with Izzy and Knockaert on the wings.