[Albion] Jurgen Locadia season-long loan to Hoffenheim

[Ninja Elephant]

Is the number 9 shirt being binned for the season then?

Yes, because it's jinxed. Rodriguez, Baldock and Locadia... cursed!

 

[PoG]

Yes, pretty much on joining he said he wanted to move to Man Utd after us. Maybe he was joking.

Wasn't that Bernardo, or maybe they both said similar?

 

[Doc Lynam]

Wonder how much game time he'll actually get at Hoffenheim? They're not a bad side (finished 9th last season), in a much stronger league than Eredivisie. Julien Nagelsmann's gone to Leipzig now of course but I suspect with the squad they have they'll still be targeting a top half finish.

It’s just a stepping stone to B Munich!

 

[Stat Brother]

Wasn't that Bernardo, or maybe they both said similar?

Nope Big Jurg certainly said it, music to Mr Bloom's ears.

In fairness though if you've got to offload some old stock, Utd would be the first place I'd try to fleece.

 

[Stat Brother]

Wonder how much game time he'll actually get at Hoffenheim? They're not a bad side (finished 9th last season), in a much stronger league than Eredivisie. Julien Nagelsmann's gone to Leipzig now of course but I suspect with the squad they have they'll still be targeting a top half finish.

I'd be surprised if we get a Barneseque level of interest in Big Jurg's every waking move.

Once gone id imagine he'd need to win a golden boot or 'retire to concentrate on my music' to move the needle on here.

 

[Nobby]

Yes, because it's jinxed. Rodriguez, Baldock and Locadia... cursed!

Can we not give it to Jahanbaksh next?

 

[prescription]

I heard he wanted to move nearer to Berghain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouUlSenPTpw

 

[Questions]

Blimey c'est la vie.

I genuinely thought, after preseason, we'd be wowed by Big Jurg II.
I was loud wrong there.

A big shout out for the kidz, from Potter, Ali's gotta at least have a travel bag packed.

You wrong ? Nooooo

 

[PoG]

Nope Big Jurg certainly said it, music to Mr Bloom's ears.

In fairness though if you've got to offload some old stock, Utd would be the first place I'd try to fleece.

I found the article, it's of the same ilk. Grab the pitchforks. http://sportwitness.co.uk/brighton-signing-hoping-grow-english-football-move-better-place/

 

[Pevenseagull]

I think he's pretty good.

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...not his music, that's utter shit.

 

[dazzer6666]

Disappointed it didn't work out, but glad he's gone. At least I won't have that mild irritant where after 18 months, some people are still calling him "Locardia". Although we'll still get reports on here of his every Bundesliga goal I suppose.


(Wait, what am I saying ?)

Same people lamenting the firing of Houghton ?

 

[Kosh]

We have been crying out for players to come through the youth/under 23 set up and it looks like it may now start to happen. It’s a risky strategy at this level but if it works it bodes well for getting genuinely talented youngsters to come here.

Sorry to see JL go myself but if Potter can bring through youth and it works it will be bloody fantastic

Fingers crossed that Alzate and Connell are the real deal.

BIG change in direction from the club

I agree with this old boy, but not the ‘risky strategy’ part. Surely the path of youthful exuberance and no little talent coupled with genuine PL experience (in those around them), represents a far less risky strategy than spurning 15-20 million on utter dross whilst still running the risk of relegation?

No rejoicing that Jurgen flopped, but I am pleased by the homegrown and promising alternative.

 

[Albion Prem]

Agree. With Andone out, I think Gross and Mooy both starting last night were both playing for who will play in the pocket behind him. I can see Potter going a bit more defensive Saturday, with a player more suited to drop into midfield.

A bit more defensive?
Youdo realise we are playing MAN CITY

 

[ac gull]

5-3-2 on Saturday is my guess with game time for one or both of Connolly and Alzate

 

[the right footed denilson]

Potter said .
"We’re in a good position for Jurgen to make this move, on the back of the great progress some of the younger players have made over the summer, and in particular Aaron Connolly and Steven Alzate.

“Those two have been excellent throughout pre-season, not looked out of place with the first-team squad and showed on Tuesday night that they are capable of producing for us at first-team level."

Cllub website

Love this. Fair play Potter- however we do this season the way he’s picked up morale both in terms of players and fans has been bloody miraculous!


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[dwayne]

Everyone on this thread has assumed potter let him go because he doesnt think he's good enough. I really don't believe this is the case, he's played 2 of the 3 games this season. I think locadia has forced this through and aparantly the Dutch coach at Hoff rates him for some unknown reason.

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[One Teddy Maybank]

Blimey c'est la vie.

I genuinely thought, after preseason, we'd be wowed by Big Jurg II.
I was loud wrong there.

A big shout out for the kidz, from Potter, Ali's gotta at least have a travel bag packed.

Yes I did as well.

But last season he wasn't good enough, and despite all too few glimpses of promise the club have made the right move IMO. Good luck to him

 

[ac gull]

Trossard and Gross performances in last two games made this an easier decision than might have been

Plus Murray clearly earmarked as season long mentor for Connolly too

All of above spells no room for Jurgen and possibly a lot less room for Andone than we might think too

Best bit is we appear to now being buying players so we can play them in their best positions - re Maupay and Trossard

Above was never the case when we signed Jurgen - though it did motivate Murray to keep us up two seasons running

 

[Icy Gull]

Everyone on this thread has assumed potter let him go because he doesnt think he's good enough. I really don't believe this is the case, he's played 2 of the 3 games this season. I think locadia has forced this through and aparantly the Dutch coach at Hoff rates him for some unknown reason.

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Would certainly explain why he didn’t look up for the challenge on Saturday