[Albion] Leandro Trossard SIGNS ON A FOUR-YEAR DEAL

[casbom]

Interesting that he says he's been following us for a few months, I wonder why that is? Agent may have told him we were interested back then, if so then that was before Potter's time.

 

[Stat Brother]

Indulge me a moment

So assuming a 4-2-3-1 (a big assumption) we could go for a "blue arrows" strike force of pure pace along the lines of

Knocky Trossard Solly
Andone

Or perhaps he appears in the inside left channel in a more measured approach

Knocky Gross Trossard
Murray

There's plenty of other players I've left out of this. Options, options

If Murray is anywhere near the starting line up, we're as good as down.


I'll hazard a guess Big Jurg and Ali J will be given plenty of time to fail, before resorting to Knockaert AND Solly starting.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Exactly, it’s all about winning and staying in the league. I want us to stay there for as long as possible, couldn’t give a shit if we look good doing it.

Who’s ever gone to Brighton to watch attractive football?

All the fans that just stop going (STH’s), would they not turn up if we had 3 must win home games to stay up just because it’s too depressing/frustrating?

That’s exactly when the team need you most...to support them!

We are supporters, we’re there to get behind the team. It’s not the theatre.

Care in the community not working

 

[Da Man Clay]

Interesting that he says he's been following us for a few months, I wonder why that is? Agent may have told him we were interested back then, if so then that was before Potter's time.

Not a surprise really. Manager is only loosely involved with clubs scouting nowadays although in theory get final sign off.

 

[Bakero]

Just a report in the dreaded Sun.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...n-villa-12m-transfer-tanzania-mbwana-samatta/


Might be crossed wires or fiction.

Work permit?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Work permit?

Supposedly has lived in Belgium for 3 years so qualifies for a passport and no permit needed ?

 

[Stato]

Is there anything in the Samatta rumours or are people making assumptions because our scouts were seen at Genk?

We have to hope so. Who doesn't want a chant based on Joe Dolce's classic early eighties stereotypetastic super hit? (Apart from Midge Ure obviously).

 

[Bakero]

Supposedly has lived in Belgium for 3 years so qualifies for a passport and no permit needed ?

I hadn't realised it was easy to get a Belgian passport (just checked and you're quite right that you can apply after 3 years). Might get one myself.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

At some point we are going to end up spoiled for wingers? Izzy, Ali, Knocky, Solly & Trossy?

I have a horrible feeling that Izzy's knee is more problematic than we have been made aware.
But even on one-leg Izzy would be a better option than Ali.

I suspect Trosshard is in for the both of them, to be rotated with Solly and Knocky.

 

[Chicken Run]

At least the new lad can be assured that he hasn’t been singed to be turned into a glorified full back [emoji1303]


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This, the new regime may even let him get into the oppositions half and if he’s really lucky play the ball forwards!!

 

[The Tactician]

If Murray is anywhere near the starting line up, we're as good as down.

Murray is a consistent goalscorer, the only striker we have who has a proven record at PL level. 13 goals last year, and 12 the year before. His closest goalscoring rival being Shane Duffy, with 5. His goals last season earnt us an additional 14 points, we'd have finished with NINETEEN POINTS without him, and been relegated. He deserves far, far more respect.

Whilst he may see his playing time reduce as we try and develop our playing style, and try to become less reliant on him, there is no questioning his contribution. Every team in the bottom half wants a Glenn Murray, and we're lucky enough to have him, even to predominantly come off the bench next year. And if he does start a game, I know there's a decent chance he'll score.

 

[BeHereNow]

Care in the community not working

Take it you saw us play Stockport when we needed a win to stay up? Or was the football not attractive enough?

 

[chaileyjem]

I have a horrible feeling that Izzy's knee is more problematic than we have been made aware.
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Well its public that he's had an operation and will be out for months. And his Insta currently shows him making his way around Brighton with a crutch.
Not sure there's much left to hide.

 

[Springal]

Well its public that he's had an operation and will be out for months. And his Insta currently shows him making his way around Brighton with a crutch.
Not sure there's much left to hide.

As someone with a meniscus + ACL tear in my knee, its the concern over it never being the same again. I get random twinges / pulls all the time which has impacted my jumping / twisting / turning. I guess that is what the OP was alluding to

 

[Perkino]

Not a surprise really. Manager is only loosely involved with clubs scouting nowadays although in theory get final sign off.

The manager will specify the sort of player he wishes to sign and the key attributes he wants from that player, the scouting team will then show footage of those who fit could fit the bill before the manager identifies his preferences. Then the negotiations will begin. We will have our eyes on 100+ players who meet our requirements of being value for money, full of promise, and not a dickhead

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Take it you saw us play Stockport when we needed a win to stay up? Or was the football not attractive enough?

I've been watching the Albion since the early seventies. What is your point?

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

I was in favour of this transfer from the start....something just felt right about it.

But now hes signed we find out he cant even kick a ball properly. FFS.

 

[Triggaaar]

Interesting that he says he's been following us for a few months

He saw what we were like in the last few months, and still wanted to join us? Something's not right there.

 

[chaileyjem]

If Murray is anywhere near the starting line up, we're as good as down.
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You keep saying this SB. Not sure why. It didn't come true in either 17/18 and 18/19 when you said it then.
I think , assuming he's fit and assuming we do sign a striker then for the 3rd year in a row he almost certainly he will be "near the starting line up" (hardly a stretch to imagine him on the bench at least) so i guess you've a miserable season coming up.

 

[Bwian]

Exactly, it’s all about winning and staying in the league. I want us to stay there for as long as possible, couldn’t give a shit if we look good doing it.

Who’s ever gone to Brighton to watch attractive football? [emoji38]ol:

All the fans that just stop going (STH’s), would they not turn up if we had 3 must win home games to stay up just because it’s too depressing/frustrating?

That’s exactly when the team need you most...to support them!

We are supporters, we’re there to get behind the team. It’s not the theatre.

To answer your question about STHs not turning up: I didn't go to the three humiliating defeats against Muff, Cardiff and Soton. Why? Because the team were playing like they didn't give a shit. Hughton looked shell shocked and incapable of motivating a team clearly instructed to not lose. Watching a home game for me usually takes up most of my Saturday, getting home quite late if I take the train. A minimum of 3 to 4 hours travel. My thoughts were: F.uck it. After 60 years or so following The Albion that was the worst I've felt going to watch them, so I spared myself of any more Hughtonball . It was abysmal. So I stayed away.

Thank goodness we now have reason to be optimistic again.

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