[Albion] Liam Moore

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Does anybody consider that Liam Moore is better than either or both Duffy and Dunk

He doesn't necessarily have to be better, he has to be good enough to step in if called upon. Last season in BFG and Goldson we had two backup central defenders we knew could be counted on when they were called into the first team, neither had put a foot wrong, and neither did in their limited PL time, but they were never going to really push Dunk or Duffy and genuinely challenge for a starting place under Hughton. We got lucky last season with Dunk and Duffy not getting injured and apart from 1 ban for 5 yellow cards they stayed out of trouble. Hughton has made it clear he wants a squad that has genuine competitiveness, thats going to cost money, especially when we are looking for someone home grown, we know they come at a premium.

 

[dazzer6666]

Good point

These are them teams what we want to take points from [emoji106]

 

[BensGrandad]

Was it not the argument that we didnt want a player able to step in as per BFG and CG but somebody to offer competition to Duffy and Dunk.

 

[Stat Brother]

: again.

 

[dazzer6666]

Was it not the argument that we didnt want a player able to step in as per BFG and CG but somebody to offer competition to Duffy and Dunk.

That’s exactly it.......competition. Moore will be competition.

 

[Stat Brother]

That’s exactly it.......competition. Moore will be competition.

If only someone had said that sooner!

 

[dazzer6666]

If only someone had said that sooner!

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] can’t be bothered to go back 400 posts or more

 

[BensGrandad]

]He doesn't necessarily have to be better, he has to be good enough to step in if called upon. Last season in BFG and Goldson we had two backup central defenders we knew could be counted on when they were called into the first team,[/B] neither had put a foot wrong, and neither did in their limited PL time, but they were never going to really push Dunk or Duffy and genuinely challenge for a starting place under Hughton. We got lucky last season with Dunk and Duffy not getting injured and apart from 1 ban for 5 yellow cards they stayed out of trouble. Hughton has made it clear he wants a squad that has genuine competitiveness, thats going to cost money, especially when we are looking for someone home grown, we know they come at a premium.

I was commenting on that posting not criticising Moore or the clubs approach and decision

 

[The red pepper kid]

clement is a knob anyway, who cares what he said ?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Well at least we've had some rain

 

[Weststander]

clement is a knob anyway, who cares what he said ?

He’ll be sacked mid season.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Does anybody consider that Liam Moore is better than either or both Duffy and Dunk

His mum

 

[sparkie]

Hopefully he'll sign early next week ?

 

[WhingForPresident]

He’ll be sacked mid season.

He is great at putting the cones out though, surely that's enough?

 

[The red pepper kid]

isn't life sweet- I remember reading being a bigger club then us and nicked Sidwell from us, now we are bigger and richer by far - god it feels good

 

[Gazwag]

isn't life sweet- I remember reading being a bigger club then us and nicked Sidwell from us, now we are bigger and richer by far - god it feels good

Bet they still sing their "records points total" song, as if it means anything to any other club anymore

 

[Stat Brother]

isn't life sweet- I remember reading being a bigger club then us and nicked Sidwell from us, now we are bigger and richer by far - god it feels good

Part of the reason I don't get the ferocity of the animosity.
Of all the things to get worked up about, on planet football, Reading for me are meh.

I'd imagine Oxford (no stranger to odd behaviour themselves) have very much a similar relationship with them as we do palace.
Reading seem to be the gift that keeps on giving, all fur coat and no knickers.


As you say, currently (ever the optimist) the Albion have won, and appear to keep on winning.
Sure the battles were long, and many were lost, but having finally won (thank you Mr Bloom) I don't get the grudge still being carried against those that have wronged 'us' in the past, from Hove Retail Park onwards.




Obviously Scott McGleish is still a w****r.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

If we are successful in our attempts to sign him, I think Dunk and Duffy are going to be under pressure to hold onto thier starting spots. Here is a comparison matrix comparing all four of next seasons potential CBs. We will be blessed with 4 very good players.View attachment 99268

That table is interesting, insofar as it illustrates which areas of the respective players' games, are their strengths and weaknesses.

Offering it up as a comparison of ability, it is fundamentally flawed, given that the stats for Moore are (obviously) achieved in a lower league. You could add a column with a defender with even better stats from League Two, if you wanted.

 

[Bwian]

isn't life sweet- I remember reading being a bigger club then us and nicked Sidwell from us, now we are bigger and richer by far - god it feels good

Reading have NEVER been a bigger club than us. Not even when we were at Withdean. They had a bit more money for a while but that is it. Always a nothing club who suddenly got above their station for a few years. Bigger club than us? I don't think so...

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[Napper]

Reading have NEVER been a bigger club than us. Not even when we were at Withdean. They had a bit more money for a while but that is it. Always a nothing club who suddenly got above their station for a few years. Bigger club than us? I don't think so...

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Not bigger but quite interesting they have spent similar times in similar divisions as us. Honours wise they have the Simod cup and a couple of Fa Cup semis. We historically have a period of much bigger gates. It isn't a lot different really.

Agree though ,we are bigger. They are just a nothing passionless club.