[Albion] Mahmoud Dahoud (Loaned to VfB Stuttgart 31/01/24)

[Triggaaar]

Almost like trying to replace Alexis and Caicedo on the cheap wasn’t the greatest idea

So you think the club should change the way it operates? I think it's been working well. Despite all the injuries, we're not far off where we were last year. A bit of composure in front of goal against Wet Sham and we'd be in 6th.

 

[Flounce]

Almost like trying to replace Alexis and Caicedo on the cheap wasn’t the greatest idea

I understood this to be the one signing outside our usual model because RDZ wanted him? If so, no wonder RDZ is unimpressed he doesn’t seem to have the attitude and commitment that RDZ expected of him. I would not want to be Dahoud if he doesn’t knuckle down.

 

[A1X]

So you think the club should change the way it operates? I think it's been working well. Despite all the injuries, we're not far off where we were last year. A bit of composure in front of goal against Wet Sham and we'd be in 6th.

Not at all, but I think not paying out for one first team ready DM this summer has cost us on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I’m alone in that belief.

 

[Reddleman]

This is why RDZ is saying we need 3/4 signings. It’s not just a case of bodies in its improving the quality. Dahoud was a fee signing, he’s clearly not at the level and needs moved on. Baleba isn’t at the level either; though will get there, and so again it leaves us too short.

 

[Flounce]

Not at all, but I think not paying out for one first team ready DM this summer has cost us on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I’m alone in that belief.

Yep, we have fallen apart this season due to lack of investment. Doomed are we

As you might have gathered, I am not one who holds your beliefs

 

[Baldseagull]

It's a strange one, he clearly is a very capable player, but has looked uncertain of himself. Fingers crossed he takes the advice and pulls it together.

 

[BRIGHT ON Q]

Nowhere near up to it unfortunately. Seemed like a passenger out there.
A few nice touches but that's not enough.

 

[Beanstalk]

It's a strange one, he clearly is a very capable player, but has looked uncertain of himself. Fingers crossed he takes the advice and pulls it together.

I’d agree with this. He’s not settled in well and clearly struggled to get up to the speed of the PL, looked better in the EL but still not good enough atm. On a 4 year contract so expect him to come good in the end - a very classy player on paper, with RDZ hopefully that can translate onto the pitch.

 

[Littlemo]

I feel for him a bit, he’s clearly finding things a bit difficult. I hope he manages to take the coaching onboard, improve and we get to see the best of him.

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

Almost like trying to replace Alexis and Caicedo on the cheap wasn’t the greatest idea

We got them both on the cheap.

 

[A1X]

We got them both on the cheap.

Neither of them were 28 years old when we signed them

 

[Triggaaar]

Not at all, but I think not paying out for one first team ready DM this summer has cost us on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I’m alone in that belief.

Not having better players obviously costs us. But what better player could we have bought, and at what price?

 

[A1X]

Not having better players obviously costs us. But what better player could we have bought, and at what price?

I don’t have access to the club’s scouting network to tell you. But good to see we’re back at the “But who would you replace Potter with, eh? Eh?” level of debate.

 

[Triggaaar]

I don’t have access to the club’s scouting network to tell you. But good to see we’re back at the “But who would you replace Potter with, eh? Eh?” level of debate.

When your argument is 'we should buy better players' I'm not sure what level of debate you're hoping for

 

[The Fits]

Very, very strong words from RDZ. Don't be surprised to see him go this window.

 

[portslade seagull]

There was a reason Borussia Dortmund let him go on a free, I believe RDZ is currently seeing that as are we and is trying to stimulate him to play better.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Wasn’t this meant to be an RDZ signing as it were ?

If it was then fair play to RDZ for not doubling down on it but being honest and realisitc about his performances.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I've got confidence that he'll contributions will be as magnificent as his hair! Hopefully he'll knuckle down and come good for the end of the season.

 

[Husty]

Has he made a pass at RdZ's wife?

 

[Hugo Rune]

Very, very strong words from RDZ. Don't be surprised to see him go this window.

He’ll prove RDZ wrong or move on.

I think he moves on.