BUTTERBALL
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Are these two of sufficient quality to fill the gap that will be left by the absence of Stephens and Kayal on Saturday? If not, why did we sign them?
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Norwood & Sidwell
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sir albion
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Lol....awful thought and both offer nothing going forward and you could say our recruitment in certain areas has been dogshite this season.
portslade seagull
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Sadly a level lower than Kayal and stephens ... could be a long afternoon on saturday
We signed them because very few players are of the quality of Kayal and then Stephens, esp not on Albion budgets.
Stephens once again is put in the position of being able to prove he is Kayal's equal.
Once again, as good as he is, he proves he's just not that good.
Milano
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Sidwell was outstanding against Wednesday in the semi at Amex and Norwood has been here 5 minutes.
We've not won tonight then...
We've not won tonight then...
neilbard
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Bring back Bryan wade!!
I wanna caravan for me ma
Not from what Hughton said earlier.... Unless I am missing something?
Paul Reids Sock
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They were signed to add depth which they have done. The idea would have been for only one of them to come in at a time in case of injury or suspension. It's Sod's law that we have both the lads out
However, the recruitment was good in terms of them being different style players which will mean the defensive and attacking roles will be covered.
I think Norwood will come good. Was talking to a Reading Dan that was saying most of his play goes unnoticed due to the odd wayward pass. Haven't seen him this season so can't comment too much
However, the recruitment was good in terms of them being different style players which will mean the defensive and attacking roles will be covered.
I think Norwood will come good. Was talking to a Reading Dan that was saying most of his play goes unnoticed due to the odd wayward pass. Haven't seen him this season so can't comment too much
Bring back Bryan wade!!
I wanna caravan for me ma
Kayal to be assessed over the next couple of days, Hughton hopeful he will be fit for the weekend.
sir albion
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Yes it happens once a season for sidwell
Don Quixote
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Slidwell is capable I think. Norwood does not look good, however.
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They are good players but I'm not sure they are mobile enough to play together in a 4-4-2. Unfortunately the only option for Saturday would be to bring in Ince to play alongside them but he's lacking match practice and it would make us very defensive.
sir albion
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It's about quality not quantity sadly as we need more than two decent midfielders if we want to compete...
Miximate
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I don't know if this is just an 'Albion' problem, but when the hell is it going to sink in with the players that any dissent will warrant a yellow card. I note that WA said that the players of his time were given substantial fines. We have picked up at least 3 cards in the last 2 games for stupid behaviour
BensGrandad
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I believe Sidwell is a good experienced head to have at the club, not convinced by Norwood yet as not convinced he was not a panic buy but either way both are far superior to the alternative of Ince or recalling JFC if that is possible.
neilbard
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Touche Hughton and Calderwood need to stamp this shite out its costing us dearly ffs fine the idiots!
Hastings gull
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Just heard CH say that he will be missing for Saturday, and predictably confident that ON and SS will be more than adequate cover. Not sure I totally agree with that, but to be fair SS was brilliant in the play-off game, so who knows?
clippedgull
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Hughton just confirmed Kayal missing for Saturday.