[Albion] Our first choice right back is.....

[Thunder Bolt]

We cannot deny the contribution Bruno has given to the club it has been a privilege to watch him play, but sadly time has caught up with him and now there is a new kid in town Schelotto.

I agree. I feel awful, because I voted for Schelotto, as I love Bruno, but he is getting past his prime now.

 

[Weststander]

Bruno’s lack of pace, simply due to his age, gives a major vulnerability to us. He’s been a great player, a leader and a legend, but his legs can’t cope against pacey opponents.

Hopefully he’ll still have some role with the Albion once he stops playing.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Forget age for a second, purely on current form the shirt is Schelotto's. The moment came against Chelsea, he gave everything he had. It's not always pretty, but in a relegation battle, it's essential. He's then started to have more and more influence, to the degree that Bong is playing his best football too, maybe unrelated on the other side, but in the game against West Ham we looked threatening from both flanks.

That may change of course, and I expect Bruno to still contribute this season, but for the moment, expecting Schelotto to be one of the first names on the team sheet.

 

[BensGrandad]

Bruno’s lack of pace, simply due to his age, gives a major vulnerability to us. He’s been a great player, a leader and a legend, but his legs can’t cope against pacey opponents.

Hopefully he’ll still have some role with the Albion once he stops playing.

I agree with the sentiment but wonder in what capacity could he continue with us. as our coaching staff seems settled.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I agree with the sentiment but wonder in what capacity could he continue with us. as our coaching staff seems settled.

Fitness coach or nutritionist

 

[djentist]

Galgo has dislodged him imo, feel happy for him proving everyone wrong and stepping up to the plate but of course there's the sentiment with Bruno, which unfortunately when the PL is on the line you can't afford to have.

 

[martin tyler]

If you could blend the 2 you would have a perfect rightback. Bruno’s touch and composire, Schelotto pace, height and aggression

 

[djentist]

If you could blend the 2 you would have a perfect rightback. Bruno’s touch and composire, Schelotto pace, height and aggression

If the two were blended into a new entity, it would probably be playing for Everton at least and not Brighton

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Bruno is great with Knockhaert but it's the Greyhound's era now

 

[Seagull]

Love Bruno, can't vote against him! But obviously a transition needs to happen ...

 

[Bold Seagull]

The great thing about Bruno, like Calderon before him, is he's the consummate professional, a calm experienced positive influence in the dressing room. I was delighted to see the way he celebrated our goals off the bench last match. Players with that much connection to your club are a rare commodity. On or off the pitch, Bruno is still huge for us.

 

[Postman Pat]

Top 8 - Bruno
Others - Schelotto

Bruno is more disciplined defensively so when we need to sit a bit deeper he should play, otherwise unleash the Greyhound.

 

[Chijeff]

We cannot deny the contribution Bruno has given to the club it has been a privilege to watch him play, but sadly time has caught up with him and now there is a new kid in town Schelotto.

100% agreement. No room for sentiment we need points.

 

[LlcoolJ]

We all love Bruno. A massive hero and the captain who lead us to the Premier League. However, since Schelotto settled in and got up to the pace of the game he has been superb.

Of course Bruno is better technically but when you're in a dogfight what you need is aggression, pace, the ability to get at the opposition etc which is what The Greyhound has in spades. He is also better at defending set pieces as he will stick his head on the ball instead of Bruno's worrying penchant for ignoring it and wrestling the opposition instead.

I also LOVE the fact that at least 50% of this forum had written him off as complete shite after a couple of appearances and being played out of position. Schelotto has the shirt and I hope he keeps it. Not because of any slight on El Capitan but because that will mean he is playing as well or better than he already has been.

I will now go and punch myself in the face.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I agree with the sentiment but wonder in what capacity could he continue with us. as our coaching staff seems settled.

I would imagine if he wanted to, he could make a huge contribution anywhere within our Academy and Development setups.

 

[Weststander]

I agree with the sentiment but wonder in what capacity could he continue with us. as our coaching staff seems settled.

Club beards trimmer, Spanish interpretor, paella chef and vice president.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Voted Bruno.

Because I can't not vote for Bruno.

However it wasn't an honest answer to the question

 

[Hugo Rune]

Pedigree.

Woof woof!

 

[theboybilly]

The Greyhound for me (said with every respect to a very fine player in Bruno)

 

[maffew]

Greyhound now. Would say Bruno is possibly a better defender bot Schelloto much more exciting as more of a wingback to watch and doesnt need someone like Knocky for cover