BensGrandad
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I would suggest that Bong is the better option but it may prove that neither are good enough to be no 1. I certainly do not see Pocognoli as an improvement on Bong an equal perhaps but not better.
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Pocognoli fit for Newcastle game
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I would suggest that Bong is the better option but it may prove that neither are good enough to be no 1. I certainly do not see Pocognoli as an improvement on Bong an equal perhaps but not better.
Hmm, not too sure about this, we park under the same tree at Mithras House when possible, every game, the only ones we haven't,this season, Brentford, Preston, and Ipswich.
Notice a pattern, we even leave home early now to make sure we get the same spot.
What do you keep in it?
BG is a big fan of GB
BG has an ally in CH with that regard although SP is the better footballer GB offers a lot more strength and power defensively. GB and SP are very different type players so there is an argument for both of them to play.
Its a nice position to be in when we are not so worried about who plays LB any more. Far cry from last year when BG was scouring Europe for potential LBs to cover our long term injuries there.
Have I covered that sufficiently for you BG [MENTION=451]BensGrandad[/MENTION] ?
I guess you've already left the car there for tomorrow ?
Icy Gull
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I am happy with either but SP does not give me the defensive heebie jeebies GB does regularly. I feel more confident is SP's defending personally
Gazwag
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I try to use the same urinal each time before the match, Friday night that one was busy so rather than wait I chose a different one, slightly awkward staring at the Albion ladies poster while standing there, but it didn't have an effect on the result - but I now face the dilemma tomorrow night do I go back to the original or do I stick with the ladies.
Strange how people see things differently. I like SP going forward but not as much defensively as GB and I also think Jamie links better with GB. SP has been decent defensively recently but we have been on the front foot a lot in those games
Depends.
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Postman Pat
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I don't think it will be, personally I think tiredness led to the drop in intensity in the Ipswich game and we struggled a little. We have a decent squad and I would like to see a few pairs of fresh legs on the pitch. I think Solly could play over Murphy (despite his MOM performance), Hemed could play instead of Murray and possibly Kayal into the team for Sidwell.
CH has got so many things right this season, but I do wish he would make changes earlier, especially with two games close together. 15 mins isn't enough for someone like Akpom to get in to the game.
HantsSeagull
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i am with you on this. SP actually tackles which is refreshing - Bong just stands off and off and off. SP is also a far better crosser.
Cowfold Seagull
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What were you doing using the Amex urinals on Friday night? If you broke in expecting to find money, the tills were all empty you know.
The game was on Saturday.
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Withdean South Stand
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Pocognoli is obviously superior to Bong, but I don't really think that either of them are Premier League standard. If we go up, I would release Bong and sign Pocognoli but with the intention of signing a first choice left back with proven Premier League experience. They aren't easy to come by, and they're not cheap, but the defence keeps you up, or sees you relegated. It's the most important area of the pitch to invest in.
Is it PotG?
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We're in The Championship and fortunate to be furnished with good quality players for our needs at LB right now.
B.W.
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Hmmm... I'm not sure I agree that Poc is not Prem class...
Withdean South Stand
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I think anyone CAN play in the Premier League. But whether we'd thrive with him in the team, I'm not sure. I'm not having a go at him, he's very solid and a class above at this level but I trust Tony Pulis' judgement, and he didn't fancy him. There's a reason for that, although I'd be happy with him in the team I think he might struggle with the increased quality. Every now and again he'll have a moment of a lapse in concentration, or he'll misplace a simple pass. It's those sorts of things that worry me a little bit, every mistake is punished in the Premier League.
It's a concern for another day, bottom line is that I'd sign him whatever league we're in next season. We'll worry about the Premier League when we're at that level.
BensGrandad
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I dont agree and neither does the man who picks the team or at least he didnt but we will see when both are fit and available.
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Yes there is. It's because Pocognoli is not a six foot four brick shithouse centre back.