[Albion] sam baldock .offers something different to what we have got

[neilbard]

so now we see Baldock as this seasons saviour............January spending is where its at. Dont find the right players and its trap door time imo.

 

[GreersElbow]

so now we see Baldock as this seasons saviour............January spending is where its at. Dont find the right players and its trap door time imo.

Literally no one has said that.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Frankly I'm amazed Hughton hasn't at least given him a run out yet.

 

[durrington gull]

Can't believe we have posters on here thinking SB could be the answer!, A striker who was at very best a mid range championship level striker, never going to be the answer in Prem, we need a new striker in January, SB is our fallback option if we end up back in the championship next season

 

[midnight_rendezvous]

Can't believe we have posters on here thinking SB could be the answer!, A striker who was at very best a mid range championship level striker, never going to be the answer in Prem, we need a new striker in January, SB is our fallback option if we end up back in the championship next season

The same striker who’s absence was very much noticed in the latter part of last season? Someone who we desperately missed in the run in Yeah, ok.

He may not be ‘the answer’ but we need to start showing some ambition especially at home. His pace, movement and partnership(s) with Hemed and Murray is a large part (amongst other things) of why we were promoted. To discredit his contribution over the last two seasons is an insult IMO.

 

[symyjym]

If Baldock did have an injury and played regular football he has got Prem quality about him. Some good players have to retire early so even when he does come back the question will be how long for.

 

[Prettyboyshaw]

Frankly I'm amazed Hughton hasn't at least given him a run out yet.

How's he supposed to do that when he is always injured. I think his wash bag fell on his foot at Huddersfield and he will now be out until his contract expires so irrelevant really.

 

[brighton_tom]

SB is not necessary going to come back & start banging in goals every week, but we were definitely a better team with him on the pitch last season. There was a noticeable dip in the potency & creativity of our attack after his injury. His relative pace to our other strikers & link up play with the midfield made a big difference. Will be glad to see him back.

 

[Simster]

Agree that Sam is different but he's not the whole answer. We'll still need to sharpen our blunt attack in the Transfer Window.

I was always a fan of Barnes when he was here and I don't think Baldock is a lower standard than Barnes (very different players, mind). My point is that he would bring something we just don't have at the moment - excellent movement off the ball creating space for midfielders to run into. I don't think he'd score loads himself but I do think our midfielders would look far more like scoring.

 

[LamieRobertson]

How's he supposed to do that when he is always injured. I think his wash bag fell on his foot at Huddersfield and he will now be out until his contract expires so irrelevant really.

According to most reports he's been available for the last four games...played a large proportion of last season

 

[Munchkin]

Think people underestimate what Sam brings to the team, his movement and work rate opens up areas for the likes of Murray and Hemed to cause problems, is he going to score 20 goals in the PL? No, does he give us another option and the chance to stretch defences? Yes.

On that basis I would have him on the bench and give us another dimension when chasing a game (as per recent weeks)

 

[Rogero]

Yes. give him a go.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Think people underestimate what Sam brings to the team, his movement and work rate opens up areas for the likes of Murray and Hemed to cause problems, is he going to score 20 goals in the PL? No, does he give us another option and the chance to stretch defences? Yes.

On that basis I would have him on the bench and give us another dimension when chasing a game (as per recent weeks)

I agree, again. I think people are getting a tad confused here, from what I gather the clamour is for Baldock to play ALONGSIDE Murray or Hemed, not to play upfront on his own, that would be utterly pointless.

 

[Justice]

Think people underestimate what Sam brings to the team, his movement and work rate opens up areas for the likes of Murray and Hemed to cause problems, is he going to score 20 goals in the PL? No, does he give us another option and the chance to stretch defences? Yes.

On that basis I would have him on the bench and give us another dimension when chasing a game (as per recent weeks)

Would be an option if CH didn't leave the subs so late.