When Greer returns....

[Caveman]

What will happen? I assume El-Abd will drop to the bench? Thought he didn't do too badly yesterday, certanly after the first half.

He is a classic no thrills CB, but with Greer returning for the next league game, I assume he will drop to the bench? Or will Poyet stick to a winning team?

I haven't seen to much of Greer (Obviously), but he looks more composed ... when he is on the pitch.

 

[Pot noodles for everyone]

Really? I thought El-Abd had a bit of a stinker yesterday.

(Not a pop at you - just an observation of how I read the game)

 

[strings]

As much as I love El Abd (and I do), I don't think he is a first 11 player. However he is the type of flexible backup that any team needs. He'll slot in anywhere in defence or centre mid without complaint, do a semi-decent job and will always give 100% to the cause.

I would stick him on the bench, given that most on here seem to recon he had an indifferent game.

 

[Caveman]

Really? I thought El-Abd had a bit of a stinker yesterday.

(Not a pop at you - just an observation of how I read the game)

I thought he was a bit dodgy first half with a few headers and didn't look that comfortable on the ball, but second half I thought he wasn't too bad.

But, that is probably enough to warrent a change?

 

[Caveman]

As much as I love El Abd (and I do), I don't think he is a first 11 player. However he is the type of flexible backup that any team needs. He'll slot in anywhere in defence or centre mid without complaint, do a semi-decent job and will always give 100% to the cause.

I would stick him on the bench, given that most on here seem to recon he had an indifferent game.

Yeah, I agree. I always think of the old saying, don't change a winning side.
But we were dodgy first half.

 

[clippedgull]

El-Abd will drop to the bench and be an able deputy for injuries/suspensions.

 

[Forster's Armband]

Even though El-Abd has been solid you need your Captain in there if available. Because of his height Adam tends to struggle in the air a bit, whilst Elph's headers go up and out quite often El-Abds go up! I really like El-Abd bit he is a good back up player not firts choice if Greer is available.

 

[Simon Morgan]

Greer has to play. In the limited time he has played for us, his leadership has been evident throughout and he looks a capable footballer too. Will hopefully help calm down the defence when passing it around when he comes back. I think Elphick was better than El-Abd both yesterday and at Sheffield, so it will probably be El-Abd that drops out.

 

[Brighton Boys on tour]

normally ive always thought el-abd does really well but i think yesterday he must of just had a bad day,just didnt look his usual self to me and not really confident especially first half,them seemed to get a bit more like the el-abd we all know second half,i do think he is a rock for us normally but like i said must just of been having a bit of a mare yesterday,we all have them lol

 

[Sheebo]

El Abd did not have a good game yeaterday atall - but did have a good game at Swindon. He's have to be the one to drop to bench but he is also great back up for right back or centre back.

 

[Jim D]

El Abd had a below-standard game yesterday. His defending was fine - it normally is - but his control and distribution weren't. For that reason I would expect Gus to have him on the bench when Greer returns.

 

[HG201]

Personally i would have El-Abd over Elphick every day of the week

 

[Lord Bamber]

Personally i would have El-Abd over Elphick every day of the week

Would you, why?

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Agreed that El Abd didn't look that good yesterday- first half was worse, second half he improved. He and Elphick were too far apart.

 

[HG201]

Would you, why?

I know El-Abd wasn't great yesterday, but over the course of the season i feel he would be the far better player. I've got nothing against Elphick, as he wins pretty much everything in the air, and makes some massive tackles, but i just don't feel comfortable when he has the ball at his feet, he always looks like he has an error in him, like a couple of times yesterday when he gave possession away poorly. His passing also lets him down a lot, as the majority of the time it is a long ball forward to Murray who has absolutely no chance of getting it as its 30 yards ahead of him.
Just feel that El-Abd is a more reliable player to partner Greer

 

[Barnham Seagull]

Will Poyet play Greer and Sparrow against Orient for a bit of match time in the week?

 

[jordanseagull]

Greer is suspended.

 

[kevtherev]

Will Poyet play Greer and Sparrow against Orient for a bit of match time in the week?

Well he wont play Greer, as he is still banned!

 

[astevens76]

Will Poyet play Greer and Sparrow against Orient for a bit of match time in the week?

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~2138240,00.html
..Last Paragraph.
Strong side will play according to Gus

 

[forumwayseagull]

Greer is Captain so will return. I thought El Abd did Ok but had a very shaky period in the 1st half, after that he looked alright..