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Which of the current squad do you think might surprise us next season?
- Thread starter Lady Whistledown
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Au contraire mon ami, Messi couldn't hold a candle to any Albion player missing more than 10 games.
No, it's more like the longer they're out injured, the better they get. Hence the frequent slight disappointment when they do finally actually play again.
Totally agree. Knockaert has enough about him - including the ability to go both ways with the ball at his feet - to make a real impact, but he's probably only mid-table Premier League standard at this point. If he really builds on his potential at the top level could genuinely be a £30m+ player at current rates. But I think March is raw and too easy to work out right now to consistently cause problems against the best teams. Can see him being the boo boys player of choice (assuming Skalak isn't playing). Look at our squad and then compare with the likes of Shaqiri and Arnautovic with all their ability and experience at mid-ranking Stoke, and you really begin to realise what we're up against. Likewise, will be absolutely delighted if I'm wrong!
- Jul 10, 2003
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Don't know whether it's expectation or hope, but we have all seen what Solly can do.
I'm hoping a full pre-season and no major Injuries will be enough for him to find the consistency that he needs. If he does, with all the press watching Knocky, I think he could be a big surprise to the rest of the league.
I'm hoping a full pre-season and no major Injuries will be enough for him to find the consistency that he needs. If he does, with all the press watching Knocky, I think he could be a big surprise to the rest of the league.
Machiavelli
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Agree. Apart from a few freaks (Ronaldo, Messi and Best), wingers are by definition inconsistent. I have high hopes for Solly, and agree that things will be that much better with a full pre-season and, ideally, an extended run or injury-free games.
I dont think we should discuss this as it can destabelise the squad. Its better to wait and see who wants to stay and who the club choose to retain. Lets just concerntrate on getting behind the team and getting the top spot at Villa tomorrow.
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Weststander
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It appears that we got promoted in spite of Stephen's incompetence. His admirers Hughton and Dyche need to wake up FFS and smell the coffee.
I was talking about Norwood.
Weststander
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Sorry.
GoldWithFalmer
Seaweed! Seaweed!
Most definitely,think i've only ever gone Blonde once,as a teenage trial years ago..
BensGrandad
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I was very impressed and surprised at the manner in which Towell covered the ground and scored the goal against Crawley. I accept that they were only Lge 2 U23s but the manner in which he did it was very good and I wonder if he can make the step up needed.