Gritt23
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Yep, agree with that. get singled out for FAR too much stick on here IMHO. He's a good left back, provides decent squad depth, and will put in a shift. We could do - and have done - a whole lot worse.
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[Albion] Would you offer Bruno and Bong new contracts?
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Yep, agree with that. get singled out for FAR too much stick on here IMHO. He's a good left back, provides decent squad depth, and will put in a shift. We could do - and have done - a whole lot worse.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Good. This paragraph shows why.
Bong has contributed towards four of the seven clean sheets Chris Hughton’s team have secured in the Premier League so far this campaign, as he closes in on 100 appearances for the club.
Hughton's staying then.
Bong will have to work hard to get in the starting XI ahead of Mitrovic.
Knocky's Nose
Mon nez est retiré.
When he signed the contract, did he pass it backwards or hand it sideways to his agent. That's the question. 
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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I think after the last few months of football, there are a lot of fans who would be crying out for Bong 
Mmmm. Can be said in nearly all the other positions also.
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James Bond's body double
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His a great backup can rely on him every time, as a starter would be disappointing though.
jamie the seagull
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- Jul 27, 2011
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When he signed the contract, did he pass it backwards or hand it sideways to his agent. That's the question.
As they approached him with the contract he back off and backed off until he hit the wall......then he did the above.
Nice to see we are preparing for the Championship...
Doesn't say much for our U23 left back if we are offering this kind of deal to a player like this.
Think Bruno will be aware we are after a younger right back (Reece James) so won't want to be a third choice.
Icy Gull
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Yes, of course. Even if they don’t play that often they are part of the spirit this club has shown for a few years and are always very reliable when brought in
As long as they are happy being bit part players it would work for them and the club. Bruno might be happy, especially if they give him some sort of coaching role. I think Bong is good enough and young enough to get into a good championship team as a starter though so not convinced he’d be happy with a deal like that
We definitely need younger full backs with pace though. I’ll really miss Bruno on the pitch and his amazing ball control and little tricks
I have only quickly dipped into this thread so most of the above may have already been posted
As long as they are happy being bit part players it would work for them and the club. Bruno might be happy, especially if they give him some sort of coaching role. I think Bong is good enough and young enough to get into a good championship team as a starter though so not convinced he’d be happy with a deal like that
We definitely need younger full backs with pace though. I’ll really miss Bruno on the pitch and his amazing ball control and little tricks
I have only quickly dipped into this thread so most of the above may have already been posted
Given the options were- Sign a young fullback for at least £5m who may compete with Bernardo or keep Bong for another season and invest funds on other areas of the squad I think the club have got this one right.
Yes, it may be desirable to get a better fullback than Bong if we were at the Watford/Wolves level of competing around the top half of the table but realistically defence is the least of our worries and so it's probably wise to save money for other areas.
Yes, it may be desirable to get a better fullback than Bong if we were at the Watford/Wolves level of competing around the top half of the table but realistically defence is the least of our worries and so it's probably wise to save money for other areas.
doogie004
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No . sentiment plays no part ,Bruno.Always a legend but must push on not hanging back
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Kneon Light
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Not sure we could get many other left backs of his quality that would be happy to be back up each week so pleased we have him signed up.
Seasidesage
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I wouldn't have offered either but Bong is not a bad option as a back up but I would've preferred to have seen a younger player who might've threatened Bernardo's place in time...
Bruno would be a mistake as a player but a great choice to join the coaching team.
Bruno would be a mistake as a player but a great choice to join the coaching team.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
I'm convinced Bruno will retire, so we need to concentrate funds on a striker ( 2 if Locadia leaves and no permit for Tau ), a central midfielder ( 2 if Pröpper does go to Ajax ), and a rightback.
That should use all the budget - quality rather than quantity needed - and we can't do everything in the summer window.
And Well done to Bongy. Keeps seeing off his critics.
That should use all the budget - quality rather than quantity needed - and we can't do everything in the summer window.
And Well done to Bongy. Keeps seeing off his critics.
Machiavelli
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Bruno might be aware of it, but I'm intrigued as to how you know that we're after Reece James.