Naylor reported this week that the potential Summer tour to Japan is somewhat on hold because it's not yet known if Mitoma could play a part in it due to his injury.
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[Albion] Summer clear out
- Thread starter BevBHA
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Naylor reported this week that the potential Summer tour to Japan is somewhat on hold because it's not yet known if Mitoma could play a part in it due to his injury.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Plus it's an unusual injury, back problem keeping him out from mid December until the summer ? It's not like a break or an ACL which are quite common and tend to have predictable recovery times. And I suspect only a small circle at the Albion know the actual extent and likely recovery (hence the Japan tour on hold).
I can't imagine anyone being interested this Summer (famous last words
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Seagull58
In the Algarve
Because it's a nonsensical suggestion.
I know. I just had a brief dip into the thread, and it's like a discussion about who's coming and who's going on Love IslandEvery season near the end we have a thread like this , every year its the same doom and gloom merchants predicting failure in buying and selling players, they cost too much, want too much for wages, we wont get a fee, they wont want to stay, blah blah etc. Every year, certainly in recent seasons, they consistently get it wrong and we manage to do OK. Its hilarious
nwgull
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The back injury was mid Feb. The one from December was picked up during the Palace game but not serious enough to keep him out of Asia cup.Plus it's an unusual injury, back problem keeping him out from mid December until the summer ? It's not like a break or an ACL which are quite common and tend to have predictable recovery times. And I suspect only a small circle at the Albion know the actual extent and likely recovery (hence the Japan tour on hold).
I can't imagine anyone being interested this Summer (famous last words
oldboyroy
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Yes to above although I think Facundo should stay as he's improving
Taybha
Whalewhine
I'm fully expecting offers for Pedro,Van Heckle,Mitoma,and Ferguson even though the latter are currently crocked,out of those I'd say Mitoma could be on his way.
I'd like us to keep Sarmiento Undav and bring in Rushworth as Barts shadow.
Steele,Milner,Webster, probably let go though Webster will come good again for somebody else.
If RDZ stays I reckon he'll be given a tidy budget and we'll bring in one very well known midfielder a striker and 3 more punts for development.
I can see another golden oldie coming in to replace the experience lost so probably Zaha or Pritchard.
I'd like us to keep Sarmiento Undav and bring in Rushworth as Barts shadow.
Steele,Milner,Webster, probably let go though Webster will come good again for somebody else.
If RDZ stays I reckon he'll be given a tidy budget and we'll bring in one very well known midfielder a striker and 3 more punts for development.
I can see another golden oldie coming in to replace the experience lost so probably Zaha or Pritchard.
Rdodge30
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- Dec 30, 2022
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No thank you to Zaha
Mont-Colt65
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- Sep 18, 2023
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Hmmm, the way TB quoted to have said indicates that the club has some difficulty in organizing their East Asia Tour because they have to fit in with other clubs' schedules. "It would be wonderful if the club could arrange a match in Japan while Mitoma is around." Not sure what precisely TB meant, but pretty sure that his injury concern would not be the cause of delay.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
I really, really want to believe in Baleba. He is a physical, fast, box to box player, but I worry about his first (second and third) touch and his passing ability.
If those elements can be improved by next season we have a winner. If they can't we have a CMS.
fly high
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And no to Prichard, he is a joke.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
Fishing, shirley? I can envisage Zaha as diving coach but what could Pritchard possibly offer except the directions to Norwich?
Withdean11
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I think the issue with Gross is finding the right place to play him.
I'm not convinced he's the right profile for RDZ's double pivot as i don't think he defends the space well enough & his lack of pace means we can't break quickly if he is in the 10.
But, he is simply too good not to have in the starting 11. I actually quite liked him in the sort of right back/free role that he played in at times last season, but we can't do that without very good DM's & Left back.
Hotchilidog
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- Jan 24, 2009
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we know it's enough to keep him out for multiple months. I'd be wary of spending in excess of £50m for a player that has just comeback from a serious back injury.
I would never rule out accepting an offer we can't refuse, but I think the limited pool of teams who would be in the market for Mitoma would probably be able to get their winger needs elsewhere
He has.
Who's that? A new signing?
giveusfalmerplease
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and yet bizarrely he kept being being awarded mom on bbc site.
GloryDays
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This thread is hilarious.
Taybha
Whalewhine
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
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More people than you'd think...