Not Andy Naylor
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Adekugbe hasn't been mentioned as a possible stand-in, as far as I can see. Is he completely out of the first-team reckoning, or has he gone back to Canada?
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Rosenior in to replace POG tomorrow
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As is the fashion for Albion left-backs, he's INJURED.
LamieRobertson
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In the squad ..but whether he plays is a different matter ..thread title not quite there....but good news
Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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good news BUT not sure he will start as we have found with Kayal , being one of our best players before injury is no guarantee he will comeback as strong. I HOPE I AM PROVED WRONG.
jamie the seagull
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- Jul 27, 2011
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Has been out with a hamstring injury.
Good news that he is back and available. But, if Pog is also available then I would start with him and maybe give Rosenior, 15 minutes or so at the end of the game as per normal sub rotation to ease him back to first team selection. But if CH believes he is ready to start then who am I to disagree?
I would be amazed if Pog. is available given that he came off after what, 20 minutes? I would imagine his groin problem needs rest not action.
Meade's Ball
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Jolly good. The return of a noble steed.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Neither Newcastle goal was the fault of Tomori.
Oh, I agree completely - nothing against Tomori at all. Just felt his experience and leadership would have been good to have.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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No it wasn't, and Tomori did okay, in the second half, anyway.
But surely you don't think we wouldn't have been more likely to win if a fit Liam had started that game?
BensGrandad
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He is if you disregard Bong and Pocognoli who are both better at left back but not as all round versatile defenders but good to see him back in the squad.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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BensGrandad
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My view is brought about by the fact that he is predominantly right footed which causes problems when he turns onto his right foot to distribute the ball.
Puppet Master
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- Aug 14, 2012
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Normally I'd agree as many right footers at left back just can't do it. I can only really think of Denis Irwin and Paolo Maldini who were able to pull it off to a high standard - but Rosenior really is a decent LB
BensGrandad
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He is decent but IMHO not as good as Bong or Pogognoli as left back but better than Calderon was and also Phil Neville for England but I think his strength and forte are on the right.
JCL666
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- Sep 23, 2011
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This right footed left backs being a problem is such a load of nonsense. Some of the greatest leftbacks of all time were right footed.
Maldini
Lahm
Irwin
Zanetti
Zambrotta
Also with the inverted wingers that are more and more common, it seems practical to play an "inverted" full back as it means they can deal with the winger if they cut inside.
Maldini
Lahm
Irwin
Zanetti
Zambrotta
Also with the inverted wingers that are more and more common, it seems practical to play an "inverted" full back as it means they can deal with the winger if they cut inside.
Javeaseagull
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- Feb 22, 2014
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I've just learnt that the late Tommy Gemmill was also a right footed left-back so it's not new! Lisbon Lion.