albionfan37
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At least we know we can rest dunk or Duffy and will still be very solid
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[Albion] Connor Goldson
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Looked superb today, really pleased for him - a totally deserving MOM.
GT49er
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And whichever it was talking, BHAFC or NSC, it wasn't nonsense!
FWIW - and despite his impressive debut today - I would still think it would be a good idea for him to have half a season in the Championship, provided we can get in (preferably on loan) an experienced old hand who is capable of stepping in if and when we need a fourth CB.
Care to enlighten me when the last time centre back was a problem?
We'd have won The World Cup by now if the Albion could produce centre forwards the way it can shat out top notch centre backs
GreersElbow
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Raises a possibility of a new formation to work on with 3 at the back?
Duffy in the middle but with Dunk and Goldson either side and playing wing backs, could be something CH may look into?
Duffy in the middle but with Dunk and Goldson either side and playing wing backs, could be something CH may look into?
Pavilionaire
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Care to enlighten me when the last time centre back was a problem?
We'd have won The World Cup by now if the Albion could produce centre forwards the way it can shat out top notch centre backs
Don't you remember Colin Hawkins?
sussex_guy2k2
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There’s always been the potential there to be a better Premier League defender than Duffy, who is a stats defender at heart but has been found out at times this season with his passing, positioning and ability to read the game and movement of better strikers. Obviously Goldson’s injuries have meant that he’s barely been seen for 18 months, so I’m personally surprised to see such a level of performance considering how little he’s played. However, I don’t think anyone that watched him consistently for that 6 months at the beginning of 2016 would doubt he has that potential in him.
In summary, I thought he was utterly superb today, and he should not be losing his place on the back of that. I don’t think Duffy has performed at that level (at home at least) since we’ve been promoted.
In summary, I thought he was utterly superb today, and he should not be losing his place on the back of that. I don’t think Duffy has performed at that level (at home at least) since we’ve been promoted.
dadams2k11
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He could have had two goals to his name today.
Look very composed from the stream I was watching.
Look very composed from the stream I was watching.
Remember him, remember him, he won me a Championship Manager goodie bag from The Football Ramble when I described his penalty & sending off ineptitude.
The general crux being from the moment he left the dug our Colin never stopped moving in the direction of the tunnel
Care to enlighten me when the last time centre back was a problem?
We'd have won The World Cup by now if the Albion could produce centre forwards the way it can shat out top notch centre backs
Duffy and Goldson at the back - and stick Dunk up front?
Sussex Nomad
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I can't disagree with that, his long term is certainly a starter at our club, just not right now. But he'd have to go to a top six Championship side.
studio150
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A nice problem for CH to ponder over his Christmas Dinner.
Kalimantan Gull
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Goldson was excellent today. But Duffy comes straight back at Stamford Bridge.
Sussex Nomad
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Tell the top six that who have world class players sitting watching for 100k+ a week.
Meade's Ball
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‘Tis difficult to choose between the Duffmeister and Connor for the Chelsea game. Was quite emotional to watch him in the first half from the north stand - perhaps I’m a little bedevilled with catastrophic thinking, but I flinched, nonsensically, when he went in for a brave block, fearful that a ripple would trample its way from ankle to heart. The fear passed though, and he was mostly majestic throughout.
I’d be happy for the squad to be rotated in terms of parts of the back line in this flurry of fixtures. Duffy back in for Chelsea, and Connor back for the not very physical encounter in the frozen north. Let’s see who’s played best in those fixtures, and in training, and see owns that shirt for a while.
I’d be happy for the squad to be rotated in terms of parts of the back line in this flurry of fixtures. Duffy back in for Chelsea, and Connor back for the not very physical encounter in the frozen north. Let’s see who’s played best in those fixtures, and in training, and see owns that shirt for a while.
sussex_guy2k2
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Realistically, Duffy didn’t play today due to a suspension (and at times has looked rather suspect this season). Goldson comes in and gets a deserved MOTM. Surely he now has the shirt until he either loses it through poor form or is suspended?
What message does it send to our players (and our young, promising ones) if they come in and perform excellently and they’re dropped for the next match? We’ve all seen the recent impact being dropped early season has had on March...
What message does it send to our players (and our young, promising ones) if they come in and perform excellently and they’re dropped for the next match? We’ve all seen the recent impact being dropped early season has had on March...
BBassic
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The very same, yes.
Can't take anything from Duffy, he's immense but Goldson deserves to keep his spot on Tuesday.