Birdie Boy
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- Jun 17, 2011
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I would think about dropping Murray but Ulloa didn't win a singe header when he came on.
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[Albion] Time to drop Murray?
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doogie004
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Yes
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father_and_son
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I would say he is about the same skill level as GM but shows more effort/desire. Locadia offers something different but we need to change style to monopolise on that. No point in starting him without playing to his strengths. But given the other options are big and slow (and ineffective), something has to change at some point.
Murray was sub standard last week and bloody shit today. Not even sure he'd be on the bench if I was in charge.
His luck and flukes have run out, he's way way too slow and his sitting down to get free kicks seems to have failed as well. He did win a lot of flick on headers today but there was no one anywhere near getting to them.
His luck and flukes have run out, he's way way too slow and his sitting down to get free kicks seems to have failed as well. He did win a lot of flick on headers today but there was no one anywhere near getting to them.
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Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
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Had his hair transplant and the skills have left his head, retire.
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I thought Murray played well, won everything & won a lot of free kicks. I was disappointed not to see the Locadia/Murray/Izzy combo that we saw at Leicester - I was impressed with it last week (despite the score)
Not saying that March wasn’t good but somehow the other combo is a little less predictable
Not saying that March wasn’t good but somehow the other combo is a little less predictable
He's been off form, but I'm still not confident with the other options. Ulloa hasn't played enough to be up to speed to start the game, it doesn't feel like Locadia is ready to lead the line. Hemed hasn't played for so long it will take a while for him to come up to speed (and Murray was poor last week and Hemed would have had some confidence from his international goal, but not being trusted to come on and replace the underperforming Murray would have been a knock to his confidence) and Baldock is Baldock. Works hard, buzzes around, but hasn't shown goal scoring form.
I don't know if I'd drop Murray, but I certainly would take him off at half time if he continues to play the way has been for the last couple of games.
I don't know if I'd drop Murray, but I certainly would take him off at half time if he continues to play the way has been for the last couple of games.
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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have to start thinking of next season now, and Murray wont be a core part of those plans due to age. get Ulloa and Locadia more time and bring on Tilley.
oops and Hemed if he wants to carry on playing for us. Murray remains part of the team and probably pencil in a start for Burnley game where he'll do best.
oops and Hemed if he wants to carry on playing for us. Murray remains part of the team and probably pencil in a start for Burnley game where he'll do best.
The Kid Frankie
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- Sep 5, 2012
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Today’s game was all wrong for Murray and Gross. For once Hughton made the sub at a sensible time rather than wait until the last 10 minutes. However there is a strong argument for Locadia to have been the man to come on. Although Ulloa definitely looked more mobile than Murray. Important descision for Hughton to make next weekend.
portslade seagull
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There were worse on the pitch than Murray today. Most of them in midfield
Mackenzie
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Bench him for Palace, too much baggage for this fixture. Put the fliers on up front to run at them.
Wardy's twin
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I love Ulloa but he was poor today, did not win one header and whilst Murray was not good we looked better with him on. The biggest issue I have was he was not in the box enough so really needed Locadia on to work near him.
So does Murray start against Palace , a big yes from me.
So does Murray start against Palace , a big yes from me.
Taybha
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Drop our top goalscorer in a vital clash in which it's blatantly obvious he will score !
R. Slicker
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Of course you don't drop Murray, he seems to have to do much more than any other player to convince people on here that he is worth his place.
He's still a much better option than Ulloa. I think I can see why he was nowhere near the 1st team at Leicester.
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He's still a much better option than Ulloa. I think I can see why he was nowhere near the 1st team at Leicester.
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Beach Hut
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Latest scapegoat, the tactics were wrong today he was too isolated
Why was Loccadia not an option today?
I agree Ulloa was no better but we were on the back foot and it only got worse. We'd arguably been better off taking Izky off for Kayal rather than gross.
I agree Ulloa was no better but we were on the back foot and it only got worse. We'd arguably been better off taking Izky off for Kayal rather than gross.
From England saviour to being dropped.
Some month he’s had
Some month he’s had