Another goalkeeper? [Ali Al-Habsi]

[tiberious]

No idea! I just had a quick gander at that thread about Albion internationals from a few days ago (and yes, I probably have got too much time on my hands).

Need to get a couple of half decent Gibraltarians in next.............

what about a plumber from san marino... they must be lower ,, we could sign him and he could double up as the odd job man .. helping us to meet FFP...

 

[tiberious]

what about a plumber from san marino... they must be lower ,, we could sign him and he could double up as the odd job man .. helping us to meet FFP...

sorry forgot Edna mentioned greer and the scots.. cant get lower ,,,

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Ali Al-Habsi ‏@AliAlhabsi 2m2 minutes ago

Delighted to have joined #Bhafc on loan, can't wait to get back in action live on @skysports tomorrow


So now we know one of the starting XI tomorrow

 

[Man of Harveys]

I'm going to stick my neck out here & say he's the first tights-wearing Omani-international and former firefighter with fifteen siblings to play for the Albion.

I think you're right. Joe Corrigan only had 14 siblings.

 

[Exile]

My introduction / welcome to AAH;

http://www.northstandchat.com/content.php?306-Welcome-to-the-Albion-Ali-Al-Habsi

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Shocking decision, really unnecessary

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Napper makes a good point. We should have kept the faith with Walton. Bournemouth away looks like a hiding to nothing but after a reasonable showing against Spurs Walton might have been the difference between said hiding and maybe a point.

 

[British Bulldog]

Shocking decision, really unnecessary

How is bringing in a decent keeper to cover for our injured first choice keeper a shocking decision?

 

[swindonseagull]

George Santos - Cape Verde must be the lowest ever?

Lowest currently - either KLL and Toko (DR Congo) or Chicksen (Phillipines)?

I know a fair bit about Philippine football having lived there for 3 years and been married to a Filipina for 31 years, I am quite surprised that Chicksen has not broken into the Philippine football team yet,
I know they are trying to produce local talent but that takes many many years.. some local ( in Philippines) dont like foreign based players...
Also Adam Chicksen was adopted from Philippines as a toddler ( I think)....so maybe for some strange reason because he was legally adopted here he wont be considered...If anyone knows Adam please ask him..

Of course we had Christopher Greatwich a few years ago and now he is one of the 'stars' in the United Football league ( Philippines)

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Napper makes a good point. We should have kept the faith with Walton. Bournemouth away looks like a hiding to nothing but after a reasonable showing against Spurs Walton might have been the difference between said hiding and maybe a point.

So who would you play on Monday in the U21s game? Josh Smith got a red card last week & Walton has played most of those games.

 

[glasfryn]

great keeper lets hope he can do the business tomorrow

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Changed days indeed. Not that long ago that if FDM got injured they put OGH in goal

In what strange parallel universe do we need four keepers? When we only had three keepers, the third choice never got a look-in

I gave an example two years ago when Brezo had to play in Huddersfield because Kuszczak had a poisoned finger and Ankergren fell ill.
OGH was in goal in a FRIENDLY match whilst FDM played in midfield. It never happened in a League match

Josh Smith [he actually received a straight red, although he had been booked previously] - and punishments for non-first team matches don't take effect until 14 days after the offence, so he will be available on Monday (I'm sure that Harry Doherty will play when Smith is suspended anyway - Doherty was on the bench last Monday and was brought on when Smith was sent-off).

Sorry, yes, Josh Smith.
Ah ok, I thought suspensions took effect straightaway. That eases things a bit.

 

[brightonrock]

Begs belief why Stockdale is kept on!!! What a waste of freekin money! No decent striker we wasted a load of cash on the ones we have got!! Manager caught in the headlights and clueless Div 1 here we come!!
But hey I will be doing my usual 220 mile round trip to the Amex next weekend for the Blackburn game

It begs belief why our £1m no1 keeper who is on a 3yr contract and out for 3 weeks is kept on?

You're absolutely right. He's missing a couple of games, let's terminate his contract. Because that wouldn't be a waste of money would it?

Clown.

 

[portslade seagull]

Makes no sense unless Stockdale is long term injured , either way Walton should keep the shirt

Not sure why you got a thumbs down for this, I agree with you

 

[saafend_seagull]

A good keeper. However we get get a decent loan keeper in within a week but not a striker within a few months? Seems odd. We MUST be banking on everyone entering a transfer ban. Only problem is all their existing squads are far greater in terms of quality than ours.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

A good keeper. However we get get a decent loan keeper in within a week but not a striker within a few months? Seems odd. We MUST be banking on everyone entering a transfer ban. Only problem is all their existing squads are far greater in terms of quality than ours.

We clearly do realise that we need a striker, but how many strikers, guaranteed to bang in the goals are available?

I fail to see why people are getting worked up over a loan spell of a keeper? It's not the end of the world, paying a five figure fee for an experienced stopper.

 

[oldboyroy]

could be a good move for sami...get a 0-0 with keeper making super saves to keep us in the game and get a point means he keeps his job!!!!

 

[flying high]

As BG would say if he helps us keep a clean sheet tomorrow that would mean at least 1 point. 1 goal would give us 3 points.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Walton can manage till our starter is back! Ank is an abysmal back-up but if paying him then that is what he's for....... wow

 

[Bozza]

It will be interesting to see what Hyypia does if he has a choice between a fit-again Stockdale and a still-on-loan Al-Habsi.