Is Dale Stephens the new Brian Horton?

Super Steve Earle

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• Apr 13, 2014

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On yesterday's first half evidence especially, I reckon so.

 

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J2 DOG

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• Apr 13, 2014

• #2

if only!!

 

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daveinprague

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• Apr 13, 2014

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Think he will become and Albion legend.

 

glasfryn

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• Apr 13, 2014

• #4

there can only be one Nobby
but I have voted yes in the hope that he turns out to be just like the great man

 

TSB

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• Apr 13, 2014

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Many people's favourite ever Albion player? No pressure then, Dale!!!

 

One Teddy Maybank

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• Apr 13, 2014

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No. I think Dale is more 'box to box' than Nobby. Also Nobby as inspirational and led by example, I'm not sure Dale has that personality.

Happy to be wrong though. I think Dale is going to be a great player.

 

Luke93

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• Apr 13, 2014

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Wow! No pressure, then!!

 

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ofco8

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• Apr 13, 2014

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Have every respect for Nobby and consider him better than Stephens at present.

Really pleased we got hold of Stephens (felt sorry for Charlton fans yesterday and their loss) and feel he could develop into another Nobby.

Hope so anyway.

 

Cappers

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• Apr 13, 2014

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He has beard i suppose

 

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somerset

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• Apr 13, 2014

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But there were loads on here slagging him off not 3 weeks or so ago......he will be captain inside 18 months if he stays.

 

dazzer6666

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• Apr 13, 2014

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somerset said:

But there were loads on here slagging him off not 3 weeks or so ago......he will be captain inside 18 months if he stays.

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This.

 

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BensGrandad

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One Teddy Maybank said:

No. I think Dale is more 'box to box' than Nobby. r.

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Surely you are not suggesting that Nobby wasnt a box to box midfielder. I asked the same question on here 3 or 4 weekd ago and was slated. Not sure he will emulate Nobby but he will be the man we build our midfield around next season and he will be a big player for us

 

Super Steve Earle

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I was really impressed with him yesteday. Has presence and a bit of edge. Love the way he looks as if he's going to tackle with one foot then nicks the ball with the other. I thought his first half was outstanding yesterday.

 

The Modfather

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Far, far too early to even think about comparing him to the legendary Nobby

 

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bhawoddy

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Think he's been pretty average up till now IMO.

 

BN9 BHA

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• Apr 13, 2014

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The Modfather said:

Far, far too early to even think about comparing him to the legendary Nobby

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Is the correct answer.

I like Dale Stephens but comparing him to Nobby after a handful of games, think not.

 

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dougdeep

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• Apr 13, 2014

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He'd better practice penalty taking then.

 

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Springal

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• Apr 13, 2014

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Played a deeper role yesterday which restrained him a bit, but seems to be getting more settled and up to speed now. Looks very decent

 

Super Steve Earle

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The Modfather said:

Far, far too early to even think about comparing him to the legendary Nobby

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Why? Nobby was the best player at Port Vale when we signed him and looked the part from the start. We've just signed the best player at Charlton and I reckon he looks as good. I'm sure we've all formed early opinions of players over the years and I've formed mine of Stephens. Look forward to seeing if I'm right.

 

Grombleton

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• Apr 13, 2014

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I'm genuinely excited at seeing a midfield three of Ince, Crofts and Stephens next season.