Why is it we seem to be the only team going on about bringin back old players all the time

SteveTheSeagull · Aug 3, 2015

Well listening to the radio yesterday i think Virgo made a very good point. Is it nostalgic? if we didn't get rid of them in the first place we would go on about getting them back in. Don't always work out as Bennett was a prime example. Lets just move on. Yesterday was Muzza and Leo Today is Hemed and wheather we like it or not Baldock and COG

El Sid · Aug 3, 2015

We're all a little bit sentimental

Ernest · Aug 3, 2015

Nostalgia is NOT what it USED to be

WhingForPresident · Aug 3, 2015

Players like Bridcutt and Buckley went on to a higher level after doing a good job for us, but are now surplus to requirements at their club. We know what they're capable of and we know they're available, so it makes sense that people see them as an option, and sentimental value only adds to this.

Not that I'd particularly want either of them back, mind. Both very good players but Buckley too inconsistent/injury prone and Bridcutt burnt his bridges in the manner of his departure.

Napper · Aug 3, 2015

In recent years we've been damn successful that's why

JBizzle · Aug 3, 2015

I don't think we are alone in this. I think it's a by-product of having good players play for you and hoping to have the clout to get them back. United fans bang on about getting Ronaldo back all the time, as did Arsenal with Fabregas, Chelsea with Drogba etc.

I have an emotional connection with ex-players (as long as they're good!) and I have friends who are fans of other clubs that feel the same.

Gullflyinghigh · Aug 3, 2015

I have wondered a few times whether it really is just an Albion thing, or if there are other clubs out there that have forums full of threads suggesting the return of previous players...surely we can't be the only ones?

Triggaaar · Aug 3, 2015

SteveTheSeagull said:
Well listening to the radio yesterday i think Virgo made a very good point.

Virgo said no to Spanish Dave, and he said no to Buckley. He said that Bennett came back, and it wasn't great, and it didn't work out for Adam when he came back. He said never go back. He also said we missed a trick last season as we should have brought Murray back on loan, thus proving that he was talking shit all along.

symyjym · Aug 3, 2015

Bringing Murray back has been a hot topic because it is accepted that Gus made a massive mistake by letting him go. In Zamoras case he said he'd like to end his playing days here when he left.

I have more of a problem with the bring back Buckley, Bridcutt, Upson and Lopez crew. That's when it starts going bonkers.

Thunder Bolt · Aug 3, 2015

Triggaaar said:
Virgo said no to Spanish Dave, and he said no to Buckley. He said that Bennett came back, and it wasn't great, and it didn't work out for Adam when he came back. He said never go back. He also said we missed a trick last season as we should have brought Murray back on loan, thus proving that he was talking shit all along.

Which is ironic, considering we sold Virgo to Celtic, and then he came back.

Triggaaar · Aug 3, 2015

Thunder Bolt said:
Which is ironic, considering we sold Virgo to Celtic, and then he came back.

Well no, he (and I), did mention that (see 'Adam'). It was part of his proof that it doesn't work out

Thunder Bolt · Aug 3, 2015

Triggaaar said:
Well no, he (and I), did mention that (see 'Adam'). It was his part of his proof that it doesn't work out

Sorry, I misread your reference to Adam. There again, we've had players on loan like Ward, Zamora & Barnes, who were then bought (therefore going back) which have worked out very well.
It's just another generalisation.

Triggaaar · Aug 3, 2015

Thunder Bolt said:
Sorry, I misread your reference to Adam. There again, we've had players on loan like Ward, Zamora & Barnes, who were then bought (therefore going back) which have worked out very well.
It's just another generalisation.

Indeed. He's right that we shouldn't bring back players just because they were good for us once, but never say never. If they're good enough now, then there's no reason they shouldn't come.

Blue Valkyrie · Aug 3, 2015

Whenever a player is poached off us I feel an injustice and want them back one day !

JBizzle · Aug 3, 2015

Thunder Bolt said:
Sorry, I misread your reference to Adam. There again, we've had players on loan like Ward, Zamora & Barnes, who were then bought (therefore going back) which have worked out very well.
It's just another generalisation.

True, but particularly with Zamora and Barnes, their loan to perm move was almost instant so it never felt like a going away and coming back situation to me. I do struggle to think of players returning after a while away an being successful on their return though. The problem is, you can't compete with nostalgia.

Cadiz Seagull · Aug 3, 2015

We - the team, the club - are NOT going on about bring back old players

NSC is

beorhthelm · Aug 3, 2015

it does happen for top player at other clubs of course, but here it does seem to be any player associated with the club in the past 5 odd years is considered a target if they become available. McShane for example, as if there are no other centre backs in existance.

LamieRobertson · Aug 3, 2015

Cadiz Seagull said:
We - the team, the club - are NOT going on about bring back old players

NSC is

Beat me to it

Munkfish · Aug 3, 2015

SteveTheSeagull said:
Well listening to the radio yesterday i think Virgo made a very good point. Is it nostalgic? if we didn't get rid of them in the first place we would go on about getting them back in. Don't always work out as Bennett was a prime example. Lets just move on. Yesterday was Muzza and Leo Today is Hemed and wheather we like it or not Baldock and COG

How many other clubs do you follow?

I would imagine that is why it seems like its only us who do it, as you dont pay as much interest to message boards or fans views on their transfers, or fans view on transfers.

The Majority of peoples knowledge on this board is pretty limited to the Albion and the league we are in, there are not many on here who even watch football outside of the English divisions. As such what is the value in discussing options that will not generate much interest.

Its not like the views of the board are who the club are actually looking at, so whats it matter what people talk about on messageboads.

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Why is it we seem to be the only team going on about bringin back old players all the time

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