Why didnt he feature against WBA on monday night?CH was very clear last week that he needs to build back up in the U23s. Saw him play for an hour and he has a way to go yet.
Too much expectation around Solly. He was in a purple patch of form when he got injured, but that was over 9 months ago before a potentially career threatening injury. It's very optimistic to think that he'll be even close to that level before January, if at all this season. Look at the effect shorter injuries have had on the form of KLL and Bong!
I take it the subtext to this is 'when will it be March's turn to be not as effective pushed through the middle?'.
Do we need a Better Baldock SB ? Asking for a friend.
I believe that is now a redundant question.
Fingers crossed we can get through to January when, as it's winter, the transfer market won't be overheated.
Judging by the last 2 games, the formations played, and the quality of play, I believe that is now a redundant question.
Fingers crossed we can get through to January when, as it's winter, the transfer market won't be overheated.
Last word on Solly was last Thursday from Hughton. Bit vague about his likely return.
"He was not involved in the Southend trip and also sat out two recent training sessions to ensure he did not overdo things.
“We decided Solly would miss a couple of days’ training.
“But he trained on Monday and is fine.
“We appreciate he has been out for a long time.
“He has got to get more under-23 games and more training before he is ready for the levels of first team matches."
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/alb..._for_rapid_return_to_Albion_s_matchday_squad/
I don't think we can afford to 'waste' AK as a #10. Without him creating from wide we simply aren't inventive enough to give him the ball often enough to make it pay. AK also clearly gets frustrated at not seeing enough of the ball...
I'd rather have AK out wide and drifting in and try one of the others (Murphy, Skalak, Elvis or Solly when fit) in the Baldock role - or just simply reinstate Baldock.
Alternative when Goldson is match fit is to go 3-5-2 and give us more chance of creating from central areas - but suspect that's a non-starter to CH.
Worth a try last night, but I called the likely problem before the game and think I was proved to be correct.
Radio Sussex had an interview with CH re March pre match last night...same comments?
Do we know when Solly will be involved again?