[Albion] Bong and Rodriquez

lawros left foot · Jan 28, 2019

Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

scooter1 · Jan 28, 2019

Or possibly that CH didn’t want to risk Bong with the Fulham game tomorrow?

spence · Jan 28, 2019

lawros left foot said:
Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

Hughton has already explained why he didn't risk Bong

Nottseagull · Jan 28, 2019

Isn't there already a thread on this subject that you could have used?

Deano's Right Foot · Jan 28, 2019

I suggested that to my mate on Saturday and I think that it's a very plausible theory. Neither CH nor Darren Moore will admit it and CH had a reasonable excuse with Bernardo being injured (didn't want to risk my only fit left-back) but we'll almost certainly never know. Another reason why neither party want a replay!

lawros left foot · Jan 28, 2019

Nottseagull said:
Isn't there already a thread on this subject that you could have used?

Sorry if I’ve upset you, I didn’t see another thread

Bozza · Jan 28, 2019

It's what I assumed had happened when Bong wandered past the monster queue to get into the ESU around 14:30 on Saturday afternoon. I hadn't seen the team at that point, so didn't think for one second he'd not make the 18.

lawros left foot · Jan 28, 2019

spence said:
Hughton has already explained why he didn't risk Bong

Hmmm, I rather thought it was CH being diplomatic, rather than saying that the club didn’t want a poisonous atmosphere.

Nottseagull · Jan 28, 2019

lawros left foot said:
Sorry if I’ve upset you, I didn’t see another thread

Fair comment .
If Bozza's not bothered, then why should I be.

Icy Gull · Jan 28, 2019

Moore has been involved in a pitch side punch up himself when playing the Albion, so may have been circumspect about picking Rodriguez :wink:

Greg Bobkin · Jan 28, 2019

I heard from a SAUCE that Bong and JROD watched the game in a box together, after they'd kissed and made up and decided to let bygones be bygones :kiss:

Dick Knights Mumm · Jan 28, 2019

Very sensible.

Official Old Man · Jan 28, 2019

Yes is the correct answer.
But for the replay I expect Rodriquez to play but not Bong. There would be too much booing as there would have been at the Amex.

schmunk · Jan 28, 2019

Greg Bobkin said:
I heard from a SAUCE that Bong and JROD watched the game in a box together, after they'd kissed and made up and decided to let bygones be bygones

Kiss Bong, with that breath...?

Publius Ovidius · Jan 28, 2019

Bozza said:
It's what I assumed had happened when Bong wandered past the monster queue to get into the ESU around 14:30 on Saturday afternoon. I hadn't seen the team at that point, so didn't think for one second he'd not make the 18.

What was that all about Bozza?

I walked past towards the North Stand and asked a steward and he had no idea what was going On

Rogero · Jan 28, 2019

lawros left foot said:
Does anyone else believe that the two clubs last Saturday had a gentlemen’s agreement that Bong and Rodriquez would take no part in the game?

We started 2 right backs, rather than our one fit Leftback, and only Dunk on the bench as our only defensive cover. I haven’t heard that Bong was injured, so,was a perfectly sensible decision taken by the clubs to minimise what could have been an interesting exchange of views.

I thought the same.

Acker79 · Jan 28, 2019

Publius Ovidius said:
What was that all about Bozza?

I walked past towards the North Stand and asked a steward and he had no idea what was going On

I think it was largely people unaware there is a second entrance at the other end. I mentioned it in the Toilet thread and apparently it happens occasionally when there are a lot of new visitors unfamiliar with the ground showing up.

drew · Jan 28, 2019

Does anyone genuinely think there wasn't an agreement?

studio150 · Jan 28, 2019

drew said:
Does anyone genuinely think there wasn't an agreement?

Yes, me

I just thought it was to ensure Bong was not inured ahead of the Fulham game, as Bernardo's injury will keep him out of that game, and didn't want to go to Fulham without a recognised left back.

But then I don't believe in the deep state

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