Albion Robster
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Ali J or Knocky in the 11...I know who I would want playing.
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[Albion] Knocky to start on Sat & repay his red card
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Knocky's Nose
Mon nez est en Valenciennes..
Nottseagull
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CH: "OK lads, I need volunteers to put an electric collar on Shane...."
Jam The Man
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I would be surprised if he plays for the Albion again..
Come Saturday then, you are going to be surprised.
GT49er
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FWIW, I would go bench tomorrow - impact sub, if needed (and probably will be!), on 70 - 80 minutes (you know, the usual time!) Longer term, I think he might be one to go in the summer - yes, he's occasionally brilliant, but unfortunately 'occasionally' is the operative word. I'm sure there are Championship teams with ambition to get promoted who would pay a few million for him, so maybe time to cash in.
After all, I think that's where his level is - top Championship but not quite regular PL - as Leicester decided several years ago now. Just my opinion - I'm sure some will disagree, so there's no need to tell me!
After all, I think that's where his level is - top Championship but not quite regular PL - as Leicester decided several years ago now. Just my opinion - I'm sure some will disagree, so there's no need to tell me!
Jam The Man
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Ain’t gonna happen. He’s suspended.
GT49er
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Justice
Dangerous Idiot
22nd best player in the PL for creating chances definitely not PL quality though
Yoda
English & European
Is anyone else not concerned about this? He's been back in the first team squad (match day 16) for almost TWO MONTHS and is still clearly not match fit/sharp.
Scoffers
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He will be in the squad for sure, starting XI maybe.
As others have said, beggars cant be choosers, we have so little in the way of effective attacking options that he has to play in the only winnable match left (at least on paper!)
Is it a risk that he’ll lose his mind again? Yes, but probably less so than at any other time as the ban will be fresh in his mind. On that basis I’d start with him vs Newcastle, but my guess is that Hughton will start with him on the bench.
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As others have said, beggars cant be choosers, we have so little in the way of effective attacking options that he has to play in the only winnable match left (at least on paper!)
Is it a risk that he’ll lose his mind again? Yes, but probably less so than at any other time as the ban will be fresh in his mind. On that basis I’d start with him vs Newcastle, but my guess is that Hughton will start with him on the bench.
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GT49er
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22nd best player in the PL for creating chances definitely not PL quality though
Amazing that Leicester didn't hang on to him then, eh? They seem to know a thing or two (that we don't yet). Still have no problem with my opinion.
View from the Pier
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- Feb 27, 2019
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I think he's a feckin idiot
Marshy
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I would bring Knockaert back into the side on Saturday
We need creativity and a spark. He and Izzy are the only 2 that give us that.
We need creativity and a spark. He and Izzy are the only 2 that give us that.
SweatyMexican
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- Mar 31, 2013
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They were fighting us all the way for Ali J, so clearly they didn’t have god’s gift in footballing hindsight.
We’ve had him for 3 years now, so we know everything about him. O If Chris thinks he’s good enough, he’ll play.
MattBackHome
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Bissouma makes more dibbles, Gross makes more Key Passes, Murray is fouled more, ALL of the other wingers take more shots...
I don't think he's our most creative player.
Farehamseagull
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If all our wingers are available, I’d be starting Knocky and March every game. Big fan of both them, they both have their faults but overall I think they do offer us creativity, both definitely have that ability and the defensive work CH demands. I really don’t think you can fault either for effort and they both clearly do care. If they were allowed to be, I think both could also do more going forwards but that is not the way we currently play.
Izzy just doesn’t look fit at all and I don’t think it’s worth starting Ali J again this season as he just looks so off the pace. Hopefully he’ll come back stronger next season after a full year in the league and a proper pre season under his belt.
Izzy just doesn’t look fit at all and I don’t think it’s worth starting Ali J again this season as he just looks so off the pace. Hopefully he’ll come back stronger next season after a full year in the league and a proper pre season under his belt.
As much as I love him for his Championship dominating form he has been patchy at best in the Premiership and his attitude or way of expressing frustration is a liability. Gross is coming back to full fitness and Izzy seems to be regaining fitness too so I'd prefer we used those two as a creative/direct running outlet and had a more defensively able Solly on the right.
