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[Albion] Seagulls’ decision to clip heir wings an unneeded risk



Bozza

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Brighton and Hove Albion have taken a gamble. Quite a big one at that.

With the window to add to their squad closed, the Seagulls made the decision to loan out Jürgen Locadia and Florin Andone.

The former started in the 3-1 triumph over Watford to kick off the Graham Potter era while the latter came off the bench to score the second that day.

Both looked set to play a part for Brighton this season. Both appeared to be ideal for the system being used by the former Swansea tactician

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Tom Hark Preston Park

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Bozza said:
Brighton and Hove Albion have taken a gamble. Quite a big one at that.

With the window to add to their squad closed, the Seagulls made the decision to loan out Jürgen Locadia and Florin Andone.

The former started in the 3-1 triumph over Watford to kick off the Graham Potter era while the latter came off the bench to score the second that day.

Both looked set to play a part for Brighton this season. Both appeared to be ideal for the system being used by the former Swansea tactician

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Meh :shrug:

Both Locadia and Andone had multiple opportunities to stake their claim. Both fell far short of the mark. Trossard and Maupay look a far better bet in a far more nimble side.
 


Icy Gull

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Jul 5, 2003
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I lost interest when I saw what whoever it is couldn’t even get the Watford score right

And which heir has had their wings clipped? :wink:
 






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rippleman

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I am still baffled why we binned off Locadia and Andone AFTER the transfer window closed and when we had no opportunity to replace. I haven't seen any explanation of why, having put them in the 25 man squad, they went when they did.

If they weren't up to it (and IMO Locadia has never been up to it) why didn't Potter sell them during the summer, raise a bit of cash and then replace?

Anybody help me out here?
 


Mellotron

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Not convinced Locadia looked "ideal" for Potter's style. He's quite slow, for one thing.
 




Easy 10

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rippleman said:
I am still baffled why we binned off Locadia and Andone AFTER the transfer window closed and when we had no opportunity to replace. I haven't seen any explanation of why, having put them in the 25 man squad, they went when they did.

If they weren't up to it (and IMO Locadia has never been up to it) why didn't Potter sell them during the summer, raise a bit of cash and then replace?

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You and me both.

We all knew that Locadia was shite, and Andone was a loon. Didn't anyone bother telling GP till after the season had started and the window had closed ?
 


Tom Hark Preston Park

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rippleman said:
I am still baffled why we binned off Locadia and Andone AFTER the transfer window closed and when we had no opportunity to replace. I haven't seen any explanation of why, having put them in the 25 man squad, they went when they did.

If they weren't up to it (and IMO Locadia has never been up to it) why didn't Potter sell them during the summer, raise a bit of cash and then replace?

Anybody help me out here?
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The club have been issuing statements over the summer that they wanted to get more out the players they already have. Seems like that's what they're trying to do, while shipping out the high-maintenance duffers/liabilities. Having said that tho, doesn't explain why Ali J is still here.
 


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rippleman said:
I am still baffled why we binned off Locadia and Andone AFTER the transfer window closed and when we had no opportunity to replace. I haven't seen any explanation of why, having put them in the 25 man squad, they went when they did.

If they weren't up to it (and IMO Locadia has never been up to it) why didn't Potter sell them during the summer, raise a bit of cash and then replace?

Anybody help me out here?
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Maybe Potter wanted to see for himself what they were like in Premier League matches under his instruction?
 




Tom Hark Preston Park

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Deano's Right Foot said:
Maybe Potter wanted to see for himself what they were like in Premier League matches under his instruction?
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Potter and the legion of backroom minions whispering in his ear. Pretty sure they're not backward in coming forward with their opinions in order to try and justify their position on the payroll.
 




BNthree

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I've convinced myself that the Andone move was instigated by Andone himself and not by Potter or the training staff. Locadia was pushed out but Andone jumped.
 










Easy 10

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Heard that within the squad Andone was about as popular as a pork chop at a bar mitzvah. That Bernardo kick before the Southampton game would seem to bear that out, so I guess he eventually fell foul to the strict No Dickheads policy, even if it has left us chronically short up front now.
 




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rippleman said:
I am still baffled why we binned off Locadia and Andone AFTER the transfer window closed and when we had no opportunity to replace. I haven't seen any explanation of why, having put them in the 25 man squad, they went when they did.

If they weren't up to it (and IMO Locadia has never been up to it) why didn't Potter sell them during the summer, raise a bit of cash and then replace?

Anybody help me out here?
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I'd guess that they tried to sell them but there were no offers. If they do well out on loan them someone may come in for them, if not then their contracts can be paid out if necessary.
 




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