Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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[Albion] Florin Andone season-long loan to Galatasaray
- Thread starter Bozza
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These are a good catchphrase.
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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It's even worse when you realise there are hardly ANY phoneboxes around any more...
Icy Gull
Back on the rollercoaster
- Jul 5, 2003
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Bitchy, saucer of milk for Hayward
Nottseagull
Well-known member
I expect GP has waded through this thread and considered yours to be the best advice.
He's probably got more insight into the club than some "local reporters". With his rep as a journalist and with being an Albion fan.....
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
I think the main positive here is that Bloom and Ashworth appear to have gone all-in to back Potter's football philosophy of promoting youth and using attacking players in one-up-front fluid formations. Respectfully, we are always going to struggle with our budget to land top-end PL players, and strikers in particular. So, making places available to young players who Potter has had a chance to assess and thinks have the potential, by offloading signings who have failed to make the grade and / or have other baggage is as likely to keep us up as trying to repeat past failures / limited success signings from elsewhere.
Couple of things to add that others haven't
Andone was an absolute nightmare at deportivo by the end of his time there. He kicked off massively and accused them of keeping him hostage. He was so disruptive they let him go for a tiny amount Vs what they originally wanted.
In the summer he was all over Instagram stories with his agents talking about plotting his next move. Very disrespectful to a club who pay him millions a year.
I think the club's hands were tied in the end. Similar to locadia.
Andone was an absolute nightmare at deportivo by the end of his time there. He kicked off massively and accused them of keeping him hostage. He was so disruptive they let him go for a tiny amount Vs what they originally wanted.
In the summer he was all over Instagram stories with his agents talking about plotting his next move. Very disrespectful to a club who pay him millions a year.
I think the club's hands were tied in the end. Similar to locadia.
BrickTamland
Well-known member
Tongue firmly is cheek in regards to the relegation battle comment I hope?
You’d like to think that we’ll make a nice profit if he does well and the deal is made permanent.
Farehamseagull
Solly March Fan Club
I hope so, though I noticed he swapped Bissouma for Mooy.
Personally I can’t wait to see Connolly and especially Alzate get more game time, he looks a bit of a rare talent.
And with Bissouma back soon we could potentially be playing a really young, exciting side.
symyjym
Banned
We can call him back if we have a problem with Maupay, Murray or Connolly, and if GP and Bloom aren't concerned then I won't be either. Not sure what the problem is.
Stato
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- Dec 21, 2011
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'Getting Real': We are in a division where in the short term we will always be outspent on wages by probably 15 of the 19 opponents. If we are to compete year on year we need an approach that allows us an advantage. When we were promoted, we tried an approach that sought value from lesser known markets. In Pascal Gross we got a bargain, but some others haven't worked out. Bloom has since brought in Ashworth and then Potter and seems to be trying to accelerate what has always been his stated long term approach: A progression from academy to the first team of players who will be sold on to the big money sides at a profit. Southampton have made millions from this and, if it can be balanced with remaining in this division, it seems the only way of achieving some sort of sustainability. It's not going to be easy and will require that fans toughen up and not have unrealistic expectations.
Icy Gull
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Nottseagull
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If that is all true, then it would confirm people's suspicions that the loan-out has little to do with his footballing ability.
ATFC Seagull
Aberystwyth Town FC
I thought that was his relegation release clause. Either way, I agree - it looks to me like he's more behind this move than the Albion.
Gabbiano
Well-known member
Whilst this does leave us low on attacking options, and whilst I am actually quite sure that Andone could cut it at PL level, after that challenge vs Southampton I find myself not particularly bothered to see him out of the door. I'd rather see Connolly play.
symyjym
Banned
This is news to me and is useful to understand this side.
Oh I don’t doubt it but even so
I just thought he was making a point, without revealing any inside info. And it did say a lot.
Anyone can write stuff on forums or Twitter but he'd be risking his job.
Mike Small
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- Dec 26, 2008
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I'm really disappointed about this. Think we're light up front. Attitude aside he's our most talented striker imo. Pleased there's a recall option if they're are injuries/things go tits up.