kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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[Albion] Knockaert joins Fulham on initial one-year loan
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Just seen some pigs flying past my window.
It’s about evolving and it is clear Bloom is frustrated that we have stalled. As a club we should always strive to keep
Improving so the recruitment team must have something up their sleeve
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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I don't think he was a 'winger' as such. He lined up on the left of a front 3 (as he used to when playing in Holland, I recall reading). It's just that with Hughton's defensive minded approach, he was forced to track back and it made it look like he was a winger.
I, for one, can't wait to see them complete the Locadia, Ali J hat-trick.
murciagull
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Jose against West Ham twice, Ali J against Huddersfield at home (I know he hit the bar but it was a whisker away)
In my opinion AK transfer listed himself with that ridiculous foul/assault towards the back end of last season. Now with a new manager (no doubt made aware of AKs issues), a change of playing style, his age and debatable suitability for the PL, and the offer of reasonable millions in a transfer fee whilst cutting the wage bill, well why wouldn’t TB cash his chips in?
Thanks Knocky, and good luck! All those crying over the departure of a talisman etc etc should remember that players always have, and always will, come and go. The club is forever.
Thanks Knocky, and good luck! All those crying over the departure of a talisman etc etc should remember that players always have, and always will, come and go. The club is forever.
Not Andy Naylor
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Like most people on here, I have mixed feelings. It's true that AK has it in him to get us off our seats and the goal at Palace was the extreme example (plus a great memory to leave us with). But those moments were becoming rarer last season. Plus he also has an uncanny ability to pick the wrong option and he could have been red-carded in the opening exchanges of that glorious win at Selhurst.
His signing was arguably the present recruitment regime's greatest triumph (Duffy a close second) and selling him on at a big profit after three and a half years' fantastic service represents a significantly good bit of business. And it just might be the right time. It's my personal opinion that he always played better when Bruno was there to talk him through a game and that, of course, is no longer possible. His departure will also allow Ali J a chance to show what he can do in his best position.
At Fulham he'll be first choice again at a level where we know he can excel and as long as they look after him off the field he'll enjoy himself there. If he helps them up, people might say we let him go too early, but would he have been able to deliver next season in a top division that's getting harder all the time?
His signing was arguably the present recruitment regime's greatest triumph (Duffy a close second) and selling him on at a big profit after three and a half years' fantastic service represents a significantly good bit of business. And it just might be the right time. It's my personal opinion that he always played better when Bruno was there to talk him through a game and that, of course, is no longer possible. His departure will also allow Ali J a chance to show what he can do in his best position.
At Fulham he'll be first choice again at a level where we know he can excel and as long as they look after him off the field he'll enjoy himself there. If he helps them up, people might say we let him go too early, but would he have been able to deliver next season in a top division that's getting harder all the time?
Solly March. And he has scored similar goals.
My bad, I thought we were still in August 2018 and had the best shrewdest recruitment team in the premier league
I can’t keep up!https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp....brighton-transfers-pascal-gross-chris-hughton
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Knocky and Bruno had a real chemistry thing going on there. On its day, that overlapping combo down the right was an absolute joy to watch 
But doesn't that comment apply to all our fit wingers? Should we get rid of them all?
Nixonator
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When was that, at home to MK dons or in a pre-season friendly v Norwich 5-6 years ago?
I love Solly by the way.
doogie004
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Just unbelievable what some people see and watch . When I slate Stephens in return you get well he’s a defensive midfielder blah blah blah . Well knocky had to do his defensive duties ok it might not of been as good as March but knocky is an attacking player soured more to being in the oppo half of the pitch not bailing out the back four . Hughton time and again held him back ruined his confidence. He offers more than all the other wingers put together . March you say [emoji23][emoji23]let’s bloody well hope so
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If they are all exactly the same, had the same chances, are the same age, share identical disciplinary records, on the same contract, have similar issues, are viewed upon as exactly the same by Potter then sure get rid of the lot.
I'll hazard a guess though, that isn't the case.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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This. Knock it off.
Yes, jose, but that was a while ago. Who knows what the future holds for him?
Ali Js brilliant strike against hudd was 100% the exception not the rule.
Knocky has it in him to grab the game by the scruff of the neck and make things happen, in a way that others can’t.
Solly March is a decent player and a team man. I wouldn’t say he’s a game changer type. Although over the course of 150 odd appearances I dare say there are one or two examples
blockhseagull
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And in that reply you’ve shown exactly why you get slated.
Johnny RoastBeef
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- Jan 11, 2016
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It looks like they have already replaced him with Trossard. Solly and Ali J will be his on pitch replacements.
The money saved on wages can be put to use in other areas. Judging by the rumours this will be CF and DM. Plus we need a new RB.
Hayden and Maupay, plus another, would be my guess.