[Albion] Carlos Baleba SINGS a 5-year deal

[DJ NOBO]

He shares his birthday with James Milner and Adam Webster (and Paul Watson and DJ NOBO).

Baleba was born on James Milner’s 18th birthday

 

[willalbion]

Some people are never satisfied.

One in particular.

 

[willalbion]

So… do we think that’s it for incoming talent?? From the Argus, RDZ wanted Moises replacement, (Baleba) a number 10 and one other. Looks unlikely no?

 

[Colonel Mustard]

It would likely be a great reflection on what he (hypothetically) has done here if he did get picked though, wouldn’t it?

Would likely mean he’s hit the ground running and shown can hold himself in the PL, which was my original point.

He seems likely to get picked regardless of how he’s doing for us. I really hope he isn’t picked for that critical period but I bet he will be, based on his profile alone.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

He shares his birthday with James Milner and Adam Webster (and Paul Watson and DJ NOBO).

Baleba was born on James Milner’s 18th birthday

So by the time Baleba born, James Milner had already played 29 Premier League games, scoring 3 goals. Plus 6 Second Division games (including one against Brighton) scoring 2 goals, 4 FA Cup and 1 League Cup appearances.

In fact on the day Carlos Baleba was born James Milner was playing for Leeds in a 4-1 FA Cup loss to Arsenal (not a happy 18th birthday).

 

[Greg Bobkin]

So… do we think that’s it for incoming talent?? From the Argus, RDZ wanted Moises replacement, (Baleba) a number 10 and one other. Looks unlikely no?

No chance of that happening - not with the way they've culled staff in recent years...

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

He gets most things right. I ignore the shit written on here about him. I like him.

He's a ****.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

He gets most things right. I ignore the shit written on here about him. I like him.

What do you actually like about him? What benefit do you get from him announcing something minutes before the club does officially?

I'm genuinely interested because I just don't get it...

 

[sparkie]

In the replies to that tweet, Naylor suggests Baleba likely to be the final incomer. One or 2 outgoings in the cards though.

Expectation management.

Naylor earlier suggested just this one

"Currently odds against, but never say never."

Plenty of wiggle room.

 

[The Fits]

Five more signings and then we are done.

 

[Easy 10]

He shares his birthday with James Milner and Adam Webster (and Paul Watson and DJ NOBO).

Baleba was born on James Milner’s 18th birthday

On 4th January 2004, the day Baleba was born:

Gary Jules was No 1 with his version of Mad World
Britney Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander in Vegas at 5.30 in the morning, then arranged an annulment by the afternoon
Richard Madeley exposed his scrotum to Fern Britton on a caravan campsite in Rhyl
Norway passed a bill that made it legal to molest dwarves on their birthdays
Wetherspoon opened its first branch in Somalia
BHA were just 6 days away from a 0-0 draw at home to Oldham Athletic
Crystal Palace celebrated their 177th anniversary
Derek Griffiths was cautioned by police for attacking a cardboard display of Finding Nemo in a Sidcup branch of Blockbuster.

 

[nickjhs]

"Roberto De Zerbi said, “Carlos is a very good player. He’s very young but a specific player for our style. He will be the future of the club.” ..... he forgot to add provided we can keep him more than a couple of seasons.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Baleba was born on James Milner’s 18th birthday

So about 250 games into Milner's career.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Where the fkin rest of the sales money. Keeping it in his piggy bank for a rainy day

Am I reading your post right? You're accusing Tony Bloom of being tight?

 

[JetsetJimbo]

The club seems to have a lot of faith in Baleba given how inexperienced he is. I'm not gonna doubt their judgement, but I'd be fascinated to see the Starlizard data that (presumably) has made Bloom et. al. so confident that he's gonna be immense.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

On 4th January 2004, the day Baleba was born:

Gary Jules was No 1 with his version of Mad World
Britney Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander in Vegas at 5.30 in the morning, then arranged an annulment by the afternoon
Richard Madeley exposed his scrotum to Fern Britton on a caravan campsite in Rhyl
Norway passed a bill that made it legal to molest dwarves on their birthdays
Wetherspoon opened its first branch in Somalia
BHA were just 6 days away from a 0-0 draw at home to Oldham Athletic
Crystal Palace celebrated their 177th anniversary
Derek Griffiths was cautioned by police for attacking a cardboard display of Finding Nemo in a Sidcup branch of Blockbuster.

Oh my word!

Derek Griffiths That is Play Schools DG?

 

[Kosh]

He's the most expensive outfield Cameroon player ever. If he's not in the next squad, I'll eat @Kosh's Richie Blackmore hat.

I’d chuck in Roger’s too!

 

[el punal]

Where the fkin rest of the sales money. Keeping it in his piggy bank for a rainy day

Not your fkin money though so he can do what he likes with it.

I’m assuming of course that your posts are purely to wind up the rest of us, in which case

 

[nickjhs]

Where the fkin rest of the sales money. Keeping it in his piggy bank for a rainy day

Yep how strange TB wants to run the club sustainably, I suspect he is one of those weirdos who think purchase price is just one component of overall cost.

 

[nickjhs]

He seems likely to get picked regardless of how he’s doing for us. I really hope he isn’t picked for that critical period but I bet he will be, based on his profile alone.

If RDZ does or does not pick him I am not going to question his ability to know what is best for the team.