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El-abd to Barnsley?
- Thread starter bristolseagull
- Start date
If you say so
Best header of the ball in the club, very good positionally, superb at last ditch tackles, improved MASSIVELY in first touch and passing, now a full international likely to go to the World Cup.
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
- 18,855
Do do do do, Adam El-Abd, do do do do, Adam El-Abd.
Enough said.
Enough said.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Obviously got the same source
I haven't got a source. I said IF he had been offered those terms....
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Does he have pace? NO
Can he pass a telling ball forwards, even a simple one into midfield? NO
Can he bring the ball out from the back with any authority? NO in fact looks like a startled rabbit when he looks to, most opposition players don't even close him down, they want it at his feet.
First touch? Yeah, always has to take one even when its a simple pass from Greer before passing out to Bridge. Slows the build up from the back down.
Ripe for a sending off? You bet.
If this is what you want from a CB then fair enough, but looking at how we play now we need a bit more composure and class on the ball from a CB imo.
His defending has improved but you could clearly see when Upson took over the role the gulf in class. We should be looking to invest our small budget elsewhere.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
Not good enough for what we aspire to and the childish playacting is demeaning
HastingsSeagull
Well-known member
Maybe at 28 he doesn't want to be a back-up?
Sad times but onwards and upwards. Let's get Marc Barta in (or more realistic similar player)
Sad times but onwards and upwards. Let's get Marc Barta in (or more realistic similar player)
Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!
Primary data is fact
I'd also add "Does he pose any offensive threat in the opposition's penalty area at set pieces? NO" to your list.
I think your list is too harsh, but that there IS merit in each of those points.
Adam El Abd is NOT a great player, and as stated on here, the improvement in our side once Upson replaced him was startling. What Adam IS though, is a great battler, and worth a place in the squad for that alone.
I think a one year deal, on the same wages, if that's all true, probably fairly reflects his worth to the club at this time. If he can get better elsewhere, good luck to him. I wish him all the best whichever he chooses.
Whitley Bayster
Well-known member
If he goes who going to touch up the opposition? I'll miss his tactile marking technique and we've no obvious alternative for a wind up merchant!
Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 30,596
Where is your respect for a local player who has been an important part of this upward journey of ours for the past 5 years?
There was a time when I thought he was lucky to make it into our League 1 side. I never thought he'd look like a class act. Yet under Poyet he has improved immeasurably to the extent where he is clearly comfortable at Championship level.
I don't hold it against him that he isn't, nor will never be, Rio Ferdinand, but it pisses me off when I read posters picking him apart like he's shite.
If the posts about a 'League 1 level salary level' offer from the club are to be believed then I am disappointed. I think he can do a job and, moreover, as a local lad serve to inspire the next generation of kids to break through from our academy. We're likely to lose Oatway from the scene, so to lose Adam too will mean we're losing part of our identity.
I hope AEA stays but if he doesn't then I wish him well and hope to cheer him on for Egypt in WC2014.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Maybe Tanno can put in a good word for him?
He can still do a job. But with Dunk coming through as our 3rd choice centre back (assuming we sign another) I can't see much use for him. 10 games maybe? I wish he stays though, he offers something other centre backs don't. And you can never doubt his commitment.
PWA
European Tour 2023/24
Great service to the Albion, but more likely to concede a penalty now than make a goal-saving tackle.
Good Luck Adam, da da da da dah Adam El Abd da da da dah.
Good Luck Adam, da da da da dah Adam El Abd da da da dah.
JJ McClure
Go Jags
You could add the whole squad on to that list!
turienzo's lovechild
New member
- Oct 25, 2003
- 23,964
maybe at his age he wants a better chance of regular first team action, which barnsley could probably give him
i can see us signing a new CB which would again push adam to 3rd choice, with dunk (without his off-field problems to worry about), vitalijs and rohan 'the beast' ince pushing him for that spot
it's a shame because i do like him and he clearly has a lot of love for the club so i'd personally prefer him to stay...but it may be better for him not to
i can see us signing a new CB which would again push adam to 3rd choice, with dunk (without his off-field problems to worry about), vitalijs and rohan 'the beast' ince pushing him for that spot
it's a shame because i do like him and he clearly has a lot of love for the club so i'd personally prefer him to stay...but it may be better for him not to
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
He's not going to Barnsley.....but doesn't look like he's staying here either from what I've just heard. Shame as he always put in a decent shift, despite not being as gifted as some others in the team. Never know though, we may see him back at the Amex sooner than later! 
Lego-Stand
Active member
- Nov 6, 2003
- 282
He's not going to Barnsley.....but doesn't look like he's staying here either from what I've just heard. Shame as he always put in a decent shift, despite not being as gifted as some others in the team. Never know though, we may see him back at the Amex sooner than later!
Ipswich