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The Upson Effect
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browneggsandham
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- Apr 12, 2011
- 211
Saw him at Toddington services on the way back from Forest and had quick chat. He was quite open about the fact that if an offer was to come in he'd be happy to stay!
TheMajor
BHA>CPFC
Never rated Bridge or Upson when they played for England but they are a class above in this Division. Just shows the challenge that awaits in the Prem should we get there.
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
- 7,207
Or the gulf England players have with other national teams!
Eddiespearritt
Well-known member
Without getting ahead of ourselves, I wonder how many truly Premiership quality players we have at the club. Not Manchester United level quality, but enough to compete with the Norwich, Stoke, Fulham etc. Obviously we don't have enough and I'm not sure Upson would be the answer longer term. That said, he has been terrific (as has Bridge) since he signed - and I for one needing convincing that Upson's game hadn't gone completely. He has proved the doubters wrong, and there was only one game I've seen where he looked rocky, almost heading an own goal into the North Stand which Kuszczak had to save.
HantsSeagull
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I agree he has made the difference since January. Wasn't he Gus's second choice loanee though after we failed to buy van Diljk? Can't remember who he tried to bring in first.
There was talk of loaning Alan Tate from Swansea.
Bevendean Hillbilly
New member
Reading this I'd say his contribution has been rated by most Albion fans. He's different gravy. The guy oozes quality and ability. Sign him up!
Titus
Come on!
It must be great for Gus with the play-offs almost here, to have the back 5 and Bridcutt as shoe-ins.
drew
Drew
Have to say that I was not a great fan of Upson but my view has been changed. When he joined I thought that he and El Abd would be the pairing but since then his influence has certainly brought out the best of Greer and think they are the correct pairing. Hope they maintain that form for the next 3 game!
huge
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- Mar 23, 2011
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- #33
I was apprehensive about signing a 34 year old who had barely played for a while but he has proved his quality, bringing the best out of best Greer and AEA. I really hope he stays for at least one more season, if we go up this season or next we'll need all the quality we can get.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Without the nose.
This has been key Upson has I think improved Greer's game by allowing him space and more time the whole defence has been immense
Brighton Breezy
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Upson improved the stats of both El Abd and Greer when paired with him. Very good signing.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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So El-Abd, Upson, Greer and Dunk now on board, but wasn't a missing ingredient last season the lack of leadership and vocality from defence, leading to a tendency to drop back too deep?
glasfryn
cleaning up cat sick
Upson
its all about the timing
he's got it
lots of others have not
young Dunk must watch and learn
its all about the timing
he's got it
lots of others have not
young Dunk must watch and learn
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- #40
I really believe Dunk has the potential to be just as good as Upson and being able to train and play with him will do wonders for his development