7:18
Brighton & Hove Albion
Gutted, really loved watching AEA develop under Poyet, can't believe he became a ball playing center back! Will miss you Adam!
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UPDATED: Adam El-Abd SIGNS for Bristol City
- Thread starter greyseagull
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fosters headband
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I can only think the club have someone lined up to come in.
We have now let four home grown central defenders go now Hall, Elphick, Cook and now ElAbd and as you say keep two near retirement.
Finchley Seagull
New member
In one way I'm gutted that El Abd's gone. He has been a great servant to the club and always gave his all. To become such an important part of the team under Poyet having been seen as a liability by many shows how much he came on.
However, I think it is probably time for him to leave. He needs first team football and we need to be pushing for top 6. Sadly, despite improving a lot in recent years, he is not quite up to a top 6 Championship side.
Good luck to him at Bristol City. I'm sure he'll be a great signing for them.
However, I think it is probably time for him to leave. He needs first team football and we need to be pushing for top 6. Sadly, despite improving a lot in recent years, he is not quite up to a top 6 Championship side.
Good luck to him at Bristol City. I'm sure he'll be a great signing for them.
Good luck to Adam. I hope he returns in some capacity in the future. True Warrior
blockhseagull
Well-known member
In all those cases the players have left due to wanting first team football, what are the club meant to do
fire&skill
Killer-Diller
Peter Brezovan'll miss him - he was always certain of a pass from him 
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
Apart from Hall you mean, he hasn't got anywhere near first team football since he went to Spurs.
blockhseagull
Well-known member
Well he was taken by a far bigger club and has landed up no where, he has got some games at Swindon on loan though
The Modfather
New member
Great servant to the club. I wish him all the best.
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
- 25,486
Gutted.
Next to self-improvement in the dictionary they should write his name.
Next to self-improvement in the dictionary they should write his name.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
- 10,907
Not a bad defensive four that but sadly we couldn't guarantee any of them first team football, I guess it shows how we've moved on and at least the players will have games to look forward to rather than splinters on the bench.
Bladders
Twats everywhere
Agreed, he's not the future here but can be an integral part of Bristol City trying to get back to the Championship.
Good luck to him, hope he becomes a big fan favourite over there
Grombleton
Surrounded by <div>s
- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
Shame to see him go - not many clubs get 20 or so years service from a player.
I could see why he wants to leave though; if he's not guaranteed football with the strength of Greer & Upson and Dunk back in the fold. Plus i would question whether we would keep him if we made it to the PL.
Good luck Adam, you're still a legend to us.
I could see why he wants to leave though; if he's not guaranteed football with the strength of Greer & Upson and Dunk back in the fold. Plus i would question whether we would keep him if we made it to the PL.
Good luck Adam, you're still a legend to us.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
- 10,907
I wouldn't mind betting it's not the last the Championship has seen of Adam El Abd, He'll be back and good luck to him.
BensGrandad
New member
Oscar has said previously that our back four are too slow and he is looking for a quick central defender. This has been on going for some time as we tried to buy the chap who went to Celtic Van Dyjk (sp) not the same manager but the same recruitmrnt manager David Burke. Good luck to Adam he has served us well but we are gradually getting PLR. Perhaps some truth in the rumour about a Spaniard vomingin fromTel A Viv
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Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Very best of luck El Bad, remember his debut at the JPT game at QPR