Al Habsi for me, whilst 'fantastic' is a bit of a stretch, Walton was certainly competent enough last night (and better than Al Habsi was at Bournemouth). Maybe drop Tex for Paddy ?? Might bring Baldock's runs into play more.
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Which Loan Player misses out on Saturday?
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brightonmark1234
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i reckon Texeira
BensGrandad
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I wouldn't argue with that but he is useful on the bench. I would like to see Teixiera replaced by either Colunga or preferably by CMS so that CMS and Baldock can run at Blackburns defence and not allow them to ignore either or settle for 1 minute. However, I do not think SH will agree.
A win on Saturday is vital because the top 6 are playing each other as are most of the bottom teams around us. Hopefully draws all round bar our game with us winning.
Worth a place on the bench until Hughes is fit, yes.
Want it to be Gardner but probably Halford
Marshy
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Ince for Tex
Simples
Having Halford on the bench is required
Simples
Having Halford on the bench is required
The Brighton Buzz
Falmer here we come
- Jan 31, 2008
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Unfortunately Gardner's goal will keep him in the matchday squad and probably starting 11. If it was on ability and form he should be the one to go.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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I'd leave Gardener out myself, I know he scored the other night but it's not like we are short of midfield options and he offers nothing more than JFC, Holla, Ince or even Agustien but I can't say about Toko because I hav'nt seen him play. It begs the question of why we've ended up in this situation anyway and yet again I can only put it down to poor performance on player recruitment. I can understand having a couple of long term loans and I appreciate players get injured and suspended but to end up with 6 loan signings goes down to poor planning in my opinion.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Gardener to miss out.
We have other options in central midfield, he can rest up for the Norwich game.
We have other options in central midfield, he can rest up for the Norwich game.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
This might be unpopular but i don't think Gardner is quite as bad as some people make out.....the biggest disappointment for me 'at the mo' is Holla...his form seems to have dipped alarmingly ..shame really
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British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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I thought Gardener looked better playing a more natural midfield role the other night rather than the midfield/fullback role he has been playing. But to be honest he was never needed in the first place and other than the winning goal against Wigan he's added nothing to the team that we didn't already have and he certainly hasn't improved us at all, In fact quite the opposite as his first appearance in the squad coincided with the start of our long winless run in the league.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Agreed
Withdean11
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Al-Habsi. We shouldn't even have him here. Walton, in the 2 games he has played, has performed better than both Stockdale and Al-Habsi. He's England U19 keeper, he's more than good enough to cover Stockdale for a month or two. If you're good enough, you're old enough. You don't develop much sitting on a bench!
GT49er
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Unfortunately, I think it will be Tex.
London Irish
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Think Sami will stick quite closely to Tuesday's team (if he has any sense). So that points to Al-Habsi.
We'll play all six, and get a points deduction.
- Jul 7, 2003
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Further agreed.
spanish flair
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Depends which one doesn't have written in his contract, that if fit, he must be included in the matchday squad.