Which of the current squad do you think might surprise us next season?

[sussex_guy2k2]

I think one of Hughtons "nicer" problems he will have next season is (assuming Goldson makes a full recovery) how to keep 4 CBs happy over a season. I would be quite happy with almost any pairing.

So would I. I suspect he'll start with Duffy and Dunk as he has for most of this year, but I suspect Duffy might have problems stepping up (although I obviously want and hope he does!). If his form does drop off or Dunk gets sent off once or twice, then I suspect Uwe would step up fairly comfortably. Although, like you, I also suspect Goldson could too.

 

[Stat Brother]

Was taking to a guy at work about this earlier.

I wouldn't, but assume many would, be surprised to see Hemed really make a mark. I just have a weird feeling that he will do really well in the Prem.

Also, would love to see Jamie Murphy play well and surprise people. That said I wouldn't be surprised if he left during the summer.

I'm with you re Murphy.

Oddly devastating and anonymous in sadly not quite equal measures.
Although in fairness that's a claim that can be leveled at many in this squad.

 

[seagully]

Was taking to a guy at work about this earlier.

I wouldn't, but assume many would, be surprised to see Hemed really make a mark. I just have a weird feeling that he will do really well in the Prem.

Also, would love to see Jamie Murphy play well and surprise people. That said I wouldn't be surprised if he left during the summer.

Great minds....

 

[Petee]

Chris O'Grady and Elvis Manu. Back from their loan spells and they rip PL defences to shreds as we storm to the title.

100% this.

Thread closed.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

Jamie Murphy.

We will be counter attacking next year. We've actually been quite counter-attacking this year. But next year we will have to accept that we won't have the majority of the ball.

Jamie Murphy is our most direct runner with the ball. When he gets his head down and runs through midfield with it, he is SO difficult to stop.

Reading was a prime example. We waited and waited and then BAM counter attacked. Most of that came through Murphy.

 

[The Kid Frankie]

I really like Jamie Murphy. Looks and sounds like the kind of easy going geezer you could smoke crack with.

 

[edna krabappel]

If he stays, I think you'll see Kazenga become relevant again at the expense of Skalak and Murphy.

Now that would truly surprise me. If it wasn't for the fact he has another year left on his contract, I'd fully expect him to be leaving us this summer.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I really like Jamie Murphy. Looks and sounds like the kind of easy going geezer you could smoke crack with.

Born and raised in Glasgow, so there's every chance.

 

[Gwylan]

If he's part of our 25 man squad, perhaps Jiri Skalak. Probably on my own on that one but the question was about a surprise. His strength is his delivery rather than his ability to beat a man. Where someone like Knockaert may be less effective if he can't beat his fullback someone like Skalak should get the opportunity to put a good ball in.

No, I reckon Skalak too. He's the best crosser of the ball I've ever seen at the Albion and he may have more time on the ball next year

 

[edna krabappel]

Born and raised in Glasgow, so there's every chance.

Ah, that explains his Palest Man In The World complexion.

 

[edna krabappel]

Jake Forster Caskey? I suppose it's too late for him.

That would be a true surprise.

I can't quite work out if you're joking....

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I can't quite work out if you're joking....

Don't waste your time trying. That's perseus' other account isn't it?

 

[The_Viper]

Now that would truly surprise me. If it wasn't for the fact he has another year left on his contract, I'd fully expect him to be leaving us this summer.

I think he'd leave too if he was free to, but we have to remember just how good he was for us before his injury last season. If he comes back fit and raring to go he'll be an asset at PL level, especially with a lot of aging full backs in the league. Pace demons at that level can have a big effect, but we'll see, QPR might sign him.

 

[clippedgull]

I can't see any of the current squad 'surprising' us, although as EK says there is always one!

The expected to do well players should all step up but I think there is more of a chance of one or more of them 'disappointing' us than the non expectants to surprise!

Only 3 months and 1 week to go!

 

[theboybilly]

Another vote here for Jamie Murphy. He could do very well and step up another level.

 

[pasty]

Ah, that explains his Palest Man In The World complexion.

That's my title thank you! There can be only one pasty

 

[Kosh]

Jamie Murphy here too.

Hope he starts at Villa.

 

[sparkie]

I think we hope that at least 1 of Murphy, Skalak, and Norwood ( and Bong if contracted ) surprise the collective NSC thumbs down.

 

[Albion my Albion]

I can't quite work out if you're joking....

Or is it?

 

[dazzer6666]

Uwe and Baldock for me.