[tylerm]

In a perverse way I believe that the more Bong goes on about it the better it is for JRod as anyone who had sympathy with Bong now think he is trying to justify his untrue allegation. Anyway is old news now

[mank baggie]

In a perverse way I believe that the more Bong goes on about it the better it is for JRod as anyone who had sympathy with Bong now think he is trying to justify his untrue allegation. Anyway is old news now

Let's hope jrod dosen t say much more about it, bong might take it the wrong way

[AlbionFan]

Let's hope jrod dosen t say much more about it, bong might take it the wrong way

I agree, but not because Bong might take it the wrong way, but because it’s been settled by an independent panel, that’s the end of it.

If JR responds, where will it end? The problem is Bong’s he needs to get over it no matter how clear his conscious is, it’s over move on!

[BB74]

Defender Bong accused West Brom's Burnley-born striker Jay Rodriguez of racially abusing him during a match in January, a charge found "not proven".

Burnley fans chanted "Jay Rodriguez, he's one of our own" as well as booing Bong whenever he touched the ball.

"I was incredibly surprised, I must admit. I certainly didn't expect it," said Hughton.

"I thought the reaction of the Burnley supporters towards Gaetan was shameful.

"He's an incredibly disciplined and straight individual - as honest a person as you will meet.

"It's something that happened, it's not nice at all, and of course he's big enough and strong enough to cope with it."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43937329

[liverbaggie]

Funny that,I thought Hughton was talking about Jrod for a minute!
I know who I believe.

[mulliganstired]

I think Bong's like an idiot kid who's told a porky and now can't back down, he's just painting himself more and more into a corner and so's Hughton now.

The FA were too scared of racism issues to say so, so they went for the old Scottish "not proven" to try to make it go away.

[WBAinDEVON]

Still not convinced who's telling the truth

[costa blanca baggie]

After the Burnley fans treatment of Jason Roberts, I’m not sure Jay really wants them on his side.

[alex1]

Defender Bong accused West Brom's Burnley-born striker Jay Rodriguez of racially abusing him during a match in January, a charge found "not proven".

Burnley fans chanted "Jay Rodriguez, he's one of our own" as well as booing Bong whenever he touched the ball.

"I was incredibly surprised, I must admit. I certainly didn't expect it," said Hughton.

"I thought the reaction of the Burnley supporters towards Gaetan was shameful.

"He's an incredibly disciplined and straight individual - as honest a person as you will meet.

"It's something that happened, it's not nice at all, and of course he's big enough and strong enough to cope with it."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43937329

I wonder if the Burnley fans were trying to egg their board on to secure Jay Rod in the summer. I can't imagine we'd do likewise for one of our ex-players. I do remember cheering Gera when he came back here with Fulham, but can't think of any current examples of ex-players I'd want back.
And..... I hope our board make a big effort to keep JayRod at the club.  He scores frequently and could be one of our key players next year.  We would struggle to pick up a proper replacement if he leaves.

[FallOutBoy]

It's all a bit ethically dodgy now. Bong obviously thought he had a complaint, but it's the comparative behavior since that hasn't shown him in the best light.

Whatever verdict the FA recorded, it should be left behind now.

[Avonbaggie]

Not sure this is going anywhere soon with Brighton getting the police to look into whether there were monkey chants from the crowd during the Burnley game..

[WoysWunderful]

Not sure this is going anywhere soon with Brighton getting the police to look into whether there were monkey chants from the crowd during the Burnley game..

Its beyond us now.

[AlbionFan]

"West Brom ready to fight to keep Jay Rodriguez"

I really do hope we can hold on to him and reject offers no matter how tempting

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2018/05/30/west-brom-ready-to-fight-to-keep-jay-rodriguez/

[gerry m]

"West Brom ready to fight to keep Jay Rodriguez"

I really do hope we can hold on to him and reject offers no matter how tempting

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2018/05/30/west-brom-ready-to-fight-to-keep-jay-rodriguez/

Hopefully we can keep him but if he goes for say around £15m and Rondon goes for around the same, there goes our strike force.

[alex1]

Hopefully we can keep him but if he goes for say around £15m and Rondon goes for around the same, there goes our strike force.

I doubt we would be able to hold onto Rondon and Jay Rod, in which case I'd go all out to hold onto Jay. Though he's also missed some sitters, he is the more clinical and natural goalscorer of the two. He probably couldn't manage the target man role like Rondon, but it's usually easier finding a target man than a natural goalscorer. It's also clear that Jay Rod sits well and is highly regarded within the group.

[mulliganstired]

Hopefully we can keep him but if he goes for say around £15m and Rondon goes for around the same, there goes our strike force.

Would that be the strike force that got us relegated?

[AlbionFan]

Would that be the strike force that got us relegated?

I think there was a little bit more to it than a strike force to be honest, don't you think?   

[gerry m]

Would that be the strike force that got us relegated?

So are you blaming 2 players for getting us relegated then?

[DaveWBA]

Anything over £15m and we bite their hands off.

[caravanc58]

Anything over £15m and we bite their hands off.

b,ham mail reckon it's understood that he's in talks with Burnley about a £20m transfer.

[baggiejohn]

b,ham mail reckon it's understood that he's in talks with Burnley about a £20m transfer.

Don't the clubs have to agree a fee first, not sure that we have.

[WorcsWBA]

I really do hope we can hold on to him and reject offers no matter how tempting

Ultimately, if players want to go then they'll go one way or another. I don't know whether Rodriguez wants to go or not, but they rarely turn down the opportunity to play in the Premier League, along with the much higher wages it commands. Footballers' careers are short and they will look to maximise the income they get for the benefit of themselves and their families.

I'm also sure we won't be turning down tempting offers.

[OldburyWBA]

Wouldn't surprise me if he returned to Burnley, he's from the area and well thought of by them up there so playing for them in the Prem would be a dream come true for him

[Nice1Cyrille]

If 20mil  is the real amount then I would let him go in a heartbeat. I love his desire and passion for the game but right now an 8mil profit along with some other sales could help shape a decent balanced team, something we haven't had for many years.

[paulosull]

Rumours going round that he's happy to stay at club, but if we get a silly offer north of 25 million I'd take it and invest in first team