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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: The Squad
« on: May 15, 2019, 08:51:27 AM »
I thought it might be helpful to look at our squad going into the summer which I think will probably be the most significant in over a decade. Plainly we cannot progress much without the new Head Coach being appointed and having a base shape and a pattern of play to work to is going to be vital. We simply cannot go into another season with a squad thrown together in the manner this one has been.

Stating the obvious there is going to be a massive turnover of players this summer it is simply unavoidable given the age profile of the squad (still too old) and the length of most of the contracts (most have less than 2 years to run).

I would caveat this with that I don’t think all the players that many fans assume will be sold e.g. Gibbs, Rodriguez, Dawson and Hegazi will necessarily be moved on. For one very simple reason there may not be buyers. For the most part if I were a fan of a Premier League club and those players were bought for significant fees as 1st choice players I would be disappointed.
I would preface all my comments with an understanding that the squad needs a clear 1st choice player and a spare for each position in the SHAPE the coach wants to set up as a default if a player is neither they need to move on.

Squad
Goalkeepers

Sam Johnstone age 25 contract until 2022 Young enough to improve and he must to play at Premier League level but okay at Championship level.

Jonathan Bond age 25 contract until 2020 From the little I have seen a decent back up option no hardship to leave his contract run down.

Boaz Myhill        age 36 contract until 2019 Needs to be replaced by one of the decent young keepers in the youth set up cannot be allowed to draw a pension indefinitely.

Defenders
Keiran Gibbs age 29 contract until 2021 One of the players assumed by many to be off, personally I think the combination of age wages and fees makes him an unattractive buy for most Premier League clubs.

Tyrone Mears age 36 contract until 2019 Time to retire.
 
Conor Townsend age 26 contract until 2021 Been an okay understudy to Gibbs would be okay as such next season less sanguine about him being 1st choice.

Kyle Bartley age 27 contract until 2021 Was done no favours when being played on the left of a 3 early in the season and looked terrible but has looked a lot better in the middle of the 3 will be here next season.

Craig Dawson age 28 contract until 2020 Wanted out last summer and if we were looking to sell him, I think that was the opportunity. He has had an okay season but has done very little to justify a big fee or a first team spot at a Premier League club. If I was a TD at a Premier League club, I would see how he does next season and pick him up as a free agent to fill out my squad.

Ahmed Hegazi 28 contract until 2022 The pick of our defenders still subject to a £10m release clause which is Premier League or top end of the other big 5 leagues I suspect somebody somewhere might think that’s an okay deal.

Tosin Adarabioyo age 21 contract 2019 I think there is a decent player there but still has that bambi on ice look at times. No way is he ever going to be at the level required to be a first teamer at Man City. Would I have him back? Yes, would I push the boat out to get him?  No

Mason Holgate age 22 contract until 2019 Best of the January loans. Probably a little too good for the Championship needs to mature and will only do that by playing games if not at Everton then probably good for a move to a lower half Premier League club.
 
Midfielders
Stefan Johansen age 28 contract until 2019 Has come good after a slow start although Fulham have taken up their option might still be worth looking at as a possible recruit.

Sam Field age 21 contract until 2022 Decision time is looming it is disappointing that he hasn’t been able to hold down a regular place in the team. Next season needs to the breakthrough season.

Rakeem Harper age 19 contract until 2019 The one youngster who has had a significant amount of game time this season and in truth blown hot and cold. Nevertheless, it would be disappointing if he didn’t sign a new contract this summer.

Chris Brunt age 34 contract until 2019 Not sure the experiment of him as central midfielder works but overall, we probably still better with him on the pitch than not. Can see another season

Jake Livermore age 29 contract until 2022 The nowhere man. Neither box to box midfielder or a DM or a deep sitting play maker if we could sell, I would suspect we won’t be able to

Gareth Barry age 38 contract 2019 Injured can’t play 2 games a week but has looked decent from time to time. Think he should be let go

Wes Hoolahan age 36 contract until 2019 Love Wes but let’s face it past it pity, we never saw him in his pomp

James Morrison age 32 contract until 2019 Not played anywhere near enough games to justify a new contract sad to say but I think this is the end.

Jacob Murphy age 24 contract until 2019 Newcastle’s problem and good luck with that.

Jefferson Montero age 29 contract until 2019 Not sure why we signed him sorry Swansea he is all yours.

Jonathan Leko age 20 contract until 2021 With just one year left on his contract it is decision time either he finds a place in the team or I think we will have to let him go.

Forwards
Dwight Gayle age 28 contract until 2019 Unfortunately played his last game for the club. I think he will get a move to a Premier League club I don’t think the much-heralded swap deal with Rondon will happen in the Championship, wages being the killer issue. Think he might find a spot on a Premier League squad. 

Jay Rodriguez age 29 contract until 2021 another player like Dawson who might have moved last summer has had a good season without being particularly eye catching. The significant point here is for a player that has had injury issues in the past the sheer volume of game time he has put in might dispel any lingering doubts about his fitness.

Hal Robson-Kanu age 29 contract until 2020 We’ve got Kanu Robson Kanu I don’t think you understand he has year to go and won’t be sold so we’ve got Robson Kanu.
Kyle Edwards age 21 contract until 2020 We have seen a few glimpses of his potential which is encouraging next season has to be the breakthrough year.

Loanees returning
Solomon Rondon 29 contract until 2020 Still subject to a £15m release clause has had a good year at Newcastle I think

Allan Nyom 30 contract until 2020 Spent the season in La Liga guess we will move him on

Jack Fitzwater 22 contract until 2020 Spent a season on loan at Walsall. The experience will have greatly helped his development whether he is ready to step up to a role in the Championship is a different question,

Oliver Burke 22 contract until 2022. Remains an enigma spent the 2nd half of the season on loan at Celtic started well but has drifted out of their first XI following Rodgers departure. I don’t know what we can do with this player there is talent, but no coach seems to be able to tap into it. Plainly unhappy with us but not sure who will buy him.

Kane Wilson 19 contract until 2020 Spent time with Walsall and Exeter this season and got some useful game time as with Fitzwater this a youngster we need to give a chance to next season.

We could ship out as many as 15 players. However while some turnover is inevitable I don't think it will be quite as extensive as some might think

Any reason Phillips/Edwards was omitted?

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General Football & Sports / Youth Football Team Requres Help
« on: April 29, 2019, 11:52:09 AM »
Hi all

Probably not the best place but after all the hype about getting youth players into football, I thought I would try my luck here. Hope this is ok....

LA Cobras U12’s Football Team are looking for players to join for the 19/20 Season as we move up to 11v11.

Currently Division 3 in the Walsall Junior Youth Football League, we are a fast developing club, looking for players who want to progress with a strong team

We train on a Tuesday evening, 6 till 7 in West Bromwich

Coached by a Level 2 Qualified Coach

For more information please contact me here.

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Next manager...
« on: April 16, 2019, 12:22:47 PM »
Not happy or impressed with the board in dealing with this. If we don't succeed in play-offs think they should get a lot of ire and protests.

However; will fully back Jimmy Shan hopefully all the way to May 27th.

Pin this, so we don't all have to put the same response, till a new manager is in place

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Next manager...
« on: April 02, 2019, 12:48:23 PM »
Didnt he once say he would never manage WBA?

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Sam Field
« on: March 27, 2019, 10:13:46 AM »
I am truly surprised that he gets selected for this team.

and fans like you make me wonder why even managers want to come to this club.

Absolutely shocking and barbaric.

If Sam looked at this, as a young player, he would be devistated. He has been selected for his country!!!

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General Football & Sports / Re: Darren Moore
« on: February 01, 2019, 11:40:40 AM »
Excellent Jan Window

Will people now get off his back for being negative in times like this do you think?

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General Football & Sports / Re: OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD
« on: January 16, 2019, 03:19:06 PM »
Bielsa has called a press conference for 5pm at Leeds.

Wonder what its about, Leeds fans on twitter are fearing the worst.

One Leeds fan however has  claimed the conference is at a place where they usually do medicals so could be a signing.

They are signing a goalkeeper

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Warm weather training
« on: January 10, 2019, 09:52:31 AM »
NEWS EXCLUSIVE!

Trio Took a Tuk Tuk


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General Football & Sports / Re: Seals watch - Anything Villa
« on: January 08, 2019, 10:01:18 AM »
going, not quite gone yet, missed training - but that could just be simply down to his head is turned so keep away from first team affairs

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General Football & Sports / Re: Leicester City
« on: January 08, 2019, 10:00:34 AM »
i'm glad he is out the club to be honest, proving he isnt all that really!

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General Football & Sports / Re: OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD
« on: January 08, 2019, 09:59:51 AM »
Stoke have Sacked Rowett

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General Football & Sports / Re: Ex Players Thread
« on: January 08, 2019, 09:55:57 AM »
Very true, i was there for his debut and he absolutely exploded onto the scene! Thought he would be the real deal but injury curtailed his progress and he never really recovered.

Yeah for me was a real asset, like a improved Heskey. The injuries just ruined his progress, I really felt sorry for the lad, he was a top bloke

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General Football & Sports / Re: Ex Players Thread
« on: January 08, 2019, 09:35:09 AM »
Didn’t we buy him from Manchester City after a loan spell with us, so not one of our Academy youngsters

we did, he was young when joined us agreed but was a purchase, not a creation of our Academy

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i bet that villa game will be moved.....

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General Football & Sports / Re: Boxing Thread
« on: November 27, 2018, 08:25:31 AM »
i'm looking forward to the Fury/Wilder fight

Dislike Wilder, and i hope Fury puts him down by the 6th

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: New Kit/ Sponsors
« on: August 03, 2018, 04:33:18 PM »

you can have my large one for £40.00. i want an away one

did you flog it?

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General Football & Sports / Re: Darren Moore
« on: April 18, 2018, 01:58:41 PM »
One of my best days as a baggie, only the 2nd time I went on the pitch (Oldham away 1st) Thanks for bringing this to mind

I can remember the joy on DM's face. then THAT Taylor image.....

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General Football & Sports / Re: Darren Moore
« on: April 18, 2018, 12:26:35 PM »
Promoted to the premier league vs Crystal Palace.... Darren Moore Scored.
Pulled off the great escape vs Crystal Palace.... Darren Moore Managed?

Dare to dream!

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Player of the season awards
« on: April 03, 2018, 12:04:10 PM »
Plastic trophies to plastic players

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West Bromwich Albion FC / Re: Message to WBA FC Players
« on: April 03, 2018, 10:47:53 AM »
I have to go to football coaching tonight, stare at my team (under 11's) and they will ask me why yet again a manager at their favourite football team has left.

I am pig sick of having to explain to kids who want to play football professionally that the players they Idolise are just wastemen.

Players in the current WBA team, they should apologise to the kids for this. They are our future fanbase. They are the people they are trying to influence to get into football and play for their local teams.

I saw a kid recently wear a liverpool top instead of a wba top. I asked why? Cause WBA cant play and liverpool can.

its sick

SORT IT OUT.

or we wont get players like Field come through to us!

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: In Game Chat
« on: January 27, 2018, 09:41:21 PM »
WBA doing us proud

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: In Game Chat
« on: January 27, 2018, 09:35:36 PM »
yeah he has been appalling all game, and we really need to have a strong finish here

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Albion Matchday Forum / Re: In Game Chat
« on: January 27, 2018, 09:34:10 PM »
thank god for Hegazi....

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General Football & Sports / Re: Seals watch - Anything Villa
« on: July 21, 2017, 03:42:32 PM »
Crikey.

A Viler I worked with thought Samba was dog sh it when he was in the Prem' with Blackburn.

He's not going to be overly happy about this one  :P  :P .

I think its a pretty decent signing unfortunately!!!

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General Football & Sports / Re: Seals watch - Anything Villa
« on: July 21, 2017, 02:50:44 PM »
They signed Chris Samba as well....


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