Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Note to LJ do not elect this guy as the Failand valet parking manager, remember what happened last time?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 A very good player who can cover at striker aswell. What does this mean for the likes of O'Dowda and Đurić though? I have a feeling we'll loan O'Dowda out before the end of the window and maybe use Brownhill as a CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuno Gomes Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: So what we really need is a trapezoid pitch, narrower at the end we're defending. Then at halftime get the groundsman to paint the lines the other way. Think u will find that's not possible as once the pitch is set it's done for the season - EFL rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nuno Gomez said: Think u will find that's not possible as once the pitch is set it's done for the season - EFL rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 53 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Listening to others - sounds an exciting signing Slurprised , considering how we play cards close to our chest that LJ tells fans about this in Park Street !!! No harm done this time around thankfully Welcome Jonathan - RIP IT UP I'm guessing it was signed and sealed by that stage Bob, just waiting to get the Villa game out the way before announcing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I imagine our midfield and strike force will look like this ----- Brownhill--Pack--- Leko -------------------- Pato ------------Reid----------------- ------------------Diedhou----- with Lucic, Kelly, Flint/Wright, Smith, Odowda, Elliasson, Đurić/Taylor/Hinds on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 30 minutes ago, Sergio Georgini said: Surely O'Dowda is now even lower down the pecking order.. Yes. I don't see the problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Never heard of the lad , hopefully a Pacey youngster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, You Do The Dziekanowski said: I imagine our midfield and strike force will look like this ----- Brownhill--Pack--- Leko -------------------- Pato ------------Reid----------------- ------------------Diedhou----- with Lucic, Kelly, Flint/Wright, Smith, Odowda, Elliasson, Đurić/Taylor/Hinds on the bench Two bad games and everyone now doesn't rate Smith. Hopefully Johnson got a better memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just got this response from my Baggie next door neighbour, season ticket holder; Yeah very good! Exciting player likes attacking.... probably too attacking for pulis at the mo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: Two bad games and everyone now doesn't rate Smith. Hopefully Johnson got a better memory Think it's been more than 2 games RD. It's been a while now since he's been really effective. Shame as we know what a player is in there and I've raved about him on here in the past. Maybe the injuries have taken longer to get over or maybe they've taken something away from him mentally or physically but he's just not been the same player imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looks like he will have people off their seats on a regular basis... Best you season ticket holders get yourselves some nice padded undies especially if Eliasson plays as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, lenred said: Think it's been more than 2 games RD. It's been a while now since he's been really effective. Shame as we know what a player is in there and I've raved about him on here in the past. Maybe the injuries have taken longer to get over or maybe they've taken something away from him mentally or physically but he's just not been the same player imho. End of last season he was awesome and was great against Barnsley and Brentford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 we have a lot of wide players now, surely we will play 4 3 3 with Reid deidhou leko/eliasdon/pato up top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, RedDave said: Two bad games and everyone now doesn't rate Smith. Hopefully Johnson got a better memory Not that I don't rate him just going off stuff Johnson has said about Brownhill makes me think he'll start and Pack is the better of Him and Smith so can see him playing. He's still a very good player and runs his legs off for the team doing the dirty work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 18:21, RedRoss said: No disrespect to the OP for sharing but I don't think this will happen. I doubt LJ would casually drop his next transfer target whilst having a few with a randomer in Brown's. Delete delete delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, Sergio Georgini said: Surely O'Dowda is now even lower down the pecking order.. That is another plus point on this signing for me...sorry if people don't agree but I genuinely do not know what o'dowda does or has offered us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, RedDave said: End of last season he was awesome and was great against Barnsley and Brentford I wasn't at Brentford but didn't think he stood out at all against Barnsley. Don't get me wrong, I've nothing against him at all and he's steady now and can do a job but for us to improve and move forwards we need to upgrade I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggie Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hello, Albion fan here. Felt compelled to pass comment on the news that Leko has joined Bristol City on loan. I haven't been so excited about a player at the Albion since we signed Odemwingie and before him, Kanu. He really gets you out of your seat (a rarity with a Pulis team :D). This kid has incredible raw talent and great pace. When he made his league debut v West Ham, he left Aaron Cresswell on his backside twice. The highlights video earlier in this thread really does show what he's all about. But that was 18 months ago. Since then, he has been used sparingly but sadly he doesn't seem to have improved much in that time, so the fans think that a loan deal is ideal for both Leko and the club. Hopefully, he'll re-build his confidence and most importantly, improve his decision making (he has a tendency to hold onto the ball a bit too long when he has a team-mate in a better position). Really hoping he does a good job at City and I'll be taking great interest in your matches now (other than when you're playing the V***a or the Dingles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just had another response from a WB colleague; Yes mate, quick with ball at feed. Just needs experience 2 help with decision making but he's not been far off our 1st team and only 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 It's good to see posters debating who should play. I think it goes to show that slowly and surely we are assembling a championship squad. For me I keep smith in . But if a player drops we have more than adequate replacements. It's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 So does this suggest O'Dowda now drops to the ever enlarging 'one for the future' pool and goes out on loan? Overall consensus I read on here is that he has not lived up to expectations; whatever they were. Seems SL is allowing his management team to go out and recruit like mad which will undoubtedly mean a number of misses as we are seeing. This is one hell of a project, experiment, punt, call it what you like, that we are witnessing. Its fascinating, exciting and frustrating. Gonna be a season and a half one way or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: On the same bus as our 2 Scandinavian's, I mean how many more chances do these 3 guys actually need???? Yeah, not as if Eliasson has played at all or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Buy getting an 18 year old winger what does that say about Callum odowda. 2 million down the drain? We now have 5 wingers at the club and not one who can get to the byline and cross the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: To play a higher pressing game. The pitch is slightly narrowER. Not narrow. Slightly less wide* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, swanker said: Buy getting an 18 year old winger what does that say about Callum odowda. 2 million down the drain? We now have 5 wingers at the club and not one who can get to the byline and cross the ball So in saying none can that writes off Leko already. We get it, O'Dowda shagged your wife or something because you your best to avoid saying even neutral about him at all costs. He blows hot and cold, but when playing well is decent at this level (Huddersfield and Villa last season just 2 examples). He will improve with time too, but nah, write him off as well. That leaves 2 more of the five you say we have, which I will have to guess who they are because our 3 wingers are covered already. Patterson, comfortable on the wing but more of a central player. Brownhill/Bryan Brownhill is a CM who can play wide. Bryan is a LB for us, and have you seen his crossing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Yeah, not as if Eliasson has played at all or anything. I was replying to the question as to where this leaves Eliasson? and I believe having to give WBA/Pulis some sort of reassurance over Leko's involvement in our squad, either O'Dowda or Eliasson could well drop down the pecking order and my money is on Eliasson as ODowda seems to be LJ's go to guy for some reason at the moment, this loan to me seems strange or maybe the signing of Eliasson is strange, take yer pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: I was replying to the question as to where this leaves Eliasson? and I believe having to give WBA/Pulis some sort of reassurance over Leko's involvement in our squad, either O'Dowda or Eliasson could well drop down the pecking order and my money is on Eliasson as ODowda seems to be LJ's go to guy for some reason at the moment, this loan to me seems strange or maybe the signing of Eliasson is strange, take yer pick. As I understand it both Eliasson and Leko are dual footed. I would hope they are both ahead of O'Dowda otherwise some of us are gonna be questioning Johnson's sanity. Or maybe they have already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, Cider red said: we have a lot of wide players now, surely we will play 4 3 3 with Reid deidhou leko/eliasdon/pato up top Interesting thought. I liked Carragher talking about 'wide attackers not wingers' yesterday, referring to Mane and Salah. We have a few wide attackers now who can go both inside and outside, which gives you more flexibility than players who are glued to the touchline. There are times at least when we need an extra man in midfield too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 32 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: That is another plus point on this signing for me...sorry if people don't agree but I genuinely do not know what o'dowda does or has offered us. Strangely after O'Dowda has just had his best game in a City shirt against Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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