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Bruno out as Albion make two changes
2:21pm Tuesday 1st January 2013 in Sport By Brian Owen
Dean Hammond returns to the starting XI today
Albion have brought back Dean Hammond and Ashley Barnes to face Ipswich today.
But there is no place for Andrew Crofts, who drops to the bench, or Bruno, who is absent from the 18.
David Lopez is likely to move to right-back in the absence of Bruno, who has suffered from Achilles and rib injuries in recent weeks.
Albion are also missing Will Buckley (hamstring) and Inigo Calderon (knee) along with longer term absentees Marcos Painter and Vicente, who scored so memorably here last season.
Ipswich are looking for an eighth win in 13 matches since the arrival of current boss Mick McCarthy.
They are forced into a change in midfield where Nigel Reo-Coker replaces former Crawley loanee Andy Drury, who is unwell.
Success today would take the Tractor Boys, who were bottom of the table earlier this season, to within a point of the Seagulls.
Ipswich: Henderson; Orr, Chambers, Smith, Cresswell; Edwards, Reo-Coker, N’Daw, Martin; Murphy, Campbell. Subs: Loach, Hewitt, Mings, Hyam, Emmanuel-Thomas, Chopra, Scotland.
Albion: Kuszczak; David, Greer, El-Abd, Bridge; Bridcutt, Hammond, Orlandi; Barnes, Mackail-Smith, LuaLua. Subs: Brezovan, Dunk, Dicker, Crofts, March, Dobbie, Hoskins.
Ref: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire).
Comments(31)
SMF20
says...
2:35pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Not sure about David remaining in the 11 though, I'm guessing that Bruno is injured again.. Anyone know?
As for Barnes returning... It's certainly not shocked me. I do wonder what Hoskins has to do to get a game though. I'm starting to feel for the guy, clearly Gus doesn't think he is up to much, shame.
Uta
phumps
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2:40pm Tue 1 Jan 13
SMF20 wrote:Agree re Hoskins he seems to get into good positions and has a good first touch should b starting ,can see this going same way as Murray , on another note think we should least have look at David McGoldrick at Coventry , scored 16 times this season and on loan from forest would of thought he not too expensive
Really please Hammond is in for Crofts, he may not have set the world alight on his return but he has been the better of the two.
Not sure about David remaining in the 11 though, I'm guessing that Bruno is injured again.. Anyone know?
As for Barnes returning... It's certainly not shocked me. I do wonder what Hoskins has to do to get a game though. I'm starting to feel for the guy, clearly Gus doesn't think he is up to much, shame.
Uta
Jonathan Mouette
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2:42pm Tue 1 Jan 13
phumps
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2:43pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Hard to disagree
How GP can prefer AB to WH is totally beyond me... It beggars belief and, as far as I am concerned, calls into question his own judgement. On present form I would even pick WH over CMS. I really don't understand but will be pleased to be proved wrong and therefore remain with fingers crossed (but not, I hasten to add, holding my breath)!!!
lmspike
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2:49pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Claude Back
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2:56pm Tue 1 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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2:57pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mark by the sea
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2:58pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Clean Sheet
says...
2:58pm Tue 1 Jan 13
lmspike wrote:Oh clueless? And how does your managerial CV look?
As far as forwards and how to start scoring goals, GP is clueless. Come on Mr Bloom lets get O'driscoll in and Poyet and Barnes out. Or the stadium will be about 10,000 seats to big com August.
SMF20
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3:01pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mark by the sea wrote:What have you heard Mark?
Charlie Austin,!,,!
VegasSeagull
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3:10pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mikeygit
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3:12pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mark by the sea
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3:12pm Tue 1 Jan 13
SMF20 wrote:In talks with another championship side, brighton tabled 4 million pounds for a unknown striker! Austin notin the 18 today!
mark by the sea wrote:What have you heard Mark?
Charlie Austin,!,,!
mark by the sea
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3:21pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mikeygit wrote:Bruno injured, sol march youth winger, quick, confident player.
See we have a sub called March--who is he??? Wish Gus was more open with players left out---aka Bruno---only raises what may be unfounded suspicions??
Albion In Staffs
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3:25pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mark by the sea wrote:Have no idea about the bid or the talks but Austin injured today.
SMF20 wrote:In talks with another championship side, brighton tabled 4 million pounds for a unknown striker! Austin notin the 18 today!
mark by the sea wrote:What have you heard Mark?
Charlie Austin,!,,!
mikeygit
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3:26pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Jonathan Mouette
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3:36pm Tue 1 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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3:39pm Tue 1 Jan 13
ballantrrae
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3:40pm Tue 1 Jan 13
phumps wrote:I agree as well.
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Hard to disagree
How GP can prefer AB to WH is totally beyond me... It beggars belief and, as far as I am concerned, calls into question his own judgement. On present form I would even pick WH over CMS. I really don't understand but will be pleased to be proved wrong and therefore remain with fingers crossed (but not, I hasten to add, holding my breath)!!!
I have to assume that Bruno is either ill or injured. With Calde and Painter still injured we are short handed in defence still with the young DS player March being included on the bench. In view of Bruno's slightly below par performance against Watford by his own standards, I am now wondering if Poyet 'risked' playing Bruno because of the shortage of any other defenders and given that in Buckley's absence he wanted to play David wide on the right side of midfield.
Having young March in the squad does provide cover for LuaLua on the bench which I think is needed since LuaLua has a tendency to 'fade' after about 70 minutes.
I will be interested to see who exactly we do sign as a striker (or strikers).
Finally I still think we need a powerhouse midfielder - interesting that Crofts has been relegated to the bench. I also continue to believe that we need another defender, ideally someone with pace having seen how exposed both El-Arb and Greer were by the Watford strikers.
I have just seen that the Albion are 2-0 up today so fingers crossed for the 70 minutes or so.
WisdomSpeaks
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3:53pm Tue 1 Jan 13
mikeygit wrote:Solly Marsh is a useful little player. Saw him at Lewes where he played and was clearly a class above the rest at that level.
See we have a sub called March--who is he??? Wish Gus was more open with players left out---aka Bruno---only raises what may be unfounded suspicions??
I'm pleased it sounds like Barnes is being played more as a second striker today - that's where he scored all his goals when we won Div 1. Hopefully GP has decided to be more adventurous. Definitely sounds it today.
VegasSeagull
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3:57pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Clean Sheet wrote:Yeah a goal for Hammond, a goal for CMS and an assist for Branes, Gus really doesn't know what he is doing.
lmspike wrote: As far as forwards and how to start scoring goals, GP is clueless. Come on Mr Bloom lets get O'driscoll in and Poyet and Barnes out. Or the stadium will be about 10,000 seats to big com August.Oh clueless? And how does your managerial CV look?
johntenerife
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4:03pm Tue 1 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:If we manage to hold on to win this game it will be the 4th win in 18 games. do you reckon that is good and poyet knows what he is doing? If so please explain because it is beyond me if you think he is doing well. your sarcastic remarks against other posts seem unfounded.
A goal for Hammond and a assist for Barnes, clearly Gus hasn't got a clue.,
Hovite
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4:28pm Tue 1 Jan 13
There are two camps here, the irrational get Gus out camp, and the rational stick with Gus and be patient camp.
Which one are you?
Albion In Staffs
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4:31pm Tue 1 Jan 13
johntenerife wrote:Sorry mate, I'm with Vegas not Tenerife. as some of us have been saying, it's all about patience and a bit of faith. Yep, we've had a blip but still three points of play offs in a tight division. For God's sake, the instant success merchants need to calm down. I assume CMS is now everyone's hero.......
VegasSeagull wrote:If we manage to hold on to win this game it will be the 4th win in 18 games. do you reckon that is good and poyet knows what he is doing? If so please explain because it is beyond me if you think he is doing well. your sarcastic remarks against other posts seem unfounded.
A goal for Hammond and a assist for Barnes, clearly Gus hasn't got a clue.,
Old Scrote of the Amex
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4:32pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Oh, and I do enjoy the conspiracy theorists who claim that a bid has come in on any player who may be dropped or injured!
Albion In Staffs
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4:35pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:Yep!
Barnes comes back in and we go 3-0 up away from home. I'm not saying the two are causally linked, but no doubt playing Barnes will still be the wrong selection in the eyes of many myopic 'fans'.
Oh, and I do enjoy the conspiracy theorists who claim that a bid has come in on any player who may be dropped or injured!
BTW Billy Paynter has scored today. What a miss by Gus........
ballantrrae
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4:36pm Tue 1 Jan 13
SMF20 wrote:SMF20 I have had similar thoughts (see my previous posting on this thread). I certainly would like to see Hosko given a run of games. He was one of the pluses against Watford witness his volley from Bruno's pass which the Watford keeper saved well.
Really please Hammond is in for Crofts, he may not have set the world alight on his return but he has been the better of the two.
Not sure about David remaining in the 11 though, I'm guessing that Bruno is injured again.. Anyone know?
As for Barnes returning... It's certainly not shocked me. I do wonder what Hoskins has to do to get a game though. I'm starting to feel for the guy, clearly Gus doesn't think he is up to much, shame.
Uta
Your comment re Hammond seems justified since he has scored today. Not sure I agree with your doubts re David although I suspect it will depend on where Poyet plays him as to how effective he might be for the Albion.
Zamora25
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4:59pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Brighton record with Barnes is much better with him in the team than out of the team!
Barnes was our top scorer last season. What short memories some of you have!
With Bruno, Calderon, Painter, Buckley and Vicente injured the squad looks stretched. Clearly Sparrow has no future at the club as youngster Solly March was preferred on the subs bench.
VegasSeagull
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5:13pm Tue 1 Jan 13
Good result today and perhaps just as important as the result, a lift for Barnes and Hammond, they had to leave the park happy today, CMS too.
A big lift in confidence should come from today's result for all the players and the fans. Gus will sleep well tonight, his team selection got the job done. A goal each for a striker, midfield player and a defender, just what Gus has been calling for.
Buckley injured bad news, would an injury put off a potential buyer, maybe good news.
VegasSeagull
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5:29pm Tue 1 Jan 13
lmspike wrote:The thing is pal, as much as you are entitled to your opinion with regards to the team selection, would it not be wise to wait until the game is over before you say Gus is clueless.
As far as forwards and how to start scoring goals, GP is clueless. Come on Mr Bloom lets get O'driscoll in and Poyet and Barnes out. Or the stadium will be about 10,000 seats to big com August.
Comments, such as the one I have quoted, might be valid at the end of the match but when stated before a ball has even been kicked, well that just opens the door to foolishness.
Now say sorry and we can forget all about it.
phumps says...
2:32pm Tue 1 Jan 13