Ulloa gives Albion something different says Oatway

5:00pm Friday 22nd February 2013 in Sport By Andy Naylor

Leo Ulloa has made his presence felt at Albion Leo Ulloa has made his presence felt at Albion

LEO Ulloa has been praised for the impact he has made at Albion.

The Argentinian target man clinched Tuesday’s 2-0 win at leaders Cardiff deep into injury time.

It was his first goal in the Championship and second in five appearances after scoring on his debut against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

But it is not just Ulloa’s goals that have made him an instant hit for the Seagulls since his £2 million move last month from Spanish club Almeria.

Coach Charlie Oatway told The Argus: “Ulloa over the last few games has brought us something different. He has added a little bit more firepower but relief as well.

“You saw how many balls he headed away against Cardiff. He was in the box defending for us. He’s an extra man and he’s a presence. He kept their two centre-halves busy for big periods of the game, so he adds a lot to us.

“He has fitted in so well. He works so hard and he’s a gentleman, respectful to everyone. It could not have happened to a nicer guy.”

Oatway also says Albion’s multi-national dressing room is free of cliques.

He revealed: “When we are eating our pre-match meals the Spanish lads are not sitting on their own. You’ll have Bruno, for example, sitting with a couple of the English boys.”

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saraman says...
5:15pm Fri 22 Feb 13

It sure looks as though Leo is shaping up to be the forward we have been craving for. I fancy him to score two tomorrow and an other one or two from elsewhere.

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Alfie T says...
5:20pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Love the international diversity of our squad, I'm sure Leo will be successful I like his balance and touch, just needs to watch the ball and not the player. When he is used to the physical side and what he can and cannot get away with, the goals will come, certain of it. 4.1 tomorrow !

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dave from bexill says...
5:24pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?

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weststandupperlacostearmy says...
5:26pm Fri 22 Feb 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
And our British horse?

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saraman says...
5:32pm Fri 22 Feb 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
Gee Whizz, that was wicked Dave. My bet is he couldn't give a ****. And what's this about a horse Westy

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russellsnr2 says...
5:33pm Fri 22 Feb 13

"Bruno, for example, sitting with a couple of the English boys.”
Wondering who is going to pay!!!!!!
I mentioned after the Cardiff game how the BBC seems to avoid our team and today you will be pleased to read that, and I quote :- "Brighton could find themselves back in the play-off zone they vacated four months ago, if they can follow up Tuesday's shock 2-0 away win over runaway leaders Cardiff"
Who writes this utter rubbish?
Anyone else SHOCKED????

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Far gull says...
5:34pm Fri 22 Feb 13

weststandupperlacost
earmy wrote:
dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
And our British horse?
No politics please. Ulloa so far so good. only 1mill per goal at present , lets hope that comes down a wee bit by the time his contract up :-)

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allbarnunn says...
5:36pm Fri 22 Feb 13

If he could show real prowess in the air in the box then we may have found a replacement centre forward. Still a little naive for me but great potential.

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saraman says...
5:52pm Fri 22 Feb 13

saraman wrote:
dave from bexill wrote: Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
Gee Whizz, that was wicked Dave. My bet is he couldn't give a ****. And what's this about a horse Westy
Oi Sarah, why the asterisks? I only said D.... A lot worse has been allowed to stand, or am I missing something?

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Hovite says...
5:52pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Still a little naive for you allbarnunn?

Pah

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twodogs says...
5:52pm Fri 22 Feb 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
So whats the point your making,this is about football isnt it?

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Alfie T says...
5:53pm Fri 22 Feb 13

russellsnr2 wrote:
"Bruno, for example, sitting with a couple of the English boys.”
Wondering who is going to pay!!!!!!
I mentioned after the Cardiff game how the BBC seems to avoid our team and today you will be pleased to read that, and I quote :- "Brighton could find themselves back in the play-off zone they vacated four months ago, if they can follow up Tuesday's shock 2-0 away win over runaway leaders Cardiff"
Who writes this utter rubbish?
Anyone else SHOCKED????
Not me Russ, I fancied 2.0 all day, gutted I didn't back my instinct and get to the bookies.

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dave from bexill says...
5:58pm Fri 22 Feb 13

twodogs wrote:
dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
So whats the point your making,this is about football isnt it?
Just a joke. Obviously a poor one

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twodogs says...
5:59pm Fri 22 Feb 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
So whats the point your making,this is about football isnt it?

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7Rookie says...
6:00pm Fri 22 Feb 13

russellsnr2 wrote:
"Bruno, for example, sitting with a couple of the English boys.”
Wondering who is going to pay!!!!!!
I mentioned after the Cardiff game how the BBC seems to avoid our team and today you will be pleased to read that, and I quote :- "Brighton could find themselves back in the play-off zone they vacated four months ago, if they can follow up Tuesday's shock 2-0 away win over runaway leaders Cardiff"
Who writes this utter rubbish?
Anyone else SHOCKED????
It was a shock though. They had lost once at home before us and were 8 points clear at the top of the league

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Old Scrote of the Amex says...
6:03pm Fri 22 Feb 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
I doubt he can see it from here.

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Hector66 says...
6:04pm Fri 22 Feb 13

very, very glad to hear no cliques in the dressing-room. that is so important.

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Hovite says...
6:14pm Fri 22 Feb 13

The story says;

It was his first goal in the Championship and second in five appearances after scoring on his debut against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Should be corrected he has only played 4 games not 5.

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bruce beckett says...
6:18pm Fri 22 Feb 13

It will be interesting to see whether Leo proves a better bet in the long-term than some of our other potential targets, such as Chris Wood.

Wood has made a huge impact for Leicester in the short-term, but he was used to the rough and tumble of Championship football. Leo is learning with every game.

Hoping for two or three goals tomorrow and, more importantly, three points. UTA!!!

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raymondo999 says...
6:20pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Don't know about the Falklands but what's all this about him feeling the cold. Argentina is hardly the tropics

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Hovite says...
6:34pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Where has he said that he is feeling the cold?

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Lawro was God says...
6:46pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Let's hope we go for it tomorrow and play two up top with Vicente and Bucker supplying the ammunition for Ulloa and CMS. Good side Burnley, will be an interesting game. UTA

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weststandupperlacostearmy says...
6:46pm Fri 22 Feb 13

saraman wrote:
dave from bexill wrote:
Yes, but what's his view of the Falklands?
Gee Whizz, that was wicked Dave. My bet is he couldn't give a ****. And what's this about a horse Westy
Dear Saraman, im pretty sure footballers have a sense of humour and even some of them to have the intellect to discuss topical issues over a glass of mineral water and a spag bol. I was merely jesting with Bexhill Dave! Enjoy your Equine pie and pint tomorrow at The Amex....JOKE!!! X

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raymondo999 says...
6:46pm Fri 22 Feb 13

On TV and in numerous press interviews. Do keep up hovite

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Hovite says...
7:03pm Fri 22 Feb 13

raymondo999 wrote:
On TV and in numerous press interviews. Do keep up hovite
Fair enough, but it has been very cold. Not really surprised he said it.

Did he say that he's finding it difficult to adjust his game to the cold? or did he say it was bloody freezing?

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Downlander says...
8:09pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Last seasons Burnley home game will go down as one of my all time bad memories. After 15 mins it was 8 v.10 outfield players after the two Brighton sending off's. I spent the rest of the game seething about wanting my money back having been robbed of a contest because of subjective decisions and the lack of 'sin bin' regulations.

I want variable length 'Sin Bins' for appropriate offences with appropriate disadvantage to the adjudged offending team and I want a discretionary 2nd, 18 yard penalty spot for dubious penalty claims. (Rather than a free goal out of completely nothing.)

I also would like goal line technogogy but that will never come! Sorry...... did you say it is.......?


In the meantime Burnley, nothing personal, but I really want to screw off you back the 3 points you were gifted last season. I really, really want them reallly BAD!!!

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Downlander says...
8:13pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Must check before posting. It's technolgogy I want. etc.

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fansunited says...
8:27pm Fri 22 Feb 13

raymondo999 wrote:
Don't know about the Falklands but what's all this about him feeling the cold. Argentina is hardly the tropics
Weather in Buenos Aires is 24 c today it would feel like the topics to me! but as he has been playing in spain for the last 3 years which is a cool 16 c today, that would even feel like tropics compard to here!

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Alfie T says...
8:44pm Fri 22 Feb 13

Downlander wrote:
Last seasons Burnley home game will go down as one of my all time bad memories. After 15 mins it was 8 v.10 outfield players after the two Brighton sending off's. I spent the rest of the game seething about wanting my money back having been robbed of a contest because of subjective decisions and the lack of 'sin bin' regulations.

I want variable length 'Sin Bins' for appropriate offences with appropriate disadvantage to the adjudged offending team and I want a discretionary 2nd, 18 yard penalty spot for dubious penalty claims. (Rather than a free goal out of completely nothing.)

I also would like goal line technogogy but that will never come! Sorry...... did you say it is.......?


In the meantime Burnley, nothing personal, but I really want to screw off you back the 3 points you were gifted last season. I really, really want them reallly BAD!!!
Agree, been waiting to bury this lot since last seasons debacle, I remember an over reaction that got Barnes sent off, and there player grabbed him by the neck and didn't even get a yellow card. Long way back to Lancashire with nothing to show for their troubles.

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raymondo999 says...
10:01pm Fri 22 Feb 13

fansunited wrote:
raymondo999 wrote:
Don't know about the Falklands but what's all this about him feeling the cold. Argentina is hardly the tropics
Weather in Buenos Aires is 24 c today it would feel like the topics to me! but as he has been playing in spain for the last 3 years which is a cool 16 c today, that would even feel like tropics compard to here!
It's called the Southern Hemisphere where it's now summer.

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Clean Sheet says...
10:04am Sat 23 Feb 13

It might be something to do with having lived in Spain for a couple of years. It remains warmer there than the Costa del Marine Parade despite climate change.

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