Albion loan stars are gone but not forgotten (From The Argus)
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Albion loan stars are gone but not forgotten
5:00pm Monday 14th May 2012 in Sport By Brian Owen
Joe Mattock did well on loan at Albion
Albion are keeping close tabs on the loan stars who helped them to a top-ten finish.
But coach Charlie Oatway has warned they will have to wait before knowing whether any of the quartet could return to The Amex.
The Argus understands Joe Mattock, who made the Seagulls’ left-back spot his own, is expected to be surplus to requirements at West Bromwich Albion, whoever takes over in charge from Roy Hodgson.
Club-mate Gonzalo Jara Reyes stands more chance of forcing his way into next season’s squad although he was not in the picture when the Baggies ended their season at home to Arsenal yesterday.
Sam Vokes (Wolves) and Gai Assulin (Manchester City) were also with the Seagulls until the end of the Championship campaign.
None have been ruled out of Albion’s plans for next season.
Albion coach Charlie Oatway said: “The good thing with Sam and Gonzo and people like that is that they have come and played for us now.
“We know what they are like and they know what we are like. It goes both ways.
“They got called back at the end of the season by their clubs because they wanted to do fitness testing.
“We agreed we will see what the situation is with them as well as us.
“You can see with West Brom a new manager is coming in and he might want to see them in pre-season so it is not really for us to comment.
“They are their players, not our players. It’s out of our hands. But they are certainly on our radar because we have had them here – Gonzo has had two spells - and liked the boys.”
Albion face another trip to Bolton next season after yesterday’s dramatic finale to the Premier League season.
Wanderers joined Lancashire rivals Blackburn and Burnley in the Championship when they were held 2-2 at Stoke.
Comments(27)
heathgate
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5:43pm Mon 14 May 12
klemaniac
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6:20pm Mon 14 May 12
Cap'n Pugwash
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6:21pm Mon 14 May 12
Ringmer Rich wrote:Mattock for sure, fitted in very well with style of play and showed some good touches. Assulin I'm undecided about-one thing is almost certain is that he'll not get a look in at his home club so is possibly worth a punt. Vokes and Reyes had plenty of time to convince us fans of their worth, I think we can do better than those two.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
Alfie T
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6:23pm Mon 14 May 12
Ringmer Rich wrote:Agree RR, Vokes is not the answer & Reyes after a good start was disappointing. Mattock and Assulin would be top signings, City paid a lot of money for the latter and will probably want to recover some of it.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
ballantrrae
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6:59pm Mon 14 May 12
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:I think your comments reflect what alot of fans think Cap'n Pugwash although I wouldn't completely discount Vokes as a back up striker depending on (a) who else in the target man mould is available and (b) what budget Poyet is given.
Ringmer Rich wrote:Mattock for sure, fitted in very well with style of play and showed some good touches. Assulin I'm undecided about-one thing is almost certain is that he'll not get a look in at his home club so is possibly worth a punt. Vokes and Reyes had plenty of time to convince us fans of their worth, I think we can do better than those two.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
Talking of Poyet pleased to see that he is not featured in the speculative candidates list for the Villa vacancy on the Sky Sports Football News website.
namgo49
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7:15pm Mon 14 May 12
Reyes must be on really good money and is not worth it, far too inconsistent.
Assulin is unconvincing as is Vokes. I thought one of the best forwards down at the Amex was Andy Keogh from Millwall. He'd be worth a punt.
The Phantom
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7:28pm Mon 14 May 12
The Real Ryfish
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7:42pm Mon 14 May 12
Alfie T wrote:No they didn't - Assulin was a free agent when Man City picked him up. Therefore, no money to recoup, only training and possible profit.
Ringmer Rich wrote:Agree RR, Vokes is not the answer & Reyes after a good start was disappointing. Mattock and Assulin would be top signings, City paid a lot of money for the latter and will probably want to recover some of it.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
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7:45pm Mon 14 May 12
pebble counter
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8:19pm Mon 14 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:Who would you prefer then that would we could realistically get?
Hopefully Poyet will be gone and forgotton very soon to.
campotolox
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8:34pm Mon 14 May 12
SMF20
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9:22pm Mon 14 May 12
namgo49 wrote:I agree 100% with you namgo on all fronts. I thought Keogh was quality too, I'd add his team mate Trotter to that list aswell though.
Mattock is the only one worth persuing.
Reyes must be on really good money and is not worth it, far too inconsistent.
Assulin is unconvincing as is Vokes. I thought one of the best forwards down at the Amex was Andy Keogh from Millwall. He'd be worth a punt.
Cabin fever
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9:34pm Mon 14 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:Very soon to what?
Hopefully Poyet will be gone and forgotton very soon to.
Alan Duffy
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9:47pm Mon 14 May 12
MrHove
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11:23pm Mon 14 May 12
Still think that a good keeper should be top of the list and then we can start building from the back, i cannot see us adding too many new faces as though as that can have a negative impact so at most I would expect 4 or 5 players coming in.
As always - In Gus We Trust
Captain Haddock
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2:19am Tue 15 May 12
ballantrrae wrote:Agree with all of the above.
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:I think your comments reflect what alot of fans think Cap'n Pugwash although I wouldn't completely discount Vokes as a back up striker depending on (a) who else in the target man mould is available and (b) what budget Poyet is given.
Ringmer Rich wrote:Mattock for sure, fitted in very well with style of play and showed some good touches. Assulin I'm undecided about-one thing is almost certain is that he'll not get a look in at his home club so is possibly worth a punt. Vokes and Reyes had plenty of time to convince us fans of their worth, I think we can do better than those two.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
Talking of Poyet pleased to see that he is not featured in the speculative candidates list for the Villa vacancy on the Sky Sports Football News website.
Vokes is a possible but I hope we can get a nice surprise up front.
Think Assulin looks very promising indeed...would like both him and Mattock...the latter on a permanent, the former on a loan to (possible) buy deal.
By the way, Ballantrrae, your Gus / Villa info is sadly no longer accurate (3rd favourite on SSN tonight).
Captain Haddock
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2:23am Tue 15 May 12
Alan Duffy wrote:I met Vokes' dad in Dick's Bar post-match sometime in the latter part of the season. He said Sam was enjoying his time here then.
I know for a fact that Assulin thinks he'll be here next season, whether that's permanent or on a continued loan basis not sure, Mattock would be a good purchase, and my mates drank with Sam Vokes's dad before every match, he wants to stay.
Mark Dixon
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6:57am Tue 15 May 12
brighton1980
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8:26am Tue 15 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:HOVEPARKRESIDENT, learn to spell you cretin. I've seen you abuse others on previous threads about their grammatical errors. Practice what you preach and all that. You should say "forgotten very soon too" not "forgotton very soon to". Chump. If you're going to inflict your idiot point of view on us, at least learn how to spell better than a five year old.
Hopefully Poyet will be gone and forgotton very soon to.
wole
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9:07am Tue 15 May 12
championshipgull
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9:18am Tue 15 May 12
brighton1980 wrote:Touché
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:HOVEPARKRESIDENT, learn to spell you cretin. I've seen you abuse others on previous threads about their grammatical errors. Practice what you preach and all that. You should say "forgotten very soon too" not "forgotton very soon to". Chump. If you're going to inflict your idiot point of view on us, at least learn how to spell better than a five year old.
Hopefully Poyet will be gone and forgotton very soon to.
championshipgull
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9:41am Tue 15 May 12
wole wrote:wole lot of speculation !
Heskey is on his way!!
seagulljoe
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11:18am Tue 15 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:Another 'o' on you the 'to' maybe? You began digging yourself a very big hole when you criticised someone's spelling yesterday, and you're not gonna be able to get out of it!
Hopefully Poyet will be gone and forgotton very soon to.
Ken in Spain
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12:44pm Tue 15 May 12
ballantrrae
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12:52pm Tue 15 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:Captain Haddock thanks for the update re Poyet/Villa. I must say I was surprised (pleasantly0 that he wasn't on the initial list since he seems to be on every one the moment a vacancy appears.
ballantrrae wrote:Agree with all of the above.
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:I think your comments reflect what alot of fans think Cap'n Pugwash although I wouldn't completely discount Vokes as a back up striker depending on (a) who else in the target man mould is available and (b) what budget Poyet is given.
Ringmer Rich wrote:Mattock for sure, fitted in very well with style of play and showed some good touches. Assulin I'm undecided about-one thing is almost certain is that he'll not get a look in at his home club so is possibly worth a punt. Vokes and Reyes had plenty of time to convince us fans of their worth, I think we can do better than those two.
Would like Mattock and Assulin back, not too bothered about Vokes or Reyes
Talking of Poyet pleased to see that he is not featured in the speculative candidates list for the Villa vacancy on the Sky Sports Football News website.
Vokes is a possible but I hope we can get a nice surprise up front.
Think Assulin looks very promising indeed...would like both him and Mattock...the latter on a permanent, the former on a loan to (possible) buy deal.
By the way, Ballantrrae, your Gus / Villa info is sadly no longer accurate (3rd favourite on SSN tonight).
Interesting posts re Vokes wanting to stay.
CAKEBEARD
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3:36pm Tue 15 May 12
Ringmer Rich says...
5:35pm Mon 14 May 12