Poyet tells CMS to show Leeds what they missed out on (From The Argus)
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Poyet tells CMS to show Leeds what they missed out on
9:30am Friday 2nd November 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Craig Mackail-Smith was a target for Leeds
Albion marksman Craig Mackail-Smith has been urged to make Leeds United manager Neil Warnock regret his visit to The Amex tonight.
The Yorkshiremen and Norwich came close to buying Mackail-Smith during the August transfer window.
Now Albion boss Gus Poyet wants Warnock (inset) to leave the South Coast wondering what might have been. Poyet admitted: “Leeds were very interested in Macca. “There was a moment when it looked like he had a big chance to go. Luckily we were able to keep him.
“Let’s hope Macca has a good game and gets back to scoring goals, then probably Neil will go back thinking about why he didn’t get him. That would be a good sign.”
Mackail-Smith scored in both matches against Leeds last season, including twice in the 3-3 draw at The Amex.
He has not hit the target since returning from hamstring trouble but still has six goals in ten games.
“That’s the key,” said Poyet. “That is why he is so good and why people want him and would like to buy him probably every transfer window.
“We had the same situation in the past with Nooney (Craig Noone) and Elliott Bennett. It becomes a problem for the team you are playing for but it’s important that he is here.
“Until January, at least, we are relaxed. There are times when the right amount of money is coming for a player and the player is going to get his own rewards for that. I am not the type of manager to tell a player you cannot go.”
Comments(24)
Claude Back
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9:48am Fri 2 Nov 12
wole wrote:Excellent summation.
How can Poyet ask this of CMS when Poyet is not helping him in any way by playing him up front on his own?
He needs a decent striker to hold the ball up for him instead of having to chase every single ball in the wide positions.
Everybody can see this apart from the manager himself!!
Jonathan Mouette
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10:22am Fri 2 Nov 12
JollyRoger
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10:27am Fri 2 Nov 12
UTA - I'll settle for 2-0 for us.
tug509
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10:39am Fri 2 Nov 12
tug509
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10:41am Fri 2 Nov 12
tug509 wrote:Sorry should have said hispanic/latino.
Well said Wole,maybe it is the hispanic way,we all go on about two strikers and Gus plays one,Capello did the same with England anytime the press said play so and so,he seemed to go out of his way not to!!.UTA
fairweathersupporter
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10:48am Fri 2 Nov 12
Anyway, it's Friday. We always play well on Fridays ( i have no statistical or logical arguments to back this up). It's just Saturdays and Tuesdays we currently have a problem with... Wednesdays are the way forward.
5-0, Barnes hatrick and a TK penalty save; with a public kiss and make up session in front of the adoring North Stand (not too much kissing though, i think it might still be an offence in Poland, especially with anyone whose of Austrian descent)... Sweet dreams are made of this and who are you to disagree?
heathgate
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10:53am Fri 2 Nov 12
wole wrote:We have a sensible concensus then, CMS needs support up top, he doesnt get it from Barnes who plods around waiting for the game to come to him. Dobbie from the start tonight and the game will be ours.
How can Poyet ask this of CMS when Poyet is not helping him in any way by playing him up front on his own?
He needs a decent striker to hold the ball up for him instead of having to chase every single ball in the wide positions.
Everybody can see this apart from the manager himself!!
Sadly I think Gus will be more likely to play Barnes and bring another plodder, Dicker, in for Hammond.
tug509
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11:01am Fri 2 Nov 12
t,Orlandi across the middle,CMS and Barnes up front with Dobbie just behind them.UTA
The Real Ryfish
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11:11am Fri 2 Nov 12
tug509
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11:18am Fri 2 Nov 12
Tommy11
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11:23am Fri 2 Nov 12
fairweathersupporter wrote:Cheers...you have just jinxed us....
I am sure he also asked him to show Leicester what they missed... Anyway, it's Friday. We always play well on Fridays ( i have no statistical or logical arguments to back this up). It's just Saturdays and Tuesdays we currently have a problem with... Wednesdays are the way forward. 5-0, Barnes hatrick and a TK penalty save; with a public kiss and make up session in front of the adoring North Stand (not too much kissing though, i think it might still be an offence in Poland, especially with anyone whose of Austrian descent)... Sweet dreams are made of this and who are you to disagree?
Barnes hatrick??.....Yes you have without doubt jinxed us...
pappaK
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11:32am Fri 2 Nov 12
Claude Back
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11:45am Fri 2 Nov 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Nice use of sarcasm and just a touch of irony, I believe.
Very encouraging news...! Obviously GP is going to put every means at his disposal to help CMS achieve these goals. So will we see the long awaited return of WH, or maybe GB and/or TA will get a chance to show what they can do... or the much sought after Ben Dickensen will show why other clubs are so interested. Mouth watering prospect. I am so looking forward to this one... Fingers crossed.
SMF20
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11:57am Fri 2 Nov 12
wole wrote:I could not agree with this post more... CMS is the most talented goal scorer in the division bar none and yet he is made to look only half decent due to a complete lack of support not only from his team mates but due to the style in which we play.. Please please GP lets show this guys worth as you say you want and give him the support and opportunities he needs to show just what made us pay a club record fee for him. Uta
How can Poyet ask this of CMS when Poyet is not helping him in any way by playing him up front on his own? He needs a decent striker to hold the ball up for him instead of having to chase every single ball in the wide positions. Everybody can see this apart from the manager himself!!
graham w
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11:59am Fri 2 Nov 12
wiltshire seagull
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12:49pm Fri 2 Nov 12
heathgate wrote:Agree with your summary completely, give poor old CMS some support, lets go back to basics with good old 4-4-2, lol. BTW, on another subject, hope Ian Holloway doesn't go to South London, I really like him as a Manager, one of the characters of the game..
wole wrote:We have a sensible concensus then, CMS needs support up top, he doesnt get it from Barnes who plods around waiting for the game to come to him. Dobbie from the start tonight and the game will be ours.
How can Poyet ask this of CMS when Poyet is not helping him in any way by playing him up front on his own?
He needs a decent striker to hold the ball up for him instead of having to chase every single ball in the wide positions.
Everybody can see this apart from the manager himself!!
Sadly I think Gus will be more likely to play Barnes and bring another plodder, Dicker, in for Hammond.
Are you going tonight after all, Heathcliffe, I will have to make do on Sky?? UTA
VegasSeagull
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12:49pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Why not go for a loan deal until the end of the season, ok a premeirship club youngster, don't think so as we have young strikers of our own. A prem striker nearing the end of his time, maybe but big wage bill to cover, again where does the money come from?
We could look at the lower divisions, find a guy that is popping a few in, do you really think the player's club will let him go out on loan if he is scoring goals?
January will be the time to buy a couple of strikers and the sale of CMS will finance the purchases. Gus has always said that he will not stand in a players way, if the right offer comes in he will go.
Dobbie needs to step up to the plate and start delivering as I am sure that he was bought to replace CMS for when that can't refuse offer comes in. Goals from midfield have dried up, it's time for this group to deliver too.
I was somewhat derided for saying that the players owe the club and the club does not owe the players, well I firmly believe that. Too many of our squad seem to be going through the motions rather than showing why we signed them. Gus should give the whole squad a wakeup call, pull the young lads from the development squad and give them their chance, maybe then the senior players will remember why they are here. Our back five need need not heed this wakeup call but they could talk to the rest of the squad.
sussexram40
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1:33pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Cabin fever
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1:33pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Tommy11 wrote:And there speaks a true 'fan'.
fairweathersupporter wrote:Cheers...you have just jinxed us....
I am sure he also asked him to show Leicester what they missed... Anyway, it's Friday. We always play well on Fridays ( i have no statistical or logical arguments to back this up). It's just Saturdays and Tuesdays we currently have a problem with... Wednesdays are the way forward. 5-0, Barnes hatrick and a TK penalty save; with a public kiss and make up session in front of the adoring North Stand (not too much kissing though, i think it might still be an offence in Poland, especially with anyone whose of Austrian descent)... Sweet dreams are made of this and who are you to disagree?
Barnes hatrick??.....Yes you have without doubt jinxed us...
Well done Tommy(aged)11!
pappaK
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2:14pm Fri 2 Nov 12
BHAFC_SHAUN
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5:11pm Fri 2 Nov 12
No wait a second, this pie isn't even mine!
Gus is paid to do the best he can for us, and has taken us from the bottom half of league 1 to top 10 in the championship. He's got us playing attractive football and signed exciting players along the way. Yeah, he's made a couple of mistakes along the way, but are you surprised? Gus has been involved in football for 20+ years and knows what he's doing. Quit the constant **** moaning about how he's not doing things right - if you think you have all the answers apply to TB for the job and convince him that you would do a better job than gus. A lot of you seem to be forgetting where we came from, and that win, lose or draw, WE ARE BRIGHTON! if you want perfection, follow barca instead.
Tommy11
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5:26pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Cabin fever wrote:Cabin Fever, you and I disagree on basically everything......In my opinion you talk a load of s**t and I know that you think that of me. So let's just leave it there.......
Tommy11 wrote:And there speaks a true 'fan'.
fairweathersupporter wrote:Cheers...you have just jinxed us....
I am sure he also asked him to show Leicester what they missed... Anyway, it's Friday. We always play well on Fridays ( i have no statistical or logical arguments to back this up). It's just Saturdays and Tuesdays we currently have a problem with... Wednesdays are the way forward. 5-0, Barnes hatrick and a TK penalty save; with a public kiss and make up session in front of the adoring North Stand (not too much kissing though, i think it might still be an offence in Poland, especially with anyone whose of Austrian descent)... Sweet dreams are made of this and who are you to disagree?
Barnes hatrick??.....Yes you have without doubt jinxed us...
Well done Tommy(aged)11!
Tony the tiger eastbourne
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5:47pm Fri 2 Nov 12
wole says...
9:36am Fri 2 Nov 12
He needs a decent striker to hold the ball up for him instead of having to chase every single ball in the wide positions.
Everybody can see this apart from the manager himself!!