Poyet hopeful about defensive duo (From The Argus)
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Poyet hopeful about defensive duo
10:22am Thursday 15th November 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Wayne Bridge has been to Germany for tests
Albion boss Gus Poyet is hopeful two of his key defenders will give him a birthday present by proving their fitness for Huddersfield.
Wayne Bridge (calf) and Adam El-Abd (hamstring) are both fighting to be available for Saturday's trip to Yorkshire.
El-Abd caught Poyet's eye in training at The Amex yesterday, while Bridge has been to Germany with club doctor Helge Riepenhof.
Poyet, 45 today, said: "Adam El-Abd was non-stop, running around the pitch, sprinting, jumping. Every time you looked he was doing something, so he looks fit to me. Whether the medical staff agree with me or not could be different.
"We went through a full test with Wayne. We took him to Germany with the doc. We checked also the problem he's had in the past, because we had the opportunity. We'll see. I've got a good feeling but it's not about my feelings, it's about them."
Poyet said it is too early to open talks with on-loan Bridge about staying with the Seagulls beyond the end of the season.
* Full story in tomorrow's Argus, plus why Poyet wants the loan system changed.
Comments(22)
The Real Ryfish
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11:40am Thu 15 Nov 12
heathgate
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12:58pm Thu 15 Nov 12
VegasSeagull
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1:04pm Thu 15 Nov 12
I don't think any other championship team could lure him away, I think he is having fun and enjoying his time with us, USA money might be the problem.
Kean came over here to LA Galaxy and has had a great season, and is making good wages. Beckham may do one more year with Galaxy and there is certainly a space for Bridge too. I don't know how long Bridge has left on his Man City contract, if it's one year then he might see that out with us before any move overseas.
9 of us
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1:11pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Happy birthday Gus.
ballantrrae
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4:23pm Thu 15 Nov 12
VegasSeagull wrote:I believe Bridge's contract with Man City expires at the end of the season - probably end June.
When the time comes to negotiate with Bridge regarding a new contract, be it a loan deal with Man City or an outright purchase, it is not going to be easy.
I don't think any other championship team could lure him away, I think he is having fun and enjoying his time with us, USA money might be the problem.
Kean came over here to LA Galaxy and has had a great season, and is making good wages. Beckham may do one more year with Galaxy and there is certainly a space for Bridge too. I don't know how long Bridge has left on his Man City contract, if it's one year then he might see that out with us before any move overseas.
If I am correct he will then be free to join whoever he wants and Man City would not receive any fee.
albionbloke
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5:18pm Thu 15 Nov 12
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championshipgull
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5:24pm Thu 15 Nov 12
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championshipgull
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5:26pm Thu 15 Nov 12
pjwilk
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5:31pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Baldseagull
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5:38pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:He is an asset to us, a liability to Man City. I think they would be much more interested in his medical treatment if he was not out of contract in a few months time.
Curious that the Albion are taking care of WB's treatment and, one might therefore assume, paying for it. Normally loanees return to their parent clubs for any treatment. Can one assume that City have washed their hands of WB, a situation which would possibly make a further contract a little easier to negotiate if and whenever the situation arose. Fingers crossed - he really is an asset.
He is certain to be looking for a new club in the summer, it could be us if we are promoted but slim to no chance of him signing for us in the Championship, I am sure he will have offers from the Prem.
VegasSeagull
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5:57pm Thu 15 Nov 12
I guess it might be that one of the lower prem teams might come in for him, but those above half way, I doubt it.
Clubs such as Reading and Southampton could certainly use him but I doubt he would go to them. Bridge has let it be known how much he is enjoying his football with us, and I think that enjoyment stems from the fact that he is a big part of a solid back five. For Bridge to go to a team fighting against the drop wouldn't be fun it would be a fight for survival and there is no fun in that.
My best guess would be a one year deal with us and then off over the pond. .
Freeloaders
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6:34pm Thu 15 Nov 12
albionbloke wrote:Lol plz wake up people.He will not be here next season,or will Buckley.Sure Gus will be off his face again on his red wine.Large group of the player out of it yet again in town on sat night.Like Nooney said it never stops.
I see he (Bridge) is in the Daily Mail football page today. Seems like they are making a big deal about him holding a packs of cigs. Must be hungry for news. They did touch on his 'status' though. Here's the link if anyone's interested:
http://www.dailymail
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Godstone Gull
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10:14pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Freeloaders wrote:When I was walking my dog I came across the palace team paralytic in the street. Hi dog walker they said. Because they are getting to know me now. If you still got that Freeloader in your local rag you should put him in the liquidizer with the rest of the trolls. And then they fell over the dog and I had a really good laugh
albionbloke wrote: I see he (Bridge) is in the Daily Mail football page today. Seems like they are making a big deal about him holding a packs of cigs. Must be hungry for news. They did touch on his 'status' though. Here's the link if anyone's interested: http://www.dailymail .co.uk/sport/footbal l/article-2233325/Wa yne-Bridge-smoking-n ight-out.htmlLol plz wake up people.He will not be here next season,or will Buckley.Sure Gus will be off his face again on his red wine.Large group of the player out of it yet again in town on sat night.Like Nooney said it never stops.
Bucket feet Duffy
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11:15pm Thu 15 Nov 12
pablobrowno
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1:45am Fri 16 Nov 12
Please Argus ban Gusset Snatcher now!!!
Sarah Booker Lewis
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8:38am Fri 16 Nov 12
mr punch
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9:48am Fri 16 Nov 12
albionbloke
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10:16am Fri 16 Nov 12
mr punch wrote:Indeed it is Mr Punch (poor that is).
I wouldn't worry about Bridge going to the graveyard that is the MLS, he's happy at the albion and when I hear that Robbie eane has been fantastic in the states I realised how poor it must be.
Bucket feet Duffy
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9:13pm Fri 16 Nov 12
Bucket feet Duffy
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9:45pm Fri 16 Nov 12
Godstone Gull wrote:Went up for a night out with a mate of mine who lives in Croydon he's a Chelsea fan as he likes to point out half of Crodon are and that's why they only get small gates unless a big team visit like Brighton any way he took me to a place called Graneries half the team were there a little worse for ware and some were upstairs in the reggae part errrr well swaying a bit then we went on to the Cro bar and guess what they turned up there too( don't believe they were following us really) I thought I would ask around to see if I could have the Craig with Murray to be told he would not be there as he is a freeloader only goes to bars where there's a happy hour or the drinks are free, we laughed and I left because it was getting late.
Freeloaders wrote:When I was walking my dog I came across the palace team paralytic in the street. Hi dog walker they said. Because they are getting to know me now. If you still got that Freeloader in your local rag you should put him in the liquidizer with the rest of the trolls. And then they fell over the dog and I had a really good laugh
albionbloke wrote: I see he (Bridge) is in the Daily Mail football page today. Seems like they are making a big deal about him holding a packs of cigs. Must be hungry for news. They did touch on his 'status' though. Here's the link if anyone's interested: http://www.dailymail .co.uk/sport/footbal l/article-2233325/Wa yne-Bridge-smoking-n ight-out.htmlLol plz wake up people.He will not be here next season,or will Buckley.Sure Gus will be off his face again on his red wine.Large group of the player out of it yet again in town on sat night.Like Nooney said it never stops.
Bucket feet Duffy
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9:45pm Fri 16 Nov 12
Godstone Gull wrote:Went up for a night out with a mate of mine who lives in Croydon he's a Chelsea fan as he likes to point out half of Crodon are and that's why they only get small gates unless a big team visit like Brighton any way he took me to a place called Graneries half the team were there a little worse for ware and some were upstairs in the reggae part errrr well swaying a bit then we went on to the Cro bar and guess what they turned up there too( don't believe they were following us really) I thought I would ask around to see if I could have the Craig with Murray to be told he would not be there as he is a freeloader only goes to bars where there's a happy hour or the drinks are free, we laughed and I left because it was getting late.
Freeloaders wrote:When I was walking my dog I came across the palace team paralytic in the street. Hi dog walker they said. Because they are getting to know me now. If you still got that Freeloader in your local rag you should put him in the liquidizer with the rest of the trolls. And then they fell over the dog and I had a really good laugh
albionbloke wrote: I see he (Bridge) is in the Daily Mail football page today. Seems like they are making a big deal about him holding a packs of cigs. Must be hungry for news. They did touch on his 'status' though. Here's the link if anyone's interested: http://www.dailymail .co.uk/sport/footbal l/article-2233325/Wa yne-Bridge-smoking-n ight-out.htmlLol plz wake up people.He will not be here next season,or will Buckley.Sure Gus will be off his face again on his red wine.Large group of the player out of it yet again in town on sat night.Like Nooney said it never stops.
Jonathan Mouette says...
11:10am Thu 15 Nov 12