Ulloa completes Albion move (From The Argus)
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Ulloa completes Albion move
6:56pm Wednesday 16th January 2013 in Albion By Brian Owen
Leonardo Ulloa has agreed terms with Albion
Albion have signed Argentinian striker Leonardo Ulloa on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
The 26-year-old completed his move from Almeria this evening and will be available to play at Birmingham City on Saturday if he receives international clearance in time.
His arrival completes a long search by Albion boss Gus Poyet for a goalgetting centre forward with physical presence.
The fee has not been disclosed but is believed to be about £2 million.
Alloa was under contract at Almeria until the summer of 2015 having agreed improved terms last summer.
Poyet said: “Leo is that striker we have been looking to add for some time. He will complement our existing strikers, enjoy playing with our wingers and creative players.
"He’s a typical No.9 box player. He’s good in the air, he will hold the ball up and he has good movement around the box when the ball is wide.
"He will suit the way we play, fit in well to our style and identity and I am sure he will make us a stronger team.”
Ulloa said his farewells at Almeria yesterday morning.
He scored 28 goals for the second-tier club last season but they were unable to get back into the top flight.
The former San Lorenzo star was not a first team regular this term but remains highly rated in Spanish football, where he has seven top-tier goals to his name.
Comments(51)
DESLYNHAMSMOUSTACHE
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7:09pm Wed 16 Jan 13
seagullsays
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7:09pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SMF20
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7:10pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Good to be an Albion fan these days, I very much look forward to seeing our newest addition play.
Uta
Blackheath, Brighton Fan
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7:14pm Wed 16 Jan 13
albionwarrior
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7:14pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Burgess Hill Gull
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7:16pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Hovite
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7:16pm Wed 16 Jan 13
It's satisfying to know that the team is set up in a style, which should make it easy for him to fit in.
We are ready for him and he is ready for us. Good job Gus.
namgo49
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7:17pm Wed 16 Jan 13
mickagull
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7:21pm Wed 16 Jan 13
mickagull
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7:21pm Wed 16 Jan 13
mickagull
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7:21pm Wed 16 Jan 13
pablobrowno
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7:23pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Anyway look forward to seeing the lad. Four and a half years blimey quite a contract for him!!
Carter_Cooldancer
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7:24pm Wed 16 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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7:25pm Wed 16 Jan 13
For the first time, for a long time we really have some competition for the strikers role on the team sheet, or do we?
The role he is going to play is missing from our squad, hence we bought him. I would like to see Gus bring in another just Like Leonardo, competition and cover if needed. The lad is a one off in our squad and as such he can't be replaced.
If Leonardo is the final piece to the puzzle needed for a promotion run we had better hope he does not get injured.
Well done to Gus and the board, now go find another one, you have two weeks left in the window.
VegasSeagull
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7:31pm Wed 16 Jan 13
DESLYNHAMSMOUSTACHE wrote:4-4-2 nope, 4-4-1-1 certainly.
"He will complement our existing strikers." Does that mean 2 up front and 4-4-2 ?
tonytowner1
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7:34pm Wed 16 Jan 13
DESLYNHAMSMOUSTACHE wrote:I think this is a misquote - it should have been spelt "compliment" - I'd not read too much in to it - I think it just means he'll say nice things to Craig, Ashley and Will to make them feel good! :-)
"He will complement our existing strikers." Does that mean 2 up front and 4-4-2 ?
Old Scrote of the Amex
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7:34pm Wed 16 Jan 13
namgo49 wrote:It all depends on how you define 'match fitness'. Mental sharpness?
I cannot imagine he will be match fit. Subs bench at best for Saturday (if the game is played which I would doubt given the dire weather warning for that neck of the woods!!)
tonytowner1
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7:35pm Wed 16 Jan 13
albionfan33
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7:46pm Wed 16 Jan 13
tonytowner1 wrote:i watched a little vid on him last night there was a few pens in there but also some cracking goals we could have a very good player
ps - anyone know if his 48/ 102 included him taking many penalties for Alermia? I am hoping not - in which case the stat is even better!!
cheese rolls !
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7:52pm Wed 16 Jan 13
mark5
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7:54pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Gazza by the sea
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8:10pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Eastbourne Blue
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8:18pm Wed 16 Jan 13
He plays up front and he scores all the goals that's Ulloa U.. L.. ..L..O..A Ulloa
OK I'll get my coat then!
BHAFC 608
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8:22pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Bruno, El-Abd, Greer, Bridge
Bridcutt, Hammond
Buckley, Orlandi
CMS
Ulloa
CMS in the hole to collect the knock downs.
albionfan33
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8:39pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SMF20
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9:12pm Wed 16 Jan 13
It's a problem I would personally want though given the alternative of having a depleted squad.
I await with anticipation to see the starting 11 when all are fit.
I'd love to see the following line up but given Gp's stance to date I can't see it. I can dream though.
Kuz
Bruno, Greer, El abd, Bridge
Bridcutt
Buckley, Vicente, Orlandi
Cms
Ulloa
It's good to be a Brighton fan. Uta
Hovite
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9:15pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Eastbourne Blue wrote:Hang your coat back up my friend, it works, good job.
Can I suggest a new song to the tune of Lola (Kinks)
He plays up front and he scores all the goals that's Ulloa U.. L.. ..L..O..A Ulloa
OK I'll get my coat then!
You need to submit this one to northstandchat
awayisbest
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9:31pm Wed 16 Jan 13
UTA
Hovite
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9:34pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SiWilki
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9:34pm Wed 16 Jan 13
No up the Ares-nal in Brighton a week Saturday please....
awayisbest
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9:35pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Hovite
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9:35pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SMF20
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9:37pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:Hahaha, quality...
Ah you Bstd, I was waiting for the highlights lol
SiWilki
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9:39pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Hovite
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9:49pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Don't tell me the score!
sussexram40
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9:53pm Wed 16 Jan 13
I reserve judgement but obviously hope he does the business.
SiWilki
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9:56pm Wed 16 Jan 13
bbb1969
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9:58pm Wed 16 Jan 13
What a good position to be in!!!
I would go 4-2-3-1 also, Hammond is a bit slow for me so I would give Crofts a few more games and see how Vincente goes.
Kuz
Bruno, El-Abd, Greer, Bridge
Bridcutt, Crofts
Buckley, Orlandi
CMS
Ulloa
Hovite
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10:05pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SiWilki wrote:Derby fan ram. He disappeared after he got beat on Saturday.
Are you gusset in disguise?
Anyway I can’t think of any signings Gus has got wrong and although Sussexram40 hasn’t seen him play and cannot judge him, the club has, over the past year, and that’s good enough for me.
tug509
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10:08pm Wed 16 Jan 13
SiWilki
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10:11pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:Oh that would explain why he's been................
SiWilki wrote:Derby fan ram. He disappeared after he got beat on Saturday.
Are you gusset in disguise?
Anyway I can’t think of any signings Gus has got wrong and although Sussexram40 hasn’t seen him play and cannot judge him, the club has, over the past year, and that’s good enough for me.
............sheepish ;)
Hovite
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11:01pm Wed 16 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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12:34am Thu 17 Jan 13
15 days of the window left, it's about time we heard of another possible signing.
I don't think, and I don't want to think that we are done just yet. A new center back must be on the cards and I still say we need another striker.
Vince
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12:57am Thu 17 Jan 13
LEO ULLOA:- "LEO ULLOA -'OO A U?" LUA LUA:- "LUA LUA"
Anagram of above conversation:-
OOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL
AAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUU
U ?
(Who hell are you?)
Vince
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1:09am Thu 17 Jan 13
LUA LUA:- " 'ULLO - 'OO A U?"
LEO ULLOA:- "LEO ULLOA -'OO A U?"
LUA LUA:- "LUA LUA"
Anagram should now read:-
OOOOOOOOOELLLLLLLLLL
L
AAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUU
UE?
Who (the) hell are you eh?
Vince
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1:22am Thu 17 Jan 13
Possible Value?
CMS ? £3.5 - 4m
Bridcutt ? £6m+
Dobbie ? £1m
Hoskins ? £1m
Crofts ? £0.3m
Brezovan ? £0.1m
Obviously, Bridcutt MUST stay IMHO, but would Gus let him go for £6m+?
I think that both Hoskins and Dobbie could profit from Ulloa's presence, as could CMS. So will Gus experiment before making a decision on who should stay and who shold go?
dave from bexill
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5:54am Thu 17 Jan 13
Vince wrote:With the best part of the season to come now, ie the business end, the whole squad is required for the hoped for push to the playoffs. As such, not the time to weaken what we have. The club is so close now imo . Watched Arsenal game. Doubt they'll have the bottle to turn up at the Amex. Mind you, that Wilshere can play a bit.UTA
But who goes - You decide!
Possible Value?
CMS ? £3.5 - 4m
Bridcutt ? £6m+
Dobbie ? £1m
Hoskins ? £1m
Crofts ? £0.3m
Brezovan ? £0.1m
Obviously, Bridcutt MUST stay IMHO, but would Gus let him go for £6m+?
I think that both Hoskins and Dobbie could profit from Ulloa's presence, as could CMS. So will Gus experiment before making a decision on who should stay and who shold go?
MHubbs
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6:17am Thu 17 Jan 13
Who knows - they might even find he has some distant relative on his mothers side of the family who is related to Glen Murrey?????
That might even keep the old Gusset Snatcher quiet for a while lol
Therapist
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9:10am Thu 17 Jan 13
Ulloa, Ulloa!
Ola, Ola Ola Ola,
Ulloa Ulloa!
Captain Haddock
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8:25am Sun 20 Jan 13
golddene says...
7:08pm Wed 16 Jan 13