Ulloa's Albion debut in doubt (From The Argus)
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Ulloa's Albion debut in doubt
4:58pm Thursday 17th January 2013 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Leonardo Ulloa's Albion debut could be delayed
Leonardo Ulloa's Albion debut is under threat from red tape and the weather.
The Argentinian is in the squad for Saturday's trip to Birmingham, subject to the Seagulls receiving international clearance before tomorrow's noon deadline.
Boss Gus Poyet has been warned it may not come through in time, due to the complicated nature of Ulloa's transfer from Spanish club Almeria.
The cold snap could also delay squad No. 19 Ulloa's first appearance for Albion, which is likely to be from the bench.
St Andrews has undersoil heating but Birmingham's FA Youth Cup tie at home to Bristol Rovers, scheduled for Solihull tomorrow night, has already been frozen off.
Poyet said: "We know it is going to snow on Friday night, that's what the weather forecasters say.
"You never know what is going to happen but we are travelling early. Birmingham assure us that if what is expected in terms of snow comes down the game is going to be played.
"If it's worse then maybe we will have a problem. There is nothing you can do, you need to prepare like you are going to play and then we'll see but we are ready."
Albion's preparations have been disrupted by the sub-zero temperatures. The Amex pitch was the only place they could train yesterday but it was out of bounds today to avoid wear and tear.
Comments(21)
saraman
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5:15pm Thu 17 Jan 13
IRISHGULL
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5:17pm Thu 17 Jan 13
saraman
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5:25pm Thu 17 Jan 13
IRISHGULL wrote:Nah, Palace will fall out of the top six.
cant wait to see the new spider mellor and peter ward combination for the albion, if they click the playoffs are beckoning. Palace in the playoff final anyone fancy that?
VegasSeagull
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5:30pm Thu 17 Jan 13
saraman wrote:Why do you think that Saraman, I am not saying it won't happen but I just wondered why you think it will.
IRISHGULL wrote: cant wait to see the new spider mellor and peter ward combination for the albion, if they click the playoffs are beckoning. Palace in the playoff final anyone fancy that?Nah, Palace will fall out of the top six.
albionfan33
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5:38pm Thu 17 Jan 13
dave from bexill wrote:i used to watch micky small running round wish park then he did press ups with his kids on his back i doubt that would be recomended training method these days hehe
Puts into perspective how urgently the new training pitches at the academy are needed. Reminds me of years ago when I used to watch Norman Gall etc training in Hove Park. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia to remind one where we've come from and where we're going.
hannover seagull
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5:50pm Thu 17 Jan 13
albionfan33 wrote:I used to watch Frank Worthington still training at two in the morning in the Mardi Gras club before a match
dave from bexill wrote:i used to watch micky small running round wish park then he did press ups with his kids on his back i doubt that would be recomended training method these days hehe
Puts into perspective how urgently the new training pitches at the academy are needed. Reminds me of years ago when I used to watch Norman Gall etc training in Hove Park. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia to remind one where we've come from and where we're going.
What a character he was
Happy days
UTA.................
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saraman
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5:58pm Thu 17 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:When their mercurial winger is sold they will have nothing left and GM will fade. Simple, we will finish above Palace with them maybe 7th on GD. Now wouldn't that be lovely?
saraman wrote:Why do you think that Saraman, I am not saying it won't happen but I just wondered why you think it will.IRISHGULL wrote: cant wait to see the new spider mellor and peter ward combination for the albion, if they click the playoffs are beckoning. Palace in the playoff final anyone fancy that?Nah, Palace will fall out of the top six.
dave from bexill
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5:59pm Thu 17 Jan 13
hannover seagull wrote:Ha, ha My wife had a thing about his legs. Pure class on hid day
albionfan33 wrote:I used to watch Frank Worthington still training at two in the morning in the Mardi Gras club before a match
dave from bexill wrote:i used to watch micky small running round wish park then he did press ups with his kids on his back i doubt that would be recomended training method these days hehe
Puts into perspective how urgently the new training pitches at the academy are needed. Reminds me of years ago when I used to watch Norman Gall etc training in Hove Park. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia to remind one where we've come from and where we're going.
What a character he was
Happy days
UTA.................
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dave from bexill
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6:01pm Thu 17 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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6:35pm Thu 17 Jan 13
wiseman of hove
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7:23pm Thu 17 Jan 13
dave from bexill wrote:Your mention of Norman Gall reminds me of something. Not sure if it's true or not, but it was said to be a toss up whether Bill Nicholson signed Norman or Cyril Knowles for Spurs as their left back. Norman was injured and so Bill Nicholson went with Knowles. Norman may not have had his own song like Knowles but what an Albion legend.
Puts into perspective how urgently the new training pitches at the academy are needed. Reminds me of years ago when I used to watch Norman Gall etc training in Hove Park. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia to remind one where we've come from and where we're going.
Clean Sheet
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8:20pm Thu 17 Jan 13
VegasSeagull
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9:23pm Thu 17 Jan 13
Today's news suggests that Ulloa won't get to make the team sheet on saturday, maybe not a bad thing, gives him a few extra days to train with the squad.
Just 14 days of the window left for players to come or go, would like to think that something is happening, one way or the other.
We still have a couple of players that would benefit from leaving.
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championshipgull
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9:40pm Thu 17 Jan 13
ADS_BRAKES
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10:02pm Thu 17 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:6ft4 defender? If he can actually play then he will be a nice addition. Nice cover for El Adb and Greer. Or maybe Greer's long term replacement?
Getting a lot of stuff on twitter saying we have made a bid for 6ft 4in defender Virgil van Dijk from Dutch club FC Groningen
Hovite
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10:04pm Thu 17 Jan 13
championshipgull
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10:09pm Thu 17 Jan 13
Hovite wrote:#BHAFC
Nice spot champ, which twitter feed?
VegasSeagull
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10:28pm Thu 17 Jan 13
championshipgull wrote:In the Sun news paper of today's date it says that Everton and Newcastle are interested in this lad, not sure we can beat them to his signature.
Getting a lot of stuff on twitter saying we have made a bid for 6ft 4in defender Virgil van Dijk from Dutch club FC Groningen
VegasSeagull
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10:59pm Thu 17 Jan 13
VegasSeagull wrote:I just read the tweet regarding this lad,
championshipgull wrote: Getting a lot of stuff on twitter saying we have made a bid for 6ft 4in defender Virgil van Dijk from Dutch club FC GroningenIn the Sun news paper of today's date it says that Everton and Newcastle are interested in this lad, not sure we can beat them to his signature.
thefootballsocial.co
.uk front page on the left
Gibseagull
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10:36am Fri 18 Jan 13
ADS_BRAKES wrote:This boy can play but newcastle seem pretty determined to get him
championshipgull wrote: Getting a lot of stuff on twitter saying we have made a bid for 6ft 4in defender Virgil van Dijk from Dutch club FC Groningen6ft4 defender? If he can actually play then he will be a nice addition. Nice cover for El Adb and Greer. Or maybe Greer's long term replacement?
dave from bexill says...
5:14pm Thu 17 Jan 13