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Albion land Spanish striker

3:44pm Wednesday 1st September 2010 in


Albion today signed Spanish striker Fran Sandaza on a one-year deal.

The 25-year-old, who started his career with Valencia, joined Scottish Premier League club Dundee United in 2008 and scored 11 goals in 38 appearances for the Tannadice club.

Sandaza was not signed in time to play in tonight's JP Trophy tie against Leyton Orient.

Comments(31)

Captain Haddock says...
3:47pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Great! Another more experienced player added to our front line.

But has he changed nationality? "...former Spanish striker"?!

;0)

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Captain Haddock says...
3:48pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Great! Another more experienced player added to our front line.

But has he changed nationality? "...former Spanish striker"?!

;0)

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BZ25 says...
3:51pm Wed 1 Sep 10

6ft tall
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23 goals in 36 2007-2008
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11 goals in 38 2008-2010
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Not the 'big name' everyone was hoping for, but we could do a lot worse. Quite excited about this signing, even though i hadn't heard of him.

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BZ25 says...
3:57pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Just come across this chant:
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"He plays on the left, he plays on the ri-i-ight, Fran Sandaza, Makes Messi Look ****!"

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sloughseagull says...
4:00pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I saw this guy play against St Mirren last season - he looked a handfull - I think with Bennet and LuaLua providing the ammo this guy will put them away - have to go 4-4-2 and play Murray along side him - not the big name everybody was looking for but never the less a striker than can handle himself and has SPL experience - good luck Franny boy!! - well done Gus!!

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LLcoolJ says...
4:01pm Wed 1 Sep 10

http://www.dailyreco
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Looks to me as if he will be a very good signing if he stays fit. Has struggled with injuries but hopefully the double hernia op will have sorted him out and he can fulfill his potential with us.

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The_Dolphins says...
4:08pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I think he is a quality player, his goals will depend on service quality, he will certainly get that.

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The_Dolphins says...
4:08pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I think he is a quality player, his goals will depend on service quality, he will certainly get that.

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Scarfer1 says...
4:11pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I'm so glad we haven't gone for one of the names that have been doing the rounds. The thought of Kuqi playing for us wasn't filling me with excitement. This guy seems to fit the bill and i hope he can live up to his reputation. Seems like a great signing

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klemaniac says...
4:11pm Wed 1 Sep 10

If I remember rightly Calderon wasn't a big name either

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seagulshqeastbourne says...
4:15pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Well done maybe we will reach the play offs! he he

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falmer seagull says...
4:21pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Seems like a good signing.

Let's get it right this time, if he is half decent and performing well extend his contract early! We do not want another Caldy episode!

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russellsnr says...
4:22pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Got to be worth a chance, Gus does not seem the type just to sign for the sake of it so as has been said before we must trust his judgment.
And as mentioned in previous post Caldi was a blank page to most of us now he also will have someone to talk to lol!!

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colz says...
4:31pm Wed 1 Sep 10

ok now happy with the signings gus has brought in this summer happy days.

security word lift-lift

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Willie, Willie Irvine says...
4:35pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Sandaza joined Valencia in 2002 and played in the Primera Liga outfit's reserve team, where – despite scoring 23 goals during the 2007–08 season – he considered leaving full-time football to become a police officer. Instead he went to Dundee... 23 goals sounds okay to me.

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franckiep en france says...
4:37pm Wed 1 Sep 10

WOW! He scored 2 against Celtic & 2 against Rangers, He should have no trouble in scoring a few hat-tricks in league 1-----------SEEEEEAG
UUUULLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
S

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Captain Haddock says...
5:08pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I see they've amended the error!

;0)

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Leeds Seagull says...
5:15pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Very happy Seagull here. Carry on GP and TB I take it all back

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Jimthefirst says...
5:34pm Wed 1 Sep 10

If he has anything to offer at our level then he should be able to find the net with the speedy service coming from the wings.
We have to hope the squad will gain promotion but on paper we dont appear to be front runners.

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CumbrianSeagull says...
5:55pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Well done Gus, many comments on here and not one moan!!!! Hoorah!!
Now we are set for a cracking season!
SSSSEEEEAAAGGGUUULLL
SSS!!

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graham w says...
5:57pm Wed 1 Sep 10

well we didnt see these coming.. did we.. very well done gus....... expect inigo had a hand.. cant wait , isnt it getting exciting dunc/williamyour gold seats look good value.. ,my plat seat looks better every day...seagulls..

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falmer seagull says...
6:29pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Thank you TB for appointing Gus & Tanno as most of the players would not be here without their influence.

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Never_Wrong says...
6:42pm Wed 1 Sep 10

Never heard of him but the pedigree seems to be there. Its good that our two front men have got some serious competition now to keep them on their toes. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do. Lualua and Bennett represent the two most potent wide men in our division. Very, very exciting for us Seagulls.

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DESLYNHAMSMOUSTACHE says...
6:57pm Wed 1 Sep 10

QUALITY.Scored 11 in 24 starts for Dundee. with good service and murray on form he should fly.We are starting to look a bit tasty......very happy.

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Crumpldinho says...
8:02pm Wed 1 Sep 10

I wonder what that funny gent from Swindon would say who was carping on last night? What a card.

Sandaza may not be Geoffrey Durham (aka great soprendo) - but any spanish magician on a free willl do for me.

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swooping seagull says...
1:03pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Where is Mark by the Sea? A good news story and he is nowhere to be seen........

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mikek says...
5:45pm Thu 2 Sep 10

Crumpldinho wrote:
I wonder what that funny gent from Swindon would say who was carping on last night? What a card. Sandaza may not be Geoffrey Durham (aka great soprendo) - but any spanish magician on a free willl do for me.
Your rather funny too, getting all excited over a released Spaniard just stick to ya Gay bars Sweetie.

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Snodger says...
2:13pm Fri 3 Sep 10

11 career 1st team goals for a striker approaching 26 years old and wanted to give it up and become a policeman - he is hardly Alan Shearer

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