Bruno told he faces a battle (From The Argus)
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Bruno told he faces a battle
5:00pm Thursday 28th June 2012 in Albion By Brian Owen
In the spotlight: Bruno Saltor
Albion's new boy has been warned he faces a battle for the right-back spot.
Bruno officially becomes a Seagulls player this weekend when his current deal with Valencia expires.
The 31-year-old from Barcelona has played right-back in the Spanish first division, Champions League and Europa League.
But boss Gus Poyet expects Inigo Calderon to give him stern competition for a starting place.
Calderon kept Chile international Gonzalo Jara Reyes out of the side towards the end of last season and offers an attacking threat from deep.
Poyet said: “Bruno and Calde are different types of player and I have to give Calde the credit he deserves.
“No one has to think because Bruno is coming Calderon is finished. No chance!
“It was the same situation last year when Gonzalo Jara was here.
“Then Gonzalo was sent off at Blackpool and Calde jumped into the team and played the rest of the season because he was outstanding.
“It is good for us. It is competition, it is maintaining the level of the players at their highest.”
Calderon is a popular club man and has played a key off-field role in helping Spanish-speaking players such as Vicente and Agustin Battipiedi settle in during recent seasons.
Poyet added: “I think Bruno will make Calde better and I’m sure Calde will help Bruno to adapt.
“Who knows? Maybe they will play together. Calde can play centre-half, we played him at left-back a couple of times.
“It will depend how the players are performing. I can tell you if they are the two best players at the club they will both play.”
Poyet admits a left-back to compete with Marcos Painter is among his top priorities.
He has been linked with a move for Arsenal’s Ignasi Miquel, a Spanish youth international.
However Poyet is believed to regard Miquel as a centre-back who can play on the left rather than a specialist left-back
Comments(25)
Dr Baldhead
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5:25pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Baldseagull wrote:Yep me too.
I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.
Captain Haddock
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5:29pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Baldseagull wrote:Yes me too. Thought he deputised admirably when called upon there.
I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.
Would like to see another specialist LB come in for definite though.
mark by the sea
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5:36pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Captain Haddock wrote:with 7 subs now allowed Vincelote is not going to get a game.. I expect him to move, Gus will sign a left back who has experience at a higher level.
Baldseagull wrote: I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.Yes me too. Thought he deputised admirably when called upon there. Would like to see another specialist LB come in for definite though.
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:47pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Blimey, a flaming great hornet just flew in and is crashing round the place, I'm getting under the desk sharpish...
Ripe seagull.
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5:55pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Baldseagull wrote:Unfortunately, Painter is way out of his depth in The Championship. He's a good League 1 player. We desperately need to fill that left back slot with a quality player!
I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.
Jonathan Mouette
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6:12pm Thu 28 Jun 12
mark by the sea wrote:There is every reason Vincelot should still figure... He played well whenever required last season - and through considerable pain with his shoulder injury - and is an ideal multi-purpose player. There should always be a place for a good utility player... they are valuable commodities.
Captain Haddock wrote:with 7 subs now allowed Vincelote is not going to get a game.. I expect him to move, Gus will sign a left back who has experience at a higher level.
Baldseagull wrote: I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.Yes me too. Thought he deputised admirably when called upon there. Would like to see another specialist LB come in for definite though.
Alfie T
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6:33pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Man up Willie....
Seems Gus is intent on creating unhappy Spaniards one way or another...!
Blimey, a flaming great hornet just flew in and is crashing round the place, I'm getting under the desk sharpish...
Baldseagull
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6:53pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Vincelot was signed as a full back, and from what I saw, a capable one. I would still be looking for a left back, but Vincelot would be the competition, not Painter.
mark by the sea wrote:There is every reason Vincelot should still figure... He played well whenever required last season - and through considerable pain with his shoulder injury - and is an ideal multi-purpose player. There should always be a place for a good utility player... they are valuable commodities.
Captain Haddock wrote:with 7 subs now allowed Vincelote is not going to get a game.. I expect him to move, Gus will sign a left back who has experience at a higher level.
Baldseagull wrote: I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.Yes me too. Thought he deputised admirably when called upon there. Would like to see another specialist LB come in for definite though.
Painter got done too many times, too easily, in too many games last season.
Alfie T
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7:16pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:Ooh err missus !
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Man up Willie....
Seems Gus is intent on creating unhappy Spaniards one way or another...!
Blimey, a flaming great hornet just flew in and is crashing round the place, I'm getting under the desk sharpish...
Willie, Willie Irvine
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7:34pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Alfie T wrote:All clear ducks.... Courage duly restored via a glass of red.
Alfie T wrote:Ooh err missus !
Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:Man up Willie....
Seems Gus is intent on creating unhappy Spaniards one way or another...!
Blimey, a flaming great hornet just flew in and is crashing round the place, I'm getting under the desk sharpish...
GosportGull
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8:01pm Thu 28 Jun 12
Baldseagull wrote:Totally agree ! Vincelot was quick and reads the game well , much better than Painter in afraid to say ...plus Vincelot can play midfield too ! Think a decent creative midfielder and forward is needed , although i did like Toby last season , quick and good first touch , just needs confidence , like our No1 forward ! Hope CMS has a better season and gets some decent service , confidence is everything with CMS. GG
Jonathan Mouette wrote:Vincelot was signed as a full back, and from what I saw, a capable one. I would still be looking for a left back, but Vincelot would be the competition, not Painter. Painter got done too many times, too easily, in too many games last season.mark by the sea wrote:There is every reason Vincelot should still figure... He played well whenever required last season - and through considerable pain with his shoulder injury - and is an ideal multi-purpose player. There should always be a place for a good utility player... they are valuable commodities.Captain Haddock wrote:with 7 subs now allowed Vincelote is not going to get a game.. I expect him to move, Gus will sign a left back who has experience at a higher level.Baldseagull wrote: I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.Yes me too. Thought he deputised admirably when called upon there. Would like to see another specialist LB come in for definite though.
WiseOldSeagull
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10:13pm Thu 28 Jun 12
keswick
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8:16am Fri 29 Jun 12
mark by the sea
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8:24am Fri 29 Jun 12
WiseOldSeagull wrote:now we have 7 subs, adaptable is not required, another overseas player in town, ? room is booked in hotel behind the station ( thats how I know)
Vincelot is a valuable member of the squad so lets stop that debate. However he is not a left back rather a worthy deputy for a number of positions. He's a tidy player and very adaptable.
heathgate
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9:47am Fri 29 Jun 12
2) Thank Gawd for MBTS, his hotel based titbits have been absent of late.
3) What's next MBTS? Is that room booked for VR?
heathgate
says...
9:47am Fri 29 Jun 12
2) Thank Gawd for MBTS, his hotel based titbits have been absent of late.
3) What's next MBTS? Is that room booked for VR?
Dr Baldhead
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10:17am Fri 29 Jun 12
CAKEBEARD
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11:52am Fri 29 Jun 12
Baldseagull wrote:Yes for sure, Vincelot every time, I'm afraid Painter has been found wanting at Chamionship level and certainly not good enough to be pushing at the top of the table.
I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.
Baldseagull
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12:18pm Fri 29 Jun 12
mark by the sea wrote:Vincelot IS a full back, whether left or right is his better side I don't know, but Brian Owen is talking of Gus bringing in competition for Painter, I think Vincelot should be ahead of Painter and Calderon too for the left back position.
WiseOldSeagull wrote:now we have 7 subs, adaptable is not required, another overseas player in town, ? room is booked in hotel behind the station ( thats how I know)
Vincelot is a valuable member of the squad so lets stop that debate. However he is not a left back rather a worthy deputy for a number of positions. He's a tidy player and very adaptable.
An adaptable player may not be as important as last season during any given game, but still very useful during the season as the bookings and injuries start totting up.
ballantrrae
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2:56pm Fri 29 Jun 12
keswick wrote:Rumour is Keswick that he is joining Ipswich - time will tell if the rumour has any substamce.
On a different note it is reported that Steve Davis, the Derby forward, is leaving for 'family reasons' to join a club in the south of England. Realistically that is us or Stains. Thoughts anyone ?
The Albion certainly need another proven striker, not to mention a left back and central midfielder.
Baldseagull
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4:40pm Fri 29 Jun 12
ballantrrae wrote:I still have hopes for Hoskins up front.
keswick wrote:Rumour is Keswick that he is joining Ipswich - time will tell if the rumour has any substamce.
On a different note it is reported that Steve Davis, the Derby forward, is leaving for 'family reasons' to join a club in the south of England. Realistically that is us or Stains. Thoughts anyone ?
The Albion certainly need another proven striker, not to mention a left back and central midfielder.
Billyboyarnold
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6:22pm Fri 29 Jun 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:I do too.
Baldseagull wrote:Yep me too.
I personally rate Vincelot above Painter for the left back slot, on the limited view I have had of him.
Billyboyarnold
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6:24pm Fri 29 Jun 12
thewhitehawker
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10:26am Sun 1 Jul 12
Baldseagull says...
5:09pm Thu 28 Jun 12