Albion's rivals should be scared of Vicente (From The Argus)
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Albion's rivals should be scared of Vicente
9:00am Tuesday 24th July 2012 in Albion By Andy Naylor
Vicente in action against Hastings during pre-season
Inigo Calderon has warned the rest of the Championship to be afraid of his Albion team-mate and fellow Spaniard Vicente .
The former Valencia star is back in his home country with the rest of the Seagulls’ squad at their pre-season training camp in Jerez following his first half outing at Hastings on Saturday.
Calderon, pictured below, is convinced his fellow countryman will be even more of a threat in the Championship this season after some inspired performances in his limited appearances last season.
The right-back told The Argus: “Having Vicente with us is great, even more so because he is fit and I think he is going to be better than last season, so it could be very, very good.
“The main difference is he has been with us for nearly all of pre-season, except for one week. He didn’t do a pre-season last year and that was the problem.
“He just wanted to play as soon as possible. Now he is ready to play more games for sure.
“He is getting fitter and fitter every day and he is going to be perfect for us. The rest of the Championship should be a bit afraid of that.”
Comments(28)
klemaniac
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9:50am Tue 24 Jul 12
The Real Ryfish
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10:08am Tue 24 Jul 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:Do you think opposition teams get all their info from slips of the tongue? They will know all about Vicente already, and if they don't then they have no business being in football :-)
Don't disagree with what Calderon is saying but why give this info out to all? Now the teams are going to be adjusting to combat the threat. Brighton are going to be a threat as a team not a one man show!!
Dr Baldhead
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10:09am Tue 24 Jul 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:It's not really a case of Albion announcing this to the world, more of a journo asking Calde "How is Vicente looking at the moment?". Cue an honest answer and enough copy being achieved for a story.
Don't disagree with what Calderon is saying but why give this info out to all? Now the teams are going to be adjusting to combat the threat. Brighton are going to be a threat as a team not a one man show!!
That's kind of how most stories are generated, which is why we read so many about managers and players commenting on others team's players. They get asked for an opinion and it makes good reading, especially if there is any implied criticism. It's the nature of the beast I'm afraid.
markymark03
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10:31am Tue 24 Jul 12
NorwegianSeagull
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10:39am Tue 24 Jul 12
markymark03 wrote:He hasn't said he's happy, but he's in spain with the rest of the lads now and seems like a professional fellow, so I don't think thats going to affect his performances! hope not anyhow...
I've been away for the last two weeks and I was expecting a few things to happen. Mr.V to leave and at least one new signing. Neither have happened of course but I was wondering if Mr.V has stated that he is happy with us. Does anyone know?? If not, I'm not so sure that I could ever be behind him 100%, even if his performances do win us the league. I'm not trying to be negative but the whole drama of will he or wont he leave has still left a bad taste in my mouth
Saul G P Tong
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10:57am Tue 24 Jul 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:Nothing to see here
Don't disagree with what Calderon is saying but why give this info out to all? Now the teams are going to be adjusting to combat the threat. Brighton are going to be a threat as a team not a one man show!!
BobbyZamoraIsALegend
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11:05am Tue 24 Jul 12
On another note, would love to see us raid QPR for Derry and the legend that is Zamora! Cant see it but we can all dream :-)
markymark03
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11:34am Tue 24 Jul 12
NorwegianSeagull wrote:I agree but its a hard one to judge until the season kicks off. At the moment I'm inclined to think that his heart is in Spain.
markymark03 wrote: I've been away for the last two weeks and I was expecting a few things to happen. Mr.V to leave and at least one new signing. Neither have happened of course but I was wondering if Mr.V has stated that he is happy with us. Does anyone know?? If not, I'm not so sure that I could ever be behind him 100%, even if his performances do win us the league. I'm not trying to be negative but the whole drama of will he or wont he leave has still left a bad taste in my mouthHe hasn't said he's happy, but he's in spain with the rest of the lads now and seems like a professional fellow, so I don't think thats going to affect his performances! hope not anyhow...
Rhodes Seagull
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11:38am Tue 24 Jul 12
Dr Baldhead wrote:As you say "way of the beast"
Rhodes Seagull wrote:It's not really a case of Albion announcing this to the world, more of a journo asking Calde "How is Vicente looking at the moment?". Cue an honest answer and enough copy being achieved for a story.
Don't disagree with what Calderon is saying but why give this info out to all? Now the teams are going to be adjusting to combat the threat. Brighton are going to be a threat as a team not a one man show!!
That's kind of how most stories are generated, which is why we read so many about managers and players commenting on others team's players. They get asked for an opinion and it makes good reading, especially if there is any implied criticism. It's the nature of the beast I'm afraid.
And the beast on-line says 'SUN' Quote:-Brighton have beaten Spurs, Arsenal, AC Milan and Valencia to land Jeremy Balmy from Le Havre. Old News Ha Ha.
Daily Star: Quote:- Brighton and Burnley will battle it out for Wolves striker Sam Vokes
THATS!!! BRIGHTON in the national news, I need a drink to calm down!!
tug509
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12:03pm Tue 24 Jul 12
SMF20
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12:57pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Rhodes Seagull wrote:Its great to hear that The V man is looking good. Must admit that im not so chuffed reading us linked with Vokes full time, half decent player but not what we are looking for surely if we have genuine aspirations of the promised land, lets face it, Wolves are now a Championship team and so if he is not good enough for them....
Dr Baldhead wrote:As you say "way of the beast" And the beast on-line says 'SUN' Quote:-Brighton have beaten Spurs, Arsenal, AC Milan and Valencia to land Jeremy Balmy from Le Havre. Old News Ha Ha. Daily Star: Quote:- Brighton and Burnley will battle it out for Wolves striker Sam Vokes THATS!!! BRIGHTON in the national news, I need a drink to calm down!!Rhodes Seagull wrote: Don't disagree with what Calderon is saying but why give this info out to all? Now the teams are going to be adjusting to combat the threat. Brighton are going to be a threat as a team not a one man show!!It's not really a case of Albion announcing this to the world, more of a journo asking Calde "How is Vicente looking at the moment?". Cue an honest answer and enough copy being achieved for a story. That's kind of how most stories are generated, which is why we read so many about managers and players commenting on others team's players. They get asked for an opinion and it makes good reading, especially if there is any implied criticism. It's the nature of the beast I'm afraid.
ballantrrae
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1:14pm Tue 24 Jul 12
markymark03 wrote:Can I just throw into this debate that Vicente started against Hastings.
NorwegianSeagull wrote:I agree but its a hard one to judge until the season kicks off. At the moment I'm inclined to think that his heart is in Spain.
markymark03 wrote: I've been away for the last two weeks and I was expecting a few things to happen. Mr.V to leave and at least one new signing. Neither have happened of course but I was wondering if Mr.V has stated that he is happy with us. Does anyone know?? If not, I'm not so sure that I could ever be behind him 100%, even if his performances do win us the league. I'm not trying to be negative but the whole drama of will he or wont he leave has still left a bad taste in my mouthHe hasn't said he's happy, but he's in spain with the rest of the lads now and seems like a professional fellow, so I don't think thats going to affect his performances! hope not anyhow...
When he went off we were winning 1 - 0. That quickly became 2 - 0.
We ended up losing 3 - 2.
To get the best out of Vicente we need players who are capable of being on the same wavelength as him. Our record when he starts is not good which is why the signing of a quality midfielder and another striker to play with him are so important.
If we get the right type of players in in addition to those already signed then not only will the whole team benefit and especially Vicente but the latter (Vicente) will be happier as well.
Wooah Wooah
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1:51pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox
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2:57pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Rhodes Seagull
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3:36pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox wrote:"hours drive from Marbella but can not be botherd"
Use to follow BHA 50years ago but have not seen them play for yonks,only live an hours drive from Marbella but can not be botherd,some of the comments on this site are pathetic,as dont let the other teams let them know senor V can play,if hecant why is he in the team,cant the other 10 not play?if they cant what are they doing there?dont get it!!
"Use to follow BHA 50years ago"
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So why bother posting on here?
campotolox
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3:42pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Cap'n Pugwash
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3:51pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox wrote:I think we're quite happy that you are an ex-Albion 'follower'. Now if only you'd stay away from here we'd be even happier.
To try and tell you muppets dont go and pay money for overrated,over paid,men kicking a ball about,get a life,or go to bed early to get up for your paper round!!
markymark03
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4:24pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Cap'n Pugwash wrote:Well said Cap'n.
campotolox wrote: To try and tell you muppets dont go and pay money for overrated,over paid,men kicking a ball about,get a life,or go to bed early to get up for your paper round!!I think we're quite happy that you are an ex-Albion 'follower'. Now if only you'd stay away from here we'd be even happier.
campotolox
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4:27pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox
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4:30pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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4:38pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox wrote:I'd guess you're about 9/10ths through one of those lite cartons of Spannish wine that cost under a euro..?
Did he sink Cap;n Pugwash?
campotolox
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5:01pm Tue 24 Jul 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:07pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox wrote:My pleasure, Campotolox. I'm really pleased you are enjoying your liquid retirement. I hope you can survive the forthcoming implosion of the Spannish economy!
Lot more than that little Willy.you keep working hard to send me my pension, mucho gracias!!
Willie, Willie Irvine
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5:09pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox
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5:38pm Tue 24 Jul 12
N,PS WHAT IS IMPLOSION,IS THAT LIKE EXPLOSION,NO SAY!!
Baldseagull
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11:08pm Tue 24 Jul 12
campotolox wrote:Please tell me you never had children.
YES YOU MIGHT BE SOBER LITTLE WILLIE BUT HAVE YOU GOT A BRIAN,SORRY THAT SHOULD READ BRAIN,MY INCOME COMES FROMTHE UK SO THE FURTHER SPAIN GOES DOWN THE PAN I AM BETTER OFF,SORRY,BRAIN,BRIA
N,PS WHAT IS IMPLOSION,IS THAT LIKE EXPLOSION,NO SAY!!
Captain Haddock
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8:53am Wed 25 Jul 12
Baldseagull wrote:Haha! He is quite a special case, isn't he?!
campotolox wrote:Please tell me you never had children.
YES YOU MIGHT BE SOBER LITTLE WILLIE BUT HAVE YOU GOT A BRIAN,SORRY THAT SHOULD READ BRAIN,MY INCOME COMES FROMTHE UK SO THE FURTHER SPAIN GOES DOWN THE PAN I AM BETTER OFF,SORRY,BRAIN,BRIA
N,PS WHAT IS IMPLOSION,IS THAT LIKE EXPLOSION,NO SAY!!
Rhodes Seagull says...
9:29am Tue 24 Jul 12