His decision making (both speed and quality of) improved during his time with us. Wherever he plays next season I wish him well and I hope he kicks on once again.
I've been a big defender of and cheerleader for Leko this season so I'm gutted that he's got a serious injury; goodness knows how he's feeling right now.
Hopefully he'll get all the support he needs in his recovery, not just for the physical rehabilitation but the mental side too.
Lord Bowyer obviously had trust and faith in him as he picked him to play almost every week and this was before our players started dropping like flies so his placed in the side had been earned, not just dropped into his lap.
If he can get back to full fitness and sharpness I'd love to see him back with us.
I was quite critical of him for a while - probably easy to forget this was his first extended run in a team. He really got his head down and looked the part in his last few games - particularly Hull which was his best game for us. Would def like him on a permanent deal when he is back fit again. Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Looked a good player in the first few games . Lost his confidence for a while , but was getting back to his best when injury struck . Offers something different , hope to see him back next season .
I like Leko and he was so unlucky to get such an injury with no one near him. I hope he comes back stronger. Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
The injury means that the loan deal between the two clubs will come to a premature end, and comes as a major blow to Leko and Albion.
With Grady Diangana's future at the club still in question due to West Ham's situation in the Premier League, it was thought that Albion were also considering recalling the youngster should Diangana head back to London earlier than expected.
if he’d come through our academy he would be considered the next best thing off the production line an exciting prospect who you had no idea what he’d do next good luck to him
Won’t be out of contract, he signed a deal until 2021.
Thanks Scoham. But will be in last year when he next kicks a ball, with WBA likely in Prem and signing proven forwards. I'd go in with a cheeky low August bid.
If he can get fit, Bilic has confirmed he is still a Charlton player, I knew Field was(he had just gone back to West Brom for treatment) but I thought we had terminated Lekos loan.
It's highly doubtful he will be fit, be imagine if he was to return even for the final 4/5 games, what a boost he could be.
If Leko hasn't even resumed light training yet then it'll probably be a couple of months before he's ready to play a match after the injury he had. Saw something the other day where he said he's just focusing on trying to get fit for the start of next season.
If we can stay up though i'd be happy to take him on loan again next season as i can't imagine West Brom needing him in the premier league.
If Leko hasn't even resumed light training yet then it'll probably be a couple of months before he's ready to play a match after the injury he had. Saw something the other day where he said he's just focusing on trying to get fit for the start of next season.
If we can stay up though i'd be happy to take him on loan again next season as i can't imagine West Brom needing him in the premier league.
would take him back like a shot, very underrated player
Pretty sure we terminated Leko's loan, because I don't think we would have been allowed to register Andre Green if we hadn't. Was our embargo not a one in-one out loan type situation?
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Hopefully he'll get all the support he needs in his recovery, not just for the physical rehabilitation but the mental side too.
Lord Bowyer obviously had trust and faith in him as he picked him to play almost every week and this was before our players started dropping like flies so his placed in the side had been earned, not just dropped into his lap.
If he can get back to full fitness and sharpness I'd love to see him back with us.
Good luck in your recovery Jonathon.
Gutted for Leko, we will definitely miss him. We literally have no other player in our squad like him.
Wish him all the best and thanks for everything this season.
https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2019/12/27/west-brom-youngster-jonathan-leko-ruled-out-for-season/
an exciting prospect who you had no idea what he’d do next
good luck to him
https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2020/04/23/west-brom-midfielder-sam-field-should-be-fit-when-football-returns/
If he can get fit, Bilic has confirmed he is still a Charlton player, I knew Field was(he had just gone back to West Brom for treatment) but I thought we had terminated Lekos loan.
It's highly doubtful he will be fit, be imagine if he was to return even for the final 4/5 games, what a boost he could be.
If we can stay up though i'd be happy to take him on loan again next season as i can't imagine West Brom needing him in the premier league.
McGeady | Davis | Green | Smith | Cullen | Field
We dont usually go over five with Bowyer (as thats the max allowed in a matchday squad) yet brought in Smith because Field broke down again
If Field is fit to play then he'd be preferred to Smith any day.