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drew

Drew
Oct 3, 2006
23,007
Burgess Hill
A few people slating Stockdale, not sure why when the main culprit today was KLL. One on One when it was 1-1 and didn't even hit the target. We were on top from the start of the second half and had we gone 2-1 up, doubt that Wigan would have come back.

That said, first half was lacklustre but a different team came out at the start of the 2nd half. Why can't we start a game with that much commitment and passion. Why play CMS and then pump balls up to him. Clear to anyone that COG was needed and thank god he came on at the start of the 2nd half.

Still struggle to see what Best brings to the party!
 




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LONGTIME DIEHARD
Feb 18, 2011
758
THE PROMISED LAND-SUSSEX
5th season LL been at the Albion and if we're honest you have to say there's been very little improvement in his overall standard of performance,a brilliant goal now and again followed by periods of poor performances. That's the reason 4 managers didn't or don't start him in the 1st 11 on a regular basis.
 


nwgull

Well-known member
Jul 25, 2003
13,653
Manchester
Bit harsh to blame KLL because of 1 miss - no other player came close to scoring (apart from Stephens). He also nearly scored another from the edge of the box, just after we equalised, that the keeper put round for a corner.
 


Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 5, 2003
71,903
Living In a Box
Alternatively you could say the same about the CMS miss after 30 odd seconds
 






Oct 25, 2003
23,964
His career here has stagnated a lot lately. I'm a big kazenga fan but it may be better for both parties if he moved on

He has the occasional moment of brilliance but he hasn't been up to much for 2 seasons now....he's just too easy to suss out
 


drew

Drew
Oct 3, 2006
23,007
Burgess Hill
Bit harsh to blame KLL because of 1 miss - no other player came close to scoring (apart from Stephens). He also nearly scored another from the edge of the box, just after we equalised, that the keeper put round for a corner.

Firstly, I am a KLL fan and there is a buzz when he is on the pitch. In the first half, he hardly got a touch of the ball as the team seem intent on moving the ball across to the right hand side. That is possibly down to managers tactics or just the inability of the midfield to get it to the left.

I agree, he did have a shot on target that the keeper put round the post but he didn't catch it anywhere near as well as he should have done. The second chance was far easier and he could have side footed it past the keeper into the net or at least force a save. He did neither.
 






Sheebo

Well-known member
Jul 13, 2003
29,226
5th season LL been at the Albion and if we're honest you have to say there's been very little improvement in his overall standard of performance,a brilliant goal now and again followed by periods of poor performances. That's the reason 4 managers didn't or don't start him in the 1st 11 on a regular basis.

He came here a very unique and different player who can win you games and has something different.
He is still that player. If you can find another player as exciting as him in our squad Id love to know..
 


edna krabappel

Well-known member
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Jul 7, 2003
47,228
Wait- I thought this was all Stockdale's fault?

Are you telling me there were others out there on the pitch whose games weren't absolutely flawless yesterday? :ohmy:
 




Acker79

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Nov 15, 2008
31,762
Brighton
A few people slating Stockdale, not sure why

Because the radio/seagulls player's commentary on the second goal was along the lines of "he's past halford, STOCKDALE FUMBLES, GOAL!" I've not seen it yet, so not sure how much of a fumble it was (it was also described as a weak hand), but that will have painted a lot of fans opinion of his game.
 


8ace

Banned
Jul 21, 2003
23,811
Brighton
A lot of football supporters seem to think you should score a 1-on-1 and missing is not acceptable.
In reality only about 1 in 3 of them are scored.
 


albionite

Well-known member
May 20, 2009
2,753
Not sure why people are surprised he hasn't known where the goal is for a few years. If he did and could put decent crosses in he would be in the premiership with the rest of the good players we have had over last few seasons.
 




Acker79

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Nov 15, 2008
31,762
Brighton
A lot of football supporters seem to think you should score a 1-on-1 and missing is not acceptable.
In reality only about 1 in 3 of them are scored.

It doesn't help that commentators spout that cliche about having "done the hard part" to when players get into a 1v1 situation, as if scoring a goal is the easy bit.
 


Ninja Elephant

Doctor Elephant
Feb 16, 2009
18,855
Are other people starting to realise that he's a League 1 plodder? Hallelujah. The sooner he's released and we sign a proper footballer, the better. One trick players are fine in League 1, he'll do damage. But in the Championship? He's not good enough and he's one of the many flaws with our squad. He makes the team unbalanced, he hides out of the way and doesn't get involved. It's time to get rid of him, and bring in some Championship footballers with similar pace, but with skill and ability.
 


Thunder Bolt

Ordinary Supporter
Bit harsh to blame KLL because of 1 miss - no other player came close to scoring (apart from Stephens). He also nearly scored another from the edge of the box, just after we equalised, that the keeper put round for a corner.

Bennett had one saved by the near post.
 


Thunder Bolt

Ordinary Supporter
Because the radio/seagulls player's commentary on the second goal was along the lines of "he's past halford, STOCKDALE FUMBLES, GOAL!" I've not seen it yet, so not sure how much of a fumble it was (it was also described as a weak hand), but that will have painted a lot of fans opinion of his game.

Look out for the deflection which will give you a better perspective.
 






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LONGTIME DIEHARD
Feb 18, 2011
758
THE PROMISED LAND-SUSSEX
He came here a very unique and different player who can win you games and has something different.
He is still that player. If you can find another player as exciting as him in our squad Id love to know..

You've just answered your own question ' exciting' the whole squad is dire in the attacking 3rd of the field. Over the years the Albion have had many wingers who had more than the 1 trick that LL has.
 



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