[Albion] Pascal Groß the raumdeuter

[maresfield seagull]

Today’s turn was outrageous. A high point.

Indeed it was Tim
But that and NM s booking being high points of the game are indicative of the current malaise Almost felt like I d been transported back to the Priestfield

 

[Brian Fantana]

It’s sad to see his continuing demise from the near crucial player he used to be in the first couple of PL seasons. IF his set piece delivery was still up to standard, his continued presence in the team/squad could be justified, but it’s just not there.

 

[Blackadder]

When was the last time he delivered a decent corner?
Needs to move on end of season

Last week?

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

It’s sad to see his continuing demise from the near crucial player he used to be in the first couple of PL seasons. IF his set piece delivery was still up to standard, his continued presence in the team/squad could be justified, but it’s just not there.

It was last week, and today I would argue the one that bounced near the far post was perfect.

 

[Napier]

I thought he had a good game today. Always (okay, usually!) dependable and uses his experience.

 

[Weststander]

Those corners in quick succession ….

We used to say that his set piece delivery more than made up for his lack of pace.

 

[Stat Brother]

Despite being the ultimate Groß fanboy I'm surprised by this

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[GT49er]

Despite being the ultimate Groß fanboy I'm surprised by this.

So was I. He's been great for the club - we probably woudn't have stayed in the PL without him - but with his lack of speed and all the younger players coming through I'd have expected him to be released with our thanks this summer. Maybe the extended absence of Moder might be a factor - we don't want to be caught short of midfielders in the way we were caught short of CBs after letting BDB go,

 

[zefarelly]

He's fit, has a brain, still one of the best dead ball players at the club . . . . Why wouldn't GP want him to stay. . Even as a squad player his suport of younger players must be an issue

I cant see Lallallallallananana playing on.
MOders broken
Mwepus a work in progress.
Alzate hit/miss but ok
Bissouma may as well be gone

 

[Hugo Rune]

Despite being the ultimate Groß fanboy I'm surprised by this

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Me too.

Especially with the rumours that he has signed a pre-contract with Werder.

For me, Alzate is his natural replacement and will become a better player.

 

[brighton_tom]

Love what Pascal has done for the club, but with his contract up I had seen it as an obvious area of the squad we could upgrade.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Apparently he's one of the best in training so helps set the standards for the younger players.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Despite the headline it’s actually a polite we would love him to stay but we will see.

He won’t stay, I doubt there’s a contract that suits both parties on the table and he will leave.

Great servant to the club but time to both part ways

 

[Swansman]

Yeah when Moder got injured I thought that it might change things for Gross. We'll see what happens... dont think it will be a long term contract if he signs a new one but clearly GP has a lot of confidence in Pascal, and why wouldnt he.

The same thing seems to be repeating each season. You dont see a lot of Gross when he plays but you really do see when he is missing. Last season the team barely won a game in the first half of the season, then Gross started to play next to Bissouma and the results started coming. This season the difference is not quite as clear but for what I would argue has been some of the worst games (results AND performance) of the season - the 1-1 vs Newcastle and the recent losses against Burnley and Villa, Gross was sitting on the bench for 90 min.

While it would be sound if his game time was decreasing he still does a job and if the option to "replace" Moder is between signing a new PL calibre midfielder for £10m+ or to renew with Gross then I think the club quite wisely will go for the latter.

Might be up to Gross. Key player in a bigger Bundesliga club or in and out in the Brighton team in a better league, probably not the easiest decision.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Our most under appreciated player?

I thought he’s been excellent in the last 3 or so games. Always linking up, constantly moving, he absolutely suits this dynamic midfield and runs tirelessly for the team.

So many starting XI guesses automatically drop him, but he’s like a gold nugget in there. I feel for what he cost, and what he’s done he’s got to be one of the Albion’s greatest buys.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Our most under appreciated player?

I thought he’s been excellent in the last 3 or so games. Always linking up, constantly moving, he absolutely suits this dynamic midfield and runs tirelessly for the team.

So many starting XI guesses automatically drop him, but he’s like a gold nugget in there. I feel for what he cost, and what he’s done he’s got to be one of the Albion’s greatest buys.

Great post and bang on.

His range of passing is incredible.

 

[willalbion]

Our most under appreciated player?

I thought he’s been excellent in the last 3 or so games. Always linking up, constantly moving, he absolutely suits this dynamic midfield and runs tirelessly for the team.

So many starting XI guesses automatically drop him, but he’s like a gold nugget in there. I feel for what he cost, and what he’s done he’s got to be one of the Albion’s greatest buys.

100 per cent - pascal is a legend and still got ‘it’ - love him. Oh, & Dunky has been colossal last two games.

 

[Stat Brother]

Starting the game with The Turn and followed it up with a monstrous free kick to The Lamp was enough for me, for one day.

We have so many midfield yoof coming through I expected him to be gone when his contract is up.
But if he's going to carry on like this then we'd be fools to wave goodbye.

Although sadly I kinda side with Bill Belichick who's of the opinion it's better to offload a player a year early than it is a year too late.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Starting the game with The Turn and followed it up with a monstrous free kick to The Lamp was enough for me, for one day.

We have so many midfield yoof coming through I expected him to be gone when his contract is up.
But if he's going to carry on like this then we'd be fools to wave goodbye.

Although sadly I kinda side with Bill Belichick who's of the opinion it's better to offload a player a year early than it is a year too late.

How’s that worked out for Bill?

 

[Stat Brother]

How’s that worked out for Bill?

The 20 previous years aren't cancelled out by 1.