[Albion] Propper?

[Farehamseagull]

As it looks like Alzate is out in the cold for some bizarre reason, if Propper coming back means White goes back to playing centre back and we actually start with two natural central midfielders, then this is great news.

 

[durrington gull]

As it looks like Alzate is out in the cold for some bizarre reason, if Propper coming back means White goes back to playing centre back and we actually start with two natural central midfielders, then this is great news.

Propper shouldn’t be getting picked ahead of Alzate imo, as you say bizarre why Alzate not getting a look in- I can see him wanting to leave or at least go out on loan to get some decent game time

 

[Farehamseagull]

Propper shouldn’t be getting picked ahead of Alzate imo, as you say bizarre why Alzate not getting a look in- I can see him wanting to leave or at least go out on loan to get some decent game time

I'm with you in that I would be starting Alzate for sure but if for whatever reason he continues to be left out, I would much rather Propper played in midfield than White.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Think there is a bit of a blind spot with Alzate. He is an excellent prospect, but he is prone to a big mistake per game. I just don’t think Potter feels he can have that much risk in the centre of midfield with Bissouma and Alzate. He wants Bissouma as his risk taker, and he wants dependable solidity next to him. Propper has been very good in that deeper holding role, and I can see him coming back in because he has more guile and a better passing range than White.

Unfortunately for Alzate I think him and Bissouma are competing for one place between them. It’s not so much Alzate’s fault, just that Bissouma can be so good, that Potter is trying to free him up as much as he can.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Think there is a bit of a blind spot with Alzate. He is an excellent prospect, but he is prone to a big mistake per game. I just don’t think Potter feels he can have that much risk in the centre of midfield with Bissouma and Alzate. He wants Bissouma as his risk taker, and he wants dependable solidity next to him. Propper has been very good in that deeper holding role, and I can see him coming back in because he has more guile and a better passing range than White.

Unfortunately for Alzate I think him and Bissouma are competing for one place between them. It’s not so much Alzate’s fault, just that Bissouma can be so good, that Potter is trying to free him up as much as he can.

If you're right about Potter thinking it's too risky to start with Bissouma and Alzate in the middle then I would push Alzate forward into the Lallana position when Lallana's not fit, linking the midfield and front line. We missed this badly on Monday night, it was blindingly obvious. Gross is not effective enough in that role, he's much better starting deeper when he can dictate play and pick passes.

With Alzate's appreciation for space, dynamism, ability to carry the ball and quick feet like Lallana, I think he could do really well there. He's too good to be kicking his heels on the bench.

 

[Bold Seagull]

If you're right about Potter thinking it's too risky to start with Bissouma and Alzate in the middle then I would push Alzate forward into the Lallana position when Lallana's not fit, linking the midfield and front line. We missed this badly on Monday night, it was blindingly obvious. Gross is not effective enough in that role, he's much better starting deeper when he can dictate play and pick passes.

With Alzate's appreciation for space, dynamism, ability to carry the ball and quick feet like Lallana, I think he could do really well there. He's too good to be kicking his heels on the bench.

It’s a good point, and you then have a very strong player dropping in if you need it.

 

[durrington gull]

I'm with you in that I would be starting Alzate for sure but if for whatever reason he continues to be left out, I would much rather Propper played in midfield than White.

I woudnt have Propper ahead of White tbh, and if White drops back then he'll likely replace Veltman which would be harsh imo, happy if he replaced Webby but that aint going to happen!

 

[Stat Brother]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a deal was struck in the summer, but for whatever reason the club(s) couldn't get it over the line.
But the deal in question is still valid and Wenceslaus won't even see New Year in Sussex.





Granted I thought much the same re Ali and he suddenly appeared on Boxing Day and scored and is still here - so what the feck do I know?

 

[ifightbears]

If you're right about Potter thinking it's too risky to start with Bissouma and Alzate in the middle then I would push Alzate forward into the Lallana position when Lallana's not fit, linking the midfield and front line. We missed this badly on Monday night, it was blindingly obvious. Gross is not effective enough in that role, he's much better starting deeper when he can dictate play and pick passes.

With Alzate's appreciation for space, dynamism, ability to carry the ball and quick feet like Lallana, I think he could do really well there. He's too good to be kicking his heels on the bench.

This, I thought Alzate was a shoe in when I heard Lallana was out for Southampton replicating the quick link between midfield and attack. Who knows what is happening in training though.

 

[kemptown kid]

As it looks like Alzate is out in the cold for some bizarre reason, if Propper coming back means White goes back to playing centre back and we actually start with two natural central midfielders, then this is great news.

I agree. White not really a midfielder from what I've seen, unless as an overwhelmingly defensive holding player who occasionally goes forward, especially if we already have 3 centre backs playing - any two or three from Dunk/Webster/White/Veltman as centre backs (with Burn as a more than useful back up) and midfielders/forwards from our impressive collection, including the unfairly maligned Davy Propper if he is fit and not being kept safe for a transfer...

 

[El Turi]

Our game against Bournemouth at the Amex from last year was just on Sky Sports and Propper was excellent. It’s been such a long time, I’ve forgotten what a good player he is on his day.

 

[Icy Gull]

Our game against Bournemouth at the Amex from last year was just on Sky Sports and Propper was excellent. It’s been such a long time, I’ve forgotten what a good player he is on his day.

I am starting to wonder if a few of our players are doing a Thomas Kuszczak on the manager’s wife

 

[Farehamseagull]

Any news? It's looking more and more likely a deal has been done isn't it?

 

[portslade seagull]

Any news? It's looking more and more likely a deal has been done isn't it?

It must be some injury he has. Like you think he is on his way

 

[blue-shifted]

It must be some injury he has. Like you think he is on his way

Yeh, hope we get a few quid back for Davy and and can get Moder integrated into the squad quickly

 

[zefarelly]

I hope we keep him, especially if We're offered a truck load of spondoolicks for Bissouma.

 

[kemptown kid]

No idea what is keeping Davy P out of action, but, if available, he would be a fine partner for Bissouma and/or Alzate.

 

[Swansman]

Think its probably no funnier / interesting than him being out with various injuries over the season and now he is back but probably not match fit while other players have shown that they can do a similar job as he could. Probably leaves in January but I wont rule out that we could see his grand re-entrance at some point soon.

 

[albionalex]

other players have shown that they can do a similar job as he could.

I don't think that's true, seeing as Bissouma has a different partner in CM most weeks - nobody has made that position their own like Davy did pre-injury.