I beg to differ. Over the past few months Solly has got better and better with far more influence on the game. There are some areas where he can improve, eg. crossing but overall his game is developing and he has the potential to become a top player for us
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[Albion] Solly March untouchable ?
- Thread starter West Upper Seagull
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I beg to differ. Over the past few months Solly has got better and better with far more influence on the game. There are some areas where he can improve, eg. crossing but overall his game is developing and he has the potential to become a top player for us
sussex_guy2k2
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- Jun 6, 2014
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He's our top assister so I'd imagine he does. He's created more chances per game than everyone bar Gross this season, so I'd imagine he does.
The thing about our wingers is that they get through so much defensive work and, bar the last two games, are often gaining possession in the full back areas as they're so deep. There are so few players in any league anywhere that have the strengths to their game to be offensively proficient when this is a large part of their role, let alone in the Premier League. Yet, despite many of our attacks focusing down the left hand side yesterday, we were still very solid down the right and March was absolutely crucial to that, particularly in nullifying Digne who was so good at Goodison Park. In fact, he was second in both tackles, clearances and interceptions yesterday. Second. He's not going to get an assist every game at this level, but yesterday showed just how useful he is at this level; even when he's not creating goals, he's ensuring that his side is well looked after. I get that March isn't perfect, but he gets such an unnecessary amount of flak on here relative to every other player we have which is absolutely surreal considering he's arguably been one of our best and most consistent performers this year despite constantly being moved into different positions. There's a reason that CH keeps picking him.
Why concentrate on what an Albion player doesn't/can't do?
Esp on the back of a fantastic team performance, where everybody played their part
Esp on the back of a fantastic team performance, where everybody played their part
dadams2k11
ID10T Error
Very much this..
The boy is class and if people can't see what he brings to the table then football is not for them.
He is playing to Hughton's Instructions.
Change at Barnham
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Solly had Zaha in his pocket with a man of the match performance when Palace came to the Amex this season.
That is good enough for me.
He is now an integral part of the best squad we have ever had.
That is good enough for me.
He is now an integral part of the best squad we have ever had.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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- Nov 9, 2009
- 10,348
Look at the opposite comparison.
Who had the better match yesterday Solly or Walcott?
Solly kept the very dangerous and talented Digne out of the game.
Theo did nothing all match and allowed Bernardo had a superb attacking match.
Sometimes its not only about crosses and shots on goal, its about keeping the opposition on the defensive and being part of a game plan.
For me, Solly did that yesterday.
Hampster Gull
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- Dec 22, 2010
- 13,462
We had a team in the who finished 13th. I accept we have better athletes and skill levels now but it’s not reasonable to judge across generation. Until we beat that league position then I’m out
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Another great game from Solly. Only thing he is lacking is some composure in front of goal, like the lob he tried against Arsenal.
Two wide players yesterday, one I thought had a stinker and the other put in a very ill disciplined performance, which is unlikely to have done anything, to hasten his return to premier league action. As always after a disappointing performance those who didn't play, find their reputation somehow enhanced by the failings of others.
BensGrandad
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Based on AK performance yesterday he is certain to start at Fulham
Machiavelli
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So, you're of the view that AK is certain to start at Fulham.
BensGrandad
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No the subject of the thread is Solly March so he refers to Solly, unless I have forgotten my English school lessons of some 60+ years ago.
Sorry BG - I misinterpreted that as well, thanks for the clarification.
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Solly appears to have far superior end product. I bet he wouldn't have continually left Bruno exposed as AK did yesterday.
Machiavelli
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The subject of this thread may well be March, but the subject you were referring to in your sentence was AK, so he refers to AK
BensGrandad
New member
We must agree to disagree.
Machiavelli
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No, I won't, because your grammar was wrong. This is not an excuse to get into an extended discussion on this.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 35,332
its not fair to say March is very poor attacking player, just he's not as good as Knockhaert... when the later is in form. in the credit column is better defense and well all round more reliable. hopefully he can yet be coached into making more agressive runs past opposition and improve crossing.