[Albion] Neil Maupay - has he had the credit he deserves yet?

Couldn't Be Hyypia said:

I know he is getting recognition for his goals but I wonder if we're missing some of the other things he contributes to the team? I'm no tactical expert, and I know we have some people on here who study these things, so I'd love to know if (as I suspect) he is contributing far more than just goals?

Any thoughts?

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Couldn't Be Hyypia said:

I know he is getting recognition for his goals but I wonder if we're missing some of the other things he contributes to the team? I'm no tactical expert, and I know we have some people on here who study these things, so I'd love to know if (as I suspect) he is contributing far more than just goals?

Any thoughts?

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Dick Swiveller said:

Talking of Maupay, do we have the definitive pronunciation? I have heard mo-pay, mo-pie, more-pay and more-pie. And I am guessing Warren goes with Moppy. But which one is it?

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Dick Swiveller said:

Looks a lot more effective with a similar player alongside him. More isolated when he is on his own as defenders can shut him down but the pace and movement of two small players puts doubt in their minds. If we could ever get Connolly, Maupay and Trossard in the same team, defenders could be having nightmares for weeks. Problem is that you also need supply for them to work so getting all 3 together plus Gross or Mooy might be a stretch. But not having to worry that we have strikers under 6ft is very nice.

Talking of Maupay, do we have the definitive pronunciation? I have heard mo-pay, mo-pie, more-pay and more-pie. And I am guessing Warren goes with Moppy. But which one is it?

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Dick Swiveller said:

Looks a lot more effective with a similar player alongside him. More isolated when he is on his own as defenders can shut him down but the pace and movement of two small players puts doubt in their minds. If we could ever get Connolly, Maupay and Trossard in the same team, defenders could be having nightmares for weeks. Problem is that you also need supply for them to work so getting all 3 together plus Gross or Mooy might be a stretch. But not having to worry that we have strikers under 6ft is very nice.

Talking of Maupay, do we have the definitive pronunciation? I have heard mo-pay, mo-pie, more-pay and more-pie. And I am guessing Warren goes with Moppy. But which one is it?

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Stato said:

MoTD could have done the same analysis of Maupay that they did of Connolly on Saturday. His work rate and movement was just as good. This was the first game the two started together and if they can add an understanding of each other's game to the work, pace, invention and goal hunger, we will live in exciting times. Neal looked isolated against Chelsea and must have enjoyed the support he was getting from Connolly, Gross, Mooy etc. He is only four years older than Connolly and the two of them are working daily in training with Glenn Murray, one of the cleverest and most experienced strikers in the game. It could be very exciting times. Let's not expect it all to click immediately or in every game. It will always be difficult to score against teams at this level, but there are reasons for great optimism at this club and Neal Maupay is a big part of that.

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Dick Swiveller said:

Looks a lot more effective with a similar player alongside him. More isolated when he is on his own as defenders can shut him down but the pace and movement of two small players puts doubt in their minds. If we could ever get Connolly, Maupay and Trossard in the same team, defenders could be having nightmares for weeks. Problem is that you also need supply for them to work so getting all 3 together plus Gross or Mooy might be a stretch. But not having to worry that we have strikers under 6ft is very nice.

Talking of Maupay, do we have the definitive pronunciation? I have heard mo-pay, mo-pie, more-pay and more-pie. And I am guessing Warren goes with Moppy. But which one is it?

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Ecosse Exile said:

There was an interview with him, i think it was SSN on deadline day, the girl who interviewed him asked how to pronounce his surname, he said Mo- ay.

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Goldstone1976 said:

With a silent "p", huh? Well, if that's how he wants it pronouncing, who are we to question it?

Edit: you've edited it. Booooooo!

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mreprice said:

Still not convinced that he is making good runs. It was a bit embarrassing on the weekend when he stopped his run because he didn’t think Mooy was going to give it to him but instead Mooy was just disguising the pass brilliantly.

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Tom Hark said:

Maupay has had just about the level of credit he deserves so far IMHO. Nobody going overboard, nor giving him a hard time. Has scored a couple but has also missed a few howlers, like the free and easy header on saturday. But no complaints here, other than maybe his daft bleached hair. It's a step up in class for the player and he's mainly doing OK. Just happy he looks hungry & useful and has denied Andone/Locadia a squad place for the season

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