blockhseagull
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Lesson learnt we’ve got another player scared to shoot in Lallana
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[Albion] Maupay
- Thread starter Reddleman
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Lesson learnt we’ve got another player scared to shoot in Lallana
I'm not sure that's true. He does still feel like a guest and suspect when/if he feels like a Brighton player he'll feel he has the right to be more selfish. More importantly he'll know Maupay needs goals to keep his confidence. We need Maupay to stay confident and in the right frame of mind as we have no other striker ready for 90 minutes of taking chances. We also don't have the right decision making on the final ball to serve him...except McAllister who delivers the quick ball because he's not yet been indoctrinated in the Brighton ponderous pass it around the box until it breaks down technique.
Great post, twickers, and I agree on both accounts:
1. Lallana will have a feeling, possibly strongly, that he's there to assist the younger players to a large degree. This could be a negative as much as a positive in scoring situations.
2. Indoctrination into the 'Brighton Way' has it's dangers (especially as this 'way' is not yet delivering results). Let's hope McAllister can keep most of his intuitive skills. I do think some players are overthinking things because of the direction of coaching. We'll see how it pans out.
judorichard
New member
I agree with that. He needs someone to set him up. Connolly is good at that. I think if Connolly isn't playing I wouldn't start Maupay.
Farehamseagull
Solly March Fan Club
Awful tonight unfortunately. Looked woefully short of confidence, should not be starting the next games.
Washie
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I don't think i've hated one of our own strikers more than Maupay.
blockhseagull
Well-known member
Solid at the back
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If I was at work and constantly didn't do my job, I'd get sacked.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
If he’s leading our line next season we will need 3 worse teams and a tonne of luck not to go down.
blue-shifted
Banned
Hate is the wrong word
Whatever you think about his ability as a PL striker, there's no suggestion he doesn't care or he isn't trying
KeegansHairPiece
New member
- Jan 28, 2016
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He’s just not good enough.
I’ve sure most fans want him to do well, I want him to do well, but he is falling short at this level.
He looks okay dropping short in build-up, but to be brutally honest he carries such little threat I don’t think teams are that bothered dropping deep with him, they feel quite safe letting him have it.
It’s the craft of centre forward play he’s really missing, the half turn, just spinning off, sniffing out half chances. Real shame he’s not managed to step up like others have.
He is simply not good enough, end of!
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
- 9,104
Looks totally out of sorts, should not be starting let alone getting 90 minutes every game.
banjo
GOSBTS
It’s all about confidence and his is shot. Pardon the pun.
Butch Willykins
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Useless - get rid
Withdean11
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One of the worst performances from a Brighton striker I’ve ever seen tonight. Truly woeful. Gross wasn’t much better either.
Jahanbakhsh & Ziqiri deserve starts next week.
Jahanbakhsh & Ziqiri deserve starts next week.