[Albion] Clean sheets - 4 1/2 games since we conceded.

larus

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In the land of hope and expectation....

• Feb 3, 2021

• #1

I’m ignoring the FA cup.

Three 1-0 wins and a 0-0.

A lot of this is down to Sanchez. I think he’s given more confidence to the defence, and that clearly shows.

Great take for him on the last Liverpool corner too. Came out which Ryan never did.

Next few games and we could pick up more points and start to climb higher. What a great f***ing night.

 

LamieRobertson

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SHOREHAM BY SEA

• Feb 3, 2021

• #2

larus said:

I’m ignoring the FA cup.

Three 1-0 wins and a 0-0.

A lot of this is down to Sanchez. I think he’s given more confidence to the defence, and that clearly shows.

Great take for him on the last Liverpool corner too. Came out which Ryan never did.

Next few games and we could pick up more points and start to climb higher. What a great f***ing night.

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Or one goal in five and a half games...that second half against Wolves was a turning point (imho) not necessarily for the defence but the team

 

larus

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In the land of hope and expectation....

• Feb 3, 2021

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LamieRobertson said:

Or one goal in five and a half games...that second half against Wolves was a turning point (imho) not necessarily for the defence but the team

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And, we’ve achieved that by not parking the bus. Did you notice that, even at the end, we were still pushing them back when we could and attacking?

 

LamieRobertson

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• Feb 3, 2021

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larus said:

And, we’ve achieved that by not parking the bus. Did you notice that, even at the end, we were still pushing them back when we could and attacking?

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Exactly why I was a tad annoyed by comparing our performance to Burnley’s

 

vagabond

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• Feb 3, 2021

• #5

LamieRobertson said:

Exactly why I was a tad annoyed by comparing our performance to Burnley’s

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Yup.. I just expect the pundits to be ignorant of us at this point. And if they’re not it’s a nice bonus.

 

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Iovan The Sweeper

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• Feb 3, 2021

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"The Blue Wall".

The pressing and organisation is amazing to watch. Everyone knows their role. Great to see Webster barking orders at the end, Cullip-style.

Great turnaround since we last played Liverpool, back at the end of November:

Games vs. Southampton, Leicester, Fulham, Sheff Utd, West Ham, Arsenal, Wolves = 10 goals conceded

Games vs. Man City, Leeds, Fulham, Tottenham, Liverpool = 1 goal conceded

 

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Billy in Bristol

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Bristol

• Feb 3, 2021

• #7

Three English centre backs and when back fit two quality wing backs great at going forward...there you go half the England team...get a few more clean sheets in a row and you never know. Oh and BDB can be on the bench.

 

The Fits

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• Feb 3, 2021

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To keep clean sheets against Spurs, Liverpool and Leeds is incredible really.
Such a turn around and shows how important defence is. Nobody moaning about missed chances now...

 

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warmleyseagull

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• Feb 3, 2021

• #9

larus said:

A lot of this is down to Sanchez. I think he’s given more confidence to the defence, and that clearly shows

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This. To my mind, GP has redeemed many times over some of the bafflement caused by his selections and tinkering by taking this brave decision. So interesting to hear Murray say he believes this boy will play for Spain.

 

A1X

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Deepest, darkest Sussex

• Feb 3, 2021

• #10

In terms of points, we're now closer to Spurs in 7th than we are to Fulham in 18th

 

Pavilionaire

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• Feb 3, 2021

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There is clearly a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes. The whole squad seems to understand the game plan.

Perversely, we may have a problem when Lamptey comes back because the defensive improvement has coincided with his absence. Veltman and White don't get as far forward so there's rarely space in behind.

 

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Da Man Clay

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Dec 16, 2004

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• Feb 3, 2021

• #12

Pavilionaire said:

There is clearly a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes. The whole squad seems to understand the game plan.

Perversely, we may have a problem when Lamptey comes back because the defensive improvement has coincided with his absence. Veltman and White don't get as far forward so there's rarely space in behind.

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Good point around Lamptey. Wonder if we might see him play a little further forward. Could see him as a Bale type player with his speed and ability on the ball

 

Birdie Boy

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• Feb 3, 2021

• #13

Da Man Clay said:

Good point around Lamptey. Wonder if we might see him play a little further forward. Could see him as a Bale type player with his speed and ability on the ball

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Hopefully not like the Bale we saw last Sunday! [emoji3]

 

Sheebo

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• Feb 3, 2021

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LamieRobertson said:

Exactly why I was a tad annoyed by comparing our performance to Burnley’s

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YES!!!!!!!!!!

NOTHING LIKE BURNLEYS WIN

At least they said it several times on MOTD - we had a higher XG goals thingy than them and they barely had a shot on target - it was perfect.

 

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albionfan37

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What’s it called? Cumbernauld

• Feb 4, 2021

• #15

larus said:

And, we’ve achieved that by not parking the bus. Did you notice that, even at the end, we were still pushing them back when we could and attacking?

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Subbed on 2 strikers away from home totally unheard of when winning