[Albion] Adam Lallana

[dazzer6666]

Succession planning was a big part of why he was bought here

It’s funny how many don’t see it (despite that always being the plan). The number of ‘sicknote/waste of wages/get rid at the end of the season’ type comments from a section of our fanbase is embarrassing.

50% of Lallana’s time will do us more good than a 100% of several others. Nailed on for a coaching role when he stops playing too (hopefully).

 

[blue-shifted]

It’s funny how many don’t see it (despite that always being the plan). The number of ‘sicknote/waste of wages/get rid at the end of the season’ type comments from a section of our fanbase is embarrassing.

50% of Lallana’s time will do us more good than a 100% of several others. Nailed on for a coaching role when he stops playing too (hopefully).

Well yes, but 90k per week is a lot to pay for someone who may become your coach (or could equally just become someone else's) in 3 years. So he's got to justify himself as a player first and foremost. Happily, this is what is happening.

 

[Farehamseagull]

It’s funny how many don’t see it (despite that always being the plan). The number of ‘sicknote/waste of wages/get rid at the end of the season’ type comments from a section of our fanbase is embarrassing.

50% of Lallana’s time will do us more good than a 100% of several others. Nailed on for a coaching role when he stops playing too (hopefully).

Totally agree. And hopefully a good couple more years of playing before then as he is our most talented player too.

 

[dazzer6666]

Well yes, but 90k per week is a lot to pay for someone who may become your coach (or could equally just become someone else's) in 3 years. So he's got to justify himself as a player first and foremost. Happily, this is what is happening.

Well being hammered by Covid for several weeks won't have helped him. Hopefully he's back for the rest of the season now - if he plays like he did against Saints we'll be in great shape.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Well being hammered by Covid for several weeks won't have helped him. Hopefully he's back for the rest of the season now - if he plays like he did against Saints we'll be in great shape.

...and no transfer fee

 

[Milano]

Superb player, on a different wavelength to virtually every other player we have. If it wasn’t for his injury history he’d still be at a top 6 club.

 

[B-right-on]

Superb player, on a different wavelength to virtually every other player we have. If it wasn’t for his injury history he’d still be at a top 6 club.

Agree. Very astute of TB/DA /GP to bring him in.

Might be the twilight of his career but who is not impressed with a glorious sunset?

 

[whosthedaddy]

It's fantastic to hear that Adam thinks he has recovered from his January Covid ordeal.

I think we'll find that both Lallana and Welbeck will be key to the Albion staying in the Premier League this season, the more playing time the better. Adam is now starting games and playing his true game through 90 minutes, Danny has yet to reach that point but it's coming, and the opposition better watch out when both are firing on all cylinders.

I for one would love to see Welbeck start up front with Maupay again on Saturday, with both banging in a goal each, wouldn't that be a sight to feast our eyes upon.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Well yes, but 90k per week is a lot to pay for someone who may become your coach (or could equally just become someone else's) in 3 years. So he's got to justify himself as a player first and foremost. Happily, this is what is happening.

Where did you find this piece of information?
I'm pretty sure very few people can categorically say what any of our players earn.

My understanding was that the financial arrangements fit within our existing pay structure.
I'm sure the extended contract and signing on fee make the overall deal more appealing to Lallana.
But I very much doubt that the weekly wage is significantly more than any of our other high earners.

 

[blue-shifted]

Where did you find this piece of information?
I'm pretty sure very few people can categorically say what any of our players earn.

My understanding was that the financial arrangements fit within our existing pay structure.
I'm sure the extended contract and signing on fee make the overall deal more appealing to Lallana.
But I very much doubt that the weekly wage is significantly more than any of our other high earners.

I googled it ... so it must be true

 

[Uh_huh_him]

I googled it ... so it must be true

I'm aware that the 3 year contract was one of the key factors in us landing him.

I daresay that a 3 year contract at £60k a week was more appealing than a 2 year contract at £90, when bonuses and sponsorship deals are added in.

 

[dazzer6666]

I'm aware that the 3 year contract was one of the key factors in us landing him.

I daresay that a 3 year contract at £60k a week was more appealing than a 2 year contract at £90, when bonuses and sponsorship deals are added in.

......plus the likelihood of transitioning to the coaching team at the end of it

 

[Uh_huh_him]

......plus the likelihood of transitioning to the coaching team at the end of it

Well with our history with Muzza and Bruno, he might even get an extension

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

It's fantastic to hear that Adam thinks he has recovered from his January Covid ordeal.

I think we'll find that both Lallana and Welbeck will be key to the Albion staying in the Premier League this season, the more playing time the better. Adam is now starting games and playing his true game through 90 minutes, Danny has yet to reach that point but it's coming, and the opposition better watch out when both are firing on all cylinders.

I for one would love to see Welbeck start up front with Maupay again on Saturday, with both banging in a goal each, wouldn't that be a sight to feast our eyes upon.

Absolutely agree, I'm especially pleased for Adam L,allana, as to be honest, l had started to write him off as a bit of a sick note, but have come to realise what the full extent of his problems were.

As you say having the two of them back for the run in could prove crucial, as we need the former making the assists, and the latter tucking the goals away.

 

[Hugo Rune]

As you say having the two of them back for the run in could prove crucial, as we need the former making the assists, and the latter tucking the goals away.

Interestingly, it’s the other way round at the moment though.

Just shows the quality.

 

[jcdenton08]

How good was he tonight?! Took the game and completely ran it. Easily my MotM. World class again today, rolled back the years.

 

[TottonSeagull]

How good was he tonight?! Took the game and completely ran it. Easily my MotM. World class again today, rolled back the years.

He has been the difference in the last 2 games. Class player!

 

[SuperBrighton]

How good was he tonight?! Took the game and completely ran it. Easily my MotM. World class again today, rolled back the years.

He really did show his class tonight, top quality performance. Him and Bissouma ran that midfield with ease.

 

[andys320]

Agree, a touch of class, but good/great players also bring out the best in those around them. We saw that tonight.

 

[banjo]

Keep him fit = we stay up. We’ve had some great players in their autumn years playing for us.