[Albion] Gross effect

[Aldrington Halt]

How bad a miss has Pascal Gross been this season? Have we already filled the gap or do we need to find another midfield mastermind for next season? Thoughts...

 

[Hotchilidog]

Without going through the stats I'd say our goals scored total would suggest yes.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Love the man. Best of luck to him.

And The Albion moves on....

 

[Washie]

Without going through the stats I'd say our goals scored total would suggest yes.

on which? Have we missed him or found a replacement?

 

[Mustafa II]

We've moved on.

It's our defence that has holes, rather than our midfield.

 

[Hotchilidog]

on which? Have we missed him or found a replacement?

We've replaced his contribution

 

[Guinness Boy]

We've replaced his contribution

Indeed. The assists have been more spread throughout the team this season. However the highest is Pedro with 6 and then Gruda, Minteh, Mitoma, Welbeck and Weiffer have 4 each, totalling 26 assists between those players. One of those plays naturally at "10" (Gruda) and Pedro was often asked to. The rest look like they've come from out wide, central, attack and midfield.

The threat is more spread and therefore harder for opposition coaches to shut down.

I don't have any issues with how we've attacked this season. It's how we've defended that occasionally drives me potty. However, obviously if we defended deeper we'd have fewer of the goals and assists I've enjoyed.

There's some fine tuning to be done and it's mostly defensively, but we've not missed Gross.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Indeed. The assists have been more spread throughout the team this season. However the highest is Pedro with 6 and then Gruda, Minteh, Mitoma, Welbeck and Weiffer have 4 each, totalling 26 assists between those players. One of those plays naturally at "10" (Gruda) and Pedro was often asked to. The rest look like they've come from out wide, central, attack and midfield.

The threat is more spread and therefore harder for opposition coaches to shut down.

I don't have any issues with how we've attacked this season. It's how we've defended that occasionally drives me potty. However, obviously if we defended deeper we'd have fewer of the goals and assists I've enjoyed.

There's some fine tuning to be done and it's mostly defensively, but we've not missed Gross.

Yes, there is some fine tuning that needs to be done at the back. I'm hoping against hope we will at least be playing just defenders at the back rather converted midfielders with a bit more continuity which would help. Excited by the Boscagli signing, if we can add FB depth this offseason I'll be over the moon!

 

[Aldrington Halt]

It's only the Cruyff turns we're missing then..

 

[maltaseagull]

Indeed. The assists have been more spread throughout the team this season. However the highest is Pedro with 6 and then Gruda, Minteh, Mitoma, Welbeck and Weiffer have 4 each, totalling 26 assists between those players. One of those plays naturally at "10" (Gruda) and Pedro was often asked to. The rest look like they've come from out wide, central, attack and midfield.

The threat is more spread and therefore harder for opposition coaches to shut down.

I don't have any issues with how we've attacked this season. It's how we've defended that occasionally drives me potty. However, obviously if we defended deeper we'd have fewer of the goals and assists I've enjoyed.

There's some fine tuning to be done and it's mostly defensively, but we've not missed Gross.

Agreed.
We need a quick CB and proper RB or LB.

 

[boik]

It's only the Cruyff turns we're missing then..

Ahem.....the "Gross turns", I think you'll find!

 

[Sea Cider]

Pascal will always be a true club legend in my eyes, but IMO Gruda has the potential to be far better

 

[huzzah]

Ahem.....the "Gross turns", I think you'll find!

I'd take a Gross turn any day over a Cruyff, you blink and miss one of those, Gross turns are value for money, you get to enjoy them for so much longer.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

We've replaced his contribution

We have, but there were several games this season while struggling for a spark of creativity or a mega ball into the box where I've turned to the Bobkin Jnrs and said I wished we had Pascal there.

Still the right move for him, though. I'm delighted he's had such an impact. What a guy

 

[maltaseagull]

I'd take a Gross turn any day over a Cruyff, you blink and miss one of those, Gross turns are value for money, you get to enjoy them for so much longer.

Are you saying he was slow?

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Are you saying he was slow?

You don't have to be quick if it works

 

[Super Steve Earle]

How bad a miss has Pascal Gross been this season? Have we already filled the gap or do we need to find another midfield mastermind for next season? Thoughts...View attachment 202769

Pascal is a fabulous player and probably person. I'm pleased he had a great season back on home ground. But miss him, frankly I never gave him a second thought.

 

[A1X]

How bad a miss has Pascal Gross been this season? Have we already filled the gap or do we need to find another midfield mastermind for next season? Thoughts...View attachment 202769

 

[7dialssouthpaw]

I'd take a Gross turn any day over a Cruyff, you blink and miss one of those, Gross turns are value for money, you get to enjoy them for so much longer.

it's the anticipation/build-up prior to the act ...

 

[GoldstoneVintage]

If we're talking 'utility' player, then it's young Jack H isn't it? Full back and midfield this season + up front against spuds!