[Albion] Lallana

[Oh_aye]

Can still do a good job as a special teams player. The key is to wither bring him on / take him off at the right time. Also as someone else says he's a director on the pitch. Never stops talking. After the 3rd went in he went round the younger players shouting in their faces and pointing at his head. So he was either asking them to keep their concentration or threatening them with a gangland style assassination.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Speaks very well and is clearly a leader in the squad and a vital pick yesterday when we didn't have Veltman and Welbeck and had a young side and a younger bench.

I admit i'd like someone playing in that advanced position to have a better record of composure and a higher goals and assist ratio in the final third. On the up side he clearly links the attack and midfield nicely.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

After the 3rd went in he went round the younger players shouting in their faces and pointing at his head. So he was either asking them to keep their concentration or threatening them with a gangland style assassination.

Considering what AL did to a 17 year old George Marsh when he played for Liverpool’s U23s against Spurs when coming back from injury it could have been either option.

 

[The Oldman]

I love the way he is always talking to other players, sometimes quietly others with real passion. He also is in the face of the referee many times .
Apart from that the way he creates space is a joy to watch. He is our secret weapon. Love to see him score before he hangs up his boots!

 

[Weststander]

I love the way he is always talking to other players, sometimes quietly others with real passion. He also is in the face of the referee many times .
Apart from that the way he creates space is a joy to watch. He is our secret weapon. Love to see him score before he hangs up his boots!

Always forward thinking, his mind in overdrive trying to find openings and space for his team-mates, such a clever footballer.

 

[Machiavelli]

Classy player, completely two footed and gets his coffee from the right place in the mornings.

Go on then, do tell.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Go on then, do tell.

The same place that Chicken Run was triggered by when I said I got my bread there.

They do bread you see. And coffee.

 

[Munchkin]

Anyone else notice him clatter into Loftus-Cheek early doors? Did the same with Haaland the week before.

Shithousery of the top order.

 

[Springal]

Fair play to Lallana, Potter seemed to struggle to use him effectively. When he did play always had a presence and leadership on the pitch but he seems to be a key part in RDZ system now. Given he’s settled back down South hope he sticks around for a good few years on and off the pitch

Could be good for Gilmour as well

 

[Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ]

Go on then, do tell.

I’ve seen him getting coffee from Sugardough in Hove before, on the Kingsway presumably on the way to Lancing.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Pretty impressive the assist for Mitoma’s goal! How did he get that cross away?

 

[maltaseagull]

Pretty impressive the assist for Mitoma’s goal! How did he get that cross away?

That was brilliant but even more impressive HE GOT A SHOT ON TARGET AND SCORED!!!!!

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

That was brilliant but even more impressive HE GOT A SHOT ON TARGET AND SCORED!!!!!

And as he is taking his coaching badges, one of his tasks this week is to show Solly how to do it! Solly hatrick against Villa incoming

 

[HP Seagull]

Absolutely sensational footballer. The sort of player you pay good money to watch. The way he manipulates the ball in tight spaces is second to none.

If he can add goals and assists to his game, like today, then all the better!

My hope is that, despite his age, the fact he spent several seasons playing very little football might mean we get another two or three years out of him.

We have much more control when he’s on the pitch.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

2 weeks in a row i think he's been absolutely fantastic. Imho better than in any game under Potter

 

[Farehamseagull]

Just absolute class, a joy to watch. Wonderful yesterday as he usually is.

In 32 years of watching the Albion, I think he’s the player I’ve most enjoyed watching for us the most (Vicente aside).

 

[Hugo Rune]

So impressed with his 65mins yesterday. Another player like Groß & March who understands exactly what the manager requires and has almost world class positioning. Lallana was dictating so much yesterday and setting the tone with his verbal leadership as well as brilliant play. Like others in our parish, he has an achilles with his finishing but yesterday’s shot was sublime. With players like Mitoma and Trossard taking the weight of the scoring, there is room for the likes of non-scorers like himself and March who are playing so brilliantly at the moment.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Oozed class, quality and leadeship yesterday. A good player with great experience setting a fine example for our younger players. I can see him hanging around once he has decided to stop playing. It's interesting that RDZ has made him an integral part of his early training sessions. Just behind Mitoma for MotM for me yesterday

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

The fact he was asked to take the team (with Crofts) before RDZ tells you enough about his leadership qualities.

Seems to add a lot around the club off the pitch and is currently enjoying his football.

Model Pro and great for the likes of Gilmour and Caicedo to have around

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

Absolutely sensational footballer. The sort of player you pay good money to watch. The way he manipulates the ball in tight spaces is second to none.

If he can add goals and assists to his game, like today, then all the better!

My hope is that, despite his age, the fact he spent several seasons playing very little football might mean we get another two or three years out of him.

We have much more control when he’s on the pitch.

I think under Potter , he played a lot of games with Gross alongside him. It often didn't work because they were both looking to occupy the same space, and also although both willing, together they lacked the necessary pace to control the middle. Now with Moises, Mac and Lallana the midfield has power, pace and guile. A great combination.