[Albion] Solly March

[Swansman]

Did well.

I understand people want a Lamptey type player on the left as well but there's just not a lot of available world class left backs currently.

 

[peterward]

Absolutely quality yet again. Really looks comfortable in that LWB position. He's faster than he gets credit for, better on the ball than he gets credit for and gives his all. I know that he divides opinion but today he was excellent. Fair enough White and Lamptey will get the headlines but nobody was bad today. The whole backline especially were solid as a rock.

He was not "absolutely quality" at all, you're deluded if you think that or a March licker.

Not a hater, did fine and hes solid enough, but we don't carry anywhere near the same threat on the left, still often hits first defender with crosses and often goes backwards.

He's not bad, we could do a lot better. If you want "absolute quality" he's on the other flank called Tariq. March isn't even close to that level.

Just imagine someone almost as good as Lamptey on the left.

 

[Algernon]

I still wince a bit when he gets the ball, but he was cool calm and collected. Understated but generally lovely.

Perfect.

 

[FF1]

I had a slightly different take... March had to stay wide, give himself tons of time to control the ball and then pass back to Webster". I believe that was Potter's strategy to get the ball to our left side, to shift over the Newcastle players, then pass back, switch the play and get Lamptey going. Worked great and was very effective. But I think it was a very very easy role for any player to perform. March did decent on his defensive duties, but Newcastle did not look too dangerous anyways. Easy game for March.

 

[Justice]

Imo we don't need a new left back at the moment. Solly is doing great and BDB, Alzate, Bernardo for subs.

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You say that but if we had a Lamptey the other side we would be devastating.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

So much better than our last 3-0 away win when Watford pulled him apart at LWB. Having Webster able to mop up behind him and still have Dunk as cover allows us to use him well.

 

[KoreanSeagull]

You say that but if we had a Lamptey the other side we would be devastating.

True, but I think Solly is more than decent enough for a mid-lower table team. Needs a full season under his belt then he will be even better imo.

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[Jeremiah]

He was better than any of the Newcastle team.

they were surprisingly poor - or did we make them look that way ?

 

[Perkino]

A decent performance today a steady 7 and never really caught out or allowing the opposition to get in easily. However many of our players were great today scoring 8's or 9's

 

[peterward]

You say that but if we had a Lamptey the other side we would be devastating.

Exactly This.

March is decent enough but shirley he's not the LWB highest bar (for us)

 

[peterward]

Boy did well, but "absolute quality" is a bit farfetched.

I like March, but he's never going to be a regular starter for a top half Premier League team.

We're not that yet, so he's more than good enough until we find a suitable upgrade.

This ^

 

[Bozza]

It is very myopic to think other players are poor because one has a great game.
Also, Newcastle had two men on March and gave Lamptey the freedom of the right. It was very bizarre.

Who said March was poor (if that's even who you mean)?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Great game although seems loathe to cross the ball, maybe he has been told not to

 

[amexer]

What a win and as with all players March played an important part. Just wish he would attempt to drive into box sometimes instead of stopping

 

[BN41Albion]

His confidence is really growing under GP.
Think he's going to have a great season!

 

[Wellesley]

As Chris Hughton once said: " I really love Solly but I wouldn't lick his lolly."

 

[bhafc99]

Another vote for March here. Thought he played a good solid game.

As others have pointed out, he seemed to be double-marked much of the game, so it was hard for him to create much. But that in turn helped free the space for Lamptey and Trossard on the right, and sometimes it’s that kind of tactical role that doesn’t win the Flair Trophy but helps win the game.

Also, I recall at least 3 huge crossfield balls whacked out to him, and he brought all three down and kept possession beautifully with a perfect touch. Impressive.


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[vagabond]

Solly played well again. Had a great start to the season as far as I’m concerned.

For those saying “we need to get another Lamptey on the left”...

I mean, that’s all well and good, but how many Lamptey’s are around? Lamptey is looking like a potential world class youngster, I don’t think we can go “let’s just get another Lamptey for the left side. Easy”.

 

[Nameless]

He was not "absolutely quality" at all, you're deluded if you think that or a March licker.

Not a hater, did fine and hes solid enough, but we don't carry anywhere near the same threat on the left, still often hits first defender with crosses and often goes backwards.

He's not bad, we could do a lot better. If you want "absolute quality" he's on the other flank called Tariq. March isn't even close to that level.

Just imagine someone almost as good as Lamptey on the left.

Why do you dislike him so much? Literally didn't put a foot wrong today.. Lamptey is another level to pretty much everyone but both wing backs bossed it. Tactically Solly was perfect today I know you hate him for some reason but I just don't see how you can't see it. Close control, pass variation, link up with webster and the midfield, crossing was decent today, defensively solid Newcastle forwards couldn't get anything out of him.

 

[WATFORD zero]

It was weird how often they doubled up on March, but I don't think Tariq was complaining on the other side. Team game innit