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[Albion] Shoutout to Adam Webster
- Thread starter StonehamPark
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The last time we conceded with Webby on the pitch was actually Chelsea away back in September…
Obviously a lot of this is due to injury, but he was very solid against Arsenal, Norwich & Ipswich in January
His positioning and defending are very dependable and long passes are typically accurate. The only obvious mistake yesterday was his attempt to dribble up the left side - when no one came in support.
True, and whilst he is a great defender, let's not forget it was his mistake that got Chelsea back into that game!!
- Jul 7, 2003
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Very solid again yesterday albeit with the caveat that the opponents were absolute garbage. That said, Dibling has terrified a few defences this season, and I thought Webster in particularly managed him perfectly. Barely gave him a sniff.
WASH
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And whisper it quietly, in the 8 games he has started this season we have won 7 of them, 87.5% win ratio!! (caveat 3 of them were against Crawley, Wolves and Norwich in the Cup, but never let facts get in the way of a good stat
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p.s. Minteh's up there in terms of a good win % as well with 9 out of his 13 starts ending up in a win for a 69.2% success ratio and Hinsh is the other player with a 60% or better ratio, his is currently 9 wins from 15 starts = 60%. Defo Kiss of Death for Tuesday now......sorry
).p.s. Minteh's up there in terms of a good win % as well with 9 out of his 13 starts ending up in a win for a 69.2% success ratio and Hinsh is the other player with a 60% or better ratio, his is currently 9 wins from 15 starts = 60%. Defo Kiss of Death for Tuesday now......sorry
Ooh it’s a corner
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I think though Drew, we were destined to lose that one anyway. I remember that Palmer’s free-kick was only taken about 10m closer to goal than it should have been!
Why can’t we forget it?
All defenders make mistakes, but yes, he is a great defender. Such a shame he has been hampered by injury.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Still only 30, a good few years in Adam yet. Hopefully he can maintain this form.
portslade seagull
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Shows what a run in the team does, the same can be said for Lamptey both looking much better with games under their belts
Nobby Cybergoat
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- Jul 19, 2021
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A run in the team yes. But for both players, confidence in body and fitness holding up, i think has been massive
You're right, all defenders make mistakes and I didn't mention it as a stick to beat Webster with. There seems to be loads of posts where people ignore the fact they are all human. People suggesting Dunk is past it or that Igor (when fit) should start ahead of him etc etc.
England aren’t blessed with outstanding CB’s with an intelligent game. Would love Tuchel to call him up at some stage.
The gods weren't smiling on us that day.
Uh_huh_him
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- Sep 28, 2011
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He's always been a very good CB.
More than that he's a top bloke and a born l
If he hadn't had the injury problems, Van Hecke and Colwill would never have been given a chance.
More than that he's a top bloke and a born l
If he hadn't had the injury problems, Van Hecke and Colwill would never have been given a chance.
7dialssouthpaw
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- Sep 10, 2022
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good shout, and those two seem to be working very well together.
Wardy's twin
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- Oct 21, 2014
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As I recall, Webster cleared 2 off the line and Sanchez made two saves...
- Jul 7, 2003
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Colwill has had a really poor season at Chelsea but will still get selected on potential. Likewise Taylor Harwood-Bellis who has been equally ordinary but is young and came from Man City, ergo the assumption is that he must be a genius.
Great, but he still gave the ball away for the first goal. He's human just like the rest of the team.