I don’t think it’s meant as a direct comparison with Bellingham, more that he can play the same role as Bellingham.
A bit like Diana Dors was said to be the British Marilyn Monroe. Obviously, not in the same ballpark.
[Albion] Gomez is our Jude Bellingham
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I don’t think it’s meant as a direct comparison with Bellingham, more that he can play the same role as Bellingham.
A bit like Diana Dors was said to be the British Marilyn Monroe. Obviously, not in the same ballpark.
Stato
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Excellent first half from Gomez last night. He and Baleba could be a great pairing. Gomez looked very press resistant, as is Baleba when he's concentrating. Turning us around quickly and getting the front four flying is a mouthwatering prospect. We're all aware that the tactics against the low block are still the issue to be resolved.
We've played ten games in 2025 and it's been noticeable that we've been more effective when we've had less possession. The only two we've lost were the only two where we had possession levels over 60%. In the rest of the matches we've either had less, or close to equal possession. It was good to see last night that Gomez also might have a bit of bite about him. With him, Baleba and the exceptionally strong Rutter, snapping at opponents in possession, we may have more chance of creating moments where a low block team is caught a bit out of shape.
Bournemouth looked to do this to us a lot in the second half last night and it was very effective in putting us under pressure. Luckily, and I don't know if this was just last night, they had only Kluivert who looked like he had the attacking intent to turn these moments into a chance. With Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck, Minteh, Rutter, Adringa, Gruda, March and O'Riley we have a lot of players who have the talent to take advantage of these kind of situations. Lamptey arriving late with the cross for Mitoma to hit the post shows that the full backs can help provide overloads without necessarily over committing.
You can see a pattern emerging and a Hurzeler style developing. The absence of this has been my main concern in the first half of the season. Gomez looks like he has the profile needed to take it to the next level. Let's hope it continues and it'll be interesting to see how we approach the low block teams in the rest of the season.
We've played ten games in 2025 and it's been noticeable that we've been more effective when we've had less possession. The only two we've lost were the only two where we had possession levels over 60%. In the rest of the matches we've either had less, or close to equal possession. It was good to see last night that Gomez also might have a bit of bite about him. With him, Baleba and the exceptionally strong Rutter, snapping at opponents in possession, we may have more chance of creating moments where a low block team is caught a bit out of shape.
Bournemouth looked to do this to us a lot in the second half last night and it was very effective in putting us under pressure. Luckily, and I don't know if this was just last night, they had only Kluivert who looked like he had the attacking intent to turn these moments into a chance. With Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck, Minteh, Rutter, Adringa, Gruda, March and O'Riley we have a lot of players who have the talent to take advantage of these kind of situations. Lamptey arriving late with the cross for Mitoma to hit the post shows that the full backs can help provide overloads without necessarily over committing.
You can see a pattern emerging and a Hurzeler style developing. The absence of this has been my main concern in the first half of the season. Gomez looks like he has the profile needed to take it to the next level. Let's hope it continues and it'll be interesting to see how we approach the low block teams in the rest of the season.
Probably a stupid suggestion, given we have about 12 wingers, but a midfield three of Baleba, Gomez and Hinshelwood would be one way of picking apart a low block, whilst controlling the midfield. I think Hinshelwood's composure on the ball and elusive movement, could really add something to the mix.
Stato
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Hurzeler has used him from right back, inverting to add to the midfield when we're in possession.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Thought he was excellent first half, but I would have subbed hime 10 minutes or so earlier - looked shattered.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
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Superb performance. The difference between MLS and Premier League caught up with him, but he will only get better and last longer,
Albions midfield of Baleba and Gomez .....THE BEASTIE BOYS
Albions midfield of Baleba and Gomez .....THE BEASTIE BOYS
Home and Away
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pigmanovich
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Jude Bellingham my ass, where is the heat map of his blow ups at the ref
Soul Finger
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You're right.
After one game I reckon he might be the best player in the world.
Possibly of all time.
After one game I reckon he might be the best player in the world.
Possibly of all time.
Surrey Phil
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It’s been so frustrating losing Pascal, Moises & Alexis and left such a huge void. However, you can see with Carlos and Diego, that we are building something a bit special, maybe even an upgrade dare I say it!
….almost like the club had a plan all along
dadams2k11
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Jimmy Grimble
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I haven’t watched Real Madrid much but I was under the impression Bellingham is box-crasher type midfielder, which is why he’s scored so many goals. Not sure Gomez is going to be asked to play that role for us.
Regardless, I agree with a lot of the sentiment on this thread and would add that he looks extremely comfortable receiving, feinting, tackling or passing on either foot, which is one area where he is probably ahead of our of other centre midfielders.
Regardless, I agree with a lot of the sentiment on this thread and would add that he looks extremely comfortable receiving, feinting, tackling or passing on either foot, which is one area where he is probably ahead of our of other centre midfielders.
Mackenzie
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Good passing, balance, power and an amazing (Busquets like) ability to beat a player with body movement and feints. Impressive.
Please can we keep him and Baleba together beyond the end of this season Mr Bloom?
Please can we keep him and Baleba together beyond the end of this season Mr Bloom?
Yes, I remember getting a little excited when I first saw Ross Johnson throw a football. I will watch him a few more times before I declare, whether he is or isn't a potential £150 million player.