[Albion] 10 Years of Solly

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Solly is good in a number of positions, but his best position, the only one where you can confidently say he is a top half PL player is LWB where Cuccerella has seemingly nailed down the spot.

Solly will have to adapt to somewhere else. But I have no doubt he can do it for us

 

[scoobiewhite]

I remember reading somewhere, perhaps in a Potter interview, that he does some amazing stuff in training and just needs to believe more.

I also remember a 30 yard screamer he hit in a pre-season friendly, possibly against Norwich if memory serves correctly, and I often wish he could repeat some of that in meaningful games.

 

[tigertim68]

Lacks the self confidence to be a top PL player

 

[Uh_huh_him]

And knocky lacked to the football intelligence and demeanour to be a Top PL player.

That is why both of them playe for us and not a top PL club.

If Solly does lack a bit of confidence, but can play at a consistently high level for us, then I'm all for it.

 

[albionalex]

Solly has scored several crucial goals in the last couple of seasons, and it feels we're missing that this year without him

Scored the winner against Villa last season but apart from that, has only 3 goals in 123 PL appearances, all 3 of those games being defeats.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Big fan.

Cracking player.

Definitely in my top 50 all time Albion players.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

He's a perfect 10, but he wears a 20
Solly keep a little 2 for me
He could be sweet 16, bustin' down the wings
It's still love in the first degree

When he's at his game, with a big fat 8
You wanna see the smile on my face
And when on the floor, with a poor poor 4
There ain't no man can replace

There's only one Solly March....one Solly March.......There's only one Solly March


https://youtu.be/4_cPa_79Ig8

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Scored the winner against Villa last season but apart from that, has only 3 goals in 123 PL appearances, all 3 of those games being defeats.

Grrr, people who use stats to tell you you're wrong

Ok, just the 4 premier league goals. But even though we lost three of those games, it still reads as 'taking the lead against Bournemouth' ; pulling one back in the 60th minute in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea'; last minute equaliser v Man Utd; 'winner v Villa'. Plus last minute equaliser against Millwall to take us to the Cup semi at Wembley. Its not 'last minute consolation in a 4-1 defeat'.

No, not prolific, but until and unless Cucurella can demonstrate superior defensive chops, I think we've taken a step backwards replacing Solly with Cucu.

 

[sams dad]

Solly is good in a number of positions, but his best position, the only one where you can confidently say he is a top half PL player is LWB where Cuccerella has seemingly nailed down the spot.

Solly will have to adapt to somewhere else. But I have no doubt he can do it for us

The way things are going, he might need to adapt to playing Centre Back.

 

[albionalex]

Grrr, people who use stats to tell you you're wrong

Ok, just the 4 premier league goals. But even though we lost three of those games, it still reads as 'taking the lead against Bournemouth' ; pulling one back in the 60th minute in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea'; last minute equaliser v Man Utd; 'winner v Villa'. Plus last minute equaliser against Millwall to take us to the Cup semi at Wembley. Its not 'last minute consolation in a 4-1 defeat'.

No, not prolific, but until and unless Cucurella can demonstrate superior defensive chops, I think we've taken a step backwards replacing Solly with Cucu.

I don't know if I would use that overhit free-kick against Milwall as a good example of his goal-scoring ability

But I agree that Solly is more of a goal threat than Cucerella.

 

[Tesco in Disguise]

I'm generally a Solly fan, but I'm afraid today provided all the evidence - if it were needed - of why Solly isn't good enough at finishing to play in that position at this level. His volley and his header were terrible, and he passed the ball backward when he got unsure, which was too frequently. We need Lamprey back up to speed, and fast.

 

[highflyer]

I'm generally a Solly fan, but I'm afraid today provided all the evidence - if it were needed - of why Solly isn't good enough at finishing to play in that position at this level. His volley and his header were terrible, and he passed the ball backward when he got unsure, which was too frequently. We need Lamprey back up to speed, and fast.

you are an idiot
(in my opinion)

 

[Coldeanseagull]

you are an idiot

Absolutely this. Can't wait until the schools go back

 

[Swansman]

I'm generally a Solly fan, but I'm afraid today provided all the evidence - if it were needed - of why Solly isn't good enough at finishing to play in that position at this level. His volley and his header were terrible, and he passed the ball backward when he got unsure, which was too frequently. We need Lamprey back up to speed, and fast.

Should have done better with the header... Lamptey surely would have headed it hard into the corner, like he normally does. And the volley? Anyone would bury that!

... or not.

Solly is fine. Sure, he's not exactly mr Goal Scorer but his other qualities more than make up for it. Kind of like with Cucurella last season.

 

[portlock seagull]

I'm generally a Solly fan, but I'm afraid today provided all the evidence - if it were needed - of why Solly isn't good enough at finishing to play in that position at this level. His volley and his header were terrible, and he passed the ball backward when he got unsure, which was too frequently. We need Lamprey back up to speed, and fast.

Oh, he can’t finish for Toffee…but neither can Sanchez and he’s in the side! No, Solly brings a lot more. You don’t get picked by consecutive managers at highest level without having something about him. His game play is fantastic.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I'm generally a Solly fan, but I'm afraid today provided all the evidence - if it were needed - of why Solly isn't good enough at finishing to play in that position at this level. His volley and his header were terrible, and he passed the ball backward when he got unsure, which was too frequently. We need Lamprey back up to speed, and fast.

Fortunately for the rest of us, Graham Potter thinks otherwise.

 

[brighton_tom]

Missed chances yes, but generally thought he had a great game today. Looks very confident at the moment.

 

[Invicta]

Let's enjoy another win. No scapegoats needed today !

 

[Stat Brother]

Let's enjoy another win. No scapegoats needed today !

You're new.

 

[maresfield seagull]

Don’t think it’s scapegoats as such
Enjoy the moment today 100% for sure
It’s just quite a few see SM as the Weakest Link
To progress as a team he may be the the player that needs replacing
Much like Bong a few seasons back