[Albion] Aaron Mooy joins Shanghai SIPG

[blockhseagull]

Had some stand out games that can’t be denied.

However was no better or no worse than the players we had and currently have so losing him isn’t going to be a huge loss for the club.

Mooy wasn’t going to improve .... yet Alzate, Molumby, Mac Allister and Trossard are.

Bottom line is his release clause was met so the club had to allow him the move.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

It makes you think who else is likely to depart who have been considered first team fixtures - Duffy, Murray, March, Propper, Gross?

Potter rates Pröpper highly ( The Athletic ) so he's staying. I also think Mooy going has saved Groß's bacon as it were.

Duffy is almost certainly gone.

If we get a striker, it'll be up to Murray if he goes or stays.

March might go, but only if we bring in a LWB ( Bernardo goes as well if that happens ).

 

[herecomesaregular]

A few flashes of excellence, assists and goals, but overall not nearly as much as I was expecting. Good move for him and the club, we have too many midfielders.

 

[Pintos]

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No thanks.....

 

[Billy the Fish]

Gross is much the same player in terms of creativity and pace. However, he closes down much more, particularly in the top third. You could say he tries harder. Or cares more.

Just thinking about the defensive side of the game, Mooy has given the ball away a couple of times allowing the other team to break and score. Villa at home is one and I'm sure there was another really bad one but I can't remember who against.

I can't remember Gross ever doing that, his closing down further up the pitch is really important.

 

[Guinness Boy]

They're both too slow.

I agree, especially when playing in the same team together. May I refer you to my Arsenal report.....

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/content.php?848-Brighton-But-Stuck-at-Home-1-%96-Arsenal-at-Home

However, if Gross was quicker he'd be playing for somone like Liverpool and if Mooy was he'd be a Pound Shop Messi.

 

[portslade seagull]

Building up the coffers for a decent signing hopefully

 

[vagabond]

It makes you think who else is likely to depart who have been considered first team fixtures - Duffy, Murray, March, Propper, Gross?

Duffy, seems fairly obvious? We’ve been talking about it a lot recently!

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

His wife doesn’t seem happy about the move, I’m sure £9m will ease this


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[B-right-on]

I do think this is a move that suits all parties.

The best bit about it is it removes another obstacle for Alzate to play centre/attacking midfield. I think this is going to be a massive season for Alzate after his breakthrough last season and now recovery from injury.

I’ve very rarely been so excited watching a player break into our side. He has got so much ability and confidence it’s frightening and I fully expect him to be in the running for our player of the season.

This. Thought Alzate walked into the first team and didn't look out of place at all. Is a very exciting young player for us and really did well to put himself very much in contention in Potters plans imo in his breakthrough season.

 

[vagabond]

I do think this is a move that suits all parties.

The best bit about it is it removes another obstacle for Alzate to play centre/attacking midfield. I think this is going to be a massive season for Alzate after his breakthrough last season and now recovery from injury.

I’ve very rarely been so excited watching a player break into our side. He has got so much ability and confidence it’s frightening and I fully expect him to be in the running for our player of the season.

I do agree... Alzate was exceptional for us. A real gem of a player, total footballer who can play anywhere. So much potential.

Hopefully he’s over his injury problems and ready for the start of the season.

 

[Monkey Man]

I do think this is a move that suits all parties.

The best bit about it is it removes another obstacle for Alzate to play centre/attacking midfield. I think this is going to be a massive season for Alzate after his breakthrough last season and now recovery from injury.

I’ve very rarely been so excited watching a player break into our side. He has got so much ability and confidence it’s frightening and I fully expect him to be in the running for our player of the season.

No pressure then!

But I agree that Alzate could be something special. Seems ages since I've seen him but I remember being very impressed by his calmness and control. If he was nervous about being dropped in at the deep end, he certainly never let it show.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

I do agree... Alzate was exceptional for us. A real gem of a player, total footballer who can play anywhere. So much potential.

Hopefully he’s over his injury problems and ready for the start of the season.

Agreed, and I hope his versatility doesn't tempt Potter to start playing him at left wing back. He needs to be in the middle, running the show.

 

[Seaber]

This. Thought Alzate walked into the first team and didn't look out of place at all. Is a very exciting young player for us and really did well to put himself very much in contention in Potters plans imo in his breakthrough season.

Encouraging that Molumby also seems like a player who isn't afraid of stepping up. By all accounts he has grabbed every opportunity that's come his way by the horns. If he stays, we'll have two very hungry, keen young CMs.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

No pressure then!

But I agree that Alzate could be something special. Seems ages since I've seen him but I remember being very impressed by his calmness and control. If he was nervous about being dropped in at the deep end, he certainly never let it show.

I put pressure on him 5 minutes after his debut when I started a thread on here asking how were going to keep hold of him!

To be honest though, I don't think he is the type of player who will be fazed by pressure. What struck me last season was his level of confidence, almost arrogance in a good way.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

No he wasn't.

He posted some emojis including a pen and paper and an aussie flag. No mention of Ryan. Perhaps it referred to Mooy ?

What reference were the green gloves then?

Oh and welcome on board Mr Chegg

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[Blue Valkyrie]

What reference were the green gloves then?

Oh and welcome on board Mr Chegg

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Interesting. They were grey gloves on the tweet I saw with 2 hands looking like they were together as if clapping.

 

[Shooting Star]

Erm no.

Gross had double the assists and created 250% more big chances. Gross also spent less minutes on the pitch.

He was not good.


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Are those stats based on last season (genuine question, not being sarcy)?

 

[kevo]

Disappointed. He was a pivotal player for us in some matches, and always had a goal in him.

 

[Pevenseagull]

can we get him back on loan? he was good when he was on loan

(haven't read the entire thread so apologies for stealing a lame joke from the 100 people who made this comment previously)