[Albion] Adam Lallana **Leaving Summer 2024**

[Surf's Up]

His family are down in Sandbanks , fair old commute but he stays down here in the week I think

Bournemouth his obvs next destination then

 

[Insel affe]

Bit gutted and surprised. Have loved watching him here, a total joy at times.

This with cow bells on.

 

[Zeberdi]

Adam Lallana to leave at the end of the season

Midfielder to depart after four years with Albion.

www.brightonandhovealbion.com

Great interview with Lallana (scroll down for vid)

Tough decision for him but obviously feels he has not physically got it in him for another season - I think most of us have been doubting his physicality recently so perhaps that was part of his decision process too. High praise for Roberto, referring to him as a ‘genius’ and asking the fans to have ‘patience’ and to trust TB because the Club is ’safe in his hands’.

I’ll miss Lallana‘s football intelligence - I am sure he’ll be back in some kind of coaching capacity in the future.

Good luck Adam and thanks!

 

[DJ NOBO]

Given the club has made a 10-minute goodbye video for Lallana, surely we can expect a 10-episode series when it’s Lewis’s time.

 

[BluesRockDJ]

His family are down in Sandbanks , fair old commute but he stays down here in the week I think

A fair few of us come up from further west for matches !

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

It's relatively cheap there Vs London. He's earnt about 5 million a year for the last 10 years I imagine. So some 4/5 million house in sandbanks would be chump change.

Oh I see, Sandbanks is the name of a town/village/hamlet/locale

 

[Guinness Boy]

From facebook:

Thank you, Brighton.
It’s always sad when something comes to an end, but the overriding feeling I will have leaving this amazing football club is gratitude.
I am so appreciative to Mr Bloom, Paul Barber, David Weir and all of the fantastic staff for the opportunities and support they have given me since arriving four years ago.
When I joined, BHAFC was an upwardly mobile club. It was ambitious and hungry to take the next step. We’ve actually made massive strides, not only by establishing ourselves as a presence in the Premier League but by qualifying for Europe and giving the supporters memories that’ll last a lifetime.
I don’t think I’ve ever hidden my support and admiration for the managers I’ve been lucky to work under. Graham Potter was so important for us and helped set an agenda for brave, attacking football. I loved working with Graham and his staff and his role in Brighton’s progress should never be underestimated.
Our current boss, Mr De Zerbi, is a genius. I’ll never tire of saying it. I’ve learned more from him than I ever thought possible. I’ve never worked with anyone who has a passion for football like this man does. I owe Roberto more than he’ll ever realise and I’m certain he’ll achieve great things in the game he’s dedicated his life to.
This current BHAFC team is absolutely packed with talent and potential. I’ve played alongside some great pros in my time here and they’ve all been top lads as well as brilliant on the pitch. It’s been a privilege to share a dressing room with them and I wish every single one nothing but success going forward.
Finally, it’s often said that Brighton & Hove Albion is a superbly run football club – and, by the way, it is. But I think by constantly pointing to that, it does it a disservice because it’s also a club full of warmth and full of soul. The supporters are knowledgeable and appreciative. It’s such a special place, this Sussex by the sea.
But this message is a simple one: to everyone connected with Brighton & Hove Albion, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you’ve given me and my family.
With love,
Adam

This sums up his class.

Towards the end there was just not enough left in his legs but there's no doubting his intelligence and energy. I actually think we'll miss him, but we do need a bit more pace and a bit more luck with injuries as a club.

I think he was 'long commuting'. As someone who has worked away from home a lot I can understand leaving for family reasons.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

What’s to prevent another experienced head coming in? It’s just natural cycle. No way was it sensible to renew his contract. He WAS a good player, Soton and obviously Lpool got the best from him, and we move on. Time for the next such player to join us. We’ll have someone lined up.

Jordan Henderson?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Oh I see, Sandbanks is the name of a town/village/hamlet/locale

Your humour is wasted on here sometimes

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Good luck to him.

Wonderful player and comes across as a great guy.

I wonder where he'll end up?

 

[Pavilionaire]

1. This is the right decision.
2. Lallana is a class act and I wish him nothing but the best.
3. De Zerbi wanted him for another season. If he wants a like for like replacement - and it probably won't happen in a million years - then please sign Marco Reus. I'd love to see him and Gross running the show in midfield.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I wonder what he means by this:

"However, after taking a little time to think about where the football club is at, and having been away from my family for the last four years, I just feel it’s the right time."

Mission accomplished?

 

[AZ Gull]

I wonder what he means by this:

"However, after taking a little time to think about where the football club is at, and having been away from my family for the last four years, I just feel it’s the right time."

My guess would be he realises he would struggle now to contribute significantly to a team aiming for top 10 in the PL?

 

[portlock seagull]

Jordan Henderson?

Rumour was, but can’t see it myself.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

He’s been great for the last four years but I would like to think we have moved on now from the 30 something experience market as a club. Hopefully we have kicked on this summer and look at active internationals (25+ market) for our needs

Hope this doesn’t open the door for Henderson, under “experience”

 

[pigmanovich]

1. This is the right decision.
2. Lallana is a class act and I wish him nothing but the best.
3. De Zerbi wanted him for another season. If he wants a like for like replacement - and it probably won't happen in a million years - then please sign Marco Reus. I'd love to see him and Gross running the show in midfield.

Intriguing suggestion. A quick comparison:

2178 minutes played by Reus this season to Lallana's 894

17 goals or assists for Reus to Lallana's one assist

And only two illness or injury related absences for Reus this season.

 

[peterward]

Yeah, that's possible. If it was Southampton, have may have been able to commute, but much further west would've been a ballache.

Not that it's anything to do with any of us, but I wonder if the way he was in that interview the other week (can't remember the game, but it was a defeat), when he didn't come across as himself – according to some – was anything to do with it?

off to Muff?

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Magnificent on the ball. So clever in possession, and as @Farehamseagull highlighted a joy to watch.

I thought he might stay another season, but it is probably the right time for him.

 

[Southern Scouse]

To be fair, he seldom lasted 65 mins in his last couple of years at the Reds, when he was fit to play.
However, manager material who could come good in the future

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

From facebook:

Thank you, Brighton.
It’s always sad when something comes to an end, but the overriding feeling I will have leaving this amazing football club is gratitude.
I am so appreciative to Mr Bloom, Paul Barber, David Weir and all of the fantastic staff for the opportunities and support they have given me since arriving four years ago.
When I joined, BHAFC was an upwardly mobile club. It was ambitious and hungry to take the next step. We’ve actually made massive strides, not only by establishing ourselves as a presence in the Premier League but by qualifying for Europe and giving the supporters memories that’ll last a lifetime.
I don’t think I’ve ever hidden my support and admiration for the managers I’ve been lucky to work under. Graham Potter was so important for us and helped set an agenda for brave, attacking football. I loved working with Graham and his staff and his role in Brighton’s progress should never be underestimated.
Our current boss, Mr De Zerbi, is a genius. I’ll never tire of saying it. I’ve learned more from him than I ever thought possible. I’ve never worked with anyone who has a passion for football like this man does. I owe Roberto more than he’ll ever realise and I’m certain he’ll achieve great things in the game he’s dedicated his life to.
This current BHAFC team is absolutely packed with talent and potential. I’ve played alongside some great pros in my time here and they’ve all been top lads as well as brilliant on the pitch. It’s been a privilege to share a dressing room with them and I wish every single one nothing but success going forward.
Finally, it’s often said that Brighton & Hove Albion is a superbly run football club – and, by the way, it is. But I think by constantly pointing to that, it does it a disservice because it’s also a club full of warmth and full of soul. The supporters are knowledgeable and appreciative. It’s such a special place, this Sussex by the sea.
But this message is a simple one: to everyone connected with Brighton & Hove Albion, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for everything you’ve given me and my family.
With love,
Adam

That is wonderful. Classy stuff from a classy player and bloke.

I’m going to miss him.