[Albion] Alexis Mac Allister - *** New Contract Until 2025 ***

[grubbyhands]

Fantastic to see his reaction. He is going to get better and better. Superb player who wants to do well for himself, the team and fans. He handled lock down so well considering the complexities for him. Would love to see him thrive but it is a congested midfield atm. Hopefully cup games will mean he, moder, caciedo and others can stake their claim as starters through good performances. And they might not always be playing in midfield...

Burnley steward applauding the goal at about 1 minute 40.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Strange player I really want to love him but he often seems anonymous in games. Fingers crossed he kicks on this season.

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It's funny how we can see the same games so differently. I always think he does something every time he plays. A ridiculous volleyed pass, a goal, an incisive pass, a flick, a run.

Maybe I just get dazzled by that and he does nothing else. I dunno. I'm all aboard the Ally Mac hype train though, I think he's got the potential to be an excellent player for us.

 

[SimpKingpin]

His eye for a goal and late movement into the box is his main attribute and should mean that he gets more game time than he misses. Ferocious competition for places in his position though.

I'd just add that he tends to play some good, quick, one-touch football in the final third. Combined with great vision and the appropriate teammates (Lallana and Welbeck for instance) our attack can feel much faster, fluid and threatening. I'm a big fan of this guy.

 

[dwayne]

It's funny how we can see the same games so differently. I always think he does something every time he plays. A ridiculous volleyed pass, a goal, an incisive pass, a flick, a run.

Maybe I just get dazzled by that and he does nothing else. I dunno. I'm all aboard the Ally Mac hype train though, I think he's got the potential to be an excellent player for us.

I guess he doesn't stand out quite as much as lallana and Bissouma (yet). However both those two players are WORLD class.

(Never thought I would ever say that about 2 Brighton players)

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[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I guess he doesn't stand out quite as much as lallana and Bissouma (yet). However both those two players are WORLD class.

(Never thought I would ever say that about 2 Brighton players)

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That's true, he hasn't dominated games like those two. He always looks tidy to me with a flash of quality once or twice a game. If he can show that quality consistently throughout the game then he's going to be a big player and smashing the door down for a starting place.

I'm really excited to see him play more.

 

[Mancgull]

He has real quality and has developed well physically and now seems to be able to cope with the pace of the Premier League. The goal he scored looks fairly simple but actually to connect that well with a cross and hit the ball so cleanly and hard showed great skill and composure. His run was perfectly timed too. Exciting to have so much talent in and around the team. Glad I don't have to pick the team and manage those players not getting a regular start.
Hopefully we'll see some of the fringe players get a full game in the cup match against Cardiff. Looking forward to seeing Moisés Caicedo in particular.

 

[Badger Boy]

I'm a really big fan of Alexis Mac, I want to see him playing far more regularly this season.

 

[albionalex]

Hopefully we have a new contract in the offing.

 

[SeagullinExile]

It's funny how we can see the same games so differently. I always think he does something every time he plays. A ridiculous volleyed pass, a goal, an incisive pass, a flick, a run.

Maybe I just get dazzled by that and he does nothing else. I dunno. I'm all aboard the Ally Mac hype train though, I think he's got the potential to be an excellent player for us.

His movement is superb. The way he ghosted past his marker for his goal was sublime.

 

[We're the Stripes]

His movement is superb. The way he ghosted past his marker for his goal was sublime.

All 4 of his goals for us so far have been as a result of arriving at just the right time to connect with a nicely centred cross (or loose ball in the case of the equaliser at Palace). If we can harness that ability on an increasingly regular basis it could go some way to resolving our goals shortage from midfield..

 

[GT49er]

All 4 of his goals for us so far have been as a result of arriving at just the right time to connect with a nicely centred cross (or loose ball in the case of the equaliser at Palace). If we can harness that ability on an increasingly regular basis it could go some way to resolving our goals shortage from midfield..

I would be happy to see him as part of a front three if we're playing 3-4-3 (quite likely) or 4-3-3 (less likely). Mac Allister, Maupay and Moder maybe?

 

[Machiavelli]

He has real quality and has developed well physically and now seems to be able to cope with the pace of the Premier League. The goal he scored looks fairly simple but actually to connect that well with a cross and hit the ball so cleanly and hard showed great skill and composure. His run was perfectly timed too. Exciting to have so much talent in and around the team. Glad I don't have to pick the team and manage those players not getting a regular start.
Hopefully we'll see some of the fringe players get a full game in the cup match against Cardiff. Looking forward to seeing Moisés Caicedo in particular.

Despite having watched the goal about ten times, I'm still unsure of the trajectory of the ball. I'm pretty sure it went through the defender's legs (Tarkowski?), but can't work out where it went in relation to Pope. Be great if someone could unearth a slo-mo of it.

 

[zefarelly]

His movement is superb. The way he ghosted past his marker for his goal was sublime.

Agreed, found himself in space at the right time, his biggest threat was Maupay getting in the way!

 

[We're the Stripes]

Despite having watched the goal about ten times, I'm still unsure of the trajectory of the ball. I'm pretty sure it went through the defender's legs (Tarkowski?), but can't work out where it went in relation to Pope. Be great if someone could unearth a slo-mo of it.

You're right that it went between Tarkowski's legs - and it flashed past Pope's right hand side before he could even react. Certainly caught off guard by the speed of it all as the shot was pretty much down the middle of the goal.

 

[Ding Dong !]

Agreed, found himself in space at the right time, his biggest threat was Maupay getting in the way!

When you look at it closely I think Maupay did brilliantly to avoid getting in his way and clearing a path for a shot on goal

 

[peterward]

I would be happy to see him as part of a front three if we're playing 3-4-3 (quite likely) or 4-3-3 (less likely). Mac Allister, Maupay and Moder maybe?

That front three sounds good..... I really like MacAllisters attitude too, up for it and shows it, a real team player.

I dont know if its just me, but Trossard's body language often just seems a bit off, a bit too languid and disinterested.

Im sure he does care but his body language, like when subbed on Saturday, often looks like he's not that arsed??

 

[Machiavelli]

You're right that it went between Tarkowski's legs - and it flashed past Pope's right hand side before he could even react. Certainly caught off guard by the speed of it all as the shot was pretty much down the middle of the goal.

Thanking you kindly. I'll take another look now, armed with the insight from your superior visionary powers*



*Don't get too carried away. This is a comparative statement, and the comparison is with me.

Edit: just watched it several times, and you're right on it going past Pope's right hand. It was hit hard from about 7 yards out, so difficult one for the keeper to spot and stop.

 

[dazzer6666]

Despite having watched the goal about ten times, I'm still unsure of the trajectory of the ball. I'm pretty sure it went through the defender's legs (Tarkowski?), but can't work out where it went in relation to Pope. Be great if someone could unearth a slo-mo of it.

Basically went under his right armpit didn’t it ?

https://twitter.com/officialbhafc/status/1426820239497613313?s=21

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

That front three sounds good..... I really like MacAllisters attitude too, up for it and shows it, a real team player.

I dont know if its just me, but Trossard's body language often just seems a bit off, a bit too languid and disinterested.

Im sure he does care but his body language, like when subbed on Saturday, often looks like he's not that arsed??

He always looks like a pissed off teenager to me when he gets subbed.

'DAD! You're so unfair! you always sub me!'

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

All 4 of his goals for us so far have been as a result of arriving at just the right time to connect with a nicely centred cross (or loose ball in the case of the equaliser at Palace). If we can harness that ability on an increasingly regular basis it could go some way to resolving our goals shortage from midfield..

And you could argue were a result of fast, decisive passing, getting behind the defenders, thus stopping the oppo getting men between the shot taker and the goal. It struck me that this was the key against Burnley on Saturday in the second half. We broke the line (Biss and then Webster) and got on with it rather than dithering.