lhughes
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I was having a debate the other day about the best individual performance by an Albion or opposition player at the AMEX.
Am wondering what specific players others have stuck in their noggins. I'm sure some will remember performances that others don't for varying reasons.
These are the ones that came to my mind immediately for one reason or another:
- Vicente V Derby (Mar 2012) - First of all, we all remember that ridiculous run that nearly resulted in the greatest ever AMEX goal(?). Looked the best player on the pitch by a country mile in a 2-0 win. Another performance against Portsmouth also comes to mind.
The mazy run:
- Alexis Mac Allister V Leicester (Sep 2022) - I remember this more for the 2 wonder goals (plus a penalty) that included the best goal ever to be disallowed. I remember the goals more than the rest of his performance....& the fact it was Potters last game with us.
Disallowed goal: https://www.skysports.com/watch/vid...listers-controversial-disallowed-goal-debated
- Evan Ferguson V Newcastle (Aug 2023) - Similar to above, mostly remembered for the hat-trick of goals, 2 of them great finishes in the 3-1 win. Also deserves a mention for doing this at such a young age against an opponent that isn't towards the bottom of the table.
- Abdul Razak V Ipswich (Feb 2012) - A wondered signed from Man City & on his debut (a 3-0 win) he looked every bit that tag and more. Thought we were going to see something very special for the rest of the season.
Turned out I was very wrong: https://wearebrighton.com/albiondatabase/abdul-razak-from-world-class-to-woeful-in-seven-days/
- Eden Hazard for Chelsea (Jan 2018) - I'm sure I've seen this mentioned on threads before, so this will be a popular one. Ran the show as Chelsea ran away with the game, winning 4-0. Speed, pace, power. He seemed to have everything.
- Paddy McCourt for Barnsley (Dec 2013) - An unexpected 2-1 loss and the Northern Irish Messi ran the show, including a wonder goal (not so much the actual finish). We signed him soon after and he quickly faded into oblivion!
The goal:
- Olivier Giroud for Arsenal (Jan 2013) - One of the two 3-2 losses in the FA Cup. He scored 2, one a beauty and looked invincible. None of our players could get near him on the day.
I had thought Lamptey V Newcastle during Covid was at home but after looking it up, turns out it was not!
Wayne Bridge, Lewis Dunk, Yves Bissouma, Moises Caicedo, Kazenga Lua Lua, Will Buckley, Pascal Gross, Solly March and others have had great games, but none seem to have stuck in my mind more than any else, like the above.
Am wondering what specific players others have stuck in their noggins. I'm sure some will remember performances that others don't for varying reasons.
These are the ones that came to my mind immediately for one reason or another:
- Vicente V Derby (Mar 2012) - First of all, we all remember that ridiculous run that nearly resulted in the greatest ever AMEX goal(?). Looked the best player on the pitch by a country mile in a 2-0 win. Another performance against Portsmouth also comes to mind.
The mazy run:
- Alexis Mac Allister V Leicester (Sep 2022) - I remember this more for the 2 wonder goals (plus a penalty) that included the best goal ever to be disallowed. I remember the goals more than the rest of his performance....& the fact it was Potters last game with us.
Disallowed goal: https://www.skysports.com/watch/vid...listers-controversial-disallowed-goal-debated
- Evan Ferguson V Newcastle (Aug 2023) - Similar to above, mostly remembered for the hat-trick of goals, 2 of them great finishes in the 3-1 win. Also deserves a mention for doing this at such a young age against an opponent that isn't towards the bottom of the table.
- Abdul Razak V Ipswich (Feb 2012) - A wondered signed from Man City & on his debut (a 3-0 win) he looked every bit that tag and more. Thought we were going to see something very special for the rest of the season.
Turned out I was very wrong: https://wearebrighton.com/albiondatabase/abdul-razak-from-world-class-to-woeful-in-seven-days/
- Eden Hazard for Chelsea (Jan 2018) - I'm sure I've seen this mentioned on threads before, so this will be a popular one. Ran the show as Chelsea ran away with the game, winning 4-0. Speed, pace, power. He seemed to have everything.
- Paddy McCourt for Barnsley (Dec 2013) - An unexpected 2-1 loss and the Northern Irish Messi ran the show, including a wonder goal (not so much the actual finish). We signed him soon after and he quickly faded into oblivion!
The goal:
- Olivier Giroud for Arsenal (Jan 2013) - One of the two 3-2 losses in the FA Cup. He scored 2, one a beauty and looked invincible. None of our players could get near him on the day.
I had thought Lamptey V Newcastle during Covid was at home but after looking it up, turns out it was not!
Wayne Bridge, Lewis Dunk, Yves Bissouma, Moises Caicedo, Kazenga Lua Lua, Will Buckley, Pascal Gross, Solly March and others have had great games, but none seem to have stuck in my mind more than any else, like the above.
