[Albion] Brighton 'pathway' convinced me to join over rivals, says Evan Ferguson

[Stat Brother]

My outside bet for booooooooing - that would be well lush.

 

[Weststander]

He’s already said that about Ferguson in the US based on how many minutes he’s had

I take that as simply artful management … motivating EF to improve further still and keeping all expectations grounded.

 

[trueblue]

Great quote.

We really are. Against Newcastle, Gross ghosted in 2 or 3 times in the first half, and Pervis kept pushing inside as well - see Arsenal away also.

I particularly enjoyed Tim Howard moaning about Gross overlapping in the Brentford game, saying he should keep out of the way and let Adringra get on with it. Totally ignoring the fact that he dragged a defender with him by doing so, opening a path for Adingra to cut in on to his right foot. If it's so basic that even I can see it, it's baffling that a former player can't...

 

[Weststander]

I particularly enjoyed Tim Howard moaning about Gross overlapping in the Brentford game, saying he should keep out of the way and let Adringra get on with it. Totally ignoring the fact that he dragged a defender with him by doing so, opening a path for Adingra to cut in on to his right foot. If it's so basic that even I can see it, it's baffling that a former player can't...

The gross counter attack goal at Goodison was also enjoyable. They never would’ve considered the ‘slow’ veteran a threat.

 

[trueblue]

The gross counter attack goal at Goodison was also enjoyable. They never would’ve considered the ‘slow’ veteran a threat.

Gross is the cleverest footballer on the pitch I think I've ever seen play for Albion. In so many ways, he doesn't appear suited to the Premier League at all - one-paced, one trick, not a great tackler, not very big, not noticeably strong and yet there he is, popping up in the perfect position time and again with the technique to deliver. How the hell he avoids being utterly destroyed by top level wingers baffles me (obviously, with a bit of help from team-mates but still.... ).

He's a footballing genius - and not in the ironic Johnny Crumplin sense.

 

[Weststander]

Gross is the cleverest footballer on the pitch I think I've ever seen play for Albion. In so many ways, he doesn't appear suited to the Premier League at all - one-paced, one trick, not a great tackler, not very big, not noticeably strong and yet there he is, popping up in the perfect position time and again with the technique to deliver. How the hell he avoids being utterly destroyed by top level wingers baffles me (obviously, with a bit of help from team-mates but still.... ).

He's a footballing genius - and not in the ironic Johnny Crumplin sense.

I love his finishing. In the moment he shuts out everything, passing or smashing the ball into the net as if on the training ground.

It’s often said that can’t be taught. Locadia.

 

[ElectricNaz]

There'll be a growing-number of fans who will think Premier League status is just the way it's always been.

And those fans are also literally still growing!

 

[dazzer6666]

If Undav is on the move because he was 4th choice I wonder where Ferguson rates with RDZ? For me, if it’s behind Welbeck I’m scratching my head? If he fancies him then he will be starting Premier League matches. I’m expecting he will be starting cup games and coming on second half in the league.

Why does RdeZ have to ‘rate‘ his strikers in order at all ? With such a demanding season it’s all about load management, managing the peaks and troughs of player form based on training data and observation (and their development in RdeZ’s system), working out player attributes and partnerships depending on the opposition etc etc - horses for courses and all that. Ferguson, Welbeck and JP will all start numerous league and cup games, and none of them will start every game.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

I particularly enjoyed Tim Howard moaning about Gross overlapping in the Brentford game, saying he should keep out of the way and let Adringra get on with it. Totally ignoring the fact that he dragged a defender with him by doing so, opening a path for Adingra to cut in on to his right foot. If it's so basic that even I can see it, it's baffling that a former player can't...

He was so pro Brentford in that game, largely it seemed, on the basis he’d had a nice chat with Thomas Frank….

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

There'll be a growing-number of fans who will think Premier League status is just the way it's always been.

Not just home fans. Some of the kids I teach were very surprised to hear that Brighton were once in the same league as Tranmere. Virtually accused me of being a glory hunter for not supporting my local team !!!

 

[el punal]

If Undav is on the move because he was 4th choice I wonder where Ferguson rates with RDZ? For me, if it’s behind Welbeck I’m scratching my head? If he fancies him then he will be starting Premier League matches. I’m expecting he will be starting cup games and coming on second half in the league.

I think you have, in just one post, described why RDZ is the coach and not you, me, or anyone else. We can only assume what goes on - he knows.

 

[Jolly Red Giant]

I will repeat again - do not underestimate how good Evan Ferguson is - he is going to be one of the best players in the PL in a couple of years. He is mature far beyond his age and it is going to be very hard for RDZ to leave him out of the team this season.

By the way - there is another kid at Bohemians that is worth a look - James McManus - several PL teams sniffing around (Stoke are rumoured to have offered £1m for him a couple of weeks ago) and Brighton would be the perfect landing spot for him. He has been outstanding for Bohemians this season and will be snapped up in the near future. Another kid with the similar maturity of Ferguson (and sitting his school exams while still playing at a high level).