[Albion] Duffy and Dunk and of an era?

[BLOCK F]

I find them interesting, that is why I read them. They are an independent view. That back three will ship goals, particularly given our style, so I reckon Duffy will get another chance.

Yes, I always read them and the markings for rugby internationals, but I don't always think we've been watching the same game.
Granted, I didn't watch the game yesterday, I only listened to the Radio Sussex commentary, so it is quite hard to be totally objective. Judging by what JC and WA were saying, I thought a five for Webster sounded a bit mean!
As I said earlier in this thread, if we accept that Dunk will be an ever present, notwithstanding injury or suspension, I reckon, Shane, Webbo and Big Dan will all see a fair amount of action this season.
Personally, I have more of a concern about the other end and hope we start to put away a few more chances.

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

Yes, I always read them and the markings for rugby internationals, but I don't always think we've been watching the same game.
Granted, I didn't watch the game yesterday, I only listened to the Radio Sussex commentary, so it is quite hard to be totally objective. Judging by what JC and WA were saying, I thought a five for Webster sounded a bit mean!
As I said earlier in this thread, if we accept that Dunk will be an ever present, notwithstanding injury or suspension, I reckon, Shane, Webbo and Big Dan will all see a fair amount of action this season.
Personally, I have more of a concern about the other end and hope we start to put away a few more chances.

Yes I agree. I see the Argus gave them all 6 and considering it was City away Webster had a decent debut. As you say goal scoring is the big issue, we have not really even been testing the keeper.

 

[albionfan37]

I am concerned that our back 3 does not seem to be working and looks weak but the pressure of needing points will get GP to revert to a flat back 4.

No no no

 

[BensGrandad]

The club and many of the fans no longer want to watch games where the defensive line starts at number 9. Give it time BG we are just at the start of something.

Nobody wants us to be defenders from no 9 but we have to be solid and not concede goals. With Burn we now seem less likely to concede from a set piece so that rules out much of Barnes and Woods play and all we need to do is tackle more to stop the opportunities that came City way yesterday. If it works with 3 at the back all well and good if not we will have to go back to a flat back 4..

 

[albionfan37]

Nobody wants us to be defenders from no 9 but we have to be solid and not concede goals. With Burn we now seem less likely to concede from a set piece so that rules out much of Barnes and Woods play and all we need to do is tackle more to stop the opportunities that came City way yesterday. If it works with 3 at the back all well and good if not we will have to go back to a flat back 4..

For the length of time you’ve apparently watched football you are bloody clueless

 

[arfer guinness]

The club and many of the fans no longer want to watch games where the defensive line starts at number 9. Give it time BG we are just at the start of something.

I agree, it's early days. To compare this year to last against the same opposition, last year we had 3 points scoring 1 goal conceding 5, this year we have 4 points scoring 4 goals conceding 7, already more points and a better goal difference. Our new style of play will make us more vulnerable to conceding but I think we will counter this by scoring more.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Nobody wants us to be defenders from no 9 but we have to be solid and not concede goals. With Burn we now seem less likely to concede from a set piece so that rules out much of Barnes and Woods play and all we need to do is tackle more to stop the opportunities that came City way yesterday. If it works with 3 at the back all well and good if not we will have to go back to a flat back 4..

You really don’t like three at the back do you?


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[Stat Brother]

You really don’t like Brighton and Hove Albion do you?


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[BensGrandad]

You really don’t like three at the back do you?


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Yes I do if the 3 have the ability to play like that, but I do not believe that any of the 4 we have is good enough to play that way. They all have individual qualities but none collective for a back 3. Dunk appears to be undroppable and the other 3 are much of a muchness with different ability and good points. I am not sure what my 3 would be.

 

[BensGrandad]

For the length of time you’ve apparently watched football you are bloody clueless

That is your opinion, which you are entitled to but I think that you are totally wrong.

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Yes I do if the 3 have the ability to play like that, but I do not believe that any of the 4 we have is good enough to play that way. They all have individual qualities but none collective for a back 3. Dunk appears to be undroppable and the other 3 are much of a muchness with different ability and good points. I am not sure what my 3 would be.

Once again---gobbledygook

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Nobody wants us to be defenders from no 9 but we have to be solid and not concede goals. With Burn we now seem less likely to concede from a set piece so that rules out much of Barnes and Woods play and all we need to do is tackle more to stop the opportunities that came City way yesterday. If it works with 3 at the back all well and good if not we will have to go back to a flat back 4..

We have looked solid and not conceded goals. This is a new formation the players are learning and with teams we can expect to compete with we've looked very very good at time. With 11 players on the pitch before yesterdays game we let in 1 goal against West Ham. We only had 10 men when Southampton got both their goals and that was a game we were clearly trying to win. Yesterday we came up against Man City, they are on a different planet to us, they will tear teams better than us apart this season. We took the game to them, we didn't sit back and let them have the ball, we had 47% possession, away from home against the best side in the country. Pep was full of praise of our side and the way we played, he said the difference was their strikers, who are world class, ours are not.

We simply cannot compete with the likes of Man City so to actually get praise from their manager for trying to compete should be taken as a massive positive. I'll value his opinion over yours every day of the week.

 

[Doc Lynam]

I agree, it's early days. To compare this year to last against the same opposition, last year we had 3 points scoring 1 goal conceding 5, this year we have 4 points scoring 4 goals conceding 7, already more points and a better goal difference. Our new style of play will make us more vulnerable to conceding but I think we will counter this by scoring more.

Also the last match we played last season was against MC after that performance this coming season filled me with dread! This time even after loosing you can see so much potential and room to develop!

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Yes I do if the 3 have the ability to play like that, but I do not believe that any of the 4 we have is good enough to play that way. They all have individual qualities but none collective for a back 3. Dunk appears to be undroppable and the other 3 are much of a muchness with different ability and good points. I am not sure what my 3 would be.

Well I guess we’ll have to disagree. It’ll take 6-7 games for them to bed in and then I’ll think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Four games to play a completely different style is too few.


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[BensGrandad]

I agree, it's early days. To compare this year to last against the same opposition, last year we had 3 points scoring 1 goal conceding 5, this year we have 4 points scoring 4 goals conceding 7, already more points and a better goal difference. Our new style of play will make us more vulnerable to conceding but I think we will counter this by scoring more.

J do hope that you are right but we will need to up the rate of taking chances to do so.

 

[BensGrandad]

Well I guess we’ll have to disagree. It’ll take 6-7 games for them to bed in and then I’ll think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Four games to play a completely different style is too few.


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At my age patience is not a virtue that I possess as nobody knows what the future holds. I do hope that you are also right as per arfer guinness

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

For a number of reasons Im not a fan of Duffy. At blocking and headers he’s good but in the premier league you need more. He really struggles with teams with nippy mobile strikers often being wrong footed and often left literally on his arse. Most will agree he is lacking with his pace, distribution and with the ball at is feet. He also seems to be right at the centre of the drinking culture. Katie Price, WTF. He also drinks vodka with champagne. And that head scratching tick he has in interviews is annoying.

Google me.

 

[drew]

But the best blocker defender at the club. i hope that he is brought back to cope with Barnes and Wood v Burnley.

Because that worked well last year!!!

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

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Childish but amusing.


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[BensGrandad]

Because that worked well last year!!!

We were denied a clear penalty when pressing and Burnel broke away for Barnes to score with nobody around him so hardly the fault of Dunk or Duffy. who were pushing for an equalising goal at the time