[Albion] Duffy

[scoobiewhite]

He went through a dodgy spell last season, but is back to being an absolute beast again.

With my usual amount of judgement and foresight I actually thought he would lose his place to Balogun quite quickly this season. Especially when he looked a bit lacking in concentration in pre-season.

Another internal prediction Im glad I kept to myself...oh hang on...

 

[Wrong-Direction]

That was a shocker from Stephens - and I'm one of his biggest fans. Even Montoya momentarily puts his hands to his head in disbelief.

I'm not his biggest fan and see him do that all the time

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[The Large One]

I'm not his biggest fan and see him do that all the time

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Not as bad as that you don't, because he doesn't do that 'all the time'.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Duffy is our star centre back at the moment, Dunk has been looking a bit loose recently almost like he’s trying too hard.

 

[NooBHA]

I don't see vast improvement, but then again I've always rated him very highly.

I partly agree and there has always been a real ''aggression'' to his defending but he is backing that up with ''aggression'' to his attacking play at set pieces now.

 

[Arkwright]

Duffy is an outstanding centre half, commanding in the air, strong in the tackle and always prepared to put his body on the line to block shots and crosses.
I still have a concern when the ball is at his feet, can look uncomfortable at times, just pass the ball short to midfield and let them do the fancy stuff. This is the only weak part of his game.

 

[father_and_son]

Well he's also resisting most attacks from the opponents

Defiant it is then!

 

[Charlies Shinpad]

14/1 to score anytime against Man Utd
11/1 to score anytime against Saints
Keep it up big man [emoji838][emoji836][emoji106][emoji106]

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[Machiavelli]

He went through a dodgy spell last season, but is back to being an absolute beast again.

Exactly what I was going to say. I was calling for Goldson to replace him last season. And now he's started scoring goals too. Last season he won so many headers from corners, but I can't remember him getting even one on target. As soon as he does get them on target, it sews panic in the opposition, which might well explain why we got our penalty. That said, why Hughes thought Ward-Prowse should mark Duffy at a corner is beyond me.

 

[Two Professors]

Great defender,but still has a tendency to day-dream.If he can stop that,he will become a club legend.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Better than Dunk at the moment

I’d rather play Balogun.

 

[SeagullDubai]

That was a shocker from Stephens - and I'm one of his biggest fans. Even Montoya momentarily puts his hands to his head in disbelief.

Some of us are used to it. Now couple it with the clumsy free kicks in dangerous positions and you have Dale Stephens.

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[Surrey Phil]

I think big Shane is definitely our most improved player this season. Knockers and Muzza have been great but picked up where they left off last season. Be interesting to revisit this thread after our next 2 games!!

 

[phoenix]

I dont think Knockhaert has been a stand out performer this season but I think Stephens has.

Sorry BG.

 

[spence]

Sorry BG.

Amazing isn't he BG ?

3 assists already for Knocky.

 

[Stat Brother]

Sorry BG.

Don't apologise.

https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/goal_assist

 

[portslade seagull]

I’d rather play Balogun.

My thinking at the moment. He looked good in the games he played, didn't deserve to be dropped for the Fulham game

 

[Weststander]

I think big Shane is definitely our most improved player this season. Knockers and Muzza have been great but picked up where they left off last season. Be interesting to revisit this thread after our next 2 games!!

Knockaert's really upped his game. Second season syndrome in reverse. He cut out the tantrums and is playing beautifully.

 

[Stat Brother]

Knockaert's really upped his game. Second season syndrome in reverse. He cut out the tantrums and is playing beautifully.

whoohooo steady on there fella.

He got subbed off v Fulham because of his tantrums, other than that yes he has upped his game.
I guess in some posters eyes he'll never be good enough, for Spurs.

 

[Weststander]

whoohooo steady on there fella.

He got subbed off v Fulham because of his tantrums, other than that yes he has upped his game.
I guess in some posters eyes he'll never be good enough, for Spurs.

I meant throwing bottles in the dugout type stuff. You're right, he was heading for a red in the Fulham game.