[Albion] Enock Mwepu (Retired 10/10/2022)

[S'hampton Seagull]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

Perhaps we think this guy is a significant upgrade?

 

[Pavilionaire]

Re Alzate - reasons for keeping him:

1.Propper has gone.
2.Potter doesn't appear to fancy Molumby.
3. Lallana is injury prone.
4. Caicedo probably not ready.
5. Alzate can cover a multitude of positions.
6. He is a decent player.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

There's a name to conjure with....

I heard his team mate, Riviera Z'blud is pretty decent also.

I am guessing that means Leekbrook has no views on him either way.

 

[vagabond]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

Because respectfully Proper wasn’t that great? He’s a bottom tier PL player and we’re trying to upgrade.

 

[Tarpon]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

Because our Manager did not want him / did not see a match day squad place for him / did not believe he could adapt or contribute to the way his teams play etc.

 

[vagabond]

Re Alzate - reasons for keeping him:

1.Propper has gone.
2.Potter doesn't appear to fancy Molumby.
3. Lallana is injury prone.
4. Caicedo probably not ready.
5. Alzate can cover a multitude of positions.
6. He is a decent player.

Hopefully no worries with Alzate. As you say his versatility is a huge strength. He’ll be around next season. But he has to fight for his place in the team. How it should be.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

Given there are built in payments in the deal, I am struggling to understand your understanding of the word literally.

 

[Hugo Rune]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

I’m assuming Biss is leaving. We don’t have another player (certainly not Davy) who could perform his role other than potentially Caceido in a few years time.

Potter likes a destroyer paired with a director/creative in the centre of midfield. We have Alzate, Lallana, Groß & perhaps Mac Allister who can do the creative part. I don’t see many destroyers in our squad.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I wonder what Alzate makes of all this.

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Perhaps he's having a chat with Molumby to see if they can figure it out ?

 

[lawros left foot]

https://youtu.be/mDKsB9SxXg0


Customary You Tube stuff.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I'm struggling to see the logic of literally giving Davy Propper away for free, only to break our transfer record on another central midfielder

As [MENTION=1252]S'hampton Seagull[/MENTION] has said, the club clearly see Enock as an improvement on Davy.

 

[kjgood]

But can he shoot?

 

[Bakero]

But can he shoot?

 

[Freddo]

Given there are built in payments in the deal, I am struggling to understand your understanding of the word literally.

Are there? As far as I've seen reported the deal had potential bonus payments up to 2 million euros. Not even guaranteed and a pittance.

Whatever way it's spun, we let him go for (next to) nothing.

If Mwepu comes in then he's only going to be further limiting the playing time of Moder, Caicedo, Alzate, Gross, Molumby, Lallana and we'll end up with the same problem we had before of too many players in the same position.

 

[Pintos]

It’s a done deal according to… Zamfoot

https://zambianfootball.co.zm/its-a-done-deal-mwepu-set-to-join-brighton/zfadmin/

 

[Pintos]

Not sure it’s been mentioned above - his nickname is ‘the Computer’

I initially thought it was an odd turn of phrase from the Zambian writers

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

It’s a done deal according to… Zamfoot

https://zambianfootball.co.zm/its-a-done-deal-mwepu-set-to-join-brighton/zfadmin/

Just the pen on the computer now.


In the words of Gareth Keenan, is this safe?


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[Pintos]

Not sure it’s been mentioned above - his nickname is ‘the Computer’

I initially thought it was an odd turn of phrase from the Zambian writers

‘The Computer’ because of his intelligence in tight spaces, his passing range and his ability to play numerous roles across the midfield

Sounds very Potterball

 

[Swansman]

Well the hope he is realises he needs to kick on.

Had lot of issues last season it seems and went backwards from the progress he made previously.

Only signed a 4 year deal last summer so plenty of time for him to force his way back.

Think he played well for the most part, the exception being when he was tried as LWB.

 

[Badger Boy]

‘The Computer’ because of his intelligence in tight spaces, his passing range and his ability to play numerous roles across the midfield

Sounds very Potterball

That is exactly the sort of player I'd expect us to be signing.

With regards to Alzate, I think he's a real player and I'm stunned how underrated he seems to be. I think he'd benefit from a loan somewhere in the Championship - play every week in a central midfield position and then he'd come back really able to kick on.