[Albion] F*** me, Lallana’s impressive

[Goldstone1976]

“I was in five or six positions in the final third against Everton where I have hesitated and made the wrong decision at an important time. We've all got to work so that when we're in those positions we make the right call.

“It will come, I am convinced. We're still gelling and we're on the right road but we need to keep improving.”

Not many people are prepared to criticise themselves for the greater good. He is. Kudos.

And this from a man who was MoM or damn close behind Biss.

 

[Seagull58]

“I was in five or six positions in the final third against Everton where I have hesitated and made the wrong decision at an important time. We've all got to work so that when we're in those positions we make the right call.

“It will come, I am convinced. We're still gelling and we're on the right road but we need to keep improving.”

Not many people are prepared to criticise themselves for the greater good. He is. Kudos.

And this from a man who was MoM or damn close behind Biss.

well yes, but shouldn't he have learnt by now? He's over 30 isn't he? He can't hit a cow's arse with a banjo so he should always be looking to pass.

 

[Bodian]

It's the way he seems to be able to turn into three players and glide out the other side, rather than play the obvious ball that impresses me. You think 'no, not that way' - but then he passes the ball perfectly. Too perfectly in fact, as the others can't keep up with his mind.

 

[essbee1]

It's the way he seems to be able to turn into three players and glide out the other side, rather than play the obvious ball that impresses me. You think 'no, not that way' - but then he passes the ball perfectly. Too perfectly in fact, as the others can't keep up with his mind.

I don't think I've seen a better footballer when it comes to using feint to find space and foot trickery than him.

 

[Goldstone1976]

It's the way he seems to be able to turn into three players and glide out the other side, rather than play the obvious ball that impresses me. You think 'no, not that way' - but then he passes the ball perfectly. Too perfectly in fact, as the others can't keep up with his mind.

I don't think I've seen a better footballer when it comes to using feint to find space and foot trickery than him.

Both of these. His technical ability is as good as any Albion player I’ve seen, if not better. (Vicente?)

However, what I was focussing on was his willingness to criticise himself to try to urge his team mates to improve themselves too.

At the risk of exposing my man love for him, he’s just bloody ace.

 

[vagabond]

I’m really happy that he’s not only playing well, but completing and playing consecutive games. Because for a while it looked quite concerning seeing him only playing one half.

He’s been unreal of late, just sensational play and ridiculous vision. He and Bissouma must be one of the best midfield pairings in the league.

 

[dazzer6666]

Both of these. His technical ability is as good as any Albion player I’ve seen, if not better. (Vicente?)

However, what I was focussing on was his willingness to criticise himself to try to urge his team mates to improve themselves too.

At the risk of exposing my man love for him, he’s just bloody ace.

This. He is going to be our best ever player.

 

[Seagull58]

This. He is going to be our best ever player.

Not if he keeps blasting sitters over the bar.

 

[scooter1]

This. He is going to be our best ever player.

Really?
Great player, keep him fit and he will do well. But best player ever, it’s all about opinions but I don’t think so.... There’s a long way to go, and we will/should improve as a team/squad

 

[Mellotron]

He is obviously a very good player, however I’m assuming he’s referring to the fact that he did twice underhit passes to Welbeck that could’ve resulted in goal scoring opportunities. And his own shot that he blazed over also.

I actually thought by his (very high recent) standards he was slightly below par against Everton.

 

[Pint of Ale and a Burger]

Great leadership from Lana.
Admitting he got a few things wrong and taking responsibility for that but also by doing so it's an attempt to take the blame off some of his team mates and absorb the vast majority of blame upon his own person.
I like him as a player but I'm also starting to like him as a person too.top bloke.

 

[big nuts]

Not if he keeps blasting sitters over the bar.

A shot taken from outside of the penalty area cannot be described as a sitter.

 

[Seagull58]

A shot taken from outside of the penalty area cannot be described as a sitter.

He's missed a few from less than 12 yards.

 

[Easy 10]

Lovely player, great passer, terrific close control and good at retaining possession in tight spaces. He's clever.

But f*ck me, he is so, SO Albion when it comes to shooting.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Both of these. His technical ability is as good as any Albion player I’ve seen, if not better. (Vicente?)

However, what I was focussing on was his willingness to criticise himself to try to urge his team mates to improve themselves too.

At the risk of exposing my man love for him, he’s just bloody ace.

I don’t try and hide the man love, I’ve been fully exposed for a while. He is a wonderful player and character.

I get so much joy from just watching him out there for us. His ability on the ball and appreciation of space really are quite special. I desperately hope he maintains his fitness and we do get at least another full season out of him. One of the most enjoyable players I’ve ever seen play for us.

 

[Stat Brother]

Both of these. His technical ability is as good as any Albion player I’ve seen, if not better. (Vicente?)

However, what I was focussing on was his willingness to criticise himself to try to urge his team mates to improve themselves too.

At the risk of exposing my man love for him, he’s just bloody ace.

Hmmmmmm is it though?

Lallana is great.
The team is much better when he's playing.
Players around him, I'm looking at you now Trossard, are much better for his presence.

The problem is I've noticed this isn't the first time he's put himself in the firing line but made sure he didn't take all the bullets himself.
IMHO for him to live up to the title, he should leave everyone else out of the assessment.

It's not like it isn't there for us all to see, it's still implied and very much justified.
Hopefully it's a point rather forceably made behind closed doors, but calling out others isn't a great look.


Very much #TeamLallana
Very much #TeamThreadTitle
Not so much #TeamThreadTitleWithRegardToThreadContent.






I now wait for the usual Stat hates Lallana/The Albion bashing, from those with an agenda who refuse to read what's written.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Hmmmmmm is it though?

Lallana is great.
The team is much better when he's playing.
Players around him, I'm looking at you now Trossard, are much better for his presence.

The problem is I've noticed this isn't the first time he's put himself in the firing line but made sure he didn't take all the bullets himself.
IMHO for him to live up to the title, he should leave everyone else out of the assessment.

It's not like it isn't there for us all to see, it's still implied and very much justified.
Hopefully it's a point rather forceably made behind closed doors, but calling out others isn't a great look.


Very much #TeamLallana
Very much #TeamThreadTitle
Not so much #TeamThreadTitleWithRegardToThreadContent.






I now wait for the usual Stat hates Lallana/The Albion bashing, from those with an agenda who refuse to read what's written.

I’m not sure which part of the paragraph in my post which you emboldened you disagree with. There are two object clauses in it: I said ‘he criticises himself’ to ‘urge [his team mates] to improve’.

That seems an entirely reasonable summary given the quote of his I referred to in my OP has him saying ‘...I hesitated and made the wrong decision’ and ‘we have all got to work...to make the right call’

Which bit of the paragraph you emboldened do you disagree with?

 

[Stat Brother]

I’m not sure which part of the paragraph in my post which you emboldened you disagree with. There are two object clauses in it: I said ‘he criticises himself’ to ‘urge [his team mates] to improve’.

That seems an entirely reasonable summary given the quote of his I referred to in my OP has him saying ‘...I hesitated and made the wrong decision’ and ‘we have all got to work...to make the right call’

Which bit of the paragraph you emboldened do you disagree with?

“I was in five or six positions in the final third against Everton where I have hesitated and made the wrong decision at an important time. We've all got to work so that when we're in those positions we make the right call.

“It will come, I am convinced. We're still gelling and we're on the right road but we need to keep improving.”

It's ended up with more 'we' than 'I'.

As said I don't have a problem, but for me, for Lallana to be "impressive" in this specific context, I feel that should all be 'I'. (Although I am gelling might not work )


Off to work now - toodles.

 

[Goldstone1976]

“I was in five or six positions in the final third against Everton where I have hesitated and made the wrong decision at an important time. We've all got to work so that when we're in those positions we make the right call.

“It will come, I am convinced. We're still gelling and we're on the right road but we need to keep improving.”

It's ended up with more 'we' than 'I'.

As said I don't have a problem, but for me, for Lallana to be "impressive" in this specific context, I feel that should all be 'I'. (Although I am gelling might not work )


Off to work now - toodles.

I think you’d have a point if where he’s used ‘we’ he’d instead used ‘they’. ‘We’ includes ‘I’.

As I said, I think what he said was impressive - mostly because he specifically used ‘I’ in a critical fashion.

You disagree - fair enough.

Have a good day at work.

 

[Robinjakarta]

He's a fine player with superb skills and has played at the highest levels. He's demanding of himself and others, and our results have improved since he's become a regular. That's what we need. If he can stay fit and improve his shooting, he could become one of our greatest players ever. We're very fortunate to have him.