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[Albion] Glen Murray
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This, ffs
OvingdeanSeagull
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I thought Stephens had a very good game today! Glenn however was horrifically bad it must be said.
The Brighton Buzz
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- Jan 31, 2008
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Whilst he did improve in the second half, he got behind their defence once and was then tackled before he got a shot away. My worry is, whether up to speed or not, he is just too slow for the premiership. His lack of pace enabled the defender to get back and make the tackle. Chances are slim in the premiership and a striker must make the most of the chances as they come along. Izzy Brown looked much sharper when he came on and offered a better threat. I have no problem with him being on the bench but feel we have better options to start.
Sussex Nomad
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I hate to say it, because with Bobby Z and Peter Ward he is one of our trio of centre forward legends, but I think he's past the point of not being a Prem player any more. I say that with a heavy heart and hope I am proved wrong.
Agreed....Tomer, Izzy, Glenn in that order for me at the moment.
Eggman
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Had an injection to play today. Nowhere near fully fit. Did a job considering. Cut him some slack. Jesus.
Felt to me like he just had "one of those days".
He's not got pace so he has to make gambles with his runs and if the pass isn't played at the right moment, he's going to be caught offside. That's not always going to be his fault.
He really troubled Arsenal when he came on but wasn't as effective today. I think he's still got a big part to play for us, and is very capable of playing the same "rough them up a bit" role that Troy Deeney received praise for yesterday, and he's still the best finisher we have.
He's not got pace so he has to make gambles with his runs and if the pass isn't played at the right moment, he's going to be caught offside. That's not always going to be his fault.
He really troubled Arsenal when he came on but wasn't as effective today. I think he's still got a big part to play for us, and is very capable of playing the same "rough them up a bit" role that Troy Deeney received praise for yesterday, and he's still the best finisher we have.
Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
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Walking in treacle most the time
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Thunder Bolt
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I thought it strange that all his offsides were in the first half, being flagged by the west stand lino.
He wasn't offside once in the second half in my recollection. Different Lino, or more cautious?
He's never had pace, but he didn't get a lot of service either. I'm not sure he's fully fit, but due to Hemed's suspension, he's all we've got..
He wasn't offside once in the second half in my recollection. Different Lino, or more cautious?
He's never had pace, but he didn't get a lot of service either. I'm not sure he's fully fit, but due to Hemed's suspension, he's all we've got..
He was too knackered by the second half to get far enough forward to be offside
studio150
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doogie004
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Stephens was worse player on pitch today
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luppers
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I was not aware of that fact. You have stopped me from complaining about his game today, in fact I will go the opposite way and say he did well to last as long as he did
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Who at Arsenal played up front on his own and was poor.
Glenn is was he is, good at holding the ball up, but lacks pace.
Not at his best today, but not all his fault that he was so isolated.
penny's harmonica
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- Jan 30, 2012
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What? Not from where I was sitting. Few wayward passes but broke yo their play and pressed forward when needed.
Izzy did more in 10 minutes than Murray did in 80.
Sussex Nomad
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There's always one.
Sussex Nomad
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I don't think anyone has suggested it was all his fault, or indeed actually 'faulted' anyone today.
Bwian
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- Jul 14, 2003
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How on earth is Murray supposed to function as a striker, on his own up front, when our passing was woeful at times? Everton, although their final ball was lacking a lot of the time, they kept possession. Rarely just lumping it forward. Dunk's passing today was poor. Some the passes were way off. When the ball is given straight back to the opposition as many times as it was today there isn't a striker in the PL who would have been effective.
To single out Murray is crazy.
Put it down to the international break. We got a point.
To single out Murray is crazy.
Put it down to the international break. We got a point.
BensGrandad
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Which game was you at? Obviously not BHA v Everton. I cannot believe the abuse that Murray is getting and the praise not given to Evertons back line which was excellent and they kept their line and ground very very well. Because he has no pace, granted, he has to try to gain a yard on the back line but they just let him go and didnt rush back when he moved. If you contrast this with our back four who follow any player who pushes up on them rather than let them go. Granted Glenn is not one I would want to start every game but prefer to have him on the bench but I think that he is far better as a target man than TH. He will be helped when Sam Baldock is back to get on to his flicks and knock ons.