[Albion] Have we got a post-Murray strategy?

[LlcoolJ]

Not that I know that much but I do recall watching videos of Andone when we first tried to sign him and thinking "Hmmm. Looks a bit like a quick version of Murray".

Of course it remains to be seen if he can do that job in the PL but I'd guess that's at least part of the thinking behind signing him.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

We haven't had one since Gus let him leave on a free in 2011.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

I think Andone is the contingency plan isn't he? From what we've read and seen of him, he seems to be a 'complete' striker so able to hold the ball up, finish, run in behind and be able to play up front on his own or with a partner.

Obviously we don't know how he will do yet and whether he makes it in the Premier League but the length of time we chased him for and amount we were prepared to pay for him previously suggests the club see him as a big part of our future.

 

[the]

Murray has surprised me as a new fan (AJ bandwagoner), and I mean no disrespect to him, but there are a lot of players out there who can do what he does. I think Brighton will be fine without him.

 

[Easy 10]

Teddy Sheringham played at the top level until he was 40.

North thing to worry about.

Not sure you've said this in semi-jest, but its actually a really good point. I've long considered Murray to be a poor-mans Teddy Sheringham. His game is not and never has been about pace. Its about touch, guile, nouse, speed of thought, and having an innate snidey weaselness in finding the right movement in the box to cause the damage, or draw a foul. He also has an ice-cool composure in front of goal.

I'm not sure he'll still make 40 at this level, but if he stays clear of serious injury then I see no reason why he can't carry on for another couple of seasons at least. He still looks in great shape, and that languid style probably means he has less miles on the clock and more left in the tank at this stage or his career than a speed-merchant would ever have at his age.

 

[Two Professors]

I'm sure the club are waiting for the Burnley relegation fire sale.Barnes,Vokes,Wood,Wells,or my favourite,Vydra,a plethora of good strikers at a reasonable age.

 

[LlcoolJ]

I'm sure the club are waiting for the Burnley relegation fire sale.Barnes,Vokes,Wood,Wells,or my favourite,Vydra,a plethora of good strikers at a reasonable age.

Get back in your padded cell. [emoji23]

 

[Machiavelli]

Having watched andone the other night I’m fairly sure he’ll have a good go at bullying defenders he looked like he enjoyed it too

Exactly. The way this is set up is that a striker is either good at holding the ball up or at running in behind. From my limited viewings, Andone can do both and, contrary to what many say on here, is not a support striker/number 10, but has spent most of his time playing on his own up-front.
I think he's been brought in to give us a different option to Murray, and with away games in mind at least initially. One of the reasons we're poor away from home is that Murray isn't swift enough to play counter-attacking football; the opposition know this and are comfortable in pushing higher up the pitch, compressing our space when we do get the ball and preventing the possibility of an out ball. Andone's more 'all-round' attributes will allow us to play the ball over the top or into the channels for him to run on to, while still allowing the ball to stick when it's played to him.

 

[albionfan37]

Exactly. The way this is set up is that a striker is either good at holding the ball up or at running in behind. From my limited viewings, Andone can do both and, contrary to what many say on here, is not a support striker/number 10, but has spent most of his time playing on his own up-front.
I think he's been brought in to give us a different option to Murray, and with away games in mind at least initially. One of the reasons we're poor away from home is that Murray isn't swift enough to play counter-attacking football; the opposition know this and are comfortable in pushing higher up the pitch, compressing our space when we do get the ball and preventing the possibility of an out ball. Andone's more 'all-round' attributes will allow us to play the ball over the top or into the channels for him to run on to, while still allowing the ball to stick when it's played to him.

Yer

 

[junior]

I'm sure the club are waiting for the Burnley relegation fire sale.Barnes,Vokes,Wood,Wells,or my favourite,Vydra,a plethora of good strikers at a reasonable age.

BG's second account?

 

[dangull]

Pray ?

 

[phoenix]

Let's hope we're not pinning our hopes on Locadia! If we do, I think it's a future in the Championship.

So its somehow Locadia's fault if we get relegated is it? Give it a rest ffs !!

 

[Murray 17]

So its somehow Locadia's fault if we get relegated is it? Give it a rest ffs !!

If we have to rely on him to score goals, then we will be relegated.

 

[phoenix]

yes. because he has probably played a whole 90 mins in total in the league so far. But for a good save on Monday night, he would have scored ! I'm not saying hes any good but picking on one player is a bit of a poor show in my opinion.

 

[Bakero]

Murray has surprised me as a new fan (AJ bandwagoner), and I mean no disrespect to him, but there are a lot of players out there who can do what he does. I think Brighton will be fine without him.

A lot of players that can score regularly in the PL whilst providing an outlet, holding the ball up, bullying defenders, drawing fouls, and bringing teammates into play. Care to name any?

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Gonna be a HUGE miss. I think we have to really spend big in Jan or next summer if we want another striker with as many great attributes as Glenn.

Absolutely this. Albion’s first 20 million signing?

 

[Mellotron]

Murray has surprised me as a new fan (AJ bandwagoner), and I mean no disrespect to him, but there are a lot of players out there who can do what he does. I think Brighton will be fine without him.

I’m all ears. A list of options at reasonable prices, please?

 

[chaileyjem]

yes. because he has probably played a whole 90 mins in total in the league so far. But for a good save on Monday night, he would have scored ! I'm not saying hes any good but picking on one player is a bit of a poor show in my opinion.

He's so far played the equivalent of 3 full games in the league. ie: about 270 minutes since February.

 

[Driver8]

https://talksport.com/football/424671/glenn-murray-talks-new-contract-brighton/

 

[dangull]

https://talksport.com/football/424671/glenn-murray-talks-new-contract-brighton/

Barber get your finger out, and make sure its a good offer, unlike a few years ago.