[Albion] Is Maupay any better than Sam Baldock

[Blues Rock DJ]

Way better than Baldock and will get better, I like him.

Connelly is our no1 striker though for me.

pray tell me what you base that statement on ?

 

[B-right-on]

I think it also comes from not appreciating that the art of being a striker has changed over the past few years - a striker was originally judged solely on their scoring, but now we have seen that whilst yes, that's still a crucial part of the game it is about their overall contribution - creating space for others, holding the ball up, bringing team-mates into the attack - the game is no longer 'give it to the striker who will score' but more based around a team philosophy.

That said, I like Maupay - he does need to snatch less at chances but i guess it's more out of being desperate to score again - he's probably more aware of us that he could have scored more so far but its not a terrible return thus far. Keeping the faith, personally.

This. And he closes down from the front and gets in the face of defenders not giving them the time to pick a pass. Love the guys enthusiasm and energy and the goals will come, might not even be this season, but they will.

 

[maresfield seagull]

That is the worst piece of poetry I have read! What ever happened to poems that used to rhyme?

Barber and maresfield seagull out!

Been getting lessons Dave
Either that or just lazy punctuation via my Chinese phone

 

[Dave the OAP]

Been getting lessons Dave
Either that or just lazy punctuation via my Chinese phone

Ha ha. Dontcha love them Chinese phones...

 

[Marshy]

pray tell me what you base that statement on ?

Which part of the statement ?...

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Been getting lessons Dave
Either that or just lazy punctuation via my Chinese phone (All praise Chairman Mao)

Buy little red book HERE.

Fixed for you.

 

[el punal]

About the same I think. Baldock was also a big scorer in the championship.

Two championship players.

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14 games into a Premier League season? I think I’ll reserve judgement after 38.

 

[Bold Seagull]

pray tell me what you base that statement on ?

1. Sam Baldock hasn't managed more than 11 goals in a Tier 2 season. Neal Maupay managed 12 and 25 in consecutive seasons as a 21 and 22 year old.
2. Sam Baldock has no goals in the top flight, Maupay has 4 in 14. That is as many as Baldock got for us in 28 Championship appearances 15/16, and 1 more that he got in 20 appearances 14/15.
3. Maupay has only just turned 23, 2 years younger than when Baldock joined and has slotted straight into the Premier League. Baldock needed 2 seasons before he really got going and delivered in our promotion year.

I could go on...

 

[blue-shifted]

The trouble with threads like these is that people feel the need to end up slating Baldock, who was a decent player for us.

Maupay is obviously a level above and will improve further, but no need to be putting the boot into Sammy B.

It's a ridiculous comparison

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

1. Sam Baldock hasn't managed more than 11 goals in a Tier 2 season. Neal Maupay managed 12 and 25 in consecutive seasons as a 21 and 22 year old.
2. Sam Baldock has no goals in the top flight, Maupay has 4 in 14. That is as many as Baldock got for us in 28 Championship appearances 15/16, and 1 more that he got in 20 appearances 14/15.
3. Maupay has only just turned 23, 2 years younger than when Baldock joined and has slotted straight into the Premier League. Baldock needed 2 seasons before he really got going and delivered in our promotion year.

I could go on...

please don't !

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

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Magnificent tonight and terrific header. Some people on this thread predictably look like tools tonight.

 

[Razzoo]

This thread was always going to pop up tonight. Great finish.

 

[Bold Seagull]

His movement continues to be very good. Could have had a hat trick with better passes into him. Much deserved 5th goal of the season.

 

[durrington gull]

Haha haha - Baldrick better than Malpay who scored 25 goals last season in championship- remind me how many Baldrick got again!!

 

[macbeth]

Hes there to take his chances when the come along and that's what he did tonight. Fantastic finish

I reckon this thread could soon join the Maty Ryan and Ashley Barnes threads in the hall of shame

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

This thread was always going to pop up tonight. Great finish.

Yes I was surprised when I searched for it at 10:20 it wasn’t already towards the top! [emoji23]

He is a really good player and that header was just class, he deserves more credit than he’s had all season.

 

[Ice Man]

Superb all night. Worked his socks off, always looked to get into good positions. Loved him screaming at Connolly when Connolly failed to slip him in, he cares so much and wants to do well. Delightful header, a fully deserved goal.

 

[crookie]

Great header, almost behind him. Excellent all round performance. It's a yes from me !!

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[blue-shifted]

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Magnificent tonight and terrific header. Some people on this thread predictably look like tools tonight.

Yes mate

Anyone want to own up to and apologise for a stupid comment?

 

[maresfield seagull]

Superb all night. Worked his socks off, always looked to get into good positions. Loved him screaming at Connolly when Connolly failed to slip him in, he cares so much and wants to do well. Delightful header, a fully deserved goal.

Neil can play EES a baller