[Albion] Joel Veltman Appreciation

[jcdenton08]

Despite stiff competition from my BOY Mitoma, Veltman remains my favourite Albion player. Absolute Rolls Royce of a defender and I would say just about the most underrated player in the whole league.

Just love to watch him, gives Dunky confidence next to him, teams up beautifully with Solly. We look a better side whenever we plays. First name on my team sheet.

 

[aolstudios]

Forget the 7, top 3 without doubt.

Top one right now

 

[Swansman]

Veltman is a real asset. Don't get the impression that he is a massive leader but surely his professionalism and down-to-earthness is very positive. Not much better of a footballer than the average player at this level, but much smarter.

Everything he says about Brighton is positive and from reading interviews in the summer it seems like he would like to extend his contract and stay in Brighton. Think it would have been a certainty with GP but we'll have to wait and see what Roberto wants to do with the RB role.

 

[albionalex]

Veltman is a real asset. Don't get the impression that he is a massive leader but surely his professionalism and down-to-earthness is very positive. Not much better of a footballer than the average player at this level, but much smarter.

Everything he says about Brighton is positive and from reading interviews in the summer it seems like he would like to extend his contract and stay in Brighton. Think it would have been a certainty with GP but we'll have to wait and see what Roberto wants to do with the RB role.

I think it's been reported we have a +1 year option.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

He really is the forgotten player of our success outside of Albion fans being aware of him.

Gross profile is much higher due to his strong start to the seasons goal scoring.

I'd think a large number of the uneducated plastic fans and some paid "pundits" out there wouldn't even know he's in our starting XI each week.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

The best Albion LB, more than Cuckoorella, was imho Wayne Bridge. Genuinely world class Ashley Cole prevented him winning more than his 36 England caps.

He effortlessly covered ground with ridiculous pace.

Agree, I think that’s fair. Bridge was excellent that season.

I actually think Gary Williams did a steady job as well, though probably not as good as Cucurella.

Who knows re Pervis he may eventually top them all….

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Apart from his skills as a footballer, I absolutely LOVE Veltman's enthusiasm when the team scores. I know it's been said before, but he celebrates like an actual fan - seen again yesterday after Mitoma's winner!

 

[HantsSeagull]

love veltman

 

[sparkie]

We need to get him on a new contract ASAP as our option year expires in summer 2024.

 

[Barnet Seagull]

So impressed with him as always, just does some superb stuff. There were a couple of exquisite little off the ball blocks yesterday. Not so obvious as to be blatant but enough to deliver the desired result. Just love watching his defensive work.

 

[southstandandy]

Quietly went about his business when he came on. A great player to have.

 

[backson]

Cleverer people than me can copy and paste it, but I love Veltman and Mac here https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/galleries/3041188/gallery-keep-calm-and-kaoru-on#3041227

 

[dejavuatbtn]

With all the fireworks going off around him, he is the one most calming influence in the side. Overall he is an exceptional player for us and one I would like to see in the squad for a few more years to come.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Has anyone a theory as to why RDZ rarely starts him? Like many, he is my no.1. Can think only of the pen at Brentford as a mistake he has made (and that was unlucky).

 

[aolstudios]

Has anyone a theory as to why RDZ rarely starts him? Like many, he is my no.1. Can think only of the pen at Brentford as a mistake he has made (and that was unlucky).

Wouldn't say rarely. He started until an injury & RDZ has experimented since. Veltman's still our best right back by far & a very good CB too. We improved a lot when he came on yesterday & Tariq is always better with Joel behind him. He'll play plenty

 

[Stat Brother]

Apart from his skills as a footballer, I absolutely LOVE Veltman's enthusiasm when the team scores. I know it's been said before, but he celebrates like an actual fan - seen again yesterday after Mitoma's winner!

He celebrates like a 6 year old, in the playground, who's lost control of their limbs.


#StatLovesVelts

 

[Deadly Danson]

Apart from his skills as a footballer, I absolutely LOVE Veltman's enthusiasm when the team scores. I know it's been said before, but he celebrates like an actual fan - seen again yesterday after Mitoma's winner!

Absolutely this. So glad someone has mentioned it. Just finished work which means time to watch the goals again (and again) and I LOVE his leap in the air when we score. If you want to improve your mood just watch the goal from the behind the goal angle. I just hope he stays for a long time to come.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Absolutely this. So glad someone has mentioned it. Just finished work which means time to watch the goals again (and again) and I LOVE his leap in the air when we score. If you want to improve your mood just watch the goal from the behind the goal angle. I just hope he stays for a long time to come.

I genuinely laughed out load when I watched the replay on the TV. I had to rewind it to show the Bobkin Jnrs, who wanted to know what I was laughing about. As Stat says, he's just a kid at heart!

 

[Acker79]

Cleverer people than me can copy and paste it, but I love Veltman and Mac here https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/galleries/3041188/gallery-keep-calm-and-kaoru-on#3041227

 

[Motogull]

I thought that Liverpool decided that he was our weak link so pressured him. He withstood it. Ha ha.