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[Albion] Joel Veltman Appreciation
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Remember what he cost, imagine the cost to replace him!
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
I’ve only seen Ivan Toney get the better of him.
Absolute hero. Our most professional footballer - in all senses.
aolstudios
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Nails it
tigertim68
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- Sep 3, 2012
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This was why I was disappointed he didn’t start the first few matches of the season
Absolutely. I was astonished - especially after we fought hard to insist his contract option was activated, when it looked like he might leave.
I couldn't understand at all how anyone could think Milner was worth playing ahead of him at RB.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Agreed, and yet also probably the most unsung of our squad members, the one who many people still notice the least and dosen't get noticed.
A great shame, but in a way maybe that's the way he likes it, he certainly doesn't seem to be a character who seeks the limelight. He does need to be starting more games though.
Milner at RB didn't work for me either, however, it only really came unstuck against West Ham (which was the game I felt we really needed Veltman). Milner was perfectly good against Luton and Wolves.
However, Veltman is a better RB. I personally would start him at RB, but we need to know if our other options are sufficient so it made some sense to understand Milner's ability in that position. Who knows, maybe Milner was just better in training for the 1st couple of weeks?
Also one of the nicest blokes in our squad too of those I’ve bumped into / heard stories about others bumping into
highflyer
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- Jan 21, 2016
- 2,552
A class above. Rescues seagulls with his oven gloves.
Dick Swiveller
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- Sep 9, 2011
- 9,524
Watching the "all angles" videos, he has definitely made sinking to his knees his celebration. 2nd and 3rd time I have seen him do it
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Hope he gets the chance to play in Amsterdam for the Ajax match
aolstudios
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Having seen Veltman 'bump into' quite a few attackers now - I don't think that's something I'd like to do!
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,486
Never met Joel but he (and Pascal) are my favourite players. I love RDZ, the only decision I’ve ever questioned of his was picking Milner over him at RB. Veltman makes us a better team, he is one of the most underrated players in the league, let alone our squad. Superb defender.
A full Dutch international, a product of the famous Ajax academy and a player who played a part in helping his boyhood club to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019.
Despite all that, Brighton were the only club interested in activating an unspecified release clause in Veltman's Ajax contract, allowing them to sign him for just £900,000 in the summer of 2020. A remarkable price for a defender who is a solid 7/10 every time he plays.
www.90min.com
Despite all that, Brighton were the only club interested in activating an unspecified release clause in Veltman's Ajax contract, allowing them to sign him for just £900,000 in the summer of 2020. A remarkable price for a defender who is a solid 7/10 every time he plays.
How total cost of Brighton XI that beat Man Utd defies Erik ten Hag's transfer claims
How the total cost of the Brighton XI that beat Manchester United defies Erik ten Hag's post-game comments on transfer spending.
www.90min.com
Greg Bobkin
Silver Seagull
- May 22, 2012
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His celebrations are almost as enjoyable as the goals themselves!
Can only think he was being kept fresh for Ajax. He should be there with Groß and Dunk on the ‘always plays if fit’ list.