[Albion] Pascal Groß the raumdeuter - officially leaves for Dortmund :(

[Withdean South Stand]

He really does seem to be the sort of guy that is just excellent, wherever he is. Ability, talent and attitude levels above. He was a brilliantly kept secret for so many years but in a way I'm kind of pleased that it's out now and everyone realises what a top player he is. I might be off base here, but it makes me think of Mac Allister. I think of them as being very similar kind of characters/players but Alexis Mac was appreciated at a higher level at a younger age. Pascal has become appreciated at the top level late in the day but he can still have a good few years at Dortmund, before returning to the Albion in whatever capacity he wants!

 

[The Fits]

He really does seem to be the sort of guy that is just excellent, wherever he is. Ability, talent and attitude levels above. He was a brilliantly kept secret for so many years but in a way I'm kind of pleased that it's out now and everyone realises what a top player he is. I might be off base here, but it makes me think of Mac Allister. I think of them as being very similar kind of characters/players but Alexis Mac was appreciated at a higher level at a younger age. Pascal has become appreciated at the top level late in the day but he can still have a good few years at Dortmund, before returning to the Albion in whatever capacity he wants!

The comparison is spot on.
A magic combination of skill set, mentality, intelligence, stamina and good up bringing that is actually hard to find. Means they can play an array of positions at any level.
Luckily it seems young Jack is cut from the same rare cloth.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

The comparison is spot on.
A magic combination of skill set, mentality, intelligence, stamina and good up bringing that is actually hard to find. Means they can play an array of positions at any level.
Luckily it seems young Jack is cut from the same rare cloth.

Nothing to do with upbringing, you can have an appalling upbringing and be an incredible person, although I'm not sure anyone on here would know much about PG's upbringing.

 

[WhingForPresident]

So great to see him finally getting a bit of the recognition he has deserved for so long

 

[Lush]

Enjoyed this write up of the Germany 5 Hungary 0 game. I genuinely thought Pascal would be dropped a la Dunk after the Euros. Not so.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5752276/2024/09/08/gross-germany-kroos-replacement/

 

[peterward]

He really does seem to be the sort of guy that is just excellent, wherever he is. Ability, talent and attitude levels above. He was a brilliantly kept secret for so many years but in a way I'm kind of pleased that it's out now and everyone realises what a top player he is. I might be off base here, but it makes me think of Mac Allister. I think of them as being very similar kind of characters/players but Alexis Mac was appreciated at a higher level at a younger age. Pascal has become appreciated at the top level late in the day but he can still have a good few years at Dortmund, before returning to the Albion in whatever capacity he wants!

Understated is the word.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

He really does seem to be the sort of guy that is just excellent, wherever he is. Ability, talent and attitude levels above. He was a brilliantly kept secret for so many years but in a way I'm kind of pleased that it's out now and everyone realises what a top player he is. I might be off base here, but it makes me think of Mac Allister. I think of them as being very similar kind of characters/players but Alexis Mac was appreciated at a higher level at a younger age. Pascal has become appreciated at the top level late in the day but he can still have a good few years at Dortmund, before returning to the Albion in whatever capacity he wants!

Brilliantly put, 100% agree.

 

[Triggaaar]

I'm happy for him, he's earned and deserves his success. But I wonder what his career would look like if Brighton hadn't made the move for him.

 

[Gabbiano]

I'm happy for him, he's earned and deserves his success. But I wonder what his career would look like if Brighton hadn't made the move for him.

With his attitude, intelligence and skill, he would have certainly made his name somewhere else, maybe still in the Bundesliga.

We made our move at the right moment, and he came to us while he was still relatively unknown.

 

[Han Solo]

With his attitude, intelligence and skill, he would have certainly made his name somewhere else, maybe still in the Bundesliga.

We made our move at the right moment, and he came to us while he was still relatively unknown.

Yup most likely would have made a career out of playing in good German teams. Not sure he would have reached Bayern or Dortmund though.

 

[The Fits]

Nothing to do with upbringing, you can have an appalling upbringing and be an incredible person, although I'm not sure anyone on here would know much about PG's upbringing.

Good up bringing as in a footballing environment. They all share having fathers as footballers.

 

[Ike and Tina Burner]

He starts in midfield for Dortmund against Heidenheim tonight. It's live at 7.30 on sky sports mix if anybody feels like watching.

 

[WATFORD zero]

So Pascal is a bit slow, I'm not sure Messi was great in a tackle and don't talk to me about Ronaldo's tracking back

It's a shame he's well into his 30's before the rest of the world caught on, but it's their loss

 

[Wozza]

We should retire his squad number.

No-one else wants it anyway.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Two Groß turns already - one an absolute beaut.

 

[trueblue]

Watching a bit of this. Pascal - absolute class. It was a privilege to watch him for 7 years. Looks easy for him in a team this good. Simultaneously a bit sad but also chuffed that he got that big move - can’t blame him for wanting to play in front of the famous Yellow Wall.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Two Groß turns already - one an absolute beaut.

Took less than 9 minutes for the first one

 

[Mr Bridger]

Took less than 9 minutes for the first one

Shocking. Should kick off with it.