[Albion] Penalties - Murray or Gross

[Bodian]

Can't see many comments on this (although I may have missed something). But why did Gross take the penalty last night - management decision, players' decision, Murray lack of confidence, ?

And who should take the next one if they're both on the pitch.

Apart from Tomer of course.

 

[5ways]

I don't know how we didn't realise we had a German to put on penalties sooner.

 

[Dirk Lehmann's Python]

Murray revealed that Hughton made the decision to swap Albion’s penalty taker for the visit of Spurs, and the striker showed his acceptance towards the switch, as Gross beat Hugo Lloris from 12 yards to earn a share of the spoils.

“Sometimes you’ve got to go with his decision. I respect him as a manager and he’s my boss. That was his decision and it turned out to be the right one.

“We don’t really practice them in training, but Pascal has always been second on the list. With me missing my second one, it was only right that Pascal got his chance.”




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[Bodian]

Murray revealed that Hughton made the decision to swap Albion’s penalty taker for the visit of Spurs, and the striker showed his acceptance towards the switch, as Gross beat Hugo Lloris from 12 yards to earn a share of the spoils.

“Sometimes you’ve got to go with his decision. I respect him as a manager and he’s my boss. That was his decision and it turned out to be the right one.

“We don’t really practice them in training, but Pascal has always been second on the list. With me missing my second one, it was only right that Pascal got his chance.”




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Thanks. I was already thinking that last night actually showed Hughton's harder side. Locadia looked disinterested against Palace - out he goes. Scheletto played poorly against Palace - out he goes. And now, Murray misses two penalties - Gross will take them.

 

[LVGull]

Muzza

 

[spence]

Murray seems to hit them without really any thought going into it. Gross knew exactly where he wanted to plant the ball.

For me Hemed is the winner but he never players

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

Gross until he fails to convert. Keepers will do their homework and he will need to develop other areas of placement. The keeper was not far away from last night's effort which was though, powerful and well directed.

 

[studio150]

he will need to develop other areas of placement..

Wow what insight after seeing Gross take 1 penalty, to know that he is currently only capable of placing the ball low to the keepers right.

 

[Bob'n'weave]

Germanic proficiency is a lovely back-up.

I was praying for Gross as soon as the Spurs No 12 blew up.

I don't think I was alone.

 

[Easy 10]

If you have a German forward in your lineup, its borderline idiotic not to have him taking the pens.

They can't be reasoned with. They can't be bargained with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And they absolutely will not stop, EVER. Until that ball is buried in the bottom corner.

 

[Perkino]

If it is hit low and hard into the bottom left corner every time then the keeper will have no chance of saving it.

 

[Frutos]

Gross.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Winner stays on. Happy with Gross - until he misses. He was a bit fortunate to score on Tues, but he did.

 

[Gwylan]

The only question is: why did it take so long?

You have a choice between a German or an Englishman to take them, surely it's an easy choice

 

[Stat Brother]

Hmmmmm

A player who can kick the ball through a 'keepers hand

v

A player who aims straight at the 'keeper.


I'll have a think about that, and get back to you.

 

[surlyseagull]

Murray seems to hit them without really any thought going into it. Gross knew exactly where he wanted to plant the ball.

For me Hemed is the winner but he never players

Agree Hemed is one of the best penalty takers I have seen for us .

 

[Simster]

Winner stays on. Happy with Gross - until he misses. He was a bit fortunate to score on Tues, but he did.

Agreed, although I think he'd have been unlucky to have that one saved, It went into the corner along the ground, perhaps not at great pace. Those one are saved from time to time, but you'd credit the keeper for the save rather than blaming the striker. Murray's recent efforts by comparison have been utter gubbins.

 

[LamieRobertson]

If it is hit low and hard into the bottom left corner every time then the keeper will have no chance of saving it.

So you don't think the keeper will just stand over that side?

 

[Trevor]

Gross till he misses

 

[Goldstone1976]

Murray revealed that...“We don’t really practice them in training...”