[Albion] Positives from Tonight (Liverpool Home)

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I thought he was outmuscled for that second goal…..but agree that he generally had a good game..offered more going forward than Veltman….and also noticed that Liverpool loaded his side….the warnings were there in the first half when it was three on one a couple of times

Nobody has mentioned it but I wonder whether the goal that followed Lamptey being outmuscled might have been ruled out with VAR owing to a foul on Lamptey.

The odd thing about him is he has always been a poor defender. His positioning and his size are a disadvantage. But as a nippy winger, as we saw yesterday, can be brilliant.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Palace game moved to the Sunday which means I can go.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Nobody has mentioned it but I wonder whether the goal that followed Lamptey being outmuscled might have been ruled out with VAR owing to a foul on Lamptey.

The odd thing about him is he has always been a poor defender. His positioning and his size are a disadvantage. But as a nippy winger, as we saw yesterday, can be brilliant.

There certainly were some complaints from the Brighton players…..and agree with your assessment……overall though i found it quite nice without VAR…but then I’m just an old git

 

[WhingForPresident]

Slot still felt it necessary to make those subs he made around 70 mins rather than dig in. Hopefully that's a complement.

He was very classy/complimentary about us in the post-match interview I heard on TalkSport. Seemed genuine as well. Fair to say he is a fan of Mitoma.

 

[willalbion]

You make all good points, other than I politely disagree with your assessment of Lamptey, I think he’s a really likeable guy but not good enough for us anymore.

I’d add that Igor had a good game and takes no blame for any of the 3 goals.

I thought Igor was excellent

 

[GT49er]

Who's O'Reilly?

 

[Hometownglory]

Massive positive is the Palace match being moved to the Sunday. Who wants a football match at 8pm on a Monday night.

 

[Gazwag]

Who's O'Reilly?

We are so short of central defenders Gary has come out of retirement

 

[macbeth]

Nobody has mentioned it but I wonder whether the goal that followed Lamptey being outmuscled might have been ruled out with VAR owing to a foul on Lamptey.

The odd thing about him is he has always been a poor defender. His positioning and his size are a disadvantage. But as a nippy winger, as we saw yesterday, can be brilliant.

happened right by me. i’d have been fuming if that was us and a foul was given. was just a case of lamptey not being strong enough. as usual.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

happened right by me. i’d have been fuming if that was us and a could was given. was just a case of lamptey not being strong enough. as usual.

Having seen it back on the highlights, I was very disappointed that even I couldn't muster up any kind of limp excuse for that being disallowed.
Just bad defending.

 

[raymondo]

Lots of positives tbf, but seeing City going out means we stood a chance of some silverware, especially with our depth.

I wish we'd gone full strength. An 'easier' route to Europe than the league this season I suspect.

I agree with you. If we had though, Pool would no doubt have brought on their big guns earlier if needed. But yes, we'd certainly have had a decent chance

 

[raymondo]

Gruda looks a player on last nights efforts, but for me I'm still frustrated at not going full strength for this one.

It's not as if we are playing two games a week every week (unlike Liverpool) so why not go strong? Surely our lads can play two games in a week on the very rare occasion this happens?

An opportunity missed in my view.

I agree, but wonder if it was also concerns about getting more injuries...before the already injured are back.