[Albion] Tariq Lamptey

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Are you now starting to consider young Tariq more a winger (or someone competing for a place in the front 3), than you are a defender, (some competing with Veltman for a place at right back or right wing back) ?

I mean, obviously under GP he's both to a degree, but where do you see his future predominantly lying position-wise?

 

[The Optimist]

Are you now starting to consider young Tariq more a winger (or someone competing for a place in the front 3), than you are a defender, (some competing with Veltman for a place at right back or right wing back) ?

I mean, obviously under GP he's both to a degree, but where do you see his future predominantly lying position-wise?

He is such an attacking threat with his pace and crossing ability (his cross to Maupay on Saturday and for Welbeck last night spring to mind) that a future on the right of an attacking three seems a distinct possibility.

 

[Seagull27]

Are you now starting to consider young Tariq more a winger (or someone competing for a place in the front 3), than you are a defender, (some competing with Veltman for a place at right back or right wing back) ?

I mean, obviously under GP he's both to a degree, but where do you see his future predominantly lying position-wise?

He did seem to almost be playing upfront yesterday, understandably when chasing a goal.

I'm torn on this - I think he could be a very effective winger, but he could start to get marked out of the game. In some ways he's harder to deal with when making overlapping runs, and the opposition LB has a choice to make of dealing with him or another attacking player

 

[dazzer6666]

Are you now starting to consider young Tariq more a winger (or someone competing for a place in the front 3), than you are a defender, (some competing with Veltman for a place at right back or right wing back) ?

I mean, obviously under GP he's both to a degree, but where do you see his future predominantly lying position-wise?

The game (Potter, anyway) is not really about fixed positions/formations - think he'll continue to play RB, RWB and RW depending on opponents, state of game etc. For us at the moment my preference is when we play 3 CBs, with Cucu and Lamptey as wingbacks (in reality even that ends up being 4 at the back because only one of them is typically defending at any time, the other is then the outlet further up[ the pitch). Lamptey in front of Veltman is a great combination

 

[dadams2k11]

If it ain't broke.......

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Interesting that him and Alzate came on and Alzate went right back.

Of course we were chasing a game so there was a particular plan for him to be up there.

In my mind, I still think Lamptey's best position is wing back, but understand there are times he'll be asked to do other jobs because of his particular qualities

 

[Stat Brother]

Any team singing Tariq, this summer, really needs to go all in and buy Cucu as well.

Pretty much guarantees Champion League football.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

If Antonio Conte doesn't go BIG for Tariq in the summer then I'd be stunned.

The perfect player for him.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

If Antonio Conte doesn't go BIG for Tariq in the summer then I'd be stunned.

The perfect player for him.

Had no idea he was that way inclined

 

[Stat Brother]

Had no idea he was that way inclined

Do you have to be in order to have the hots of Tariq?

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Any team singing Tariq, this summer, really needs to go all in and buy Cucu as well.

Pretty much guarantees Champion League football.

So you're saying that if we keep them, we'll finish in the top four?

 

[Stat Brother]

So you're saying that if we keep them, we'll finish in the top four?

Nope, we're holding them back.

All the time the team talk is:-

'so who's turn is it to screw us over today?'


Those boys are on a hiding to nothing!

 

[Goldstone1976]

Hush my mouth, but...hasn't he lost half a yard of pace since his injury?

He's still outstanding, tricksy, clever, a great crosser of the ball, a brilliant player etc; but I don't remember the last time he knocked the ball past a defender then simply ran round him onto the free ball.

Just me, then?

 

[Milano]

Hush my mouth, but...hasn't he lost half a yard of pace since his injury?

He's still outstanding, tricksy, clever, a great crosser of the ball, a brilliant player etc; but I don't remember the last time he knocked the ball past a defender then simply ran round him onto the free ball.

Just me, then?

Last night, Shaw should have gone for pulling him down. Defenders are genuinely scared of him, it’s why we won’t be able to keep him long.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Last night, Shaw should have gone for pulling him down. Defenders are genuinely scared of him, it’s why we won’t be able to keep him long.

Yep, that's true.

 

[nwgull]

Any team singing Tariq, this summer, really needs to go all in and buy Cucu as well.

Pretty much guarantees Champion League football.

I say that we just keep them both seeing as they’re both contracted until summer 2025.

Summer’s departure of Bissouma should keep the incoming transfer funds ticking over sufficiently for next year.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I say that we just keep them both seeing as they’re both contracted until summer 2025.

Summer’s departure of Bissouma should keep the incoming transfer funds ticking over sufficiently for next year.

Yes almost certain we'll get a decent fee for Yves and not impossible the likes of Trossard and Maupay will be sold too given their contractual situation. This will be annoying, but not disastrous as 3 replacements are likely coming in from USG, (who we hope will ultimately get up to similar levels).

Selling Lamptey and/or Cucurella though? We'd have to find quality replacements from outside the club. They would be the last players i'd be selling

 

[Machiavelli]

Interesting that him and Alzate came on and Alzate went right back.

Of course we were chasing a game so there was a particular plan for him to be up there.

In my mind, I still think Lamptey's best position is wing back, but understand there are times he'll be asked to do other jobs because of his particular qualities

Not initially he didn't IIRC, but soon after both came on the change was made.
In answer to your original question, Tariq can (and will) play both RB and RW, especially under a manager that demands flexibility like Potter. I do wonder whether RWB suits him best though as, playing as wide as possible, stretches the pitch the most which not only makes the most of his pace, but opens up space elsewhere for other players to exploit.

 

[Jeremiah]

It would be nice to see him play a full 90 minutes . Surely at his age he will be fully fit now.

 

[Stat Brother]

I say that we just keep them both seeing as they’re both contracted until summer 2025.

Summer’s departure of Bissouma should keep the incoming transfer funds ticking over sufficiently for next year.

They might not want to stay, all the time they're playing Champion League quality football knowing someone in the team is about to make another Isthmian League mistake.