[Albion] The Gross turn

[um bongo molongo]

At what point do we stop referring to it as the Cruyff turn? Pascal does at least 3 times a game and almost always successfully. Bafflingly, as it’s literally his only trick, and he seems to do it very slowly, yet never fails. I hereby move to rename the slightly slower, yet hugely effective version, as the Gross turn.

 

[Hilltop]

Not only can he turn his man inside out with a brilliant Gross turn, he can also cross the ball off his standing foot and out for a goal kick, straight from one of those turns. Genius.

 

[Invicta]

He's a master at it. He can cross with either foot too. The assist king. Top man.

 

[Doonhamer7]

I had the same thought - I wonder how many he does in every match - do you think Opta record it?

 

[Swansman]

I had the same thought - I wonder how many he does in every match - do you think Opta record it?

Unfortunately not

 

[Hilltop]

I had the same thought - I wonder how many he does in every match - do you think Opta record it?

It's an illusion like a rainbow. No way can Opta record it!

 

[Seagull1989]

Fast becoming the highlight of the game, calling when Gross will do a Cruyff.

I think defenders find it so difficult because he can cross with either foot so have to be ready to block the cross and then the Cruyff works.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Quite remarkable that we've got 4 years out of him with hopefully more to follow. Great player

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

 

[Shooting Star]

Not only can he turn his man inside out with a brilliant Gross turn, he can also cross the ball off his standing foot and out for a goal kick, straight from one of those turns. Genius.

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Highlight of the match for me last night was the Gross turn to get out of a sticky defensive situation - beat 2 or 3 players in one move. Anyone got a gif?

 

[Berty23]

Highlight of the match for me last night was the Gross turn to get out of a sticky defensive situation - beat 2 or 3 players in one move. Anyone got a gif?

PleAse say they do. It was fantastic.

 

[zefarelly]

It's the Pascal Pivot!

 

[miffy6]

Highlight of the match for me last night was the Gross turn to get out of a sticky defensive situation - beat 2 or 3 players in one move. Anyone got a gif?

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Thank you, it's just beautiful!

I think there was another one in the first half too if you can find it?!

 

[dejavuatbtn]

It is a thing of beauty.

 

[Hugo Rune]

You are a legend!

 

[blue-shifted]

I said on another thread that the reason this works is that he can effectively cross and pass with his left foot. Opponents will know about the Pascal Pivot, but can't commit to blocking it as he does the left footed cross or pass equally often, (though less memorably to us)

 

[miffy6]

Thank you, it's just beautiful!

I think there was another one in the first half too if you can find it?!

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Legend! You and Pascal! Thank you.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

White knew exactly what he was going to do, moving into space to receive a pass, if necessary.