[Albion] Unthinkable

[Doonhamer7]

Is our team getting so strong that the unthinkable at the start of this season may happen next season in that Lewis Dunk is our ‘weakest’ first xi player - is that not a real positive statement of what we’ve become - I’ve based this on team of:

Sanchez
Lamptey
Cucurella
Webster
Dunk
Mwepu
Bissouma
Caicedo
Trossard
MacAllister
Welbeck

 

[Stat Brother]

Not on current form - no.

 

[Wellesley]

Is our team getting so strong that the unthinkable at the start of this season may happen next season in that Lewis Dunk is our ‘weakest’ first xi player - is that not a real positive statement of what we’ve become - I’ve based this on team of:

Sanchez
Lamptey
Cucurella
Webster
Dunk
Mwepu
Bissouma
Caicedo
Trossard
MacAllister
Welbeck

I'd put him in the top three or four, even in that excellent line-up.

 

[Stato]

Although I appreciate what you are trying to suggest. No he isn't. His dominance at the back, his ability to cover and his passing is key to the way we play. The media constantly describe him in terms of 'old fashioned centre-back', but this underrates him. The threat of his accurate long passing ability is key. He may not be someone who can bring the ball out like Webster does, but Webster can do that because Dunk can cover the space he leaves. He is still the strongest we have on set pieces. In the line up that you have suggested, he would be one of the first names on the team sheet.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

Dunk>Webster comfortably, certainly on current form.

 

[Mr Smggles]

Whilst I agree he had a bit of a dodgy patch at the start of the year, I think that was all it was. Just a bit of poor form. Who in our team wasn't in poor form given our run of results. The team being built up around him is excellent though.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Potter constantly describes him as 'our best player' and his displays at Arsenal and Tottenham only confirmed that. His very few below-par games are more noticeable because of his incredible consistency - 7 out of ten is almost a given every week and it's usually more than that.

 

[B-right-on]

Although I appreciate what you are trying to suggest. No he isn't. His dominance at the back, his ability to cover and his passing is key to the way we play. The media constantly describe him in terms of 'old fashioned centre-back', but this underrates him. The threat of his accurate long passing ability is key. He may not be someone who can bring the ball out like Webster does, but Webster can do that because Dunk can cover the space he leaves. He is still the strongest we have on set pieces. In the line up that you have suggested, he would be one of the first names on the team sheet.

This. Duffy (who I love) is the true ’old fashioned CB' and really struggles in the game we play.

Dunk has the same qualities but also has the ability to play the way we do. Yes he's not as slick as Webbo or White was in going forward. But he doesn't need to be. He's the rock at the back which allows the others to flow. Plus, like Lallana and Welbz, the other qualities he brings in terms of experience and steadying on the pitch can't be underestimated.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

This. Duffy (who I love) is the true ’old fashioned CB' and really struggles in the game we play.

Dunk has the sane qualities but also has the ability to play the way we do. Yes he's not as slick as Webbo or White was in going forward. But he doesn't need to be. He's the rock at the back which allows the others to flow. Plus, like Lallana and Welbz, the other qualities he brings in terms of experience and steadying on the pitch can't be underestimated.

Calling out the inch perfect pass to Welbz for the second penalty yesterday

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Calling out the inch perfect pass to Welbz for the second penalty yesterday

Perfect timing from both players, Welbeck making his move just as the ball was struck.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Top 6 finish

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[drew]

Is our team getting so strong that the unthinkable at the start of this season may happen next season in that Lewis Dunk is our ‘weakest’ first xi player - is that not a real positive statement of what we’ve become - I’ve based this on team of:

Sanchez
Lamptey
Cucurella
Webster
Dunk
Mwepu
Bissouma
Caicedo
Trossard
MacAllister
Welbeck

Do you go to many games? Dunk had a dip in form when he returned from injury which is understandable, but he's back where he has pretty much been for the last 10 years. He is one of our best players, not just as a player but as a leader.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Do you go to many games? Dunk had a dip in form when he returned from injury which is understandable, but he's back where he has pretty much been for the last 10 years. He is one of our best players, not just as a player but as a leader.

Ain’t that just so…..Lewis Dunk he’s one of our own…….my favourite current Brighton player

 

[Guinness Boy]

Potter constantly describes him as 'our best player' and his displays at Arsenal and Tottenham only confirmed that. His very few below-par games are more noticeable because of his incredible consistency - 7 out of ten is almost a given every week and it's usually more than that.

Yup.

He was astonishing at Spurs and rarely has a bad game. The option of a long pass - not a hoof but an accurate line or diagonal ball - cannot be underestimated in a team comfortable with short, sharp passes.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Is our team getting so strong that the unthinkable at the start of this season may happen next season in that Lewis Dunk is our ‘weakest’ first xi player - is that not a real positive statement of what we’ve become - I’ve based this on team of:

Sanchez
Lamptey
Cucurella
Webster
Dunk
Mwepu
Bissouma
Caicedo
Trossard
MacAllister
Welbeck

These are a good side.

 

[Doonhamer7]

Yes I’ve been to all games, this wasn’t a criticism of Lewis just that other players in other positions are either better or are getting better. I think Lewis is a very good player but I do think Webster is better.

 

[CaptainDaveUK]

Dunk also plays in a back three with Veltman and Cucurella, which allows us to really go on the offensive. I was really shocked when I first saw this line up but actually love it now. Dunk is our best defender and will on current form always be in the starting XI. Comparing Dunk with players in other positions is a a bit of a nonsense, with only Webster and Duffy playing in similar positions in central defence. If I could only pick one of those three I’d pick Dunk. Agreed our squad looks as strong as it’s ever been. UTA.

 

[Swansman]

Yes I’ve been to all games, this wasn’t a criticism of Lewis just that other players in other positions are either better or are getting better. I think Lewis is a very good player but I do think Webster is better.

If they both have their best day, Webster is the better footballer but over a season Dunk is at least just as valuable.

It is a bit difficult to compare I think... Webster in form could play for any team, while Dunk would look a bit out place in the best clubs. But in a Brighton shirt, Dunk is just as good or better.

 

[Simster]

Dunk>Webster comfortably, certainly on current form.

Every time Webster comes back from a period out of the team, he takes 2 or 3 games to get back up to speed, I really don't know why but he's been like that since he joined. I still think he's an outstanding footballer.