[Albion] Veltman v Lamptey

[Badger Boy]

I was a really big fan of Lamptey and I still like the little fella and hope we stick with him and give him every chance to get back to his best level - but I don't see it now. I think he's going to have to re-define his game now he's no longer got the explosive pace to get away from players. I think a loan move away for next season will be on the cards, probably with a new contract to protect our investment, but I suspect a new RB will be high on our shopping list for the summer.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Simple really. Totally depends on the oppo/game situation- it’s not a question of one better than the other, both are good.

I do love Joel though

that's the best answer (it was the one I was going to write). We were desperately trying to get at them first 15 mins and Lamps will do that Joel won't, it didn't come off for Lamps but others had same issues in that period. If we need to attack then Lamps , if we need to defend its Joel. In between them we have a number of options e.g. Gross and bring on one of the south american contingent....

 

[The Fits]

I don't think it would be that surprising if we sold (or loaned) Lamptey in the summer. I reckon a new right back will be top priority, and assuming they're in the Pervis mould (and if they're even slightly approaching Pervis ability) it feels a long, long way back for Lamptey.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Nice to see Veltman in the team.
Even nicer to see Lamptey go turbo down the wing.
Not sure if that was full pre-injury speed but still pretty rapid.

 

[Weststander]

The Dutch Master v anyone.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Lamptey isn't a right back any more.

He can play in front of veltman.

Wonderful to see him back

 

[1066familyman]

In a game today that was packed full of positives, I think seeing Lamptey back was possibly my highlight.

He looked sharp. Had plenty of pace again and best of all looked really confident in terms of going in for challenges. Very encouraging for a player back from a long injury.

Brilliant to have him back and firing on all cylinders!

 

[aolstudios]

Lamptey isn't a right back any more.

He can play in front of veltman.

Wonderful to see him back

Not sure he ever was, tbf.
He's always worked well with Joel covering though

 

[Machiavelli]

In a game today that was packed full of positives, I think seeing Lamptey back was possibly my highlight.

He looked sharp. Had plenty of pace again and best of all looked really confident in terms of going in for challenges. Very encouraging for a player back from a long injury.

Brilliant to have him back and firing on all cylinders!

Well, my highlight was something different. It wasn't Pocket Pedro getting in the pockets and causing havoc, it wasn't even Evan's hat-trick. It was Veltman sh!tehousing Newcastle fans. And he did it twice. Most in the stadium didn't see it. I did: delicious.

 

[aolstudios]

Well, my highlight was something different. It wasn't Pocket Pedro getting in the pockets and causing havoc, it wasn't even Evan's hat-trick. It was Veltman sh!tehousing Newcastle fans. And he did it twice. Most in the stadium didn't see it. I did: delicious.

That's our boy

 

[prawnsarnies]

If Tariq stays fit it be a question to ask in Jan or Feb at the moment Joel gets it hands down.

 

[AstroSloth]

Not sure he ever was, tbf.
He's always worked well with Joel covering though

He was a great wing back when we were playing 3 ATB with a RCB to cover him.

Not a traditional full back at all.

 

[Napper]

Lamptey has his pace back !!!!

 

[BNthree]

Well, my highlight was something different. It wasn't Pocket Pedro getting in the pockets and causing havoc, it wasn't even Evan's hat-trick. It was Veltman sh!tehousing Newcastle fans. And he did it twice. Most in the stadium didn't see it. I did: delicious.

Had a chuckle about that with those around me about that. Veltman is the master of the sly shitehousing

 

[Oh_aye]

Well, my highlight was something different. It wasn't Pocket Pedro getting in the pockets and causing havoc, it wasn't even Evan's hat-trick. It was Veltman sh!tehousing Newcastle fans. And he did it twice. Most in the stadium didn't see it. I did: delicious.

I know it's the wrong person for this thread but my favourite moment was Gilmour putting on the afterburners closing down a clearance and beating two of their big grocks to a header.

 

[Sheebo]

Lamptey looked great today and quick - I really hope he gets games and starts this season. I’ve not forgotten how great he was in lockdown pre injury…!

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Veltman outstanding. Proper defender

 

[schmunk]

I know it's the wrong person for this thread but my favourite moment was Gilmour putting on the afterburners closing down a clearance and beating two of their big grocks to a header.

Also the wrong person for this thread, but surely it was when Verbruggen Gross-turned an onrushing Cunthony Gordon...?

 

[stss30]

It's a joy to watch Veltman at times, such an underrated player - loved his shitehousing of the Newcastle fans and his reaction to Evan's 2nd goal. Great to see Tariq's cameo too, looked sharp

 

[aolstudios]

Surely not even a question any more.
JV is a superb defender & shitehouser. Tariq if fit, is a threat going forward