Troy Parrott F AZ Alkmaar b.2002

[pineapple stu]

as it stands i'd like to see him stay another year - he's learning and improving and is guaranteed minutes, along with scoring goals.
He's bounced around so much in his career so far - seven clubs in six seasons - that you kind of feel there'd be no harm staying at Alkmaar another year alright. Not as if they're a bad side.

[Eirambler]

Just to maybe add a bit more context here, one of the players tucked in just behind him on the scoring charts is Dylan Vente who is contracted to Hibs and is out on loan in the Eredivisie.

He'll probably be sold for two or three million this summer, as he was a disaster at Hibs, similar to Parrott's history in the English Championship.

So it's possible that clubs might want to see a bit more before they start offering 12 million plus for Troy's services.

[Razors left peg]

Just to maybe add a bit more context here, one of the players tucked in just behind him on the scoring charts is Dylan Vente who is contracted to Hibs and is out on loan in the Eredivisie.

He'll probably be sold for two or three million this summer, as he was a disaster at Hibs, similar to Parrott's history in the English Championship.

So it's possible that clubs might want to see a bit more before they start offering 12 million plus for Troy's services.

But let's not act like this season is Parrotts first good season either. He was excellent in the same league last year too so there is 2 years of evidence that he's one of the better players in the Dutch league.

[Joxerbrowne]

Just to maybe add a bit more context here, one of the players tucked in just behind him on the scoring charts is Dylan Vente who is contracted to Hibs and is out on loan in the Eredivisie.

He'll probably be sold for two or three million this summer, as he was a disaster at Hibs, similar to Parrott's history in the English Championship.

So it's possible that clubs might want to see a bit more before they start offering 12 million plus for Troy's services.

Some of the defending in the Dutch league is terrible, it really isn't much better than LOI in a lot of the cases, but Parrott is outscoring some good players so who knows another year at AZ he could end up at Ajax or PSV.

[rebelmusic]

My attempt to embed failed miserably.

Latest goal is here:
https://x.com/reptracker/status/1907139311637553275

[Demesne Lad]

Parrott wasn't in the AZ Alkmaar squad involved in the defeat away to Heracles on Sunday. Is he injured?

[Olé Olé]

Parrott wasn't in the AZ Alkmaar squad involved in the defeat away to Heracles on Sunday. Is he injured?

It said a groin injury on the Flashscore app.

[tetsujin1979]

AZ are playing the Dutch Cup final this afternoon against Go Ahead Eagles, kick off at 5pm Ireland time.
Should they win, it'll be their first cup win since the 2012/13 season, and their fifth in total. GAE have never won the cup.
The winners go straight into the group stage of next season's Europa League

Doesn't seem to be any coverage here, but I'm sure streams will be available from the usual sources

[Eirambler]

Parrott back in the starting team for the game.

[zero]

scores from the spot then curly finger on the hour. az lead 1-0 going into the last 15.

[Eirambler]

Last gasp equaliser from the other lads.

[Eirambler]

AZ lost on penalties. Parrott was off injured by that point it seems.

[tetsujin1979]

AZ were leading 1-0 going into the 97th minute of the game when this happened
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[Eirambler]

Would wonder whether the financial impact of AZ missing out on Europe (not yet confirmed, they could still qualify through the league) might impact on whether Parrott stays or goes this summer. He might be more keen to move, AZ might be more open to a sale, or need to sell players, and they might consider a lower fee as a result.

[tetsujin1979]

Missed out on tonight's game against NAC Breda with the injury he picked up at the cup final.

[tetsujin1979]

Came back as a late substitute against Heerenveen in the European play offs earlier for his first appearance in a month
AZ won 4-1, and will face Twente on Sunday, with the winner going into the second qualifying round of the conference league

[Fixer82]

Pic of him online partying with McGregor, Jordan and some other unsavoury characters

[EalingGreen]

Pic of him online partying with McGregor, Jordan and some other unsavoury charactersEvan Ferguson as well, apparently, Also Kevin Danso - Spurs' Austrian CB - wtf? While "unsavoury" hardly begins to describe some of the rest of the supporting cast:

https://www.sundayworld.com/news/irish-news/conor-mcgregor-parties-with-two-irish-international-footballers-and-the-wig-in-ibiza/a2131582056.html

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers - and tiny baby! - also got into a selfie with McGregor. You'd think he, at least, would have a bit more wit:

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/conor-mcgregor-meets-up-celtic-31905037?int_source=nba

Bizarre.

[elatedscum]

Pic of him online partying with McGregor, Jordan and some other unsavoury characters

Some randomers on twitter are saying that Evan was also there.

[Razors left peg]

Some randomers on twitter are saying that Evan was also there.

Yeah I was sent a pic of Evan... not great

[Jolly Red Giant]

Yeah I was sent a pic of Evan... not great
His father needs to give him an unmerciful boot up the behind

[Jolly Red Giant]

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers - and tiny baby! - also got into a selfie with McGregor. You'd think he, at least, would have a bit more wit:

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/conor-mcgregor-meets-up-celtic-31905037?int_source=nba

Bizarre.
That is actually shocking from Rodgers - you can understand what are effectively a bunch for overpaid kids hanging around with this ****** - but Rodgers should have known better.

[CraftyToePoke]

That is actually shocking from Rodgers - you can understand what are effectively a bunch for overpaid kids hanging around with this ****** - but Rodgers should have known better.

You wouldn't see Chris Hughton at that kind of carry on, no no.

[EalingGreen]

That is actually shocking from Rodgers - you can understand what are effectively a bunch for overpaid kids hanging around with this ****** - but Rodgers should have known better.The only thing which might explain it is that BR just happened to be holidaying nearby with his family, McGregor bumped into him, asked for a selfie and BR just thought it easier/quicker to pose for a few seconds than tell him to push off?

But if not something like that, then what else was BR thinking, as you say.

[SkStu]

Agree and I think there is, similarly, more chance that Ferguson bumped into MacGregor and his cohort in Pacha out of coincidence and the overlapping social circles than anything more nefarious. MacGregor asks him for a photo, whats he going to say? I think the lad is allowed to go wherever he likes in the off season as long as he behaves himself and then gets focused for the season ahead when he has to. Much ado about nothing...

[Predator]

I know it takes all sorts and maybe it's not so bad, but I often think if more of our players eschewed the party scene (even in the off-season), they'd be playing at a higher level for better teams. James McClean is a great example of someone who works and works and works to get the most out of their abilities. While some lads are out partying over the summer, McClean's Instagram shows him in the boxing ring, in the gym or spending time with his family. It's why he's the captain of Wrexham and back in the Championship, raring to go again at the age of 36.

[seanfhear]

No player's as Keen as James McClean !

[Eirambler]

McClean was lucky he didn't kill himself in that self inflicted car crash a few months ago. Sounded like he went for a crazy overtaking move in bad weather and was lucky not to crash into others. I'm not 100% sure he'd be the first choice of role model I'd go for.

[SkStu]

which photo is really worse at the end of the day? Stevies or Fergies :)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01405/cav4_1405830c.jpg

[Razors left peg]

which photo is really worse at the end of the day? Stevies or Fergies :)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01405/cav4_1405830c.jpg

Lets hope Evans career goes better than that knob

[Fixer82]

The only thing which might explain it is that BR just happened to be holidaying nearby with his family, McGregor bumped into him, asked for a selfie and BR just thought it easier/quicker to pose for a few seconds than tell him to push off?

But if not something like that, then what else was BR thinking, as you say.

Quite possible, especially with Rodgers being a former Liverpool manager and McGregor being a big Liverpool fan.

[elatedscum]

Quite possible, especially with Rodgers being a former Liverpool manager and McGregor being a big Liverpool fan.

McGregor is a big United fan. https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/conor-mcgregor-fifa-interview-about-man-united-allegiance

[pineapple stu]

Off the mark for the season, with AZ's opener against Lives Tampere in the Conference League tonight

[Acornvilla]

It's unlikely to last but they're 2-1 down!

The wonderfully named Roope Riski with a brace.

[Crosby87]

It doesn't get much better than AZ Vs Ilves Tampereen

[Acornvilla]

They lost 4-3 in the end, a goal and assist for Troy. You'd imagine they'll win the home leg and go through.

[pineapple stu]

Two from two for Troy; solid start to the season. 4-4 on aggregate now midway through the first half

[pineapple stu]

And a second four minutes later. On a hat-trick before the half-hour

[rebelmusic]

Game is on the Bet365 app. Two nice poacher goals. That's two of our 3 lads firing on all cylinders (granted they haven't been playing the toughest opposition)

[tetsujin1979]

His start on Thursday was his 200th club appearance

[Eirambler]

Good going for his age, even when he has struggled for periods, he has been playing football and gaining experience. Feels like one more good season at AZ will get him the big move he looks ready for.

[pineapple stu]

Fourth of the season, still in the Europa League

Would hope for a couple more given they're playing Vaduz. Dutch league gets underway this weekend

[pineapple stu]

And a fifth in three games now. Levski Sofia or Sabah next up

[Razors left peg]

Still some clubs in Italy looking for striker, AC Milan linked with Hojlund this week. There might be a bit of interest in Troy before the end of the window

[pineapple stu]

Scores inside the opening half hour of AZ's opening league game - 6 in 4 to start the season. Great stuff ahead of the September window

[mark12345]

Scores inside the opening half hour of AZ's opening league game - 6 in 4 to start the season. Great stuff ahead of the September window

Troy's goals so far are a big bonus for us as you say but I'm also impressed by his hold up play in this game

[Eirambler]

Scores another before the end. Given far too much time inside the opposition penalty area but it was a classy finish all the same.

[tetsujin1979]

Twenty goals last season
Seven so far this season

[SkStu]

Fourth of the season, still in the Europa League

Would hope for a couple more given they're playing Vaduz. Dutch league gets underway this weekend

DROPPED for the return leg against Vaduz.

[pineapple stu]

He wasn't dropped - that was a cunning ploy from the manager who foresaw their red card after just seven minutes and said why start Parrott when he'd only have to sub him off in a positional re-shuffle so soon? :p