Hes doing OK in 1st half. Nice and tidy on the ball and looks to keep possession, bar one long ball he tried over the top that was too long. Pretty much a non event of a game though
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Hes doing OK in 1st half. Nice and tidy on the ball and looks to keep possession, bar one long ball he tried over the top that was too long. Pretty much a non event of a game though
Molumby really grew into that first half. United dominated possession for first twenty or so, he saw little of the ball but held his position and United created pretty little. Since though, he has got on the ball more, very confident receiving it in tight spots and has played some lovely crisp passes. McTominay has given United the lead though with a header from a set piece just before half time.
Holding his own this far.
Certainly doesn't appear to be out of his depth.
Subbed off after the third goal. Played well though I thought.
It's decision time now as to whether they keep him or let him go for the season.
I didn't see the 2nd half. Do you think he was replaced with an eye towards the weekend or that Brighton lost control of midfield?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
Brighton dominated the ball in the second half, but United brought on the big guns and the second goal finished it really. Molumby was only replaced by another young midfielder so I don't think it was the wrestle back any control, probably just giving the other guy some game time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
He wasn't as involved as he had been in the latter part of the first half though, bar one good moment when his tenacious work at the edge of the United box almost created an equaliser, but for a fine save from Henderson. Molumby had overrun the ball initially while trying to tee himself up for a shot, but it was an impressive recovery.
Yes I think it was just to give 10 minutes to a younger player as the game was over as a contest at that stage. Definitely wouldn't see it as a criticism of the way Molumby played because he played well. But I wouldn't necessarily see it as resting him ahead of a start at the weekend either.
The recovery Del is referring to was awesome. There was about 3 moments when it looked like he had lost the ball and he somehow hacked it out to the corner of the box on the right.
I thought he looked good. A few very good moments but mostly very assured and kept things moving back and sideways and forward when he could. Showed for the ball a lot and rarely if ever lost it.
It was the performance I had hoped he'd give against Finland.
He really does remind me of Roy Keane still. There was one stage where he got past the forwards to chase the united centre backs and in turn Henderson. He's got serious determination. A nice amount of quality.
I felt on occasion he was taking the easy option. 9 times out of 10 it was a 3 yard sideways pass. There were definitely moments where a more progression option was on offer but he played it ultra safe.
Maybe that’s him reacting to instructions or whatever, but that’d be my one criticism.
I do agree with you. I like Glenn Whelan but there were hints of Glenn Whelan regressing to his instinct of sideways and backwards passing patterns. I'll take it though. I think he was assured enough to demonstrate to Potter that he's not out of place against PL opposition. Will be interesting to see if Potter thinks that is enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
I think it reasonably likely that was asked to do a disciplined sitting job in front of the back three and to keep his passing simple, with Gross given a licence to get forward more and be a little more expansive. At least that is how it appeared to me.
I think Molumby had a fine game in the role he was given, keeping the ball moving well and his passing (to which the statistics attest) very accurate.
I was very encouraged by his performance. But I guess you can't please everyone.
I think the tone of the posts has been that everyone has been pleased? Plenty positive aspects picked out and one aspect which I wouldn't think is negative. There's nothing wrong with a balanced assessment.
Fair enough; balance is always good. My point is that Molumby was probably asked to perform a specific role that involved him keeping his passing simple and not giving the ball away in dangerous areas, and did did so with maturity.
Fwiw, I thought he took the progressive pass when it was 'obviously' on, might have missed a couple that ES saw. He was looking for the forward pass at times and looked frustrated as he had to resort to the sideways ball due to lack of options. The two times he gave possession away was when he tried to force it actually.
There was a beautifully weighted clip to the back post by Dan Burns which was very nice as well. Didn't quite come off but was close.
I will say, I only watched from around the 25 minute mark onwards. I did text my little cousin, who is a united fan, when I turned it on, to ask how he was getting on, and got a two word response: “pretty quiet”, so I assumed I hadn’t missed much...Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
No I'd agree with your little cousin, he had really only held his position up until that point, couple of touches at most. United dominated the ball early on.Quote:
Originally Posted by elatedscum
I think Molumby looks the best of our young players at present. His movement is very good, he always looks so composed and comfortable on the ball and he puts his foot in when required without giving away free kicks half the time. Connolly still looks very raw in comparison but unfortunately for Molumby Brighton have a number of midfielders fighting for a limited set of positions.
Yep he is already a good player. By the time the WC qualifiers start I would be of the view he will be ahead of Conor and arter anyway
disappointed to see him not included in the squad at all today, loan might be the best option...
Maybe, but maybe he backs himself to be given a chance somewhere along the line; I really don't think he's too far away. He's good enough, and is obviously well thought of by the Brighton coaching staff, as has been borne out with his new contract.
Lallana and Gross were picked ahead of him on the bench today which isn't that surprising- good players. As you say, he's not far away. There are four ahead of him in the queue. I think the big issue is that last season Brighton played 3-5-2. They've gone 3-4-3 this season. They're playing 2 centre midfielders instead of 3. Instead of it being 5 into 3, it's 5 into 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trequartista20
It is very tight for him but they brought both Gross and Lallana on today. An injury and/or a suspension bumps him up the queue.
I think Alzate is the outstanding player from the 5. I really like the look of him. After that, Lallana has experience and quality and is a different player. If he's going to make it I think Bissouma and Gross are hurdles that he would need to jump.
He has every chance. I'm just not sure whether he needs the laoj or not. He's on the verge I think.
I think that's a pretty good assessment of the situation.
And don't forget, Potter played Molumby as a right-back against Portsmouth, so Potter probably considers him as an option at fullback/wingback, too.
That said, it still wouldn't surprise me if he ended up going on loan again either. I think Molumby's already said he'd seek a loan move if he wasn't definitely in Potter's plans for this season.
I can definitely see an argument for him to stick it out for now at Brighton.
Firstly, there is an English domestic transfer window that runs for another two weeks after the international window closes - so they don't need to make a call on it just yet, they can decide in mid October whether he stays or goes on loan.
But even then, because of the unusual season schedule this year, it's not really that long until the January window either. Molumby has just come off a full season of first team football at Millwall so he's in a different position to a lot of our other younger players who desperately need game time. He probably doesn't have too much to lose but potentially a lot to gain by trying for a first team place at Brighton for the rest of 2020. If it works out for him he can become an established premier league player, if it doesn't he will still have his pick of Championship clubs in January.
I think he’s good enough to get into the Brighton team, I just haven’t really seen any signs that it’s going to happen...
I’d definitely wait till the tail end of the loan window (I expect that’s exactly what brighton are doing) to see if an injury changes the outlook.
Starts for Brighton u23 this afternoon, so obviously not involved this evening with first team.
Made his senior debut for Brighton today, came on at the end against Aston Villa. Hopefully he can make his way into the first team, he looks like a very decent prospect.
His league debut? Hes played a few cup matches, against United in the league cup a few weeks back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Yeah, his league debut, sorry. The commentator mentioned that it was his senior debut, I don't think people think much of the League Cup nowadays!
I actually prefer the League Cup to the FA cup. Games are usually midweek under floodlights with good atmospheres.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
Watching Brighton tonight - Potter really must not rate Molumby if he can't find a spot for him that midfield - they're absolutely woeful and he isn't even on the bench.
They have two important games coming up now against Fulham and Sheffield United - it he doesn't get a look in for either game he needs to get out of there as soon as the transfer window opens.
Millwall could certainly do with Molumby on another loan !Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
Brighton are all over the place at the moment. Connolly hasnt really kicked on like we hoped this season either.
Looking at Sheffield United tonight, they could use him. Starting with Ampadu, Berge and Fleck in the centre and Berge has gone off injured now - and they've had to move a centre back into midfield, as Norwood and Osbourn aren't really Premier League quality.
Probably a pipe-dream but if he were to sign, could ultimately see him starting in midfield and Ampadu covering O'Connell's long term injury at centre half...
Sheffield United are in big trouble, they need to be looking at bringing in established players with a lot of experience if they have any hope at all of turning this around.
Back on the Brighton bench. Might get a few minutes to put him in the shop window for a loan move.
Draw at home to a struggling Sheff United. Potter is being found out. And Molumby is definitely worth a spin in that side.
In better news, Connolly actually finished the game.
The PL teams voted to increase the number of subs on bench from 7 to 9 which could explain his bench appearance!
Probably good from an Irish point of view. It's a shame the 5 subs rule wasn't passed or he might have seen some match time.Quote:
Originally Posted by kennedmc
Never understood the limited bench in soccer. Surely just have the subs there and manager can choose who he wants?