Evan Ferguson F Brighton b.2004

**seanfhear** · 02/09/2023, 6:26 PM

I am losing the run of myself but could he be our, Marco Van Basten ( sure ya have to lose the run of yourself every now and again )

**pineapple stu** · 02/09/2023, 6:31 PM

On the injury scrapheap by 29? Let's hope not!

**JR89** · 02/09/2023, 6:33 PM

Originally Posted by Trequartista20

If the moderately talented 22-year-old Brennan Johnson is worth �55m after scoring 8 PL goals, just how much is Ferguson worth? Is there a better striker in his age category in Europe?

Well Brighton feel he'll break the British transfer record set by Caicedo's sale and don't think they'll be wrong. Can see Chelsea chasing him like a dog on heat next summer. They love throwing money at Brighton. Arsenal another club that could do with a CF. Big clubs are gonna be throwing big money at Brighton for him.

**seanfhear** · 02/09/2023, 6:33 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

On the injury scrapheap by 29? Let's hope not!

Minus the terrible ankle injury that Marco Van Basten had ~ ~ Van Basten ( before injury ) was the typed of striker that you dream about.

**Colbert Report** · 02/09/2023, 6:35 PM

First goal was a tap-in that fell right to him. Second goal he wasn't closed down for no apparent reason, which is unlikely to happen again. Third goal was a deflection.

He'll be on the bench at Bohemians by next summer.

**Ol� Ol�** · 02/09/2023, 6:49 PM

His mindset is incredible. He's on Sky here and gets asked about his hat trick and responds by referring to getting beat last week.

**Ol� Ol�** · 02/09/2023, 6:51 PM

Redknapp "Your dad played a bit?"
Evan "Yeah, he tried."

**seanfhear** · 02/09/2023, 6:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ol� Ol�

Redknapp "Your dad played a bit?"
Evan "Yeah, he tried."

Evan loves a trier.

**tetsujin1979** · 02/09/2023, 7:08 PM

Fourth youngest player to score a hat trick in the Premier League ever

**mark12345** · 02/09/2023, 7:26 PM

I don't place much in that hat trick other than to say that the first goal showed great awareness and the second even better awareness of the keeper's position. It is more than likely a one off for Evan. And I'd be just as happy with three one goal performances from him over the next 4 or 5 games. Consistency will be his best friend.

**pineapple stu** · 02/09/2023, 7:27 PM

Christ - Michael Owen had scored three top flight hat-tricks by Ferguson's age! I know it was a different era, but that's an utterly phenomenal stat

**seanfhear** · 02/09/2023, 7:34 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Christ - Michael Owen had scored three top flight hat-tricks by Ferguson's age! I know it was a different era, but that's an utterly phenomenal stat

Owen, before the hamstring troubles was one hell of a player. His pace and finishing were unbelievable. Especially his pace.

**pineapple stu** · 02/09/2023, 7:36 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

That would make him twice as valuable as Erling Haaland.

I kind of poo-poohed the suggestion of a nine-figure transfer back in March. But let's go wild here (and I don't usually go for that, so indulge me this once!) - is Ferguson actually going to be as good as Haaland?

Certainly has a similar brick ****house build about him, a range of goals from pure power to clinical poaching. One of the five youngest players to score ten Premier League goals (obviously Haaland not eligible for that one). Nominated for PFAI Young Player of the Year, which Haaland won - but Evan is what, four years younger?

I'd love to see him get a run of starts now and see what he does. I'm sure his playing time is being carefully managed, but how do you not let him loose after a hat-trick against the side that came fourth last year?

In other news, it's a bumper Fantasy Football week for me, with Ferguson and Haaland up front. 57 points - thank you

**Eirambler** · 02/09/2023, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by Trequartista20

If the moderately talented 22-year-old Brennan Johnson is worth �55m after scoring 8 PL goals, just how much is Ferguson worth? Is there a better striker in his age category in Europe?

The short answer to that is no, there isn't. There are plenty of exceptional young attacking players, the likes of Arda Guler, Bellingham and Musiala. But out and out centre forwards are like hen's teeth these days and there's really no other striker out there in the 17 to 19 age bracket who is anywhere close to Ferguson's level.

Nine league goals for Atalanta was enough to convince Man United to spend massive money on Rasmus Hojlund this summer. Ferguson already has 10 in a better league and he's 18 months younger.

**tetsujin1979** · 02/09/2023, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

In other news, it's a bumper Fantasy Football week for me, with Ferguson and Haaland up front. 57 points - thank you

Likewise, also with Wilson up front, and Haaland captained. 63 points from those three players alone!

**passinginterest** · 02/09/2023, 7:51 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Likewise, also with Wilson up front, and Haaland captained. 63 points from those three players alone!

I�ve only the 81 so far. Sadly don�t have Evan but have Son, Haaland, Mbeumbo!

Ferguson took his goals well. I said he�d learn a lot from a tough outing against West Ham and it looks like he did. I though until he scored he did look a little bit lower on confidence and not as assertive as in other games. But from when he scored he was superb. Got much more involved in play and gave the centre backs nightmares. His movement is just incredible, comes short goes in behind, near post, front post, not at all predictable but makes sure his midfielders can pick him out.

**samhaydenjr** · 02/09/2023, 9:31 PM

Quick note - he's hit ten Premier League Goals 238 days younger than Robbie Keane - I know, Robbie also had over 20 in the First Division already but that is still terrific