Marc Albrighton signs deal until 2022

[Mike Oxlong]

Happy with this. 

 

His approach and mentality will be an added benefit to what he can contribute to the squad. 

[Guest Markyblue]

Been a great value signing and still a more than decent player,  happy to keep him.

[Nick]

Good news.

[Ric Flair]

3 minutes ago, lanefox said:

Albrighton is our version of milner ask him to play in a position and he does a solid job. 

Except at right back where he'll get sent off or give away penos.

[AKCJ]

Why would anyone moan at this?

[Jattdogg]

Sure he isnt messi but a solid squad player

[Suzie the Fox]

17 minutes ago, Farrington fox said:

So how old will he be in 22. The only thing I’d say, is he can’t really hold down a regular place in the side now, so as time goes on and as he ages, it will be less likely.  Pleasing for him though, and a good reward. 

Wow if renewing a new contract makes you 10 years younger. SIGN me up now!  

[goose2010]

One of the best free transfers in the premier league!  People moaning about this he will only be 32 when in 2022 that's not old even for a winger.

[foxy boxing]

Good solid squad player, good at getting crosses into the box. would like him to become a more complete player and score more goals but he is dependable and good at what he does.

[MC Prussian]

Workhorse, very reliable winger. I'll say it again, reminds me of Guppy.

Very happy with the contract extension, he's deserved it. One of the more consistent players in our current squad.

 

Just for the sake of it, Claude: Never play Marc at right-back ever again.

[ThurnbyLodgeFox]

15 minutes ago, Jattdogg said:

Sure he isnt messi but a solid squad player

I heard Messi has pictures of Albrighton on his bedroom wall 

[kingcarr21]

Absolutely delighted with this. I firmly believe he is one of our best players. Always works his socks off and doesn't get the credit he deserves. To think we got him on a free transfer.

 

Great player with a great attitude.

[FLAN]

58 minutes ago, lcfcsnow said:

This feels like when Andy King signed a new 4 year deal.

It really doesn’t. Albrighton impacts games even if he sometimes lacks a little quality. I always worry if he isn’t starting or imwhen he goes off. He sets the tone so often 

[siraaj_lcfc]

4 minutes ago, FLAN said:

It really doesn’t. Albrighton impacts games even if he sometimes lacks a little quality. I always worry if he isn’t starting or imwhen he goes off. He sets the tone so often 

Sharky Marky is one of those players who will give his all every game even if it ends up going to extra time. The amount of effort he puts in, he deserves to be awarded a new contract. Forever one of our own.

[RowlattsFox]

Hard not to like Albrighton and all good squads need someone like him. A reliable worker who can cover both wings, but also provide quality as well. Yes he is limited and its frustrating that he can one dimensional at times but deserves the extension. When he lose he's probably on of the first to get criticised which is unfair really as he never stops trying. Actually think he has better impact from the bench at times. 

 

Love it when he comes up with a bit of random sublime skill to beat a man, happens every now and again. 

[TrentFox]

Top decision. Top pro. Good news. 

[Babylon]

53 minutes ago, Farrington fox said:

The only thing I’d say, is he can’t really hold down a regular place in the side now

Eh... he's like our best winger!

[whoareyaaa]

Good!

[StanSP]

Time to bring this back out.

 

The all-time GOAT.

 

With Messi.

 

[funkyrobot]

Quality player, he’s just missing a big lad up front to benefit from his crosses. If only Claude agreed....

[sylofox]

And to think Villa didn't want him. What a monumental fvck up that was. 

[Xen]

On physical/technical ability, he's a solid and reliable - if unspectacular - player with some stronger areas and some weaker areas.

 

What really sets him apart though is the sheer effort he puts into every single performance. Even when he's been poor (such as Southampton) he gives absolutely everything he's got and his intensity has often made up for him having a technically off day. You never see him strolling about (unless he's completely dead on his feet after a solid effort). Of course, occasionally it means he tries too hard and it costs us (Newport) but that's forgivable within the context of the rest of his performances. The passion he shows is brilliant to see.

 

The fact that he's been able to adapt his game to perform with such consistency despite being put on the left, right, full-back and even at CM on occasion is testamount to his work-ethic and drive. Very similar to Milner in that regard.

 

Absolutely fantastic player to have at the club, a model pro, and this is brilliant news. Unbelievable to think that we scooped him up for nothing.

[STUHILL]

We need players like Albrighton in the squad. 

 

Yes, he can be frustrating sometimes, especially with the no look crossing to no body in the box time after time, but he works his absolute socks off and you know he is always capable of delivering a match winning cross or pass! (mainly due to the sheer number he puts in, granted! )

 

I think he is one of the old guard that makes sense to extend. I really hope we won't now see Wes, Simpson and Fuchs all extended to. Okazaki surely going though as well as Simpson/Fuchs but I would say Wes is likely, which I think would be a mistake. We need a fresh start at the back and a new captain too IMO. 

[FoxFossil]

1 hour ago, AKCJ said:

Why would anyone moan at this?

Paid over the odds maybe? ?

Edited 18 January 2019 by FoxFossil

[Mike Oxlong]

22 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Time to bring this back out.

 

The all-time GOAT.

 

With Messi.

 

Fantastic pic. 

 

And Messi looks delighted to be in the presence of greatness. 

 

I bet Lionel has that signed shirt that he asked Marc for in pride of place at home.

Edited 18 January 2019 by Mike Oxlong