Marc Albrighton

[Gunnlaugson's Rizlas]

Man of the match last night according to the randoms on Whoscored.com. 

[StriderHiryu]

 

Renaissance man!

[Sampson]

He used to do all Mahrez' dirty work and allow him so much more freedom to attack.

 

It's no coincidence that since he's come into the side that Maddison and Barnes have gone up a gear too. He defends from the front which allows others attacking players so much more freedom to attack.

Edited 20 January 2021 by Sampson

[SexyGammonFox]

Marc Albrighton is every real Leicester fans second favourite player.

[AKCJ]

Playing as well as he ever has for us. What a bloke.

 

Had Chilwell on toast.

[StriderHiryu]

14 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

Playing as well as he ever has for us. What a bloke.

 

Had Chilwell on toast.

Him and Castagne both. Did you notice that his first action in the game was to foul Chilwell ? This is a healthy change across the entire team this season, a bit more of an "edge" when it comes to the dark arts of the game. We fell off so badly last season IMO because we were too nice. Many on here often said we were similar to Wenger at the Emirates era Arsenal in how we played good football but couldn't handle the physicality. This season I've seen many of our players put out a real statement against players like Kane, Son, Grealish, Chilwell, Traore. Albrighton is a lovable guy, but he knows how to mix it!

[AKCJ]

5 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

Him and Castagne both. Did you notice that his first action in the game was to foul Chilwell ? This is a healthy change across the entire team this season, a bit more of an "edge" when it comes to the dark arts of the game. We fell off so badly last season IMO because we were too nice. Many on here often said we were similar to Wenger at the Emirates era Arsenal in how we played good football but couldn't handle the physicality. This season I've seen many of our players put out a real statement against players like Kane, Son, Grealish, Chilwell, Traore. Albrighton is a lovable guy, but he knows how to mix it!

I noticed a point where Chilwell and Albrighton were tussling for the ball near the touch line and Albrighton got straight up and completely avoided eye contact.

 

Also noticed that Sky didn't show Chilwell after the game had ended, normally he's palling up with every member of the opposition  

Edited 20 January 2021 by AKCJ

[StriderHiryu]

6 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

I noticed a point where Chilwell and Albrighton were tussling for the ball near the touch line and Albrighton got straight up and completely avoided eye contact.

 

There were quite a few players who did that to him actually. I think it's kind of obvious we targeted him, which ironically many teams used to do to us when he was here. Or again it could be the coaching team trying to get across that Chelsea are the enemy, not friends and that we should not be in awe of such teams but instead be treating them as rivals. Look how many more points we have against top teams this season as potential proof of that. 

[The Quick Brown Fox]

56 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

There were quite a few players who did that to him actually. I think it's kind of obvious we targeted him, which ironically many teams used to do to us when he was here. Or again it could be the coaching team trying to get across that Chelsea are the enemy, not friends and that we should not be in awe of such teams but instead be treating them as rivals. Look how many more points we have against top teams this season as potential proof of that. 

Or he's really pissed off the team by choosing to leave and they have no respect for him. 

 

Edit... Marc's thread. The guy is awesome, the bloke who I sit/sat next to at the KP was always complaining about MA, everything he did was wrong or not good enough. I'd love to get his opinion now. 

 

Edited 20 January 2021 by browniefox

[coolhandfox]

Can't imagine many teams left sides are going to enjoy having their legs ran off by Albrighton and Castange on our right side.

 

[Foxy-Lady]

13 hours ago, ARM1968 said:

Is and always will be one of our best ever signings. Bloke is a credit to himself and the sport. 
 

 

i've been saying this for a long time.

 

Has never let us down and always gives everything he's got for the team.....never understood how any 'proper' fan could not appreciate someone who works so hard work for the team?!?

He may not be spectacular or high-profile media player, but every team needs a Marc Albrighton....and i bet his team-mates value him more than anyone!

[TJB-fox]

3 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Can't imagine many teams left sides are going to enjoy having their legs ran off by Albrighton and Castange on our right side.

 

Must be really ****ing horrible to play against. Really efficient and make hard positive runs for 90min. 

[Jimbo]

I admit it, I've been critical of Albrighton in the past. He's a good player. He has the odd game where he just looks completely put of place. He's not been technical enough, he's certainly not a flair player, and at times, in my opinion, has looked passed it in terms of where we're heading and the way we play. He's always been a guy that'll give you that 7/10 performance, the odd times he's been off. Always appreciated his effort, that can never be called to question, but his ability, for me, has been lacking.

 

This season, however, he's been like a new player. He suddenly looks like he fits perfectly, he's gone from a consistent 7/10 with the odd 5/10 performance to throwing in 9/10 performances. 

 

I'll go on record, since the title win, I've criminally underrated Albrighton. If we're talking future Leicester legends (not just as part of that historical league win) then Albrighton, at the very least, deserves honourable mentions

[Paninistickers]

1 hour ago, AKCJ said:

I noticed a point where Chilwell and Albrighton were tussling for the ball near the touch line and Albrighton got straight up and completely avoided eye contact.

 

Also noticed that Sky didn't show Chilwell after the game had ended, normally he's palling up with every member of the opposition  

Yeah, commentators spotted it too. 

 

In fairness, it may have just as easily been that they liked each other and couldn't acknowledge that during the game so as not disrupt their concentration 

[Jimbo]

1 hour ago, StriderHiryu said:

There were quite a few players who did that to him actually. I think it's kind of obvious we targeted him, which ironically many teams used to do to us when he was here. Or again it could be the coaching team trying to get across that Chelsea are the enemy, not friends and that we should not be in awe of such teams but instead be treating them as rivals. Look how many more points we have against top teams this season as potential proof of that. 

I remember shouting at the TV last night when he blocked one of our crosses "the only time he's blocked a cross at the KP and it's when he's playing against us!" 

[Hales]

I might be reading way too much into it but I did think it was odd Ben went straight down the tunnel at the end with no interaction at all. Madders also said he was my best friend at leicester but I'll nail him in this game.  Maybe not so close now and now Ben has moved on to Chelsea the friendships he had at Leicester have gone? Sad if true. I just thought the wording was a little odd in that he said best mate at leicester and not one of my best mates....

 

Like I say I'm probably looking into it too much but normally he is chatting away to the opposition. He was very guarded.

Edited 20 January 2021 by Hales

[trabuch]

Boosting this thread. He is one of our finest. Gets on with it. Works hard. Creates.

[Red Squirrel]

Just goes to show you shouldn't write off players prematurely as many have done on here with Kevin. In the words of George Galloway to Sadaam Hussein .."Sir, I salute your indefatigability"  He's a top professional and super guy (that's Marc not Saddam, who was continually caught offside, particularly in Kuwait)

 

Also whilst I'm on 

Just because Jamie Vardy has not scored for a few matches does not mean he's lost it. He'll get a rest this weekend and a chance to let the hip settle down and be back with a hat-trick against Everton.

 

[foxile5]

Didn't notice the incident with Chilwell. Anyone got a video? 

[trabuch]

25 minutes ago, trabuch said:

Boosting this thread. He is one of our finest. Gets on with it. Works hard. Creates. (Is this the Albrighton thread or the effing Chilwell thread. Ben's gone

Just now, foxile5 said:

Didn't notice the incident with Chilwell. Anyone got a video? 

 

Shut the **** up about Chilwell

[foxile5]

1 minute ago, trabuch said:

Shut the **** up about Chilwell

I was asking for a video of Albrighton's reaction to him. It's directly involving the subject of the thread and not an attempt to discuss Chilwell. 

[sacreblueits442]

15 hours ago, Sampson said:

He used to do all Mahrez' dirty work and allow him so much more freedom to attack.

 

It's no coincidence that since he's come into the side that Maddison and Barnes have gone up a gear too. He defends from the front which allows others attacking players so much more freedom to attack.

...am I missing something here!!!

[trabuch]

2 hours ago, foxile5 said:

I was asking for a video of Albrighton's reaction to him. It's directly involving the subject of the thread and not an attempt to discuss Chilwell. 

Fair dos. I realised that a bit after, sorry. I had probably come here from another thread that seemed obsessed with him. 

Albrighton is probably the best free transfer any team could ask for.  He just keeps on giving.

[Vindaloo FOX]

How has he not had a senior cap for England SMH 

[majaco]

On 25/01/2020 at 15:21, Koke said:

Doesn't offer much these days. He can hang around if he wants to but if we buy another winger now or summer his minutes will be even less. He's only 30. Too young to not be paying regular football. His time here is up sadly.

Rubbish