Marc Albrighton new contract

[Mehrez]

 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

The GOAT

[ealingfox]

Weren't some of the so-called ITKs saying he was leaving? 

[TrickyTrev Benjamin]

More out of loyalty then what he brings to the table. The new Andy king. 

[GlennyFox55]

2 minutes ago, UpTheLeagueFox said:

The GOAT

Shark*

[NasPb]

thank god for this tbh hes one of my favorite players

[urban.spaceman]

Premier League Champion.

FA Cup winner.

Iconic Champions League goals.

One of the hardest workers we’ve ever had.

 

And he didn’t cost us a penny. 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

3 minutes ago, TrickyTrev Benjamin said:

More out of loyalty then what he brings to the table. The new Andy king. 

Read the room, Trev. Read the room.

[lcfcsnow]

He’s not good enough for what we need, the contract he had until the end of this season was more than enough, and if he’s still a regular by then it only shows we’re going backwards.

[Hales]

🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🥰🥰🥰🥰

[Vindaloo FOX]

Happy with that, professional and a leader on the pitch.

 

Keep him around for young players like Barnes and Sowah to learn from.

[urban.spaceman]

1 minute ago, lcfcsnow said:

He’s not good enough for what we need, the contract he had until the end of this season was more than enough, and if he’s still a regular by then it only shows we’re going backwards.

Pish. 

[VLC86]

Man City starting with a brief of signing the best Brummie winger and having to settle for second best, you love to see it.

[StanSP]

My post about the wages was quite obviously jesting

No one would believe that. 

 

 

For what it's worth, I'm happy with this and glad we get to keep him. 

[TrickyTrev Benjamin]

2 minutes ago, UpTheLeagueFox said:

Read the room, Trev. Read the room.

I’m sorry I just don’t believe he’s anywhere good enough for where we are now. You can’t be sentimental in football. Let’s be honest if he left right now, who would signed him ? Burnley ? Norwich ? Championships sides ? He’s a legend and I’m not taking that away from him. 

[RowlattsFox]

We do like to reward loyalty, not that Albrighton has been knocking too many offers back. But it is part of what makes this club great, we look after those that have served us well. 

 

As long as wages aren't ridiculous, I'm ok with it but as with most most pre seasons, we shouldn't be relying on him to be anything other than a squad filler. 

 

Didn't want to see him playing for anyone else. 

[kingfox]

Legend.

 

Clearly a player who’s slowly declining, but still a decent squad player who will always give 100%.

 

Albrighton in a tinpot Burnley shirt wouldn’t have looked right anyway.

[Tuna]

An excellent professional and a very important squad member, his experience will be vital for us with Fuchs and Morgan leaving the squad.

[roblcfc84]

Great squad player, professional, ever reliable and versatile, it’s a no brainier for me. 

[mozartfox]

9 minutes ago, ealingfox said:

Weren't some of the so-called ITKs saying he was leaving? 

I think that was AFCBell?

[urban.spaceman]

Just realised this will take him up to 10 years at the club! 

[PaddyS]

Not sure why he's holding a shirt when he's already wearing one!

 

Unless it's an advert for some kind of none-fade washing powder?

[Stadt]

Normally, I’d be a bit indifferent but after losing Morgan and Fuchs he’s one of the most senior squad members now. His importance has only appreciated. Consummate professional and I’ve watched interviews in the past where players have said he’s one of the kindest blokes they’ve ever met, so having him around is important to bring balance to a young squad.

Edited 30 July 2021 by Stadt

[Guest Chocolate Teapot]

7 minutes ago, TrickyTrev Benjamin said:

I’m sorry I just don’t believe he’s anywhere good enough for where we are now. You can’t be sentimental in football. Let’s be honest if he left right now, who would signed him ? Burnley ? Norwich ? Championships sides ? He’s a legend and I’m not taking that away from him. 

Yeah I mean it's only like 3 months ago he played a huge part in winning the fa cup. Useless. Get rid.

[mozartfox]

8 minutes ago, TrickyTrev Benjamin said:

I’m sorry I just don’t believe he’s anywhere good enough for where we are now. You can’t be sentimental in football. Let’s be honest if he left right now, who would signed him ? Burnley ? Norwich ? Championships sides ? He’s a legend and I’m not taking that away from him. 

I think we as a Club have often been guilty of giving contract extensions to players that are either past it and not good enough.  In Mark’s case I ‘personally’ feel he still has value both on and off the pitch. Just my opinion.

Edited 30 July 2021 by mozartfox