Penalty taker this season?

[Johnsy]

With the new handball rule & VAR we've already seen lots of penalties this season - hopefully then it won't take until the end of the season for us to get our first again, but I still wouldn't be surprised!

Anyway, assuming we do actually get our fair share this time, with Baines gone & Gylfi a bench player now, who do we think is going to take them? Richarlison? James? Or just keep with the left back taking them & give them to Digne?

[StevO]

I’d say Gylfi if he’s on the pitch. Digne if he’s not. 
But I’d like to see Richarlison or DCL step up, if they are good enough, and add some more goals to their tally. 

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

I don’t think it matters, we never get them anyway!

[StevO]

2 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said:

I don’t think it matters, we never get them anyway!

We got one last week Dunc?!

 

I would normally agree though. 

[Vranny]

I was guessing it might be James myself. He used to be a regular taker before he started playing with the likes of Ronaldo and Lewandowski. 

[pete0]

Digne, follow the path of Baines and Unsworth. 

[markjazzbassist]

digne, james, gylfi.  i bet james is smooth as silk

[FairWooney]

I'd imagine James can strike a pen.

I'd also like to see DCL and Richarilson backed to take them if they are competent (and they really should be) though.  If DCL wants to compete for top goal scorer he should be able to take pens if he can show he's capable of scoring 9 out of 10.

[Bailey]

Surely it will be James but if not then I think Digne would be a good shout. I would imagine Allan would have the mentality for it too.

I haven't been impressed by Gyfli's penalties.

[Aidan]

I've seen James take a couple on highlights that's it. I've can't recall Digne taking one, so I'm not sure who the best would be although if I had to hazard a guess it would be Digne. 

Preferably if Dom keeps scoring I'd like to see him get his fair share if he is comfortable taking them. 

[StevO]

I fancy Digne on penalties because he strikes the ball very very clean, and he seems very relaxed and calm. 
Not because we have a tradition of left backs taking penalties or anything like that. It would have no bearing on it.

[Bailey]

15 hours ago, StevO said:

I fancy Digne on penalties because he strikes the ball very very clean, and he seems very relaxed and calm. 
Not because we have a tradition of left backs taking penalties or anything like that. It would have no bearing on it.

Generally, I think players that can take free kicks are also likely to be good when they step up to take penalties. It isn't always the case but if you can take a free kick you have the technical ability to take pen.

The technical ability is also why I wouldn't fancy DCL for it.

[markjazzbassist]

i can't believe i'm reading DCL for penalties.  hell no for me, he's not a clinical finisher and if you've ever watched the shooting challenges he's awful.  

[Aidan]

3 hours ago, markjazzbassist said:

i can't believe i'm reading DCL for penalties.  hell no for me, he's not a clinical finisher and if you've ever watched the shooting challenges he's awful.  

If he takes one and misses then fair enough, but if he wants them and keeps scoring them who cares? 

[StevO]

4 hours ago, markjazzbassist said:

i can't believe i'm reading DCL for penalties.  hell no for me, he's not a clinical finisher and if you've ever watched the shooting challenges he's awful.  

You’ve kicked a football before right Mark? So you know kicking a dead ball and a shooting challenge are not the same thing?

If he can strike a dead ball into the back of the net that’s all that matters with a penalty. And most of the problem with a penalty is in the head, not the feet. 

[Zoo 2.0]

1 minute ago, StevO said:

If he can strike a dead ball into the back of the net that’s all that matters with a penalty. And most of the problem with a penalty is in the head, not the feet. 

Absolutely this, I wouldn't want him taking our penalties in case of a counter attack, but if you want to see a confident penalty look no further than Jordan Pickford against Switzerland. If we were ever in a shootout scenario then I'd back Jordan all the way as one of our five. 

Within the 90, I'd go for Digne, DCL or James. All of them are bursting with confidence and take their set-pieces/shots with really good technique. 

With all of the above said and not to sound like one of those numpties you see in social media, anyone who is a footballer as a profession and gets paid £50,000+ a week should be able to score from 12 yards with a dead ball.

[markjazzbassist]

2 hours ago, StevO said:

You’ve kicked a football before right Mark? So you know kicking a dead ball and a shooting challenge are not the same thing?

If he can strike a dead ball into the back of the net that’s all that matters with a penalty. And most of the problem with a penalty is in the head, not the feet. 

We have so many proven players why switch it up?  James Gylfi digne for me.  

[Bailey]

On 23/09/2020 at 19:14, StevO said:

You’ve kicked a football before right Mark? So you know kicking a dead ball and a shooting challenge are not the same thing?

If he can strike a dead ball into the back of the net that’s all that matters with a penalty. And most of the problem with a penalty is in the head, not the feet. 

Whilst I agree that a lot of it is mental, more technical players are going to find the corner more often than less technical players. 

[StevO]

2 minutes ago, Bailey said:

Whilst I agree that a lot of it is mental, more technical players are going to find the corner more often than less technical players. 

Completely agree too. I think the players mentioned in this thread are all technically good enough when it comes to striking a dead ball. 
I wouldn’t expect a player like Mina to be stepping up.

[bluehuddo]

Richarlison?

[StevO]

22 minutes ago, bluehuddo said:

Richarlison?

Seems like that settles the conversation. 

[markjazzbassist]

apparently its richarlison.  i would love to see james take some

[Matt]

I imagine we’ll rotate, will make it harder for the opposition keepers to know what to expect. 

[Aidan]

57 minutes ago, Matt said:

I imagine we’ll rotate, will make it harder for the opposition keepers to know what to expect. 

Possibly, although Richarlison strikes me as the kind of player that is bothered about his numbers. Whether or or not the rest of the team will be happy with that will remain to be seen. 

[pete0]

Not a fan of how Richarlison took his pen, the staggered run bollocks because if the keeper doesn't move you make the pen harde score. 

[Btay]

5 minutes ago, pete0 said:

Not a fan of how Richarlison took his pen, the staggered run bollocks because if the keeper doesn't move you make the pen harde score. 

Hate it. He struck it well but all his fucking around before it, not a fan. Needs to get off his love affair for Neymar.

[Sibdane]

I don’t care what he does as long as it hits the back of the net. 

[markjazzbassist]

4 minutes ago, Sibdane said:

I don’t care what he does as long as it hits the back of the net. 

I thought the same thing. Strange delivery but it was in and all I care about.  On to the next one.

[Aidan]

1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said:

I thought the same thing. Strange delivery but it was in and all I care about.  On to the next one.

Nice new profile pic mark! 

[RuffRob]

Given the amount of penalties that seem to be being given this season - being the pen taker its going to have a massive impact on who wins the golden boot this season. Vardy had two more pens today (could have been three only he had be subbed!!)- this puts him at joint Prem top scorer with DCL on 5 goals - However 4 of Vardy where pens!!