StevO Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 hours ago, RuffRob said: He is now our No.1 left back. He’s now our only left back Matt and nyblue23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 I thought he started off poor and even in the second half made a few mistakes. But I also think he relaxed in the second half and started to read the game better. His lack of pace allowed him to get back to the by line and make a couple of blocks, while he also managed to put a few crosses in. One of which reached Gordon’s foot, which should have been a penalty. Are we being overly critical because of the Digne situation maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, StevO said: Why didn’t he train for two weeks? Injured? Ukrainian league takes a winter break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 49 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Ukrainian league takes a winter break They could be merging with the Russian league in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: They could be merging with the Russian league in the spring. Voluntarily? Matt, dunlopp9987, rtaylor91 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MC11 Posted January 11, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Can we all give the lad a chance ey? He done absolutely nothing wrong. I think once his confidence builds up he’ll be a great player no doubt. Btay, Shukes, RuffRob and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 6 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Ukrainian league takes a winter break I’m sure he won’t have spent the break sitting on the couch eating Pringles (just me?), he’ll have been training everyday one way or another. I’m sure the lads fit as a fiddle. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, StevO said: 10 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: I’m sure he won’t have spent the break sitting on the couch eating Pringles (just me?) You fat bastard Shukes and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Seen enough to not be worried about him. I think he will be disappointed for the first goal but he looks comfortable enough on the ball - the potential is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 7 hours ago, StevO said: I’m sure he won’t have spent the break sitting on the couch eating Pringles (just me?), he’ll have been training everyday one way or another. I’m sure the lads fit as a fiddle. Me too, shame Rondon wasn’t/isnt ! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Wiggytop said: Me too, shame Rondon wasn’t/isnt ! What we're seeing is a fit Rondon. Scary. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 10 hours ago, StevO said: I’m sure he won’t have spent the break sitting on the couch eating Pringles (just me?), he’ll have been training everyday one way or another. I’m sure the lads fit as a fiddle. I was doing sub 40 minutee 10k as a played, went gym 5 times a week. If I missed footy for 3 weeks I would be blowi big time, can’t replicate match demands when not playing Shukes, rtaylor91 and plaidharper 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 31 minutes ago, Hafnia said: I was doing sub 40 minutee 10k as a played, went gym 5 times a week. If I missed footy for 3 weeks I would be blowi big time, can’t replicate match demands when not playing Exactly. They say match fitness, but match sharpness is more of a thing at this level. Miss a few weeks and see how your touch isn’t quite on it. Hafnia and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Shukes said: Exactly. They say match fitness, but match sharpness is more of a thing at this level. Miss a few weeks and see how your touch isn’t quite on it. My mate was a boxer, fit as a fiddle and able to box 12 rounds, turned up for footy in great shape, was blowing big style. It’s very difficult to replicate match demands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Hafnia said: I was doing sub 40 minutee 10k as a played, went gym 5 times a week. If I missed footy for 3 weeks I would be blowi big time, can’t replicate match demands when not playing Good job you didn’t play in the Premier League then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, StevO said: Good job you didn’t play in the Premier League then. Exactly….. imagine how much I would have been blowing if I was play in a match where physical fitness margins are so fine, that 12 days of lesser activity impacts physical output by up to 50%. Not sure if you appreciate the whole match fitness thing. The lad did 120 minutes too plaidharper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 15 hours ago, StevO said: I’m sure he won’t have spent the break sitting on the couch eating Pringles (just me?), he’ll have been training everyday one way or another. I’m sure the lads fit as a fiddle. I rediscovered Pringles whilst watching f1 this year!!! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Apparently it is Vitalii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Hafnia said: Exactly….. imagine how much I would have been blowing if I was play in a match where physical fitness margins are so fine, that 12 days of lesser activity impacts physical output by up to 50%. Not sure if you appreciate the whole match fitness thing. The lad did 120 minutes too I appreciate the match fitness thing, but I’m not sure I appreciate you comparing yourself to an elite level athlete in quite the same way. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, StevO said: I appreciate the match fitness thing, but I’m not sure I appreciate you comparing yourself to an elite level athlete in quite the same way. Trust me I’m not an elite level athlete, however at my peak I was extremely fit. You can take an overweight/heavy player who has match fitness like a Rooney, Shaw etc and they will be far more efficient on the pitch than someone who is athletic like a Kyle walker who has had 3 weeks out and done nothing but training. Take Rooney out for 3 weeks and you are talking a seriously unfit player. premier league is not the place for unfit players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, StevO said: I appreciate the match fitness thing, but I’m not sure I appreciate you comparing yourself to an elite level athlete in quite the same way. This. Looking at his records he last played on the 12 December and the midweek before that. He therefore has been out for 4 weeks, but still training I assume. I know what match fitness looks like and I have no doubt that led to him struggling more at the end but I don't think it led to the other issues earlier in the game. If he had been out for a year I would have more sympathy but its 4 weeks with training. I would put it down to him playing in a much more intense style of football than he is used to. It is something he will need to get used to. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Trust me I’m not an elite level athlete, however at my peak I was extremely fit. You can take an overweight/heavy player who has match fitness like a Rooney, Shaw etc and they will be far more efficient on the pitch than someone who is athletic like a Kyle walker who has had 3 weeks out and done nothing but training. Take Rooney out for 3 weeks and you are talking a seriously unfit player. premier league is not the place for unfit players. I try to tell my wife I’m like getting in bed with Omar Sherif, she says I’m deluded for even trying to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 It’s not how far and fast he can run, but his first touch and passing accuracy that isn’t up to sharpness that’s the real problem. You can kick a ball up against a wall for as many hours as you like…. But you won’t get your touch without playing. Its not a new thing guys…. Jimmy Greaves used to talk about it and many before him. Some things aren’t excuses, they are reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Shukes said: It’s not how far and fast he can run, but his first touch and passing accuracy that isn’t up to sharpness that’s the real problem. You can kick a ball up against a wall for as many hours as you like…. But you won’t get your touch without playing. Its not a new thing guys…. Jimmy Greaves used to talk about it and many before him. Some things aren’t excuses, they are reasons. I don’t think anyone is disputing that Shukes. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, StevO said: I don’t think anyone is disputing that Shukes. We’ll that doesn’t mean I can’t argue about it! Why aren’t people disputing it…… F it, I’ll find a mirror! StevO, Bailey, dunlopp9987 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Shukes said: We’ll that doesn’t mean I can’t argue about it! Why aren’t people disputing it…… F it, I’ll find a mirror! Jimmy Greaves was shit and his opinions aren’t worth a penny! Better? Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Haha I’m getting roasted on all threads tonight! StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Shukes said: Haha I’m getting roasted on all threads tonight! I bet you’d love to get roasted by all these blokes Matt, Shukes and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, StevO said: I bet you’d love to get roasted by all these blokes Too far too far haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 17 minutes ago, Shukes said: Too far too far haha! Taking that as a yes Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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