Wilson Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 reminded me of a plague doctor...albeit not quite as drastic http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/149/2/7/Plague_Doctor_Mask_by_TomBanwell.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Form of his life. I know it's a fair while, but he looks a different player to the one of about three years ago. He's got the brute warrior trait, but he's generally a lot more classier defender; a lot cleverer, a lot more assured. He's cocked up a couple of times, what with the Adebayor tackle and getting away with murder at Wolves - but is just a much better defender. Total kingpin this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/131001970.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892155F29F61288AC1CAC054A7B46FF6A3AAD2191761596B5D98BE18418A19F54C22 Bet we didn't get a free kick for that either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 It's a good partnership, having a bit of a brute and the more calm measured defending of Colo. Will conceed a few penalties still though. Solid against toughest test however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Great, fearless stuff from Tayls tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/131001970.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892155F29F61288AC1CAC054A7B46FF6A3AAD2191761596B5D98BE18418A19F54C22 Bet we didn't get a free kick for that either. Nonsense, was just some affectionate spooning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 A settled team and a settled partner is all Taylor has really needed for the past 5 years, it's no coincidence his form being like this and what's going on around him. Would have come sooner IMO if it wasn't for his injuries in 2010. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abertoon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 On talk sport next with his words of wisdom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Keys: "What does Alan Pardew do?" Taylor: "Er.......not a lot" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Massively pleased that he's actually playing well now, so I can want him in the team on merit as well as for his mental fearless behaviour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/131001970.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF87892155F29F61288AC1CAC054A7B46FF6A3AAD2191761596B5D98BE18418A19F54C22 Love the pink 'eyebrow' the mask had. He really needs to get the mask painted up so it's got a full on Ultimate Warrior style going on for the next match though. http://i53.tinypic.com/6o06jc.jpg Ultimate Geordie would be awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Tayls is pure comedy. All those lines about not ducking out of headers better come true though as I can see how instinctively you'd be pulling out of stuff and have to force yourself not to. Has to play on Monday, if he doesn't, we're looking at a several goal deficit Eh? How would you 'instinctively' change your 15-year old habit in a week? For several reasons: Lack of concentration with an unusual object on your face Anticipation of pain Actual pain Did well last night - didn't see him duck out of any headers/challenges, face-mask or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is he..is he good then? Pardew spoke early on about changing Taylor's body shape to increase his mobility, i.e. less upper body bulk. He has looked a far better player since so credit to Pardew, not to mention playing alongside Colo must be any central defenders dream. It took a lot of bottle to face the Stoke machine with a recently broken nose and burst facial blood vessel. Well done Stevie boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is he..is he good then? Pardew spoke early on about changing Taylor's body shape to increase his mobility, i.e. less upper body bulk. He has looked a far better player since so credit to Pardew, not to mention playing alongside Colo must be any central defenders dream. It took a lot of bottle to face the Stoke machine with a recently broken nose and burst facial blood vessel. Well done Stevie boy. Didn't know this, remember someone talking about how a lot of players bulk up a lot in premier league and it can ruin them. Someone said Heskey in his early years looked like a quick agile winger, then he bulked up massively...and became Heskey...Similaly Agbonlahor has apparently had a lot of managers telling him not to bulk up and remain nimble, but he keeps trying anyway. Less sure about defenders who I'd want to be able to not be muscled off the ball, but you don't need to be so muscly i suppose to compete against Silva and this new breed of small attacking players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Is he..is he good then? Pardew spoke early on about changing Taylor's body shape to increase his mobility, i.e. less upper body bulk. He has looked a far better player since so credit to Pardew, not to mention playing alongside Colo must be any central defenders dream. It took a lot of bottle to face the Stoke machine with a recently broken nose and burst facial blood vessel. Well done Stevie boy. Didn't know this, remember someone talking about how a lot of players bulk up a lot in premier league and it can ruin them. Someone said Heskey in his early years looked like a quick agile winger, then he bulked up massively...and became Heskey...Similaly Agbonlahor has apparently had a lot of managers telling him not to bulk up and remain nimble, but he keeps trying anyway. Less sure about defenders who I'd want to be able to not be muscled off the ball, but you don't need to be so muscly i suppose to compete against Silva and this new breed of small attacking players. It's brushed on here, but there was quite a bit written about it last season. http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/10/16/steven-taylor-pardew-s-a-tough-taskmaster-79310-29601997/2/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Tayls is pure comedy. All those lines about not ducking out of headers better come true though as I can see how instinctively you'd be pulling out of stuff and have to force yourself not to. Has to play on Monday, if he doesn't, we're looking at a several goal deficit Eh? How would you 'instinctively' change your 15-year old habit in a week? For several reasons: Lack of concentration with an unusual object on your face Anticipation of pain Actual pain Did well last night - didn't see him duck out of any headers/challenges, face-mask or not. Yup, you're right. He played without any inhibitions. This lad has had some start to the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 On this form he deserves an England call-up. I cannot think of many better performing English centre-backs. He has been pretty good whenever he's had a good run for a few years now stretching back to even the Kinnear days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 http://i39.tinypic.com/ws2vi8.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Trouble with international defending is that defending is defendant on understanding between two CBs that develops over time, which is impossible basically at international level so could appreciate that Capello could stick with a partnership. The problem is that partnership is Terry + anyone else at random atm. Terry should be dropped from team on present form, and a dreadfull world cup etc etc. Steven Taylor for England? Maybe, but a lot is to do with how well synced him and Colo are at present, our lines have been great for catching people offside. He is also guilty of occaisional blunders, and the England team doesn't need any more blunders. Having said that I'd be all for giving him a go, just wouldn't be surprised if isn't given a run of games, and as such never looks solid and hits his confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 What's Taylor doing on Chat Roulette. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Trouble with international defending is that defending is defendant on understanding between two CBs that develops over time, which is impossible basically at international level so could appreciate that Capello could stick with a partnership. The problem is that partnership is Terry + anyone else at random atm. Terry should be dropped from team on present form, and a dreadfull world cup etc etc. Steven Taylor for England? Maybe, but a lot is to do with how well synced him and Colo are at present, our lines have been great for catching people offside. He is also guilty of occaisional blunders, and the England team doesn't need any more blunders. Having said that I'd be all for giving him a go, just wouldn't be surprised if isn't given a run of games, and as such never looks solid and hits his confidence. In that case, the starting partnership must be Phil Jones and Smalling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Capello: "I need to see them because there will be injuries and suspensions so I will play (Joleon) Lescott or (Gary) Cahill or (Phil) Jagielka." Taylor has been miles better than Jagielka this season, and Cahill for that matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Capello's a clueless old twat. I take nothing he says seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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