Yorkie Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 When was the last time we scored from a corner? Wolves away at the start of last season. About 14 months ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There was a piece in World Soccer a good few months ago about corners and the relatively few goals that result from them. Yet still, fans get really excited when their team wins one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There a online copy of that article Otter? I've always thought that, would like to read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 When was the last time we scored from a corner? Wolves away at the start of last season. About 14 months ago. Won a pen from one Spurs at home this year. The approach taken to that one shows the way forward.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 When was the last time we scored from a corner? Wolves away at the start of last season. About 14 months ago. Won a pen from one Spurs at home this year. The approach taken to that one shows the way forward.... Since that Wolves goal, Ba hitting the bar in last season's derby, striking the bar against Chelsea and Colo's effort this Sunday are the only corners remotely close to result in anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There was a piece in World Soccer a good few months ago about corners and the relatively few goals that result from them. Yet still, fans get really excited when their team wins one. UEFA did their Technical Report recently and they said similar. I think they called corners obsolete, as only 27 of the 1,250 in last year's Champions League lead to a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There was a piece in World Soccer a good few months ago about corners and the relatively few goals that result from them. Yet still, fans get really excited when their team wins one. UEFA did their Technical Report recently and they said similar. I think they called corners obsolete, as only 27 of the 1,250 in last year's Champions League lead to a goal. If FIFA/referees could get to grips with the all in wrestling match that corners and free kicks have now become there'd probably be a much higher ratio of success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There was a piece in World Soccer a good few months ago about corners and the relatively few goals that result from them. Yet still, fans get really excited when their team wins one. UEFA did their Technical Report recently and they said similar. I think they called corners obsolete, as only 27 of the 1,250 in last year's Champions League lead to a goal. 2% of corners lead to goals (apologies if my maths is shite), maybe we aren't THAT bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Honestly we should play it short and restart play every time, there's probably more chance of making chances that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 There was a piece in World Soccer a good few months ago about corners and the relatively few goals that result from them. Yet still, fans get really excited when their team wins one. UEFA did their Technical Report recently and they said similar. I think they called corners obsolete, as only 27 of the 1,250 in last year's Champions League lead to a goal. 25 of which were scored against Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Honestly we should play it short and restart play every time, there's probably more chance of making chances that way. Long boot back to Cabaye on the centre spot then a lovely little through ball to catch them out as they're pushing out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bleu acier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Oooh La La! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Honestly we should play it short and restart play every time, there's probably more chance of making chances that way. Long boot back to Cabaye on the centre spot then a lovely little through ball to catch them out as they're pushing out. Did we ever find out what our "perfect corner" we had worked out over the summer was? People keep mentioning Hatem against Spurs but I was away for that and never seen it if someone wants to describe it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Honestly we should play it short and restart play every time, there's probably more chance of making chances that way. Long boot back to Cabaye on the centre spot then a lovely little through ball to catch them out as they're pushing out. Did we ever find out what our "perfect corner" we had worked out over the summer was? People keep mentioning Hatem against Spurs but I was away for that and never seen it if someone wants to describe it. Corner was played short, catching Spurs off guard. HBA jinked his way past 2 spuds before being brought down by Lennon to win a penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Surely it was meant to be that hugging thing that Ba, Cisse and Taylor tried against Spurs? Did it once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. They've been awful since we got promoted tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. They've been awful since we got promoted tbf. Plumbed new depths this year, at least 30% hit the first man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. They've been awful since we got promoted tbf. Plumbed new depths this year, at least 30% hit the first man. I keep scoring from corners swept into the near post (Colo mainly) on FIFA, and I keep thinking why on earth can't we have a man on the near post for flick ons? IMO Williamson should be there for every corner. You watch our players during corners, and they're ALL faffing about dead center in the penalty area, with hardly any movement. Ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 He could learn a lot from Gerrard on Sunday about how to control and dictate a game, something he has rarely done for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. They've been awful since we got promoted tbf. Plumbed new depths this year, at least 30% hit the first man. I keep scoring from corners swept into the near post (Colo mainly) on FIFA, and I keep thinking why on earth can't we have a man on the near post for flick ons? IMO Williamson should be there for every corner. You watch our players during corners, and they're ALL faffing about dead center in the penalty area, with hardly any movement. Ridiculous. Been saying the same thing, if we keep hitting first man then we surely should have someone playing near post to at least contend too! I've posted this same thing too, think in willo thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Surely it was meant to be that hugging thing that Ba, Cisse and Taylor tried against Spurs? Did it once. Can't remember who exactly, but one of them was in fucking acres of space for that, just Cabaye's cross was fucking shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Somewhat ironic that since the "perfect corner" toss was mentioned, our corners have become beyond awful. They've been awful since we got promoted tbf. Hmm Barton and Guthrie's were often decent. We scored from a fair few corners/set pieces as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 We just haven't got a good enough target to aim for anymore with Carroll gone and Nolan's presence on the goalkeeper gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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