Rich Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I also keep forgetting that lack of investment isn't even an issue here. I'm such a mug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 This is probably a stupid question, but given the lack of on the ball ability on the right hand side of our defence compared to the left, would it be an idea to switch Williamson and Coloccini to balance things out a bit? I know players tend to favour (and play on) one side or another, but could the benefits outweigh any drawbacks? Have you seen Williamson on his strongest side? IMO he does the basics well enough though, and I'm not sure why that would be affected so much. It's not like Colo always uses his left foot because he's on the left. Obviously he has the ability to do it, but most of the time he doesn't need to. Where Williamson really suffers is when the ball is at his feet, and it doesn't help that his most common out-ball is to another player who's not that comfortable in possession either. Which therefore damages our whole game, because between the two they end up launching it too often. Anyway it's not going to change, was just wondering about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It might force him to pass the ball more mind if he's uncomfortable hoofing the ball with his left-foot, either to Santon or one of the midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Or he will just put Krul under pressure with constant back passes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 IMO he does the basics well enough though, and I'm not sure why that would be affected so much. It's not like Colo always uses his left foot because he's on the left. Obviously he has the ability to do it, but most of the time he doesn't need to. Where Williamson really suffers is when the ball is at his feet, and it doesn't help that his most common out-ball is to another player who's not that comfortable in possession either. Which therefore damages our whole game, because between the two they end up launching it too often. Anyway it's not going to change, was just wondering about it. I thought about it earlier this season when Taylor was playing left of centre and Williamson was having a mare. The thought of Williamson running to the left just sent shivers up my spine. He gets turned far too easily and I can only imagine the state he would get into playing cack footed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It might force him to pass the ball more mind if he's uncomfortable hoofing the ball with his left-foot, either to Santon or one of the midfielders. His natural instinct wouldn't be to pass, it would be to hit row z because he'd be running from centre to left. For him to pass in field would mean he's either having to turn 90' or use his wrong foot, something I'd have problems with even trying to think about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 People in football argue all the time. No need to sensationalise it. Tell that to Pardew. It was aimed at Pardew too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Something not right with Colo. usually applauds the fans but straight down the tunnel today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Was probably just pissed off that we conceded 7 goals and wanted to get off the pitch as soon as he could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Even when we've been stuffed in the past he's always acknowledged the fans, was quite a shock to me. I don't think all is well there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He's had enough. We all have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Clearly on his way to San Lorenzo next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 When he signed that contract last March he probably asked if the club were going to invest and he probably wanted some assurances that it would be in defence. Makes me sad such a good defender has some shite around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 You can only take being surrounded by idiots for so long I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 how did krul react, out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMonty Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 To be honest I wouldn't want my premier centre half applauding anyone after conceding 7 in the game straight after conceding 4. Difficult away games I admit and I'm a big Colo fan and I'm in no way blaming him, I think it was the right thing for him to do rather than a sign of dressing room issues. We do need to get him a partner in January though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He is not right but many of them look that way, confidence is rock bottom its now we look to our Skipper but as much as I love Colo just cannot imagine him a that kind of Captain, not a team lifting vocal kind of person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He is not right but many of them look that way, confidence is rock bottom its now we look to our Skipper but as much as I love Colo just cannot imagine him a that kind of Captain, not a team lifting vocal kind of person. Leads perfectly by example, but not the arse kicking type of leader we have needed on occasions this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung He knew the guy was going to pass and tried to limit his options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung He was covering for the invisible 'Perchino'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung He was covering for the invisible 'Perchino'. Sorry wasn't it Jelavic who delivered ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung What else was he supposed to do, mark 2 players at once? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicken little Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 He was covering for the invisible 'Perchino'. exactly, no way his fault - he got dragged out wide by the gaping f***ing hole where the right-back should have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Gets away with murder If Simpson had of backed off like that he'd have been hung He was covering for the invisible 'Perchino'. Absolutely. I don't want to seem like i'm blindly defending a favourite, but i'm honestly not sure what he's expected to do when 90% of the time he's got to do the work of more than one man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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