Mole_Toonfan Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 There's a lot more to defending than 1v1. His positioning is not great. When he's caught upfield he jogs casually back. I'm quite aware of that, just pointing out when he's concentrated he's not that bad at all. Concentration is a massive part of the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 There's a lot more to defending than 1v1. His positioning is not great. When he's caught upfield he jogs casually back. it's a feature of our play, one that can't be taught, players either have it or don't and that is nouse. gary speed, scott sellars and olly bernard all had it, the ability to cover effectivly, to position themselves somewhere that they could cover for defender should he move forward. not dropping directly into that position but somewhere they can get to that positiion should we lose possession and the other player is caught out. we have players who are technically very good on the ball, few have much ability off it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Any word on the injury? Not been the best week for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Commentary on nufctv said hamstring had gone but that was based just on watching it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I normally am fine with off form players getting a chance to have a break, but we're down to bare bones at fullback atm. Didn't see the injury though. Precautionary or completely stopped in his tracks clutching his hammy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I normally am fine with off form players getting a chance to have a break, but we're down to bare bones at fullback atm. Didn't see the injury though. Precautionary or completely stopped in his tracks clutching his hammy? Stopped chasing a player into the box and dropped to the floor clutching it, looked bad tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looked bad he pulled up in an instant, think that is his season over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looked bad he pulled up in an instant, think that is his season over. Think your right on that. The break will only do him good tbf. Leave us in the shit though, hopefully Haidara is back for Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Worst case scenario MYM can play LB if needed can't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Anita played there quite often for Ajax. Perch and Haidara might also be back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I normally am fine with off form players getting a chance to have a break, but we're down to bare bones at fullback atm. Didn't see the injury though. Precautionary or completely stopped in his tracks clutching his hammy? He dropped to the floor and was eventually carried off the pitch either because he couldn't walk or they were trying to protect the injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 When the players came out he ran up to the Gallowgate and held his hands up in an apologetic way to the crowd. Nice lad, hope he gets better soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Out for the season which is a real shame, but he has looked jaded in recent weeks. A rest will do him good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mad to see to him apologising to the Gallowgate pregame. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Hopefully Haidara is fit for Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mad to see to him apologising to the Gallowgate pregame. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Hopefully Haidara is fit for Thursday. Appreciate the sentiment, but maybe suggests it's getting to his head too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Maybe he just realizes people had spent hundreds of pound and traveled thousands of miles and felt a small gesture of apology was justified? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Im pretty sure I saw him injure his hamstring around 70 mins into the Benfica game, I would be stunned if this wasnt the same injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I dunno I appreciate that he's bothered, it actually irritates me Simpson is playing ok now he has competition from Debuchy and needs to find another club, really rather shows how little he cared for most his time, Santon made a bad mistake, he does need to just get on with it and not make it again mind, but I do appreciate the gesture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Would rather he forgot about it the night before and just learnt from it. I can imagine he was pumped as a result but being relaxed and focused is better IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 IF he's out for the season then hopefully he can have a much needed rest, take his mind off football with the birth of his baby in May (I think) and come back as the new Maldini which we saw at the beginning of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hammy's are normally a month. The lad's looked physically fucked at times this season and I'm not surprised he's pulled something. Put this season to bed, learn form it and get him fit and firing for August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mad to see to him apologising to the Gallowgate pregame. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Hopefully Haidara is fit for Thursday. Appreciate the sentiment, but maybe suggests it's getting to his head too much. Much rather he gets upset by an error than not give a flying fuck. Thought it was really good of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mad to see to him apologising to the Gallowgate pregame. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Hopefully Haidara is fit for Thursday. Appreciate the sentiment, but maybe suggests it's getting to his head too much. Much rather he gets upset by an error than not give a flying fuck. Thought it was really good of him. Did it to the away end after full time Thursday too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPalAl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Mad to see to him apologising to the Gallowgate pregame. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing. Hopefully Haidara is fit for Thursday. Appreciate the sentiment, but maybe suggests it's getting to his head too much. Much rather he gets upset by an error than not give a flying fuck. Thought it was really good of him. Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Can't see it being discussed anywhere else so forgive me....was that other lad at the match after all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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