leffe186 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Kid Icarus said: There are still times that I'm surprised by how good Kane is. I was one of those idiots that thought he'd be a one season wonder, but it's because even now he just looks like he should be a complete donkey, never seen anything like it. It’s like, he just does all of the basic football things that you’re taught as a kid/youth, but he does them about as well as it’s possible to do them. And he does all of them, with both feet and his head. He’s not fast but he’s not slow, he’s not tricky but he’s not clumsy. There’s a goal he scored earlyish on against someone in claret (West Ham? Burnley?) where he knew exactly what direction, bend and power he needed to get on a shot to squeeze it into the top corner. To get exactly that direction, bend and power he needed to contort his body in a very specific, awkward-looking way (a bit like Beckham used to do) and he just did it. It was so bloody impressive. Just feels like he’s basically made himself as good a footballer as he could possibly be with his talents - like Batty say, or Beckham tbh - by dedication and hard work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) He's good but he definitely has a bit of Barthez about him Edit: Sa that is, not Kane Edited August 6, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Tiresias said: If Mitrovic can do what he did in championship and not make any fuss finishing he can do very well. I do feel agrieved when people think we mistreated him. He always clearly had a player in him but he had plenty of chances and just went to absolute shit all the time. Same first time in premier league with fulham. Still only 27 - just hitting his prime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, leffe186 said: It’s like, he just does all of the basic football things that you’re taught as a kid/youth, but he does them about as well as it’s possible to do them. And he does all of them, with both feet and his head. He’s not fast but he’s not slow, he’s not tricky but he’s not clumsy. There’s a goal he scored earlyish on against someone in claret (West Ham? Burnley?) where he knew exactly what direction, bend and power he needed to get on a shot to squeeze it into the top corner. To get exactly that direction, bend and power he needed to contort his body in a very specific, awkward-looking way (a bit like Beckham used to do) and he just did it. It was so bloody impressive. Just feels like he’s basically made himself as good a footballer as he could possibly be with his talents - like Batty say, or Beckham tbh - by dedication and hard work. Obviously you'll know much more about it than me, but for me it's just that when he gets on the ball he gives the impression that his first touch is going to be rubbish, then it's perfect, he'll look like he's dawdling and waited too long, and his pass or shot is clearly too late. Then it turns out it was the perfect time for what he's chosen to do and his shot or pass is immaculate. And he does it all in what looks to me like a sort of fuddled way, but it always turns out to be executed perfectly and he does it consistently as well. I remember Beardsley scoring a goal vs Aston Villa that made it look like he was confused and clumsy, but it was just Beardsley being a genius. Kane has a bit of that about him. Edited August 6, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 27 minutes ago, Pata said: Best keeper in the league last season imo. Pretty sure he topped loads of the stats for keepers, shite today though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 I don't consider Kane an "untidy" player the way say Salah is sometimes does. But I see what you mean, Kane somehow isn't elegant (at all) but regularly does elegant things without looking clumsy as well. Latter day Ronaldo is a bit like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Bale tearing it up in the semi-pro leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Also if anyone wants to read some fewm https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22443-steven-gerrard/page/662/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Nucasol said: Bale tearing it up in the semi-pro leagues. What was that defending ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Gerrard’s got such a massive chip on his shoulder. Ridiculous for someone who was such a good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Wor Hugo on the pitch, as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Hugo’s fucking massive like, height-wise that is, as he has the body mass of a genetically modified twiglet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: Also if anyone wants to read some fewm https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22443-steven-gerrard/page/662/ God he's a fucking wanker, isn't he. Arrogant, angry knacker. Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, joeyt said: Also if anyone wants to read some fewm https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22443-steven-gerrard/page/662/ Snapping at reporters after one game. My God, this is going to be awful for Villa. Villa seemingly have a great owner and fantastic backing in the transfer market, but they just can't ever seem to get their manager appointment right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 I've had a read of that Villa forum, was it actually that bad? @brummie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 It’s mad how fantastic Gerrard and Lampard both were at football, but then they have to talk often and you realise what utter cunts and generally clueless they are. Same with Bruce. You’d think playing the game consistently well at a high level under some outstanding managers would rub off on you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, tgarve said: What was that defending ? So so bad But it's the commentary that kills me, I get the same cringe when I hear brits do commentary on basketball. Not sure how they can fix it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, joeyt said: Also if anyone wants to read some fewm https://www.villatalk.com/topic/22443-steven-gerrard/page/662/ Would have loved a response along the lines of "Aye, I know you know him ye mad cunt, that's why I'm asking" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Always thought John McGinn was really overrated, pleased to see Villa fans agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Would have asked what Neil Critchley thinks his best position is as that's what ultimately will decide the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: So so bad But it's the commentary that kills me, I get the same cringe when I hear brits do commentary on basketball. Not sure how they can fix it. You can't fix what they all to a man think is perfect and something we should adopt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: You can't fix what they all to a man think is perfect and something we should adopt. They get way too hype in an awkward way that doesn't quite work for football. It's fantastic for their NBA and NFL coverage though. Just a cultural thing I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Nucasol said: Bale tearing it up in the semi-pro leagues. That defending Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That looked like it was in slow motion ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Only just seen Coventry v Rotherham has been postponed today because the pitch isn’t suitable. https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2022/august/news-coventry-city-versus-rotherham-united-game-postponed/ The state of that. What on Earth is going to happen there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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