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Reply | Russell Martin
at 01:37 13 Dec 2024
With Mick Boil as his number 2. |
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Reply | Not a rant but a serious question re the mindset of shooting and passing
at 01:34 13 Dec 2024
I think it depends on the situation.
With respect to forwards, some scenarios require a quick finish, others afford more time to think. The key for me is maintaining composure, making a decision and sticking with it. Training should make this thought process more instinctive. However, sometimes having too much time to think about it can be counter productive. Lyndon Dykes was the classic example. He always seemed more comfortable when striking on instinct.
With respect to passing, I suspect that the thought process is similar to what you experienced in rugby with some thought required as to where the ball needs to go (i.e. into feet, into space or just into a good area). There was a good example of this yesterday where Morgan had an opportunity on the break to play Lloyd in. Unfortunately, he tried to play to feet which allowed the defender to intercept. Sinton immediately said that he was trying to be too accurate and should've played the ball into space, away from the defender, for Alfie to run on to.
IMHO the best players appear to have lots of time and space. A good footballing brain and continuous clever movement creates this. I remember once watching an analyst review Paul Scholes. Off the ball he was constantly surveying his surroundings and adjusting his position accordingly to find pockets of space. He would also build a picture in his mind before receiving the ball so he instinctively knew the right play when he received it. |
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Reply | Russell Martin
at 18:42 12 Dec 2024
Russell should read Clive's Oxford United preview - Pragmatism v idealism. |
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Reply | Varanne
at 02:35 12 Dec 2024
Varane has improved immeasurably since his red card. Not quite the finished article but definitely trending in the right direction. |
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Reply | Pragmatism v idealism - Preview
at 21:55 11 Dec 2024
You and me both, Brian. In the meantime we have to learn to walk before we can run. Tonight's match was definitely a darker shade of pragmatism! [Post edited 11 Dec 21:56]
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Reply | QPR v Oxfoooooord match thread
at 16:35 11 Dec 2024
It'll be interesting to see how this pans out given that Oxford have had 11 days rest and QPR's levels tend to drop against teams in-and-around them. Field coming back in after suspension could be key to the energy levels. Fingers crossed, this bunch break bad habits and continue the recent renaissance. [Post edited 11 Dec 16:35]
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Reply | Pragmatism v idealism - Preview
at 16:27 11 Dec 2024
Frankly, idealism is just that - idealistic - and seldom works in the real world unless you have the resources to support it. Pragmatism comes in many shades and the one on show towards the back end of last season and which has made a reappearance in recent matches, will do for me. |
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Reply | Chair
at 16:17 11 Dec 2024
Eze, Chair, BOS, etc. were all promising kids when they joined QPR. None of them were the finished article. It's what we do now. Dembele is at a similar, if not arguably better level than Chair was when Ilias was 21. In our world, that's a ready-made replacement. It's now down to the coaching team to develop him into the real deal.
Moreover, we have quite a few "playmakers" at the club. Chair, Dembele, Saito, Anderson, Madsen. If we do sell Chair, I'd shake hands with Lucas and use some of the revenue to secure Koki on a permanent basis. The rest would be invested elsewhere in the team where there is more pressing need. |
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Reply | Chair
at 19:09 10 Dec 2024
That's somewhat comforting. In that case if Paal doesn't renew we could see him leave in January, with Saito/Ashby/A.N.Other covering until the end of the season. Then it's time to sweat on Ilias' future. |
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Reply | Paal
at 17:20 10 Dec 2024
Standing at 5' 5", I doubt Paal is the latter. Dunne, for sure. |
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Reply | Chair
at 17:11 10 Dec 2024
Let's not get carried away by a couple of wins. With all things being equal a fully fit and firing Ilias Chair gets into this team. The conundrum for the manager is where to play him, the system to deploy, and who drops out.
On a side note, both Paal and Chair's contracts expire in the summer of 2025. In the absence of new deals, one would think that the club would look to sell at least one of them in January. Chair would fetch the better money and we have a ready made replacement in Dembele. Conversely, Saito has equipped himself well at LB so could cover there should Paal depart. Decisions, decisions... |
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Reply | Just Woke Up
at 17:58 7 Dec 2024
You weren't the only one. Norwich also woke up to a storm today. |
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