Displayed his lack of football intelligence and poor showcase of his defending in our final game. Certainly needs upgrading and that performance reminded everyone about his limitations.I just don't see him as part of success as first choice but certainly can have a run out likes of teams in Slovenia and Hungary in Europa group matches.
Although he could have done with having his trailing foot forward a couple of inches when holding the line. While I'm joking, with how detailed Emery is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's said something to him about his positioning on that set-piece.
Quote from: OCD on June 07, 2023, 12:27:24 PMAlthough he could have done with having his trailing foot forward a couple of inches when holding the line. While I'm joking, with how detailed Emery is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's said something to him about his positioning on that set-piece.He absolutely will have done. But, he's not had as much practice at that as the rest of the group because of his injury, and it takes a lot of focus and teamwork to pull it off like they have been.
Quote from: Dogtanian on June 07, 2023, 12:38:28 PMQuote from: OCD on June 07, 2023, 12:27:24 PMAlthough he could have done with having his trailing foot forward a couple of inches when holding the line. While I'm joking, with how detailed Emery is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's said something to him about his positioning on that set-piece.He absolutely will have done. But, he's not had as much practice at that as the rest of the group because of his injury, and it takes a lot of focus and teamwork to pull it off like they have been.Guaranteed. There is little excuse for a full-back not holding the line in our formation. You can perhaps forgive a centre-back, given they are potentially having to watch in front AND both sides, but a full-back in our system shouldn't be a yard or two behind the line in open play.I'd be interested to know who 'owns' the line in our formation - I suspect it's Tyrone and everyone follows his lead?
Quote from: Smithy on June 07, 2023, 12:50:44 PMQuote from: Dogtanian on June 07, 2023, 12:38:28 PMQuote from: OCD on June 07, 2023, 12:27:24 PMAlthough he could have done with having his trailing foot forward a couple of inches when holding the line. While I'm joking, with how detailed Emery is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's said something to him about his positioning on that set-piece.He absolutely will have done. But, he's not had as much practice at that as the rest of the group because of his injury, and it takes a lot of focus and teamwork to pull it off like they have been.Guaranteed. There is little excuse for a full-back not holding the line in our formation. You can perhaps forgive a centre-back, given they are potentially having to watch in front AND both sides, but a full-back in our system shouldn't be a yard or two behind the line in open play.I'd be interested to know who 'owns' the line in our formation - I suspect it's Tyrone and everyone follows his lead?Usually would be the CB, golden rule for the FBs is not to get caught behind. Young was very sharp at that, Martinez up high behind them. Compared to the absolute circus we were defensively under Gerrard at Palace for example, it was some turnaround defensively under Emery. Cash had some decent games under Emery and injuries caused him to miss games. But he simply has to improve his positional sense when the ball is in the air, looking back at that Everton game and his inability to deal with Dyche ball was embarrassing for a PL defender.
Quote from: Smithy on June 07, 2023, 12:50:44 PMQuote from: Dogtanian on June 07, 2023, 12:38:28 PMQuote from: OCD on June 07, 2023, 12:27:24 PMAlthough he could have done with having his trailing foot forward a couple of inches when holding the line. While I'm joking, with how detailed Emery is, I wouldn't be surprised if he's said something to him about his positioning on that set-piece.He absolutely will have done. But, he's not had as much practice at that as the rest of the group because of his injury, and it takes a lot of focus and teamwork to pull it off like they have been.Guaranteed. There is little excuse for a full-back not holding the line in our formation. You can perhaps forgive a centre-back, given they are potentially having to watch in front AND both sides, but a full-back in our system shouldn't be a yard or two behind the line in open play.I'd be interested to know who 'owns' the line in our formation - I suspect it's Tyrone and everyone follows his lead?I think at time Konsa owns it too, though it's usually Mings. They just seem really well drilled, it looks automatic for them all now, not looking about to cover each other etc, just focusing on their own roles.