rams_man Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 But wont he be missed in the box from free kicks, he is one of the main threats in the box from one....... 100% agree, ward would be no good in the box from a free kick compared to martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Forsyth Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Martin's probably our best bet, thought he was known as a FK specialist at Norwich? Did I just see Martin run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy1884 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Anyone but Ward. Ikeston lost two balls because of him on Saturday. Eagles would probably solve our problem. Other than that I guess we are just going to have to work some set piece routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Anyone but Ward. Ikeston lost two balls because of him on Saturday. Eagles would probably solve our problem. Other than that I guess we are just going to have to work some set piece routines. That made me laugh, probably 10% of their budget for next season gone right there........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy1884 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 That made me laugh, probably 10% of their budget for next season gone right there........ Yea I dont think we are going to be invited back next year haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Set pieces are an easy thing to improve. If this is our only attacking weakness then we should be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcfc111 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 This has been a bug bearer of mine for some time now. Culminating having to bite my tongue whilst stood in the corner at the Matlock game and watch **** corners largely by Ward. But when he does make a decent ball in we don't ever seem to be able to shake our markers and attack the ball. Static in the middle a lot of the time. We desperately need to work on set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ram Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Forsyth for corner kick taker, Hendrick + Thorne lurking outside if box to volley the clearances back in as long range efforts Martin/ Forsyth for free kick takers (shots) Hendrick needs the ball moving for a long range shot Thorne/ Forsyth for free kick takers (crosses/ through balls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Our set pieces are indeed terrible - really dreadful. And they are an easy thing to improve. Simmo used to be pretty useful - I don't understand why we haven't done more about it. And, frankly, Ward is pretty much the worst set piece taker I've ever seen (I like Ward a lot, but I would do better). It's not simply about shots on goal from dangerous positions (but that's a big part of the modern game). It's also about creative moves and rehearsed plays. And also the urgency and sharp thinking of a quick freekick to completely put the defence off balance. I would far rather have Martin taking them than Ward. But if I was someone like Will Hughes, I'd be practising them for an hour or two after training every day, making myself indispensable to the team and adding another feather to my already full cap. Currently when he (or most others) takes a cross at the moment (corner or freekick) it's almost invariably floated when what defenders hate is a ball played in with real whip and pace. Or a really clever set play ("from the training ground") to open the defence up in an unexpected way. Of course, we should be defending them better too. I would say both elements are the easiest and biggest area for potential improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 There's only two dead ball specialists I can remember. Beckham and Juninho. Ok players but unbelievable freekicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I bet Sammon could hit a free kick like Juninho :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I bet Sammon could hit a free kick like Juninho :lol: Hope your not a betting man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshfieldRam Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 There's only two dead ball specialists I can remember. Beckham and Juninho. Ok players but unbelievable freekicks Roberto Carlos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Roberto Carlos? Couple belters, but mostly poor. Guess I could add Ronald Koeman thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys' Handbag Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 COUTTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FD-rZOO18E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FD-rZOO18E Wow, ladies and gents we have a winner Coutts said he wanted to impress Mac, let hope he does in te rest of his game, cos maybe just maybe we have a Dead ball 'specialist' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Ben Davies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Johnny Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Before his memorable stint with us, Laurent Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Watching Ilkeston highlights. proper corner from Russell @00:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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