RamNut Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I think what Martin does is perfectly acceptable. I never find myself saying get up you fool. Always laughing at the defender that committed the foul. He is a big guy and can stay on his feet but it is not like he is cheating or actually diving. Always sufficient contact for me. What he does is intelligent. Proves my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 This seems to show how values have changed in the game. At one time diving, going down easily, simulation....whatever you want to call it......was despised as gamesmanship. Now gamesmanship is acceptable....even applauded. But why would he stay on his feet under the challenge? What's his incentive to stay on his feet? Sure, in the interests of good sporting conduct he should try to stay on his feet, but then the defender committing a foul isn't exactly demonstrating good sportsmanship either. He might as well go down under the foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 But why would he stay on his feet under the challenge? What's his incentive to stay on his feet? Sure, in the interests of good sporting conduct he should try to stay on his feet, but then the defender committing a foul isn't exactly demonstrating good sportsmanship either. He might as well go down under the foul. I like the player that get's stuck in and carries on. But Martin is not mobile is he. He would get fouled and that would be it, the defender takes the ball off him. Nothing wrong with reading a situation and drawing in the foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I like the player that get's stuck in and carries on. But Martin is not mobile is he. He would get fouled and that would be it, the defender takes the ball off him. Nothing wrong with reading a situation and drawing in the foul. Especially when he can put the free kicks in the back of the net the way he did against Bournemouth haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 But why would he stay on his feet under the challenge? What's his incentive to stay on his feet? Sure, in the interests of good sporting conduct he should try to stay on his feet, but then the defender committing a foul isn't exactly demonstrating good sportsmanship either. He might as well go down under the foul. John o'hare would never have been on his feet if he'd flopped over every time he was touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 John o'hare would never have been on his feet if he'd flopped over every time he was touched. But in those days, he wouldn't have been given the free kick for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I think what Martin does is perfectly acceptable. I never find myself saying get up you fool. Always laughing at the defender that committed the foul. He is a big guy and can stay on his feet but it is not like he is cheating or actually diving. Always sufficient contact for me. What he does is intelligent. Exactly, he puts himself between the man and ball to draw the foul in dangerous situations. If the defender is silly enough to commit and doesn't win the ball it's a free kick for the team. Like you said, very intelligent play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 But in those days, he wouldn't have been given the free kick for it. Sorry but i find it a bit pathetic. He's a big bloke. Goes down far too easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Scored 3 today is that a hat trick. Good lad he's a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall_Ram Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Martin's third was a peach. Made even better considering his movement.. "2bffdb202c723763d89fdea46c9d9f70" alt="2bffdb202c723763d89fdea46c9d9f70"> He was there moments before Jeff passed it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Martin 1st goal was also very good made by Keogh and Russell with incisive passing . Very good finish as was his 3rd Good pre season hat trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Great goals.....he's so much better when he stays on his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Great goals.....he's so much better when he stays on his feet. Same with Hughes. Sometimes they give up too easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheltenhamRam Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 He's not quick which perhaps conveys lack of fitness. Clearly he wouldn't be starting on smashing them in if he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Scored 3 today is that a hat trick. Good lad he's a star. Yes, it is a hat-trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 12/1 3rd favourite to be championship top scorer behind Rhodes (7/1) and McCormack (8/1). Russell 25/1, 12th favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 12/1 3rd favourite to be championship top scorer behind Rhodes (7/1) and McCormack (8/1). Russell 25/1, 12th favourite Swear Russell was at 16/1 with Bryson at 25/1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Martin's third was a peach. Made even better considering his movement.."2bffdb202c723763d89fdea46c9d9f70" alt="2bffdb202c723763d89fdea46c9d9f70"> He was there moments before Jeff passed it in. He was playing centre mid at the time just FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Once he's quit playing the lad will be size of a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Got my vote last season. Without his contribution we would have finished top 10 at best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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