Wolfie20 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, toddy said: More athleticism? If that is the answer , then the last player you need on a team is fat boy. If you class him as fat then you must be positively anorexic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 minute ago, curtains said: Chris Martin is a powerful athletic lad. Do not get the fat boy bit he's looked great at Fulham. LOL!!! Good one. How you got 5 false theories in 2 brief sentences is pure perfidious brilliance. He is at Fulham you got that bit right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ninos said: LOL!!! Good one. How you got 5 false theories in 2 brief sentences is pure perfidious brilliance. He is at Fulham you got that bit right. Is powerful false then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ninos said: So it's a 10 steps forward 1 step back sort of plan then ? Well, even using your fuzzy and one-eyed logic, that's still nine steps forward isn't it? That will do for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, curtains said: Looks athletic enough to me. Really?? You don't see a tiny head on an oversized frame? Compare him to piazon (?) in the background. Or does he just wear baggy shirts at Fulham? And let's not even discuss the rather dare I say "metro" way he stretches out his arms here. Diego Costa he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Ninos said: Really?? You don't see a tiny head on an oversized frame? Compare him to piazon (?) in the background. Or does he just wear baggy shirts at Fulham? And let's not even discuss the rather dare I say "metro" way he stretches out his arms here. Diego Costa he is not. Blimey I wish I looked like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'm just pleased this has turned into a Martin thread,the more the better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, curtains said: Strength and ability...There's more to athleticism than running fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 minute ago, RadioactiveWaste said: Strength and ability...There's more to athleticism than running fast. I agree that there's more to it than speed but I don't agree he's athletic. I can buy into some things like he scores, he does good flicks, gets players involved, defends set pieces well, and holds the ball up - but to now say he's athletic is a bit ridiculous. Even powerful isn't accurate. Will Hughes isn't fast but he's extremely athletic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ninos said: I agree that there's more to it than speed but I don't agree he's athletic. I can buy into some things like he scores, he does good flicks, gets players involved, defends set pieces well, and holds the ball up - but to now say he's athletic is a bit ridiculous. Even powerful isn't accurate. Will Hughes isn't fast but he's extremely athletic. Different type of player so the analogy doesn't stand up. Excuse the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ninos said: I agree that there's more to it than speed but I don't agree he's athletic. I can buy into some things like he scores, he does good flicks, gets players involved, defends set pieces well, and holds the ball up - but to now say he's athletic is a bit ridiculous. Even powerful isn't accurate. Will Hughes isn't fast but he's extremely athletic. I think I'd just make the point that "mobility" and "athleticism" are not necessarily the same thing either. I'd also say more athleticism as a team doesn't mean every player must be more athletic. He want to keep Baird, I'm presuming not to add athleticism which Cyrus Christie has in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superzak Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Didn't Martin play the whole 90 minutes for Fulham today..that must make him quite athletic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, superzak said: Didn't Martin play the whole 90 minutes for Fulham today..that must make him quite athletic Yes he did but he's out of condition lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I think we need better footballers than faster blokes tbh. I don't think if Alex Pearce, Olsson, Cyrus, Butterfield, Bryson were more athletic that the ball would move any faster or more accurately. Neither would it stop so many crosses and and drilled balls coming from the left flank. It wouldn't stop us being so dodgy at set pieces. If you type 'Martin' on the Internet anywhere do those pair always show up? It's weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 There's not enough movement. We need players who can break; take people on; move into space. we've got more statues than Madame Tussauds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, RamNut said: There's not enough movement. We need players who can break; take people on; move into space. we've got more statues than Madame Tussauds. Spot on. That's been a big problem this season. Lack of movement off the ball when we are in possession and the pace at which we move the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 3 hours ago, toddy said: More athleticism? If that is the answer , then the last player you need on a team is fat boy. Is this good enough for you? @reveldevil keep up mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, BurtonRam7 said: Is this good enough for you? @reveldevil keep up mate. Putting Chris Martin's head on Offrande Zanzalas body will get you nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ninos said: Putting Chris Martin's head on Offrande Zanzalas body will get you nowhere Who is Zanzala . Have you watched the lad play ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Ninos said: Really?? You don't see a tiny head on an oversized frame? Compare him to piazon (?) in the background. Or does he just wear baggy shirts at Fulham? And let's not even discuss the rather dare I say "metro" way he stretches out his arms here. Diego Costa he is not. I wouldn't care a toss if Martin's head to frame ratio was totally different to Piazon. In similar number if games played, Martin has twice as many goals for Fulham this season. That'll do for me - he's coming back next season so you better get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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