Albert Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 well last year when we played well we had kuqi, who scored about twice for us but oh well its all about a big name player coming, not like it was the attacking 3 that scored all the goals or anything and its not like ambrose would play this attacking 3 Well, the fact that we lack either Kuqi or a player who can play his role should make this even more worrying then shouldn't it. Personally I'd rather a focal point of the attack like Waghorn with another two forwards in a 4-3-3 with a 3 man midfield of say Bryson, Bailey and maybe a new signing, but we still definitely have the personnel for a 4-2-3-1... Except that striker for the top who actually can hold up the ball and hound the opposition defense like Kuqi did and did well and like Waghorn can do and do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Well, the fact that we lack either Kuqi or a player who can play his role should make this even more worrying then shouldn't it. Personally I'd rather a focal point of the attack like Waghorn with another two forwards in a 4-3-3 with a 3 man midfield of say Bryson, Bailey and maybe a new signing, but we still definitely have the personnel for a 4-2-3-1... Except that striker for the top who actually can hold up the ball and hound the opposition defense like Kuqi did and did well and like Waghorn can do and do well. not arguing mate, just dont see how he will hold it up aswell as someone with a presence of Kuqi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 not arguing mate, just dont see how he will hold it up aswell as someone with a presence of Kuqi There's no way he could be as good in the air. So it doesn't leave us with the option of switching our style of play should we need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 There's no way he could be as good in the air. So it doesn't leave us with the option of switching our style of play should we need to. There are two ways of holding the ball up. Using your body like Kuqi or keeping it under your control like Waghorn. The advantage Waghorn has is he is quicker and can therefore receive the ball on the ground and in space. Kuqi needs the long ball and more often than not will be beaten to it or struggle to find a team mate close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 There are two ways of holding the ball up. Using your body like Kuqi or keeping it under your control like Waghorn. The advantage Waghorn has is he is quicker and can therefore receive the ball on the ground and in space. Kuqi needs the long ball and more often than not will be beaten to it or struggle to find a team mate close enough. Yes, so as I said, Waghorn doesn't provide the alternative that is needed. I.e. long ball when things aren't working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asanovic Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I bet our Nath can do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes, so as I said, Waghorn doesn't provide the alternative that is needed. I.e. long ball when things aren't working. Please tell me when the long ball has been effective. It is the scourge of the English game and belongs to the park game not the professional arena. We will only have a long term future in the Premiership if we can pass the ball and keep possession. The long ball is the best way of giving the ball to the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Please tell me when the long ball has been effective. It is the scourge of the English game and belongs to the park game not the professional arena. We will only have a long term future in the Premiership if we can pass the ball and keep possession. The long ball is the best way of giving the ball to the opposition. We aren't Barcelona. Many times last season when we tried to play football around the times when we were playing well we got squeezed and couldn't play out from the back because no one in this division is good enough to do so. It is at this point you need to change it, and someone with height allows you to do that. It is naive and downright arrogant to think otherwise. Not to mention ridiculous, when it is plain to see how plan A isnt working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 We aren't Barcelona. Many times last season when we tried to play football around the times when we were playing well we got squeezed and couldn't play out from the back because no one in this division is good enough to do so. It is at this point you need to change it, and someone with height allows you to do that. It is naive and downright arrogant to think otherwise. Not to mention ridiculous, when it is plain to see how plan A isnt working. I'm sorry if I appear arrogant, even if I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Agree to disagree then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 srg i have to agree with you for the first time ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Agree to disagree then. Seems fair - have a good evening Srg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSvsThe World Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 i like playing with small players, pass the ball around a little, instead of whacking the ball up field like we did with hulse and howard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 i like playing with small players, pass the ball around a little, instead of whacking the ball up field like we did with hulse and howard? Don't get me wrong, I want this too. But a plan B in case that does not work would be nice! That's all I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 i like playing with small players, pass the ball around a little, instead of whacking the ball up field like we did with hulse and howard? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3490143486_fdf5de235b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Ambrose is a big puddin That's not rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 That's not rice Thank feck! You guys left me hangin there a bit!:oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceland Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank feck! You guys left me hangin there a bit!:oops: Im sure you are anyway my friend I keed I keed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalley Ram Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thank feck! You guys left me hangin there a bit!:oops: Yeah, bit of a worry - two pages before it was picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes, doubted it myself for a while, but it came good in the end. Have we signed him yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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