fruitbat69 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Why do we never stick some on the half way line when we defend corners. It really does irritate me. As soon as we clear it it goes straight to the opposition and they launch again back in the box. At least someone up front gives us an outlet as well as keeps 2 defenders occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athywhite_Mike Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Why do we never stick some on the half way line when we defend corners. It really does irritate me. As soon as we clear it it goes straight to the opposition and they launch again back in the box. At least someone up front gives us an outlet as well as keeps 2 defenders occupied. It irritates the **** out of me too, especially at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat69 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 It irritates the **** out of me too, especially at home! Maybe an email to Mr Megson might give him an idea. Sorry I forgot the fans opinions mean nothing to our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrandt Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Why do we never stick some on the half way line when we defend corners. It really does irritate me. As soon as we clear it it goes straight to the opposition and they launch again back in the box. At least someone up front gives us an outlet as well as keeps 2 defenders occupied. Half-way line ? What planet are you on ? Megson never leaves anyone forward of our own penalty spot. The opposition are queuing up on the edge of our box waiting for any loose ball to shoot back in. Basically, when we defend a corner, we're hoping for a free-kick or a goal-kick so we can get someone upfield to clear to. Mind you, even more shocking, I noticed Arsenal doing the same in the 2nd half. Now that was weird. Edited September 23, 2008 by Rembrandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 cos davies is much more likely to prevent a goal than score one might be different with elmander in the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Firthy Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Maybe an email to Mr Megson might give him an idea. Sorry I forgot the fans opinions mean nothing to our manager. yeah because that would be a good way to run a club wouldn't it. have the fans make all the decisions. yeah, good idea einstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ROFL Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 yeah because that would be a good way to run a club wouldn't it. have the fans make all the decisions. yeah, good idea einstein. So far so good for Ebsfleet United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 So far so good for Ebsfleet United. Apples and oranges though. Corner shop v Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T. Church Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Don't seem to be able to deal with short corners either. Basically Megson wants 11 men in the box and that's that, very frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dci_bwfc Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 cos davies is much more likely to prevent a goal than score one might be different with elmander in the team No one said it had to be Davies, someone with a bit of pace would be better - Gardner gets my vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombwfc Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 How many players did Arsenal, universally accepted as the most attacking, free-flowing side in Europe, leave forward from corners on Saturday? Not saying i agree with it (i can't see what say, Riga offers us defensively from a corner), but if it's good enough for Wenger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylswhite Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Why do we never stick some on the half way line when we defend corners. It really does irritate me. As soon as we clear it it goes straight to the opposition and they launch again back in the box. At least someone up front gives us an outlet as well as keeps 2 defenders occupied. Megson has a heart attack when anyone apart from Davies crosses the halfway line so hes not gonna do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 No one said it had to be Davies, someone with a bit of pace would be better - Gardner gets my vote! gardners ont post tell me youd honestly worry about gardner scoring? im his biggest fan and accept he cant kick straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Another thinly-veiled let's knock megson thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledwhite2 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It's accepted wisdom (mine) that the more you leave upfield, the more defenders they'll leave back, generally one spare A less congested area is then easier to defend, and easier for the goalie to claim the cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassy arse Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Another thinly-veiled let's knock megson thread. r u megsons lovechild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 So far so good for Ebsfleet United. Technically, it's the owners not fans making the decisions there. So really, it's the same as any other football club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 It's accepted wisdom (mine) that the more you leave upfield, the more defenders they'll leave back, generally one spare A less congested area is then easier to defend, and easier for the goalie to claim the cross. so by that logic you'd leave all 10 upfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 r u megsons lovechild just for typing like a scrote alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 so by that logic you'd leave all 10 upfield? On a similar subject, if you are taking a corner and 2 players go to the ball, 2 defenders will go with them. That's 2 defenders out of the equation for the price of 1. Why doesn't everyone do it? Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 r u megsons lovechild Yes, I'm the bastard offspring of Gary Megson and Ann Widdicombe: what's your excuse for being a dick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 23, 2008 Yes, I'm the bastard offspring of Gary Megson and Ann Widdicombe: what's your excuse for being a dick? He'll have to respond to that via PM I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 He'll have to respond to that via PM I'm afraid. I know. It's about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat69 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Another thinly-veiled let's knock megson thread. Not at all my friend. It's just an observation. As far as I can remember Big Sam did the same. All 11 players in the box surely can't be a good tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledwhite2 Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 so by that logic you'd leave all 10 upfield? Yep No, I think that one upfield proper and one between the box and centre circle It's about striking a balance, Megson is in many ways too negative for my taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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