Rossa
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I know - I just wanted to emphasise my complete lack of any sense of humour. Carry on.Jeez, I knew that.
I know - I just wanted to emphasise my complete lack of any sense of humour. Carry on.Jeez, I knew that.
I know - I just wanted to emphasise my complete lack of any sense of humour. Carry on.
People forget how good Smalling was in his first season with us. He got a run of games at centreback and was absolutely brilliant. Looked like he wasn't just ready to cover for Rio and Vidic, but that he was already ready to start pushing them for the starting role (Rio's injuries were starting to drop his performances).Holy feck balls, I searched that ridiculous name and 4 pages came back as matches
He's probably been our best central defensive passer the last few games. Partly because he's been better lately than what he had been previously, and partly because Bailly's passing has been a bit off. I was deliberately taking notice of how it was going in our last match, and he was generally being both more 'forward' with his passing than Bailly, and more accurate with those forward passes. Bailly and Rojo on their day are certainly better passers. But Smalling 'looks' worse than what he actually is with the way he moves his entire body around to make a pass.Of course his pass completion rate is going to be high if he only passes to the GK or another player within 2m of him. Any attempts further than that usually go wayward and his composure goes completely out the window when pressed by an opponent.
His passing is poor but his positioning is absolutely terrible. The amount of problems this causes for his fellow centre half is the main issue.
The sooner Jones is back the better.
Was thinking the same. There is a good chance that he will be the man lifting the trophy.Will probably captain us on Sunday, hopefully first of many finals to come
Captain Chris and vice PogcapWill probably captain us on Sunday, hopefully first of many finals to come
Unless Rooney pulls a Terry and goes full kit wanker.Was thinking the same. There is a good chance that he will be the man lifting the trophy.
His passings were pretty good in 2014/2015 season. He's definitely not the worst passer for a PL centre back in my opinion.I remember Smallling was praised a lot for his ability on the ball when we signed him. CAF even coined the term "Smallingbauer" because of how comfortable he was on the ball.
Hilarious isn't it
Literally every other player in the back four is having a worst game thus far.He has been so, so so bad today. Every pass is too slow or misplaced, he keeps playing a terrible line and has basically not defended any situation.
It's ridiculous that he's our captain imo.
He's won the majority of balls in the box while Bailly has been running around like a madman. Rojo being an atrocious left back also doesn't help his cause.He has been so, so so bad today. Every pass is too slow or misplaced, he keeps playing a terrible line and has basically not defended any situation.
It's ridiculous that he's our captain imo.
I never said he was worthless, but it hit me when we had possession and the ball never seemed to pass the halfway line...Strange time to criticise given he's the only defender that hasn't played like a halfwit.
Jesus.He has been so, so so bad today. Every pass is too slow or misplaced, he keeps playing a terrible line and has basically not defended any situation.
It's ridiculous that he's our captain imo.
Best post in the thread today.Strange time to criticise given he's the only defender that hasn't played like a halfwit.
What game are you watching...He was pretty bad, although the entire back 4 was as well. Also thing with him is that even when he looks decent/good his passing is so appalling that it's simply not worth it...Today again he had some shocking decisions when any other CB with at least some semblance of passing ability would have been able to start some dangerous attacks...He's literally robbing us from having at least extra 4-5 good attacking setups per game every time.Strange time to criticise given he's the only defender that hasn't played like a halfwit.
This is the Smalling thread mate.He let his man go for the goal that wants given (yes rojo was shocking too) and he let him go again for the goal that was given, resulting in him marking nobody. (again rojo also at fault).
His positioning is his biggest liability and it causes the rest of the defence huge problems. Take him off out rojo at LCB and put blind at left back.
The same one as you. I just get defending that bit more. You're wittering on about his passing ability, which everybody knows is shite, even though he's won numerous headers in the six yard box, made several blocks from crosses and is playing with Bailly and Rojo, who between them look as if they've just sank a bottle of voddy in the dressing room before coming out to play.What game are you watching...He was pretty bad. Also thing with him is that even when he looks decent/good his passing is so appaling that it's simply not worth it...Today again he had some shocking decisions when any other CB with at least some semblance of passing ability would have been able to start some dangerous attacks...
Its amazing that so many people can watch half a game, where our defending is poor, and moan about a CBs passing be slightly too negative or not having the crispness of Xavi's passing.What game are you watching...He was pretty bad, although the entire back 4 was as well. Also thing with him is that even when he looks decent/good his passing is so appalling that it's simply not worth it...Today again he had some shocking decisions when any other CB with at least some semblance of passing ability would have been able to start some dangerous attacks...He's literally robbing us from having extra 4-5 good attacking setups per game every time.
Bailly ended up picking up the player because Smalling went marking space.This is the Smalling thread mate.
Think you're looking for the Bailly one.
No, Bailly is the one marking the space Gabbiadini scores from and is the player facing the player, therefore can see it.Bailly ended up picking up the player because Smalling went marking space.
Was that Bailly too.No, Bailly is the one marking the space Gabbiadini scores from and is the player facing the player, therefore can see it.