mariachi-19
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Get it ready then.My shit will turn purple before that happens
Didn't Nani bag him self 8 or 9 goals in 07/08 and 15 or 16 assists?
Get it ready then.My shit will turn purple before that happens
I don't think he needs a trick or two, just a little more variety in how he tries to beat a man, like going inside once in awhile. It's unfair to compare him to Giggs because the latter is one of the games great dribblers, but apart from having such good control Giggs is so unpredictable these days. He can go inside, go outside, stop and start at will, fake etc etc. He does it without any 'trick' the way a certain portugese used to. So I dont think tricks are necessary and I think Valencia slowly should add more variety to his game. Will be great to see Obertan as well soon.The only thing with him is his predictability when taking on a man on the wing. Fake inside, go outside. Seems to be the only move he has, i may be wrong and he's only trying to keep it simple whilst he gets used to his surroundings, but he needs to find a trick or two to beat a man rather than knock it and run.
Yeah, it was him Berba and Rooney against Wolfsburg (I think). Basically two of the sexiest "almost goals" you're ever likely to see.That move was very much like he and Berba (I think it was Berba?) put together a few matches ago, can't remember who it was against, but it was brilliant.
That was an absolutely stunning move. Would have been such a an awesome goal had it gone in. Deserved a goal really. When he hits it well Valencia has some venom behind his shot.I'm curious to know how he smacked the crossbar, what with his inability to cut inside an' all?
I watched the Brazil-Ecuador game earlier this season and he absolutely smelted the ball against the crossbar in that game. One of those shots when it's hit the bar and rebounded out of the box before anyone has moved a muscle. The woodwork is probably still rattling.That was an absolutely stunning move. Would have been such a an awesome goal had it gone in. Deserved a goal really. When he hits it well Valencia has some venom behind his shot.
Alot of people could do with watching his performance in that game. I was very impressed with his performance in the central role that night.I watched the Brazil-Ecuador game earlier this season and he absolutely smelted the ball against the crossbar in that game. One of those shots when it's hit the bar and rebounded out of the box before anyone has moved a muscle. The woodwork is probably still rattling.
give him a break mate - he's only been here 5 minutes. A bit more confidence, which will come, will see him trying more ambious moves.The only thing with him is his predictability when taking on a man on the wing. Fake inside, go outside. Seems to be the only move he has, i may be wrong and he's only trying to keep it simple whilst he gets used to his surroundings, but he needs to find a trick or two to beat a man rather than knock it and run.
Yes, that is kind of what i meant. Maybe the term "trick" wasn't the best wording. He just needs to mix things up a bit instead of always going to the byline, he's got pace to burn and a hell of a shot and will be a great asset.I don't think he needs a trick or two, just a little more variety in how he tries to beat a man, like going inside once in awhile. It's unfair to compare him to Giggs because the latter is one of the games great dribblers, but apart from having such good control Giggs is so unpredictable these days. He can go inside, go outside, stop and start at will, fake etc etc. He does it without any 'trick' the way a certain portugese used to. So I dont think tricks are necessary and I think Valencia slowly should add more variety to his game. Will be great to see Obertan as well soon.
I can't stand him.... His just G.Neville with pace playing right wing.Another poor display tonight, I thought. Better than Nani, but barely. His goal aside (and that wasn't really his goal either, as his shot was sailing miles wide) he did one of two things all match: run to the touchline, wait for five seconds and then pass it back to Neville; or try to do something other than pass it to Neville and promptly lose the ball.
You're ignoring a couple of sublime crosses he made, one of which was pivitol in our first goal.Another poor display tonight, I thought. Better than Nani, but barely. His goal aside (and that wasn't really his goal either, as his shot was sailing miles wide) he did one of two things all match: run to the touchline, wait for five seconds and then pass it back to Neville; or try to do something other than pass it to Neville and promptly lose the ball.
Hardly, Nani's dragged backheel made that goal - and you can't tell me Valencia meant Nani to do it. Had Nani not had the technique to pull it off then it would have been another Valencia cross behind the strikers to no one.You're ignoring a couple of sublime crosses he made, one of which was pivitol in our first goal.
And the cross from which Macheda hit the post and the one he put on a plate for Owen in the first few minutes and the through ball which led to Macheda skimming the post etc. etc.You're ignoring a couple of sublime crosses he made, one of which was pivitol in our first goal.
What the feck are you talking about? Seriously?Hardly, Nani's dragged backheel made that goal - and you can't tell me Valencia meant Nani to do it. Had Nani not had the technique to pull it off then it would have been another Valencia cross behind the strikers to no one.
Are you related to him by any chance?Poor display? Only on the caf.
Probably our most lively player in the first half (Involved in our first goal as well) and fixed the winning goal (it was not sailing miles wide). So, a good partnership with his fullback is a negative thing? He's beginning to show a lot more confidence and will eventually decrease with playing the safe option.
Laughable aint itSometimes I think I watch a different game to most of ye cnuts. How the feck did Nani play better than him?
His worst game this season and was incredibly lucky with the goal...He was really annoying tonight. Hardly got past a man all night and his crossing was poor for the majority. I honestly believe that the man offers us little going forward. His contribution to the games are common with the general play of the team.
It's either laugh or cry, Brad. Honestly.Laughable aint it
Valencia played well, I'm liking the look of him now. Wish he'd get the confidence to drive at his man a bit more, but he's starting to grow into it
Was frankly a no brainer to take Nani off sadly, poor again
Good fecking lordHis worst game this season and was incredibly lucky with the goal...
Nope. He's incredibly one-footed.I thought he was mediocre today. Credit to him for taking that shot and all, but his crossing in particular was bad.
Has anyone ever seen him use his left foot?
lol. Did you see him make any runs tonight that were beyond mediocre? He was a waste of space tonight. Seriously, what game have I been watching then? From the start of the second half till that cross to Macheda he was anywhere in between non existent and wank. He lost the ball like 4-5 times in a row.What the feck are you talking about? Seriously?
Are you actually trying to claim none of his crosses today found his team-mates? Christ.
I really don't know.lol. Did you see him make any runs tonight that were beyond mediocre? He was a waste of space tonight. Seriously, what game have I been watching then? From the start of the second half till that cross to Macheda he was anywhere in between non existent and wank. He lost the ball like 4-5 times in a row.
First half he took like a decade to adjust the ball in one of our best chances to see a CSKA player tackling him. Slowed almost any attack down passing backwards and running circles stuck to the byline or the touchline.
Seriously 3 crosses for a game and a MOTM contender? Seriously?
Nani has been as good as him to say at least but his decision making is frustrating more and more people.
At least he beat his man a couple of times.
Sorry but I'm not wasting my time talking football with you again. Not after the last time. Boy was that a waste of time.lol. Did you see him make any runs tonight that were beyond mediocre? He was a waste of space tonight. Seriously, what game have I been watching then? From the start of the second half till that cross to Macheda he was anywhere in between non existent and wank. He lost the ball like 4-5 times in a row.
First half he took like a decade to adjust the ball in one of our best chances to see a CSKA player tackling him. Slowed almost any attack down passing backwards and running circles stuck to the byline or the touchline.
Seriously 3 crosses for a game and a MOTM contender? Seriously?
Nani has been as good as him to say at least but his decision making is frustrating more and more people.
At least he beat his man a couple of times.
Scored with it last season for Wigan actually. Was from about 7 yards out and right in front of the keeper. But he does know its there...I thought he was mediocre today. Credit to him for taking that shot and all, but his crossing in particular was bad.
Has anyone ever seen him use his left foot?