According to the Echo, Skrtel is still feeling the effects of his jaw break and may be used 'sparingly' until the injury has healed. But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time? Will he get sent off? Will he be our new Sami, dominating in the air? I'm kind of excited but also nervous about this...
Zorba to start v Bolton?
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Don't know a lot about him. From what I've read he's strong and good in the air. That would be perfect for Bolton as they are unlikely to catch him for pace.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
uh-oh...
well he can't be worse than pellegrino...can he?
well he can't be worse than pellegrino...can he?
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[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
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He'll take zonal to a new level....
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=35506.msg933437#msg933437 date=1251376690]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35506.msg933388#msg933388 date=1251369646]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
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Thankyou. I thought it was only me that realised this.
"Zonal the greek" ha.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35506.msg933388#msg933388 date=1251369646]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
[/quote]
To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
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Thankyou. I thought it was only me that realised this.
"Zonal the greek" ha.
Has anyone ever seen him play? When I saw his pic, and read he'd played for Rangers, I kept thinking of Amoruso, or whatever his name was. Long hair, cult figure, prone to 5 mistakes a game.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
Zorba's playing for the reserves this evening. Anyone gonna bother to watch?
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=35506.msg933437#msg933437 date=1251376690]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35506.msg933388#msg933388 date=1251369646]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
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It's cost us goals for years from setpieces and open play, regardless of how well we defend generally. Most seasons we start sluggishly trying to 'apply' it.
I'm not denying it's a valid, effective system of defending, but pretending it doesn't have it's flaws is naive to fuck. United, last season aside, have exploited it's weaknesses against us time and time again from balls into the box.
We've conceded 5 goals because the players are struggling to implement it, so obviously it does have it's issues, otherwise we wouldn't see veteran defenders like Carragher getting done over because he's marking the space behind a player rather than getting infront of him, which is pretty much basic, schoolboy stuff.
Carra and Torres were both marking a zone where there was no one, while an opposition player stands there and gets a free header on goal.
If it's not such a big deal, why season upon season do I get nervous whenever a half decent side gets a freekick or a corner against us?
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=35506.msg933388#msg933388 date=1251369646]
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933381#msg933381 date=1251369206]
But will Kyrgiakos be able to understand our zonal marking system in such a short time?
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To be fair... Does anyone look like they understand our zonal marking system? We've already shipped 5 goals because of it.
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Because the players didn't apply it properly, rather than because of the system itself, which served us well last season when we were flying.
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It's cost us goals for years from setpieces and open play, regardless of how well we defend generally. Most seasons we start sluggishly trying to 'apply' it.
I'm not denying it's a valid, effective system of defending, but pretending it doesn't have it's flaws is naive to fuck. United, last season aside, have exploited it's weaknesses against us time and time again from balls into the box.
We've conceded 5 goals because the players are struggling to implement it, so obviously it does have it's issues, otherwise we wouldn't see veteran defenders like Carragher getting done over because he's marking the space behind a player rather than getting infront of him, which is pretty much basic, schoolboy stuff.
Carra and Torres were both marking a zone where there was no one, while an opposition player stands there and gets a free header on goal.
If it's not such a big deal, why season upon season do I get nervous whenever a half decent side gets a freekick or a corner against us?
I didn't say it was flawless, but we proved last season that it's no more flawed than man-to-man, which players can and do also get wrong. I've shared those nerves you describe when dead ball kicks are awarded against us, but our "goals against" tallies each season suggest we've both been more worried than necessary.
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=35506.msg933474#msg933474 date=1251381505]
Has anyone ever seen him play? When I saw his pic, and read he'd played for Rangers, I kept thinking of Amoruso, or whatever his name was. Long hair, cult figure, prone to 5 mistakes a game.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
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My mate is a massive Rangers fan and when asked described him as a solid, but always makes one or two mistakes during a game (he actually called him a "car bomb" at first). Then he summed it up by saying he was a bit like Troare
Has anyone ever seen him play? When I saw his pic, and read he'd played for Rangers, I kept thinking of Amoruso, or whatever his name was. Long hair, cult figure, prone to 5 mistakes a game.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
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My mate is a massive Rangers fan and when asked described him as a solid, but always makes one or two mistakes during a game (he actually called him a "car bomb" at first). Then he summed it up by saying he was a bit like Troare
[quote author=Paddy link=topic=35506.msg933657#msg933657 date=1251395587]
Nickname is dung.
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Ditto.
Who/what is Zorbo?
Nickname is dung.
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Ditto.
Who/what is Zorbo?
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=35506.msg933674#msg933674 date=1251396842]
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
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[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=35506.msg933674#msg933674 date=1251396842]
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
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You would hope so, Blackburn had an average age of 17
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=35506.msg933674#msg933674 date=1251396842]
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
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You would hope so, Blackburn had an average age of 17
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[quote author=userred1 link=topic=35506.msg933773#msg933773 date=1251413282]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=35506.msg933674#msg933674 date=1251396842]
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
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You would hope so, Blackburn had an average age of 17
still looked better at handling the 17teen year olds than the zorba
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[quote author=userred1 link=topic=35506.msg933773#msg933773 date=1251413282]
[quote author=zlatan18 link=topic=35506.msg933674#msg933674 date=1251396842]
Seen him play when he was at rangers!
was good for corners becoz of his height and strength but other than that he is a waste.
ok as a 4th choice i guess but i wouldve rather kelly get some game time instead
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ditto looked accomplished for the reserves tonite
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You would hope so, Blackburn had an average age of 17
still looked better at handling the 17teen year olds than the zorba
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[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=35506.msg933474#msg933474 date=1251381505]
Has anyone ever seen him play? When I saw his pic, and read he'd played for Rangers, I kept thinking of Amoruso, or whatever his name was. Long hair, cult figure, prone to 5 mistakes a game.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
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Lorenzo Amoruso? Yeah, fucking useless, but a cult figure at Ibrox all the same.
Re KygreitqiopyfK>JBos, well every Greek I've spoken to say's he shite.
Can't wait.
Has anyone ever seen him play? When I saw his pic, and read he'd played for Rangers, I kept thinking of Amoruso, or whatever his name was. Long hair, cult figure, prone to 5 mistakes a game.
Hopefully, this guy is better.
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Lorenzo Amoruso? Yeah, fucking useless, but a cult figure at Ibrox all the same.
Re KygreitqiopyfK>JBos, well every Greek I've spoken to say's he shite.
Can't wait.
[quote author=Roopy link=topic=35506.msg933775#msg933775 date=1251413586]
Kyrgiakos is a fucking warrior.
Should start him against Bolton.
The Greeks only know one way to play - ultra defensive.
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*Has mental image of him kicking someone in the chest and shouting 'THIS IS ANFIELD'*
Kyrgiakos is a fucking warrior.
Should start him against Bolton.
The Greeks only know one way to play - ultra defensive.
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*Has mental image of him kicking someone in the chest and shouting 'THIS IS ANFIELD'*
He managed to jump UNDER the ball at one corner we conceded last night - it was quite an achievement, the corner came in from the right, he was standing in the left centre back position, and he ran towards the right hand post in a curving motion and leapt like a salmon as the ball soared past his left shoulder. I guess that's 'ring-rustiness'. He did win about three straightforward headers after that, and played some simple short passes along the back four, but whenever he tried to hit a longer ball he kept slicing it out of play. I'm not sure what Sammy lee got from watching him last night, apart from the fact that he isn't up to speed. Ayala and Kelly, on the other hand, looked disciplined, aware and fairly good on the ball.
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=35506.msg933929#msg933929 date=1251453880]
He managed to jump UNDER the ball at one corner we conceded last night - it was quite an achievement, the corner came in from the right, he was standing in the left centre back position, and he ran towards the right hand post in a curving motion and leapt like a salmon as the ball soared past his left shoulder. I guess that's 'ring-rustiness'. He did win about three straightforward headers after that, and played some simple short passes along the back four, but whenever he tried to hit a longer ball he kept slicing it out of play. I'm not sure what Sammy lee got from watching him last night, apart from the fact that he isn't up to speed. Ayala and Kelly, on the other hand, looked disciplined, aware and fairly good on the ball.
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Oh great. Two million quid down the drain then...
He managed to jump UNDER the ball at one corner we conceded last night - it was quite an achievement, the corner came in from the right, he was standing in the left centre back position, and he ran towards the right hand post in a curving motion and leapt like a salmon as the ball soared past his left shoulder. I guess that's 'ring-rustiness'. He did win about three straightforward headers after that, and played some simple short passes along the back four, but whenever he tried to hit a longer ball he kept slicing it out of play. I'm not sure what Sammy lee got from watching him last night, apart from the fact that he isn't up to speed. Ayala and Kelly, on the other hand, looked disciplined, aware and fairly good on the ball.
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Oh great. Two million quid down the drain then...
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35506.msg933938#msg933938 date=1251455539]
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=35506.msg933929#msg933929 date=1251453880]
He managed to jump UNDER the ball at one corner we conceded last night - it was quite an achievement, the corner came in from the right, he was standing in the left centre back position, and he ran towards the right hand post in a curving motion and leapt like a salmon as the ball soared past his left shoulder. I guess that's 'ring-rustiness'. He did win about three straightforward headers after that, and played some simple short passes along the back four, but whenever he tried to hit a longer ball he kept slicing it out of play. I'm not sure what Sammy lee got from watching him last night, apart from the fact that he isn't up to speed. Ayala and Kelly, on the other hand, looked disciplined, aware and fairly good on the ball.
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Oh great. Two million quid down the drain then...
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So how many of your chickens hatched then?
[quote author=gkmacca link=topic=35506.msg933929#msg933929 date=1251453880]
He managed to jump UNDER the ball at one corner we conceded last night - it was quite an achievement, the corner came in from the right, he was standing in the left centre back position, and he ran towards the right hand post in a curving motion and leapt like a salmon as the ball soared past his left shoulder. I guess that's 'ring-rustiness'. He did win about three straightforward headers after that, and played some simple short passes along the back four, but whenever he tried to hit a longer ball he kept slicing it out of play. I'm not sure what Sammy lee got from watching him last night, apart from the fact that he isn't up to speed. Ayala and Kelly, on the other hand, looked disciplined, aware and fairly good on the ball.
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Oh great. Two million quid down the drain then...
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So how many of your chickens hatched then?
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