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    I'm so sad for him that his goal didn't stand, and actually a bit irritated over VAR and the rules. I of course get it that offside is offside and It's hard to argue against a goal being is disallowed when it is. But, the point with the offside rule is that a player should not get an extra advantage by being closer to the goal than the defender (and perhaps a lot of other things too). In this case where we are talking about millimeters there is no advantage what so ever. The only result is that a perfectly executed beautiful goal is disallowed. A sublime pass from Pau, good movement from different players, a super sprint, first touch and perfect shot - all ruled out because of this forensic approach to the game where we are striving for some kind of absolute justice by having computers calculate millimeters. It's just wrong, most didn't notice it when it happened and should better fall whithin some kind of clear and obvious-rule and with thicker lines being drawn by VAR or something.
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    Actually not, and no need for it, he did the right thing to focus on controlling the ball and hitting the net when Johnstone was overplayed. It was fast executed as well with the two touches, which was good as two defenders came flying in to block it.
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    I thought he looked very lively and had an extra spark in his step, good actions from him throughout his cameo. The goal was well taken, it's not always easy to get that right at that speed although it could seem easy, good first little touch to control and then a controlled finish. He blows hot and cold, yesterday was hot and that's encouraging.
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    I think he looked more solid defensively yesterday, it was of course the action that led up to the gaol where Mateta raced through, but that can happen. Otherwise he looked good defensively and helped out to cover behind Konsa a couple of times, usually it's the other way around. Bot Edouard and Mateta are quite physical players so it was a good test for him. Attacking wise and regarding his passing it's not much to say, simply top class, and the pass for the Diaby goal that was disallowed was sublime. I love having a CB who dictates play and controls the passing, it's like having a good old sweeper.
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    Like said before, he sure is entertaining! I'm very curious to see how good he can be. Would like to see him on daily basis in training to get a better grasp of his technique and decision making and how high his ceiling can be. They way he hustles and gives seasoned PL-defenders the Grant Holt-treatment is unbelievable considering his age. Also the power in his shots are hugely impressive. The strike that smacked the bar against City and the goal yesterday gives him the right to go for the shots against Liverpool last week end although it looked a bit silly. We know Emery wants players with different profiles, I wonder if he sees Duran as a target player type. If so I more understand the decision to let Archer go as Duran gives us something different.
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    Thanks, I don't think I had even heard of it. I read that it started in the 1950's so it has a longer tradition than I thought. I guess they invested a lot in it to the WC, but still it doesn't seem to have so many well known players and at least this summer it has been completely overshadowed by the Saudi Pro League. If Coutinho turned down other better league for it I guess that it at least has some kind of quality or status, still a bit of a surprise for me that choosed Qatar if he thinks that he still has a couple of years left on top level.
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    Anyone know anything about the standard of the league in Qatar?
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    I had Riccardo Scimeca as my favourite player, was sure he would become better than Southgate. Did he end up working at his families pizza place or something instead? edit: now I read that he actually went on and played quite well for Forest afterwards, didn't remember that.
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    If we play with an even higher line he will catch up!
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    This has perhaps been posted earlier in this thread, but an interesting and amusing read - Cutler heaping praise over MacPhee, Gerrard not so much I know who I trust of the two of them! https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/scots-abroad/english-football/steven-gerrards-astonishing-x-rated-25482571
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    That's really interesting! If I remember correctly regarding Engels I thought it looked like he lacked pace and was slow on the turn but if I recall correctly he also scored really high on one of those pace ratings. Perhaps it's the top end pace as you say. Nevertheless it's encouraging and hopefully what seems to be lack of pace is more about adapting to the game.
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    I agree, I think that when we concede goals it is probably most of the time a case of an individual mistake and not because of the coaching. If there is a lack of organisation and the players seem not to know what to do etc it could be, but I haven't noticed that in a long time. The many changes we have had to do in our back line must be a challange.
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    But he does get credit on here. "You lads" does not include me, I've never said a critical word about him and haevn't even posted in this thread before what I can remember, and I don't play FIFA. I guess my point does not come across so I'll leave it there.
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    I checked the official site but could find it, but I guess he is still set piece coach? Or does he have other responsibilities now under Emery, I'm not sure. Would you say that the goals we conceded seemed to be a lack of organisation and instructions or were they more individual errors? Did't think of it myself during the game.
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    Come on guys, he is a set piece coach (or is he still?) and we conceded a couple of soft set piece goals, surly his role may be interesting to discuss, especially in the context of how we will cope on set pieces without Mings. Having quickly scanned the last three pages there are several positive posts about him so I don't get it. Isn't it more interesting to actually discuss the subject than ridiculing other posters and hampering discussion by directly accusing others of "scapegoating"? I don't think I've posted in this thread before but I'm quite interested in hearing others views on him, his role, his impact on when we score or concede on set pieces, whether the set piece goals - scored or conceded - can be tracked back to his work or if it is because of an individual performance or mistake etc etc etc. Personally I'm not at all interested in discussions that only focus on whether others are "scapegoating" or not, and I think it's beginning to become as tiresome as the overly critical posts that it's meant to curb.
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    What, you mean Samba wasn't suited to be a CF???
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    Thanks for that, that's a very good post and a great rational analysis. Agree that it is often easier to analyse the game watching the replay, during the game you often get caught by your emotions. Quite interesting that as you say only one goal had a high line problem to it, but even so also was because that Nunez managed to trick Pau by first being offside and then making the run. Not sure he did it intentionally but it got the better of Pau. It sure has been a lot of focus on the high line but it's true that most of the goals was a set piece problem. Also correct to point out Cash's flaws, I wanted us to start Konsa at RB as I think Cash is a liability at RB against the better teams. I got quite worried when Carlos went off and Cash moved to RB and Bailey RW, Bailey is not good defensively either, so that made our right hand side vulnerable. I guess switching McGinn to the right hand side was an attempt to tighten up that flank, but it doesn't halp against Cash's defensive flaws.
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    This is really interesting. I hadn't thought of that before, a friend who is a Liverpool supporter texted me after the game and said the same thing. He also said that Liverpool did the same at the beginning of last season and that it was a catastrophe for them, he was very surprised that we played with such a high line without the pressing away to Liverpool. I may be slow thinking, but is the obvious problem here that if you don't press, you give the opponents time to play the passes behind our high line? Or is there something more to it?
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    There is quite much to be said about his performance today but one thing is sure, he's really entertaining to watch!
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    There were some mitigating circumstances today, conceding early away to a top team always makes it difficult, losing a CB early and needing to reshape not ideal either. But still it was a bit of a reality check, I was too optimistic before the game, they are on another level and we are still some years away from being able to fully compete. Martinez, Konsa, Luiz, Kamara, Diaby and Zaniolo at least showed they can compete with the best, the rest to a lesser extent.
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    With all due respect a bit of unnecessary tone in that imo, I try to focus on the posts and also not so much what might have been said earlier, and it was spot on today.
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    Next week we focus on turning and rushing back! He made a couple of mistakes today, but I don't care much about that, everyone does and he will learn. What was a bit more concerning is what seems to be lack of pace and slow on the turn, really hope it's a matter of adapting to the PL. Even if that will remain his other attributes probably still means he should be a starter, but we need to adapt how we defend if so. It was not good to see how vulnerable we were to the balls played in behind our defence. [Disclaimer: This is not part of a negative campaign against him, I support him 100% and have every hope that he will come good]
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    Must see more of him, but up front together with Watkins (yes even after today's game) Diaby RW and Ramsey LW I recon would be our strongest front 4.
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    One of the positives today, looks like he has the highest level in him. I get the feeling he will do something good every time he has the ball, and has the physique to compete.
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    I'm sorry to say that @TRO was right in being worried for our defence in this game. The amount of times they caught us with balls behind our defence was not nice to see. I mostly thank Konsa it stayed 3-0.
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