lyonhibs
28-11-2009, 07:12 PM
Before I go on, let me say that I thought Bamba had a cracking game today.
but.............
In my opinion, on another day, against a better team, his seemingly pathological desire to take another touch/attempt to skin the oncoming striker will land us in hot water. My heart was in my mouth on several times, and although his strength and telescopic legs got him out of trouble today, I think he needs to keep it basic when in possession at the back, which - on occasion - can mean just putting his foot/head through the ball and getting on with the game, as opposed to playing keepie-uppies and going on 1 man slalom's just outside our 18 yard box!!
Maka's Cruyff turn was treading the knife-edge between genius and disaster just a little bit too much for my - and seemingly Yogi's - liking as well.
Clean sheets will be - and have been - the foundation of our season, and I just feel minimising the fannying about at the back we saw today will be necessary to keep our impressive defensive record.
but.............
In my opinion, on another day, against a better team, his seemingly pathological desire to take another touch/attempt to skin the oncoming striker will land us in hot water. My heart was in my mouth on several times, and although his strength and telescopic legs got him out of trouble today, I think he needs to keep it basic when in possession at the back, which - on occasion - can mean just putting his foot/head through the ball and getting on with the game, as opposed to playing keepie-uppies and going on 1 man slalom's just outside our 18 yard box!!
Maka's Cruyff turn was treading the knife-edge between genius and disaster just a little bit too much for my - and seemingly Yogi's - liking as well.
Clean sheets will be - and have been - the foundation of our season, and I just feel minimising the fannying about at the back we saw today will be necessary to keep our impressive defensive record.