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Post by alanwycombe on Mar 4, 2024 17:42:28 GMT
Just look at your crossing😁
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Post by West Acton on Mar 4, 2024 18:33:55 GMT
Copped some grief lately - and fair enough for his performance against Rotherham - but thought he was exceptional against one of the best wingers in the league on Saturday. Tipping aside an otherwise certain goal early on and then stretching out a leg to stop some of those through balls into the penalty area were outstanding. Was reading somewhere that he is apparently the most attentive player at watching back videos of his performance and asking for feedback from the analytics team. Good to have a player clearly keen to improve. agree thought he had a superb game Saturday against his man but all the plaudits went to Dunne who played well but for me Paal handled his winger better. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Mar 4, 2024 23:31:40 GMT
That Leicester right winger must be Marion Masny (older folk will hopefully remember.....) because Paal struggled to keep him at bay. But, as I've said, this is probably a matter of him being good, not Paal being bad. Thankfully Chair took the set piece from which Jimmy helped set up our second.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Mar 5, 2024 14:30:44 GMT
Bit harsh 77 IMHO. Their players will be in the Premier League next season. But for Asmir gifting them a goal we restricted them to no real heart-in-mouth chances. Leicester are well known for playing through their wingers but how often did they get behind us on either flank? Paal's stats are always impressive - think he is one of these under the radar players for us who isn't always appreciated by sections of the fanbase but who will then be surprised when a bigger team comes in for him at some point.
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Post by Stanley75 on Mar 5, 2024 14:59:02 GMT
Bit harsh 77 IMHO. Their players will be in the Premier League next season. But for Asmir gifting them a goal we restricted them to no real heart-in-mouth chances. Leicester are well known for playing through their wingers but how often did they get behind us on either flank? Paal's stats are always impressive - think he is one of these under the radar players for us who isn't always appreciated by sections of the fanbase but who will then by surprised when a bigger team comes in for him at some point. I would agree with that. Paal has come in for criticism recently for his inconsistent crossing and set-piece deliveries and not for his defending which has always been solid. That would explain some of his recent 6/10 performances instead of his usual 8 or 9/10. Wouldn't say he's been under the radar though. |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 5, 2024 15:23:15 GMT
From what I looked at Paals defensive stats were better than Dunnes from Saturday. There was not a lot in it but defensively, they were very similar, but he edged him. Think only area Dunne was superior was duels in the air.
Thought both had cracking games overall hoping for more of the same tomorrow but i do fear a tricky winger will take Dunne apart at some point but so far he’s been immense at RB.
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Post by 1973ranger on Mar 7, 2024 0:00:00 GMT
Not playing well at the moment and a spell on the bench may just liven him up.
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Post by Rexpat on Sept 21, 2024 15:41:27 GMT
Thought he had a good game today and quietly having a decent season.
Quite pleased we didn't sell him.
I realize this is a contract year however.
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Post by MattyRangers on Sept 21, 2024 15:43:54 GMT
Marti going all Pep on he and playing him as an inverted fullback it seems? Spent a lot of time in the middle today like Cancelo under Pep…
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Post by Rexpat on Sept 21, 2024 15:53:08 GMT
Marti going all Pep on he and playing him as an inverted fullback it seems? Spent a lot of time in the middle today like Cancelo under Pep… He seemed more than up to the task. This may only be a viable option with Mr. Smooth (JCS) in the lineup. |
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Post by West Acton on Sept 21, 2024 15:57:12 GMT
Marti going all Pep on he and playing him as an inverted fullback it seems? Spent a lot of time in the middle today like Cancelo under Pep… we never seem to take advantage of the extra man when he steps in. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Sept 21, 2024 16:19:40 GMT
Marti going all Pep on he and playing him as an inverted fullback it seems? Spent a lot of time in the middle today like Cancelo under Pep… Nothing came of it. And first half Saito was completely isolated, save for the Flaneur occasionally popping up next to him. |
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Post by spongeparr on Sept 21, 2024 20:04:42 GMT
Paal did it last year as well. Depending on the opposition.
I rate Paal highly. Hope he doesn't move on.
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 22, 2024 0:05:54 GMT
Put in a glorious cross for Dunne today. And the one for Frey at Luton. His crossing is generally excellent.
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Sept 23, 2024 6:45:16 GMT
Much improved from the start of the season. More like it from him in recent games.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 23, 2024 7:44:06 GMT
But if he is being moved into midfield when we are in possession, why is no one passing to him? Is it because he can't turn with the ball? Or the defenders are too cautious? If JCS and Cook are going to ignore him, why not push him out wide to support Saito? Not so much a criticism of the player, I am genuinely baffled by the tactics.
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Post by Rangers77 on Sept 23, 2024 7:50:12 GMT
Keeper to Cook, to Dunne, back to Cook, to keeper, across to JSC, to Saito, with his back to the goal, a player right behind him, no Paal, so back to JCS, across to Cook..... Rinse and repeat. I don't get it.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 23, 2024 7:56:36 GMT
Keeper to Cook, to Dunne, back to Cook, to keeper, across to JSC, to Saito, with his back to the goal, a player right behind him, no Paal, so back to JCS, across to Cook..... Rinse and repeat. I don't get it. Exactly - my brother and I were saying this all match, you get it also, but Marti? I thought when he called the team over for a couple of talks when yet another of theirs was playing dead for about 10 minutes I thought he would sort it out, but it never really improved. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Sept 23, 2024 8:38:33 GMT
Keeper to Cook, to Dunne, back to Cook, to keeper, across to JSC, to Saito, with his back to the goal, a player right behind him, no Paal, so back to JCS, across to Cook..... Rinse and repeat. I don't get it. Doesnt that suggest the movement in front of them isn’t good enough for an out ball? Salter can pass nicely, so too Cook occasionally. When you see top teams playing it the movement is amazing, like having 14 on the pitch. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 23, 2024 8:41:51 GMT
Keeper to Cook, to Dunne, back to Cook, to keeper, across to JSC, to Saito, with his back to the goal, a player right behind him, no Paal, so back to JCS, across to Cook..... Rinse and repeat. I don't get it. Doesnt that suggest the movement in front of them isn’t good enough for an out ball? Salter can pass nicely, so too Cook occasionally. When you see top teams playing it the movement is amazing, like having 14 on the pitch. Agree Alan that is part of the problem. A lot of our attacking midfield stand there like statues, heavily marked. But not always. IMHO there were plenty of occasions where there was a player in a bit of space and he was ignored. What is Marti saying to the defence? Is he saying don't pass it into central midfield if the player is marked because its too dangerous? Or is he saying pass it and expect them to turn with the ball? Are they ignoring his instructions? |
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Post by Rangers77 on Sept 23, 2024 8:46:02 GMT
Keeper to Cook, to Dunne, back to Cook, to keeper, across to JSC, to Saito, with his back to the goal, a player right behind him, no Paal, so back to JCS, across to Cook..... Rinse and repeat. I don't get it. Doesnt that suggest the movement in front of them isn’t good enough for an out ball? Salter can pass nicely, so too Cook occasionally. When you see top teams playing it the movement is amazing, like having 14 on the pitch. Yep. We would be in serious peril without our wonderful and brilliant back four. The problem Saturday was the middle two, who didn't show for the ball in those situations. Colback does tbh. And Chair will. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Sept 23, 2024 8:47:39 GMT
Doesnt that suggest the movement in front of them isn’t good enough for an out ball? Salter can pass nicely, so too Cook occasionally. When you see top teams playing it the movement is amazing, like having 14 on the pitch. Agree Alan that is part of the problem. A lot of our attacking midfield stand there like statues, heavily marked. But not always. IMHO there were plenty of occasions where there was a player in a bit of space and he was ignored. What is Marti saying to the defence? Is he saying don't pass it into central midfield if the player is marked because its too dangerous? Or is he saying pass it and expect them to turn with the ball? Are they ignoring his instructions? Watched Varane when he came on, and whenever we were moving the ball in our half, he had his back to the goal we were attacking 🤷🏻♂️ |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 23, 2024 8:57:42 GMT
Agree Alan that is part of the problem. A lot of our attacking midfield stand there like statues, heavily marked. But not always. IMHO there were plenty of occasions where there was a player in a bit of space and he was ignored. What is Marti saying to the defence? Is he saying don't pass it into central midfield if the player is marked because its too dangerous? Or is he saying pass it and expect them to turn with the ball? Are they ignoring his instructions? Watched Varane when he came on, and whenever we were moving the ball in our half, he had his back to the goal we were attacking 🤷🏻♂️ Exactly. Some comments on the match thread suggested he was a big improvement but whilst he could scarcely have been worse than Madsen it looked more of the same Dozzy-Dozzell backwards passing to me... |
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Post by hal9thou on Sept 23, 2024 12:46:20 GMT
But if he is being moved into midfield when we are in possession, why is no one passing to him? Is it because he can't turn with the ball? Or the defenders are too cautious? If JCS and Cook are going to ignore him, why not push him out wide to support Saito? Not so much a criticism of the player, I am genuinely baffled by the tactics. I got problems on the Paal front. Great that there's someone in the stadium who can stick a cross in, but he's an awful mf player because he gives slow ball and very often goes lateral or backwards. That's hopeless for Kiki or anyone else trying to find space. Having said that, the side as a whole is very poor at quick release. Sorry to say it, but this is a coaching issue. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Sept 23, 2024 14:25:53 GMT
But if he is being moved into midfield when we are in possession, why is no one passing to him? Is it because he can't turn with the ball? Or the defenders are too cautious? If JCS and Cook are going to ignore him, why not push him out wide to support Saito? Not so much a criticism of the player, I am genuinely baffled by the tactics. I got problems on the Paal front. Great that there's someone in the stadium who can stick a cross in, but he's an awful mf player because he gives slow ball and very often goes lateral or backwards. That's hopeless for Kiki or anyone else trying to find space. Having said that, the side as a whole is very poor at quick release. Sorry to say it, but this is a coaching issue. Or a technical/talent one. Dembele takes the ball open and on half turn. Key skill for a MF. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 23, 2024 15:38:00 GMT
Given it was one of the glaring issues back end of last season, you would have thought that Varane and Madsen were bought in large part to address this failing. But SO FAR they have shown no more willingness/ ability to do that than anyone we already have...
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Post by jfrabbit on Sept 26, 2024 5:31:28 GMT
Looked like he'd thrown the towel in at the start of the season after interest from Watford but in fairness to him has knuckled down and been one of our better players so far.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Sept 26, 2024 10:29:38 GMT
Jan will be interesting for him (and Dunne?). Will they be offered/ sign new deals? As we need to avoid the Willock running down the contract situation if at all poss.
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Post by Stanley75 on Oct 7, 2024 19:30:04 GMT
How Paal gets on the team sheet every week is beyond me. Would it be any worse if Morgan Fox played at LB ? I very much doubt it... Defensively, no. Offensively, yes. |
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