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I don't think Given is too far out either; he's only three yards off his line, which is grand, I think.
Yeah, the defence was a bit sleepy, but as Stutts said, it was just one of those things.
I don't see us winning by 5 or 6 tonight. I'll reckon on us going at them early, scoring an early goal or two (say 2-0 by 30 minutes) and then sitting back. Very similar to how the game in Dublin went.
If we had scored that goal..... difficult to imagine one of our players running from midfield onto a breaking ball in the opposition's third of the field.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Point taken, of course I wouldn't be diminishing the goal's quality. I am not doing so. However, I feel it is always important to be critical of weaknesses in order to improve upon them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I've spoken to goalkeeper coaches who feel that Given's positioning as it was is acceptable, but others (who I agree with) who argue that if he's a yard closer to his line, he's going to make a better stab at saving that shot. Obviously I'd prefer if the ball was dealt with better by the defence, but it's not like goalkeepers don't prepare for shots like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Well he'd obviously have had a better chance if he'd been standing on his line but it was an outstanding shot - goalkeepers can't legislate for that level of accuracy. The odds were he was going to hit it low or at a comfortable height so I think Given was right to stay a step forward and narrow the angle. I don't think it would have made a huge effect either way.
Had forgot about the italy game... But I'll stand by my point. Sometimes it's more difficult for defenders to play well against weaker teams. Kelly is a prime example. Less pressure, more concentration, more time on the ball..Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88