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Scoring from outside the box

Postby colonel_muck » Mon May 03, 2010 9:11 am

Gerrard, Milner, Huddlestone. We've not had a midfielder who hits it from outside the box since Barton. Obviously Bellamy scored a cracker in the derby but i remember on saturday when Milner got the ball it was a bit panicky as you don't know weather to close down an impending screamer or sit back and stop him picking out a through ball. I think it's vital for us to have this type of player as it makes your opponent think. I suppose really I'm looking for a 'traditional' midfielder. I don't think any of the above would come in the summer, with Liverpool probably going to make a sale to new owners giving Stevie G hope for another season, although I would love James Milner. Anyone got any suggestions? I also think it's no coincidence that these players I have mentioned are all English...
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Mon May 03, 2010 9:14 am

Barton's shooting was pretty awfull though.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby colonel_muck » Mon May 03, 2010 9:19 am

yes but he did score some crackers. most players that try it get it wrong for more than get it right. gerrard and lampard included.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Slim » Mon May 03, 2010 9:23 am

You want a Paul Scholes?
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Niall Quinns Discopants » Mon May 03, 2010 9:24 am

colonel_muck wrote:yes but he did score some crackers. most players that try it get it wrong for more than get it right. gerrard and lampard included.


"Some crackers"???? I remember ONE decent goal he scored from outside box.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby bluej » Mon May 03, 2010 9:28 am

Niall Quinns Discopants wrote:
colonel_muck wrote:yes but he did score some crackers. most players that try it get it wrong for more than get it right. gerrard and lampard included.


"Some crackers"???? I remember ONE decent goal he scored from outside box.


To be fair, I do remember a few good goals.

I also remember a fair amount of bad shots as well though.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby colonel_muck » Mon May 03, 2010 9:33 am

Slim wrote:You want a Paul Scholes?


that would be lovely. how about gibson???
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Original Dub » Mon May 03, 2010 11:07 am

An in form Stephen Ireland ain't too bad from outside the box as far as I can remember?
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Beefymcfc » Mon May 03, 2010 11:15 am

Original Dub wrote:An in form Stephen Ireland ain't too bad from outside the box as far as I can remember?

A fit Johnno's not to bad either.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby mr_nool » Mon May 03, 2010 11:29 am

I always make sure to score in the box. The back door has never really appealed to me.


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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Original Dub » Mon May 03, 2010 11:31 am

mr_nool wrote:I always make sure to score in the box. The back door has never really appealed to me.


(sorry, it had to be done)


I don't believe that for one second you Blue Oyster bandit.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby mr_nool » Mon May 03, 2010 11:32 am

Original Dub wrote:
mr_nool wrote:I always make sure to score in the box. The back door has never really appealed to me.


(sorry, it had to be done)


I don't believe that for one second you Blue Oyster bandit.


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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Original Dub » Mon May 03, 2010 11:33 am

mr_nool wrote:
Original Dub wrote:
mr_nool wrote:I always make sure to score in the box. The back door has never really appealed to me.


(sorry, it had to be done)


I don't believe that for one second you Blue Oyster bandit.


I'm a giver not a taker. Or is it the other way around?


Not sure mate, you'll have to ask Carl :)
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby DoomMerchant » Mon May 03, 2010 12:23 pm

Original Dub wrote:
mr_nool wrote:
Original Dub wrote:
mr_nool wrote:I always make sure to score in the box. The back door has never really appealed to me.


(sorry, it had to be done)


I don't believe that for one second you Blue Oyster bandit.


I'm a giver not a taker. Or is it the other way around?


Not sure mate, you'll have to ask Carl :)


just in case yr keeping score at home...i love the back door. No surprises there i hope.

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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Buffalo Soldier » Mon May 03, 2010 12:32 pm

Beefymcfc wrote:
Original Dub wrote:An in form Stephen Ireland ain't too bad from outside the box as far as I can remember?

A fit Johnno's not to bad either.


The SWP that we sold to Chelsea was fucking amazing at it
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Slim » Mon May 03, 2010 12:33 pm

Buffalo Soldier wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:
Original Dub wrote:An in form Stephen Ireland ain't too bad from outside the box as far as I can remember?

A fit Johnno's not to bad either.


The SWP that we sold to Chelsea was fucking amazing at it


Yeah, whatever happened to that guy, thought I saw him right before our third, but when I double checked it was the SWP we bought from Chelsea.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby brite blu sky » Mon May 03, 2010 1:17 pm

Beefymcfc wrote:
Original Dub wrote:An in form Stephen Ireland ain't too bad from outside the box as far as I can remember?

A fit Johnno's not to bad either.


this.. AJ has a pop now and again, Tevez is always looking for even a half chance to but has so many options at his own disposal he can change his mind at will.. thats why he is so dangerous, Bellers can and does occasionally.

I would go for old Johnno though as a classic example of what the OP is saying. Tevez tries shots from about 20 yds out whereas Johnno does em from 30yds.. an i suppose thats what we are talking about here
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Slim » Mon May 03, 2010 1:32 pm

Well, there is always a young brazilian lad playing for Juve at the moment who fancies the odd pop from 25 yards, can't remember his name though.
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Vhero » Mon May 03, 2010 5:29 pm

Zab keeps trying and skying them over the bar... and it pisses me off everytime he does it..
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Re: Scoring from outside the box

Postby Alioune DVToure » Mon May 03, 2010 5:32 pm

I honestly couldn't care less if we never score another 25-yarder ever again, so long as the goals keep going in from somewhere. Why are you so arsed?
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