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Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:32 pmby Mikhail Chigorin
I hadn't even thought about this but in yesterday's Sunday Mirror and today's Daily Mirror, it's been pointed out that we haven't conceded a goal in 2013.
Since the New Year, I don't supposed we've played any team that can be considered 'top notch' by any stretch of the imagination, so there's nothing in that statistic to get too excited about, but keeping clean sheets can become a (good) habit and, given the concerns we had earlier in the season, perhaps this side of our game is on an upturn.
Mind you, another dozen, or so, in the League wouldn't go amiss, so long may this run continue.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:37 pmby Slim
Arsenal away?
Stoke away?
Not easy games.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:38 pmby Ted Hughes
We didn't concede a single chance v Stoke let alone a goal.
The nearest were a few positional fuck ups when we went to 3 at the back.
Hell of a lot of talking going on when lining up positions too.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:52 pmby Dameerto
Personally I still think it's come from an improvement in our midfield play, we're shielding the defence better and supporting them when needed. We appear to be half decent at defending setpieces once again too, after a wobble earlier in the season.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:03 pmby Wonderwall
This is when we will come under intense pressure with 3 of our 4 centre backs unavailable
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:08 pmby City64
I think it is because we are the champions ;)
It is this time of year when squads get stretched to the limit , the next two league games will be a real test for us imho.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:08 pmby Slim
Wonderwall wrote:This is when we will come under intense pressure with 3 of our 4 centre backs unavailable
If we sell Mario, then Nasri is the only injury listed player we have who isn't a defender. And if you include Micah(who won't be lining up as a right back any time soon) then we have 4 injured or away. Time for Rekik/Lescott partnership to shine. However I believe Bobby doesn't like playing two left footed centrehalves.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:19 pmby Moonchesteri
Slim wrote:Wonderwall wrote:This is when we will come under intense pressure with 3 of our 4 centre backs unavailable
If we sell Mario,
then Nasri is the only injury listed player we have who isn't a defender. And if you include Micah(who won't be lining up as a right back any time soon) then we have 4 injured or away. Time for Rekik/Lescott partnership to shine. However I believe Bobby doesn't like playing two left footed centrehalves.
what's up with him? If he's injured I must have missed/forgot that
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:20 pmby Moonchesteri
I think Javi Garcia will start at the heart of defence tomorrow with LEscott.
My prediction for whole starting XI is:
[center]Hart
Zabba - Garcia - Lescott - Clichy
Milner - Barry - Rodwell - Silva
Tevez - Aguero[/center]
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:25 pmby Ted Hughes
Moonchesteri wrote:Slim wrote:Wonderwall wrote:This is when we will come under intense pressure with 3 of our 4 centre backs unavailable
If we sell Mario,
then Nasri is the only injury listed player we have who isn't a defender. And if you include Micah(who won't be lining up as a right back any time soon) then we have 4 injured or away. Time for Rekik/Lescott partnership to shine. However I believe Bobby doesn't like playing two left footed centrehalves.
what's up with him? If he's injured I must have missed/forgot that
Virus.
(Whether that means he's on a plane to Italy I don't know).
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:30 pmby Moonchesteri
Ted Hughes wrote:Moonchesteri wrote:
what's up with Nasri? If he's injured I must have missed/forgot that
Virus.
(Whether that means he's on a plane to Italy I don't know).
cheers.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:36 pmby Mase
Dameerto wrote:Personally I still think it's come from an improvement in our midfield play, we're shielding the defence better and supporting them when needed. We appear to be half decent at defending setpieces once again too, after a wobble earlier in the season.
Basically you're saying Garcia has made the difference.
I agree.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:48 pmby Slim
Mase wrote:Dameerto wrote:Personally I still think it's come from an improvement in our midfield play, we're shielding the defence better and supporting them when needed. We appear to be half decent at defending setpieces once again too, after a wobble earlier in the season.
Basically you're saying Garcia has made the difference.
I agree.
He's getting to grips with the league finally, I think he'll be a huge asset in a couple of seasons. NDJ with the ability to score from set pieces and defend tall players at corners. His passing still needs work, but so did NDJ's when he arrived.
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:00 amby Dameerto
Mase wrote:Dameerto wrote:Personally I still think it's come from an improvement in our midfield play, we're shielding the defence better and supporting them when needed. We appear to be half decent at defending setpieces once again too, after a wobble earlier in the season.
Basically you're saying Garcia has made the difference.
I agree.
Mainly Barry, with useful contributions from Garcia, plus Milner doing what he does. (and silva/Tevez doing what they do)
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:09 amby avoidconfusion
How long is Nasty out for ??
Re: Our rubbish defence
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Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:01 amby Slim
