Live Match Discussion 2023/24

[Squeak]

He reminds me of an "enforcer" in hockey. Not really there to do anything but be a big tough prick.

Jimmy Case, Graeme Souness, Billy Bremner, Dave MacKay and numerous other real hard men would absolutely eat him.

 

[AndyWolves]

Jimmy Case, Graeme Souness, Billy Bremner, Dave MacKay and numerous other real hard men would absolutely eat him.

They'd play about 5 games per season

 

[leedswolf]

Jimmy Case, Graeme Souness, Billy Bremner, Dave MacKay and numerous other real hard men would absolutely eat him.

There's only one 'real hard man' in your list...

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

It's a good one to examine. Under the new rule of "clear daylight" he would be onside and yes, I'd have no problem with that being given as a goal. His left leg was level and he was not miles offside as you state. He still had a lot to do to score a goal.

I do get your point about team defending deeper but I'd be inclined to give it a couple of seasons and see if that really happened and if it affected the game in an adverse way. For me, if they defend deeper, then the ball is in an attacking area more often.

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If that became onside, football would have to adapt more than to any other law change in history, and not in a good way.

If teams defend deeper then you see more "horseshoe of death" type passing from side to side trying to find a chink in the armour, rather than a fast paced, counter attacking game like this here today, the reason why this game has been good is because both teams defend with a high line and both teams press high. If both teams defend deep there is no press, there is no pace to the game. You want this for more entertainment? It would have the opposite effect.

All we need is automated offside, why they didn't bring that in this season is beyond me.

 

[leedswolf]

He reminds me of an "enforcer" in hockey. Not really there to do anything but be a big tough prick.

McGinn is no 'enforcer'. He's a niggly twat.

 

[Alan]

McGinn is no 'enforcer'. He's a niggly twat.

I think that sells him a bit short tbh.

He was excellent against us. He won’t win any popularity contests amongst his opponents but I think that speaks to the job he does and the verve with which he goes about it.

 

[leedswolf]

I think that sells him a bit short tbh.

He was excellent against us. He won’t win any popularity contests amongst his opponents but I think that speaks to the job he does and the verve with which he goes about it.

He was excellent in a niggly, clipping away, moaning sort of way. 'A big tough prick' though?

 

[Banjo]

Yeah he's wiry, niggly, and annoying. He's not an enforcer at all. He's like a rugby union scrum half or, at best, an old school openside flanker.

 

[Squeak]

There's only one 'real hard man' in your list...

MacKay and Case... no question... but I understand what you mean....

 

[Squeak]

If that became onside, football would have to adapt more than to any other law change in history, and not in a good way.

If teams defend deeper then you see more "horseshoe of death" type passing from side to side trying to find a chink in the armour, rather than a fast paced, counter attacking game like this here today, the reason why this game has been good is because both teams defend with a high line and both teams press high. If both teams defend deep there is no press, there is no pace to the game. You want this for more entertainment? It would have the opposite effect.

All we need is automated offside, why they didn't bring that in this season is beyond me.

All for automated offside but I disagree with your horseshoe of death assessment. I get your fear it could though.

 

[Lupo]

He's a real irritant but couldn't see him sparking anyone out

 

[PuntsWolf]

All for automated offside but I disagree with your horseshoe of death assessment. I get your fear it could though.

You say you played CB. You should understand that if the striker being goalside of you may not be offside, then that will make a significant difference In ow you play the game.

 

[Banjo]

That's a very assured finish from Watkins.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

How the hell are Villa winning this

 

[HanDoJin]

Fuck it, just draw a fat line across the pitch halfway between the penalty and centre spots like in hockey.Anyone goal side of that when the ball's played = OFFSIDE.

 

[Lupo]

So predictable

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

How the hell are Villa winning this

It's ridiculous. However they're bloody clinical in comparison to Spurs.

 

[leedswolf]

How the hell are Villa winning this

 

[Squeak]

Watkins really is the difference between Villa being run of the mill and being in the top 10. The importance of a good striker. Well taken goal that.

 

[Squeak]

You say you played CB. You should understand that if the striker being goalside of you may not be offside, then that will make a significant difference In ow you play the game.

Sure.
But it would probably make me a better defender than relying on the flag to save me.