9 | Erling Haaland - 2022/23 Performances

[OB1]

The pundits keep on going on about how many touches of the ball Haaland has , he had sixteen against Palace and scored three times , who gives a shit about how many times he touches the ball , if the pricks who make these comments watched his runs off the ball and the defenders he takes with him they might just realise there is a lot more to being a world class striker than touches of the ball.
Ive watched some really brilliant strikers over the years Gerd Muller , Jimmy Greaves , Lewandowski , Benzema, Aguero etc. and none of them are constantly involved in games , but they are there when it matters , sticking the ball in the onion bag.

If his team mates "spotted" a few more of those runs it would be good too :)

 

[HolisticJim]

Seen this and there is literally nothing in it. Just dippers trying to stir stuff up. He’s walking off knackered, hugs him twice. Nowt in it.

I haven't seen owt from anyway in fairness. I just saw it yesterday at the match and he seemed to be embarrassed.
Watch it again, was a bit odd.

 

[waspish]

Starting his celebrations already while holding off two palace players [emoji16]

 

[Georgian Maestro]

He is physically unique. That's what sets him apart. He reminds me of Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt when they came along and were physically superior to their competitors. We've had big 6 foot 4 target men before but none have had the sheer pace that Haaland has. Accompany that with being deadly in front of goal and you've got a monster on your hands.

 

[Project]

He is physically unique. That's what sets him apart. He reminds me of Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt when they came along and were physically superior to their competitors. We've had big 6 foot 4 target men before but none have had the sheer pace that Haaland has. Accompany that with being deadly in front of goal and you've got a monster on your hands.

the anticipation and movement too. There’s never been a striker with his characteristics.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Seen this and there is literally nothing in it. Just dippers trying to stir stuff up. He’s walking off knackered, hugs him twice. Nowt in it.

I can't believe people are only just working out that Pep is a bit of a weirdo, and he's a proper weirdo when he is having a good time and up for it. Southern European disposition meeting Scandi disposition. Both had fun yesterday.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

Nice article from Sports Illustrated

Opinion: Erling Haaland Could Break Premier League Record

The Norwegian has taken to the Premier League like a lion to the jungle. His class is evident every time he steps onto the pitch, and his strength was almost super human for Manchester City's third goal today.

www.si.com

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Be interesting to know the thoughts of the poster who, in the match thread, said he looks like Bony at times. Actually no, ‘an expensive Bony’.

Facepalm.

Was that domalino spouting shit again (:

 

[Silva&Silva]

8 touches in the 2nd half. 3 goals.

I bet the Twitter gimps aren't going to be reporting on the number of touches this time....

 

[Legal Alien]

He is physically unique. That's what sets him apart. He reminds me of Jonah Lomu and Usain Bolt when they came along and were physically superior to their competitors. We've had big 6 foot 4 target men before but none have had the sheer pace that Haaland has. Accompany that with being deadly in front of goal and you've got a monster on your hands.

Yep totally agree.
He's everything i imagined he'd be and more.
What a striker he is, i luv this lad already!

 

[argyle]

Be interesting to know the thoughts of the poster who, in the match thread, said he looks like Bony at times. Actually no, ‘an expensive Bony’.

Facepalm.

An amazing post.

Posts such as this should go into a hall of infamy in a the classic threads section.

Have seen a few over the last few years saying KDB was past his best and should be sold.

Not to pile on him but I remember Marvin saying Aguero was finished about 5 years before he actually was.

 

[Silva&Silva]

Those comparisons with Darwin Nunez that the neutrals were making have gone awfully quiet all of a sudden.....

 

[Chippy_boy]

Rank	Player	Goals Scored	Club	Year
1	Mohamed Salah	32	Liverpool	2017-2018
2	Luis Suarez	31	Liverpool	2013-2014
3	Cristiano Ronaldo	31	Manchester United	2007-2008
4	Alan Shearer	31	Blackburn Rovers	1995-1996
5	Harry Kane	30	Tottenham Hotspur	2017-2018
6	Robin Van Persie	30	Arsenal	2011-2012
7	Thierry Henry	30	Arsenal	2003-2004
8	Kevin Phillips	30	Sunderland	1999-2000
9	Harry Kane	29	Tottenham Hotspur	2016-2017
10	Didier Drogba	29	Chelsea	2009-2010

I stand corrected, so it's 32. My point is still valid though

 

[Silva&Silva]

Enough said.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

I'm sorry but this 'meat shield' tag is just bloody awful!

 

[citytill1die84]

Rank	Player	Goals Scored	Club	Year
1	Mohamed Salah	32	Liverpool	2017-2018
2	Luis Suarez	31	Liverpool	2013-2014
3	Cristiano Ronaldo	31	Manchester United	2007-2008
4	Alan Shearer	31	Blackburn Rovers	1995-1996
5	Harry Kane	30	Tottenham Hotspur	2017-2018
6	Robin Van Persie	30	Arsenal	2011-2012
7	Thierry Henry	30	Arsenal	2003-2004
8	Kevin Phillips	30	Sunderland	1999-2000
9	Harry Kane	29	Tottenham Hotspur	2016-2017
10	Didier Drogba	29	Chelsea	2009-2010

Suarez had a 7/8 game ban at Start of that 31 goal season as well. Glad he left.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

It’s a good start from Haaland let’s hope he keeps it up,he’s got a hell of a lot to learn in the premier league.

 

[Phil1]

It’s a good start from Haaland let’s hope he keeps it up,he’s got a hell of a lot to learn in the premier league.

Not only will he keep it up he will improve with every passing week.

We've got ourselves a history maker.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Not only will he keep it up he will improve with every passing week.

We've got ourselves a history maker.

I hope so mate I really do

 

[Phil1]

I hope so mate I really do

Without wanting to jinx it, only a future injury will prevent him from getting to the highest pinnacle of the game and be talked about with the same reverence of past greats by future generations.
He's the right man at the right team at the right time. Enjoy it, mate.