Kolarov = another wait for a good city leftback

[gio's side step]

OP, utter tripe.

Shit, sorry

Forgot to sing the Kolarov song.

 

[gio's side step]

One cross yesterday when we had 4 players in the box was woeful. Hit 6 feet above anyone at 100mph. He shoots too often and overall along with boateng has been a poor signing for the money. We have spent a shit load on full backs in the last 3 years and still dont have a top quality one on either side.

Take a bow.

 

[lee-mcfc]

The wait goes on.

It's been a LONG time since we had a top left back at the club.

Bluemoon produces some ridiculous posts, but yesterday was quite sensationally ludicrous. Some people suggesting Kolarov had a good game. Fackin el.

Very poor defensively, and will score 1 out of every 20 of those long range shots he decides to take on every single time he has the ball in the final 3rd.

this.

 

[Andouble]

One cross yesterday when we had 4 players in the box was woeful. Hit 6 feet above anyone at 100mph. He shoots too often and overall along with boateng has been a poor signing for the money. We have spent a shit load on full backs in the last 3 years and still dont have a top quality one on either side.

we wouldn't have seen posts like these or threads like this if Carlos had hit home the most rudimentary of tap-ins, that went right between his legs, courtesy of a Kolarov corner.

This forum is dire when we lose.

 

[kippaxblue76]

After 14 pages how many posters have agreed with you?

 

[i kne albert davy]

I don't think Kolarov had a bad game yesterday got to say i've been a bit disappointed with some of his performances so far though he really doe's seem short of pace to me, and you can't stop people noticing it i'm afraid. It would be a pretty dull forum if everybody thought everything was sweetness and light after a defeat to a team playing badly. that said i think its a bit unfair to pin the blame on him alone for what happened at Villa,what doe's worry me a bit is that we seem not to have a player with real pace to get behind a decent defence and run away from defenders.

 

[blueprint]

The nature of being a full-back is such that you will get exposed from time to time. Wingers are, by their very nature among the fastest players on any team.

Look at Bale against Macion for example. That is what happened to Kolarov against Blackpool. But anyone should be able to see that he has great technique, good delivery, and good range of passing. He can tackle, and doesn't wilt towards the end of games. He is still adjusting to the pace and will therefore continue to improve.

It is clear that Bobby rates him highly, and I for one (although it is clear from this board I am not alone) would take his assesment of a footballer over yours all day every day.

In today's game, especially the PL, it is vital that your full backs have pace. I am not suggesting Kolarov doesnt posess any quality whatsoever. I am saying he is not a top left back. I actually agree with you about him improving. And you know my original post was a little provocative to weed out a few idiots who will come back with he was 'superb'. And those who wont have any amount of criticism against him because 'Bobby Manc' signed him.

The truth here is that whilst he will improve, I can see teams targetting him in particular as a weak part in our side defensively. Furthermore, I would prefer Mancini to have a word about the ill discipline in him 'shooting' from anywhere when he deems appropriate. Im not suggesting he never shoots at all, but when we are losing the game 1-0, and chasing it the longer the games goes on, frustration increases, anxiety increases, yet Kolarov was still trying silly long range shots, which really do then cause that 'chasing', 'frustration' and 'anxiety' to accelerate amongst other players on the team

You have some valid points which runs counter to some of the folks here.
IMO Kolarov has a lapse of mental judgement in not marking Bent tight. Kolarov does not have the pace or quickness as Bent but I suspect if Zabaleta was there he would have the mental quickness & experience to counter that. C'mon guys Brent is the only offensive threat especially with his rebound goals or goals inside the box.

 

[AustinBlue]

One cross yesterday when we had 4 players in the box was woeful. Hit 6 feet above anyone at 100mph. He shoots too often and overall along with boateng has been a poor signing for the money. We have spent a shit load on full backs in the last 3 years and still dont have a top quality one on either side.

we wouldn't have seen posts like these or threads like this if Carlos had hit home the most rudimentary of tap-ins, that went right between his legs, courtesy of a Kolarov corner.

This forum is dire when we lose.

Agreed.

 

[Marvin]

One cross yesterday when we had 4 players in the box was woeful. Hit 6 feet above anyone at 100mph. He shoots too often and overall along with boateng has been a poor signing for the money. We have spent a shit load on full backs in the last 3 years and still dont have a top quality one on either side.

we wouldn't have seen posts like these or threads like this if Carlos had hit home the most rudimentary of tap-ins, that went right between his legs, courtesy of a Kolarov corner.

This forum is dire when we lose.

Rags or morons are to blame. Unfortunately the rags don't have a monopoly on morons so you never can quite tell what's going on

 

[TFC]

Kolarov sold, Bridge recalled.

The only sensible solution.

Fuck me, youve got to love this place.