And a lot of supporters will be disappointed and feeling like we lost the match instead because yet again we threw away the points because our attack couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo and our defence is as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
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Nicolas Otamendi - 2016/17 performances
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And a lot of supporters will be disappointed and feeling like we lost the match instead because yet again we threw away the points because our attack couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo and our defence is as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
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I agree, but there were so many positives yesterday, we have a lot to look forward toAnd a lot of supporters will be disappointed and feeling like we lost the match instead because yet again we threw away the points because our attack couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo and our defence is as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
Ah I get it. By the way on 99℅ of goals City has conceded this year Otamendi did not slide. If ass has been noted, he slid every attempt he got, and based on the ℅ of success rate. It stands to reason we would have conceded fewer and not more goals.It doesn't matter if he gets a 90% success rate with 9 out of 10 if the tenth costs us a goal. The one he missed yesterday near halfway could have lost us the game but for Sane's pace and quick thinking recovering the situation.
Just because you have a viceral reaction to the goals conceded when he doesn't get a tackle, doesn't mean you should ignore the reality that in a majority of the situations where he in fact wins those tackles, he is saving a goal from being scored.
On the balance he's slide tackles are a net positive for the squad.
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Your analysis is flawed, we have no real way of knowing if a successful tackle prevents a goal unless perhaps if it's made in the 6 yard area. On the other hand a missed tackle that leads to a goal is an absolute negative.Ah I get it. By the way on 99℅ of goals City has conceded this year Otamendi did not slide. If ass has been noted, he slid every attempt he got, and based on the ℅ of success rate. It stands to reason we would have conceded fewer and not more goals.
Just because you have a viceral reaction to the goals conceded when he doesn't get a tackle, doesn't mean you should ignore the reality that in a majority of the situations where he in fact wins those tackles, he is saving a goal from being scored.
On the balance he's slide tackles are a net positive for the squad.
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Enjoyed our performance a lot. As has been said, we played some scintillating football.
Otamendi had what has become a typical display from him. 90% outstanding and then sadly moments of severe lack of concentration.
Having rewatched the game, he's pretty culpable for the first. It's a shame because the defending was typical of him.
He followed the ball again and ran out of position, as the cross came in, there was a huge hole where he should have been stood.
It's not a horrific mistake, but it's one he often makes.
It's a mental thing, you're tought or coached as a kid not to follow the ball as a centre back, if a forward drops the ball off, you need to drop into position. Otamendi will all of a sudden chase the ball, no idea why, as 9 out of 10 times he doesn't.
It's almost like he knows not to do it, but every now and then just can't help himself.
If he could cut his giddy five a side style defending out of his game, he'd be excellent.
He's exceptional on the ball. His passing really is very aggressive and he brakes the lines a lot.
I'd like to see him along side a fit and firing Kompany and two top quality centre backs. Perhaps then we'd see a little less of his rash side.
Otamendi had what has become a typical display from him. 90% outstanding and then sadly moments of severe lack of concentration.
Having rewatched the game, he's pretty culpable for the first. It's a shame because the defending was typical of him.
He followed the ball again and ran out of position, as the cross came in, there was a huge hole where he should have been stood.
It's not a horrific mistake, but it's one he often makes.
It's a mental thing, you're tought or coached as a kid not to follow the ball as a centre back, if a forward drops the ball off, you need to drop into position. Otamendi will all of a sudden chase the ball, no idea why, as 9 out of 10 times he doesn't.
It's almost like he knows not to do it, but every now and then just can't help himself.
If he could cut his giddy five a side style defending out of his game, he'd be excellent.
He's exceptional on the ball. His passing really is very aggressive and he brakes the lines a lot.
I'd like to see him along side a fit and firing Kompany and two top quality centre backs. Perhaps then we'd see a little less of his rash side.
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Nice Freudian slip.Ah I get it. By the way on 99℅ of goals City has conceded this year Otamendi did not slide. If ass has been noted, he slid every attempt he got,
Our very own John Terry, i believe
How's that? Better off in the stands?
How's that? Better off in the stands?
it's very very open to interpretation
Perhaps. It was making a different point.Your analysis is flawed, we have no real way of knowing if a successful tackle prevents a goal unless perhaps if it's made in the 6 yard area. On the other hand a missed tackle that leads to a goal is an absolute negative.
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