I do agree that our corners have been woeful for way too long. If we have worked on corners in training, it sure doesn't show and the coaching team should take the blame, and if we haven't, than that's just criminally negligent in a game where a big part of the game is won on preparation and planning, for which again the coaching team should take the blame.
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Player Topic: Aleks Kolarov 2015/16
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Totally agree.I do agree that our corners have been woeful for way too long. If we have worked on corners in training, it sure doesn't show and the coaching team should take the blame, and if we haven't, than that's just criminally negligent in a game where a big part of the game is won on preparation and planning, for which again the coaching team should take the blame.
I think this season should be his last for us. Appreciate his service to the club and he's been part of some great seasons for us. However we need to go to the next level and its noticeable that he's not of that level.
In most games this season i've noticed our wingers being doubled up on because teams know more often than not that you can give him time on the ball in not so dangerous areas. He has always been a serial offender of being caught too far up the pitch on counter attacks as well. We need a left back like Alba, Alaba and Marcelo someone who is comfortable on the ball, can link up play but also get back in position to defend. Those full backs are hard to come by but thats the level we need to be at.
In most games this season i've noticed our wingers being doubled up on because teams know more often than not that you can give him time on the ball in not so dangerous areas. He has always been a serial offender of being caught too far up the pitch on counter attacks as well. We need a left back like Alba, Alaba and Marcelo someone who is comfortable on the ball, can link up play but also get back in position to defend. Those full backs are hard to come by but thats the level we need to be at.
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You're first answer is because I'm 46. In my opinion donachie , macdonald, Wilson, hinchcliffe, Pointon, phelan were much better fullbacks. You may have to Google them.If you could do what he can do when you were 12, the natural follow-up question is why you are not the first team left back of Manchester City by now?
Jokes aside, where you see only his perceived faults and problems, I see his positives as well. I listed the positive things he did during the game and I'm happy you didn't say anything against that so therefore I'm sure you agree on these points.
Now, you will never hear me say that Kolarov is the best left back defensively I've ever seen. But I believe everybody agrees that a full back must be able to attack as well, just like Sagna did for Sergio's goal, I'm sure you agree. But whereas Sagna does makes the odd assist, Kolarov is a machine for dangerous balls into the area. Sometimes they turn into assists, where we all cheer and rejoyce. But oh, how many times have we all despaired to see a fantastic, hard-drilled "Kola-ball-between-back-line-and-goalie" go wasted, and here the woe should be shouldered by our other offensive players who didn't get on the end of them.
So, when you have a player who is so lethal forward and not great defensively, you have to see what the total outcome and contributions in play of Kolarov's negatives vs positives.
Obviously both Mancini and Pellegrini think the total outcome of his contribution in a game is positive, and I for one agree with them.
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I'm nearly 50 and am left footed. Shall I bring my boots to CFA?
Firstly, I did say "jokes aside". Secondly, would you care to share your opinion as to why not any of the names you mentioned have not even remotely been taken into consideration by City's coaches, dof or scouts? (i.e. I've never seen them linked them to us in the transfer forum, which casts a very wide net, but if I've missed it you may of course correct me)You're first answer is because I'm 46. In my opinion donachie , macdonald, Wilson, hinchcliffe, Pointon, phelan were much better fullbacks. You may have to Google them.
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Holy fuck tonightFirstly, I did say "jokes aside". Secondly, would you care to share your opinion as to why not any of the names you mentioned have not even remotely (i.e. I've never seen them linked them to us in the transfer forum, which casts a very wide net, but if I've missed it you may of course correct me) been taken into consideration by City's coaches, dof or scouts?
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Oh no! No, no, no. Mods! Mods! Get rid of this person now! I am ashamed you call yourself a City fan. You are a disgrace!Firstly, I did say "jokes aside". Secondly, would you care to share your opinion as to why not any of the names you mentioned have not even remotely been taken into consideration by City's coaches, dof or scouts? (i.e. I've never seen them linked them to us in the transfer forum, which casts a very wide net, but if I've missed it you may of course correct me)
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Haha. That's me done.Oh no! No, no, no. Mods! Mods! Get rid of this person now! I am ashamed you call yourself a City fan. You are a disgrace!
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