Seamus Coleman

[maccavennie]

It begs the question Does the coach work on the weaker aspects of the players? Does he get Coleman to stay behind after training and practise those moves or does he just accept the player as a package warts and all?

I'd say some players are probably just lost causes when it comes to certain aspects of their game and it is what it is. For example, Coleman could practice crossing all week but then in a match game situation he's running full pelt, runs past a full back, has about 3 seconds to look up and then usually overhits/underhits/slices into the crowd. But it's all done in a few seconds. Other times when he has time he just floats in a lofted ball with no pace or direction. That's just a couple of examples of decision making. He's put in some superb crosses over the years but I just don't think it's his strong point and is something that it's bloody annoying but is what it is. When he gets into those situations I'd rather he just cut in and have a shot because he's more dangerous when going at goal himself

 

[Barnfred 55]

I like it though mate, important to be demanding as a supporter and all we've ever asked for ( well to my knowledge and personal experience ) is that they give 100% every game. If they do that then 9 times out of 10 they will walk off to applause and appreciation. In fact most footy fans will say the same about their club. Lack of effort and desire is the biggest wind up for all of us isn't it.

Be demanding of them, they should be demanding of each other and hopefully somewhere down the line that will bring success.

That's not what I meant mate. The one thing we all love is a player who gives his all. Nothing I like better than a well executed slide tackle. Love it.

I'm talking about the people who have a go at Lukaku for his hold up play and ball bouncing off his shins, Barkley for his decision making and not making tackles (amongst others), Seamus for his crossing, McCarthy for his lack of goals, FFS the latest one is criticising an 18 yo for being a good all rounder and not excelling at anything.

I just think we're looking for the perfect player all the time.

 

[Walken]

Gave the ball as a stupid amount against spurs, but never once hid or stopped getting forward, a very brave footballer in that sense

 

[maccavennie]

That's not what I meant mate. The one thing we all love is a player who gives his all. Nothing I like better than a well executed slide tackle. Love it.

I'm talking about the people who have a go at Lukaku for his hold up play and ball bouncing off his shins, Barkley for his decision making and not making tackles (amongst others), Seamus for his crossing, McCarthy for his lack of goals, FFS the latest one is criticising an 18 yo for being a good all rounder and not excelling at anything.

I just think we're looking for the perfect player all the time.

sorry mate, yeah we will always be a fussy bunch lol like you said, if they were absolutely perfect they wouldn't be here to begin with!

 

[gonetomorrow]

I'd say some players are probably just lost causes when it comes to certain aspects of their game and it is what it is. For example, Coleman could practice crossing all week but then in a match game situation he's running full pelt, runs past a full back, has about 3 seconds to look up and then usually overhits/underhits/slices into the crowd. But it's all done in a few seconds. Other times when he has time he just floats in a lofted ball with no pace or direction. That's just a couple of examples of decision making. He's put in some superb crosses over the years but I just don't think it's his strong point and is something that it's bloody annoying but is what it is. When he gets into those situations I'd rather he just cut in and have a shot because he's more dangerous when going at goal himself

Yup same here. It also strikes me that we don't have a long throw expert. With Rom lurking in the box, what an asset that might be. I think Baines had a good throw at one time but it's not something that happens much.
I'm just looking for options. Our crossing isn't great.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Needs to practise crossing balls.

 

[Bourney]

He's not best at crossing never will be but how many right backs in the league would you swap him for?

 

[Ruairi77]

The rumour was mental to begin with. We're fairly starved of talent on these isles, our press leap on great players like Seamus like they're the second coming of Jesus

every time I listen to the likes of 'Off the ball' interviewing him, they always ask if he is considering a move to a bigger club, every time. It's as if they think he's playing for MK Dons or something.

 

[Prevenger17]

every time I listen to the likes of 'Off the ball' interviewing him, they always ask if he is considering a move to a bigger club, every time. It's as if they think he's playing for MK Dons or something.

Aye, I effing hate it. Papers have been trying to sell him to Man U for 4 years. The lad is clearly happy here, they don't understand that

 

[toffeeblue9]

He's not best at crossing never will be but how many right backs in the league would you swap him for?

Walker, possibly Bellerin. That's it really. The rest of them are either of similar or lower quality than him

 

[Bourney]

Walker, possibly Bellerin. That's it really. The rest of them are either of similar or lower quality than him

I'd say he's the 2nd best right back in the league behind Bellerin I'm sure a lot of neutral fans would agree too

 

[gonetomorrow]

Valencia of Man Utd is pretty good.

I'd still rather have Coleman because of his workrate and he doesn't mind mixing it either.

 

[Stephenlloyd]

I'd say he's the 2nd best right back in the league behind Bellerin I'm sure a lot of neutral fans would agree too

Walker is better .
I've never been his biggest fan.
Don't think he's a great defender. And his final ball lacks composure most of the time.

He will be in the team next season, but if RK starts to play wing backs on a regular basis, I can see him being replaced

 

[applecrumble]

Walker is better .
I've never been his biggest fan.
Don't think he's a great defender. And his final ball lacks composure most of the time.

He will be in the team next season, but if RK starts to play wing backs on a regular basis, I can see him being replaced

 

[Prevenger17]

Crossing, in itself, isn't a perfect science. He has delivered crosses that have turned into goals or goal chances, but the law of averages means most of them are slightly askew or intercepted. I think the idea of a "good crosser" only formulates after a player's career is over and you remember the good ones