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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: grandad on July 08, 2020, 08:17:32 PM

Title: Corners
Post by: grandad on July 08, 2020, 08:17:32 PM
For some years we have been dreadful at taking what is in effect a free kick. Even if we can clear the 1st defender we just lob the ball hopefully somewhere in the penalty area. I have noticed that the most dangerous are those that are whipped in as some other sides do.
I remember Roger Brown, John Dempsey,Chris Coleman & Brede used to position themselves outside the area. When the corner came in they had a free run to attack the ball. Now we have Our CB¨S stood on the 6 yard line & having to jump from a standing position. They are unable to gain momentum & put power into their header.

I used to take corners from both sides & even though I was a RB I never seemed to have a problem taking a decent corner.
Do our players even practice this basic skill?
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: YankeeJim on July 08, 2020, 08:39:20 PM
But Grandad, that pig's bladder stuffed with feathers was easier to control.

:005:  :Get Coat gif:
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: john dempsey on July 08, 2020, 09:08:26 PM
In my mind my package was as big as Rudolph nuryevs
but possibly not.....
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: grandad on July 08, 2020, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on July 08, 2020, 08:39:20 PM
But Grandad, that pig's bladder stuffed with feathers was easier to control.

:005:  :Get Coat gif:

I still have the scars over my eyebrows from the lace on the real footballs, unlike the beach balls they use now.
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: bobbo on July 08, 2020, 09:56:26 PM
Free seat in the new riverside stand for anyone who can tell me when we last scored from a corner.
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: fulhamben on July 08, 2020, 10:00:43 PM
Quote from: bobbo on July 08, 2020, 09:56:26 PM
Free seat in the new riverside stand for anyone who can tell me when we last scored from a corner.
odoi against derby in the semis
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: Colton F.C. on July 08, 2020, 10:50:49 PM
Fantastic corner tonight from................Ollie Norwood.  Right on the money and a match winner.  Premier League Player of the Year?
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: ChesterTheTabby on July 09, 2020, 12:11:24 AM
Quote from: Colton F.C. on July 08, 2020, 10:50:49 PM
Fantastic corner tonight from................Ollie Norwood.  Right on the money and a match winner.  Premier League Player of the Year?

I LOVE OLLIE NORWOOD.
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: YankeeJim on July 09, 2020, 12:15:26 AM
Quote from: grandad on July 08, 2020, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on July 08, 2020, 08:39:20 PM
But Grandad, that pig's bladder stuffed with feathers was easier to control.

:005:  :Get Coat gif:

I still have the scars over my eyebrows from the lace on the real footballs, unlike the beach balls they use now.

:beer:
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: Jims Dentist on July 09, 2020, 12:30:21 AM
Quote from: OhConnah on July 09, 2020, 12:11:24 AM
Quote from: Colton F.C. on July 08, 2020, 10:50:49 PM
Fantastic corner tonight from................Ollie Norwood.  Right on the money and a match winner.  Premier League Player of the Year?
I LOVE OLLIE NORWOOD.
Bit similar to HR now.
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: rebel on July 09, 2020, 05:46:31 AM
I said at the time, we should sign all the loanees.
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: flyingfish on July 09, 2020, 08:45:31 AM
Quote from: bobbo on July 08, 2020, 09:56:26 PM
Free seat in the new riverside stand for anyone who can tell me when we last scored from a corner.

Not that long ago vs Preston this yearb
Title: Re: Corners
Post by: bobbo on July 09, 2020, 09:51:07 AM
Probably right Ben . If I'm still alive and kicking come and sit with me near the halfway line in the new stand when it's done for a game. COYW