why did ruiz not take the free kicks from scoring positions

[Slaphead in Qatar]

He has a cracking shot on him circa everton at home earlier in season.

[MisfitKid]

I was thinking the same thing.
At least he gets it over the wall...   :033:

[zschwartz]

it was a frustrating end to an otherwise encouraging display. i was very confused when rodallega took the shot; at the very least chip it in with everybody forward... but whatever. expected nothing but a dedicated performance, got just that.

[FFCfan]

Same feeling here! I think Ruiz should have taken the free kicks. Perhaps in training Mr Baird and Mr Rodallega are doing better than him ...

[FC Silver Fox]

The new kid on the block wanted a crack too. Emanuelson stood by shyly but you could see he was thinking "I could do better than that. Why don't they just pop it into the top corner."

[Nero]

only reason i can  think is that  was to the righht hand side, but say that anyone but hugo hes dont get them on target without a wall

[premFlem]

Can anyone tell me why it takes 5 or 6 of our players to discuss the taking of each free kick, are they just hogging the camera's or what.

[Fulham1959]

only reason i can  think is that  was to the righht hand side, but say that anyone but hugo hes dont get them on target without a wall

Huh ???

[Deanothefulhamfan]

Rodallega should not be taking our free kicks.... He has done nothing in the several attemps.... Ruiz, Baird or even Riise are better then him... Very frustrating when Rodallega is over the ball in a dangerous situation.... I still would rather have petric starting in his place

[mccscratch]

Ruiz should be taking all of our direct FKs that are in shooting position inside of 30 yards... he has the swerve and dip and rarely hits the wall...

[A Humble Man]

Why do we keeping shooting and not just lob it of the wall for an on rushing player,or get it out to a wide players etc.  I wonder what the statistics are on free kick shots to goals scored? Pathetic I suspect.

[ffcfulham]

we did afew nice freekicks last year which were planed now they are just shoot shoot shoot shoot

[nose]

when the greek took the free kicks it was always a disaster, he really should be banned from dead balls!
Ruiz and duff know how to take a free kick so let them!

[cmg]

I agree that Ruiz should be our main man for FKs.

I wonder if he lacks confidence. He kind of plays as if he does.

If this is the case he should do something about it. I totally disagree with the amount of stick he gets, but, if certain sections of the crowd do get on his back, however ill-informed this may be, he should, as a professional, be able to deal with it.

[A Humble Man]

I agree that Ruiz should be our main man for FKs.

I wonder if he lacks confidence. He kind of plays as if he does.

If this is the case he should do something about it. I totally disagree with the amount of stick he gets, but, if certain sections of the crowd do get on his back, however ill-informed this may be, he should, as a professional, be able to deal with it.

These sort of comments always upset me because footballers are just ordinary blokes like you or me who are hurt by being insulted.  I thought the main function of FOF was to avoid and personal insults so why can't we transfer these good manners to the crowd.

What was the booing about at half time?

[supersimmo123]

I thought Petric should have taken it... Anyone remember the one in the semi final of the Europa league?

[HatterDon]

I was wondering about Ruiz's absence from that role as well. But, of course, the answer to the question is that Jol doesn't want him taking them. Otherwise, he would.