I am not sure what people have against Pennant. I know he is a bit lazy, and is Cashleys bum-boy....
But he is the only player we have who will go down the wings, and take a player on the outside. He only really lacks a bit of pace.
Rafa seems a bit intent on playing people out of position on the wings (like Houllier). As a result we are awful in the midfield at the moment. Its crying out for someone to run at their man on the outside.
It wont happen down the left, as everyone Rafa plays there is right footed, and likes to play central anyway.
And down the right, Rafa cant see past Kuyts big fat arse. yeah he works hard and is great against good teams, but when we play weaker sides and have a lot of possesion, he gets ffound out as he is poor with the ball at his feet.
Which brings me back to Pennant, who can dribble and cross...
Perhaps it would help if the fullbacks helped out a bit.
Does Rafa even have any tactics once we pass the halfway line? Because the players all look completely clueless once they have the ball.
Lets see some nice little triangles, and some movement would be nice.
Its late and I am tired....
Sorry
But he is the only player we have who will go down the wings, and take a player on the outside. He only really lacks a bit of pace.
Rafa seems a bit intent on playing people out of position on the wings (like Houllier). As a result we are awful in the midfield at the moment. Its crying out for someone to run at their man on the outside.
It wont happen down the left, as everyone Rafa plays there is right footed, and likes to play central anyway.
And down the right, Rafa cant see past Kuyts big fat arse. yeah he works hard and is great against good teams, but when we play weaker sides and have a lot of possesion, he gets ffound out as he is poor with the ball at his feet.
Which brings me back to Pennant, who can dribble and cross...
Perhaps it would help if the fullbacks helped out a bit.
Does Rafa even have any tactics once we pass the halfway line? Because the players all look completely clueless once they have the ball.
Lets see some nice little triangles, and some movement would be nice.
Its late and I am tired....
Sorry


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