The Footie Thread

[Arthur Wedge]

Something I would like to add, although it clearly didn't happen in this case
A player can be part of the fast moving play that leads up to such a point, taking defender(s) attention and creating space for another player. He has been "active" in creating that opportunity for a shot, momentarily "inactive" at the time of the shot and can become "active" again after the shot.
Very difficult and/or impossible for a defender to take note and act according to these changes that happen so quickly.
From a defender's point of view, the attacker is always active, and the defender will act and respond that way.
The "inactive" player can have caused the defenders to be in the positions that allow a shot to be taken. And he can be "inactive" for one second only

“Taking space” or a defender marking the player doesn’t mean they are active

They are active when

Playing the ball
Challenging a player or the ball
Blocking the line of vision
Or gaining an advantage ( blocking , rebound ) etc

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Folks, I'll refer you post 91,679. More reposts and they will be deleted.

 

[SteveW86]

This is the vagueries of the offside rule though, just being there doesn’t mean you are active. Must be bloody hard being a defender the way the rules are.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007578509569405060

Just a little cringe

 

[srixon 1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007518993117331651

Seen this lots over the last few months. Makes me laugh every time

 

[Swango1980]

Struggle to see a scenario where Man Utd get a point.

Too many passengers in attack, weak mentalities when things are tough, and weakest bench I remember in PL era

 

[Slime]

Dalot's first touch is awful, he couldn't trap a bag of cement, therefore, his second touch is usually a tackle!

 

[Swango1980]

TNT lost their microphones

 

[Swango1980]

Dalot's first touch is awful, he couldn't trap a bag of cement, therefore, his second touch is usually a tackle!

You can guarantee that Leeds will be able to get 100% of their crosses in on their left, if they are up against Dalot

 

[Billysboots]

The lack of pace and creativity in that United midfield is staggering. And I feel for Sesko today - whatever anyone’s views of him, he really is feeding off scraps.

We need to get through the next two or three weeks and get one or two players back. Because this team will struggle to beat an egg.

 

[irip]

It’s so hard to judge if Sesko is a decent player or not but I don’t see the point of getting him in and getting rid of Hojlund.
Could they not of saved the money and spent it elsewhere?

 

[Swango1980]

It’s so hard to judge if Sesko is a decent player or not but I don’t see the point of getting him in and getting rid of Hojlund.
Could they not of saved the money and spent it elsewhere?

I just wish they kept Hojlund, had some competition up top, occasionally play them both.

The No. 9 position at Utd has been the graveyard shift ever since Ronaldo left

 

[clubchamp98]

Right result imo.
Some shocking defending for both goals.
Not a lot of quality on show.

 

[clubchamp98]

Eketike is a big miss.
How can’t Chiesa get a game in that team.

 

[Rlburnside]

Settling down to watch Spurs probably going to be disappointed again, so frustrating watching your team setting up to not loose rather than being more positive and try more to win a game.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Right result imo.
Some shocking defending for both goals.
Not a lot of quality on show.

It looked like a game played at this time of year. Teams have injuries, players are mentally and physically tired. It becomes a feat of endurance right now, a game today, one more midweek and then rest.

I can see a lot of reserve teams playing in the 3rd round of the cup

 

[nickjdavis]

Only a matter of time before Palace take the lead at Newcastle.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Folks, I'll refer you post 91,679. More reposts and they will be deleted.

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to yourself?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to yourself?

Far too often

 

[Billysboots]

Eketike is a big miss.
How can’t Chiesa get a game in that team.

No he’s not. It means John McGinn, currently warming my FPL bench, has just scored me 15 points.