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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: EalingGreen
Date: October 30, 2023, 3:22 pm
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--- Quote from: Clint link ---
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> [quote author=EalingGreen link=topic=794.msg17105#msg17105
date=1698620296]
> As for Raya, he's just spent 3 years at Brentford, where
they're verty scientific about these things. I suspect they'll
have calculated that by taking up that position off his line,
the gk will get caught out maybe one game in a hundred.
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So he made a mistake then. As did our goalie.
[/quote]Er, no.
On the basis that you cannot be in two places at once, Raya
chose to position himself where the danger is more likely to
arise. Meaning it was pure bad luck that the Chelsea player
sliced it into the net while trying to cross it.
That's how percentages work, and Brentford/Raya use them
particularly intelligently in all aspects of the game, including
eg set-pieces (defending and attacking), where their stats are
right up there with the very best. Arteta/Arsenal also use them
carefully, which is one reason why they chose Raya to replace
Ramsdale, an otherwise pretty good keeper.
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: eightball
Date: October 31, 2023, 3:19 pm
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Hungary take the lead, looks like a goal direct from a corner.
Turner is rooted to the ground and flaps her arms.
Anyone know when Jackie Burns is due back?
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: RichardM
Date: October 31, 2023, 3:32 pm
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The Ox is probably thinking the same.
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: EalingGreen
Date: October 31, 2023, 4:15 pm
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I could be wrong, but I do feel NI are missing Hutton and Nelson
at the back, not just for their individual play, but for their
experience, strength and leadership (esp). For example, I'm sure
they shielded their gk better at set-pieces.
Add to that the fact that Callaghan and Furness are no longer
starting/finishing each game, this looks to be a rebuilding job,
mid-campaign, which is hard enough at any time, and all the more
so with a new manager.
On the bright side, that was some goal by Maxwell - I wonder was
Michael watching? ;)
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: RichardM
Date: October 31, 2023, 5:13 pm
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Any time I saw Julie Nelson play she was a bombscare at the
back, her second touch was usually a tackle, think we're OK at
the back as soon as Burns gets fit.
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: Ernie
Date: October 31, 2023, 5:17 pm
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--- Quote from: eightball link ---
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> Hungary take the lead, looks like a goal direct from a corner.
Turner is rooted to the ground and flaps her arms.
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> Anyone know when Jackie Burns is due back?
>
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HTML https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/21/jackie-burns-commits-to-reading-fc-women-with-return-on-the-horizon/
Despite enduring a challenging injury setback in April this
year, Jackie Burns has exemplified unwavering determination
throughout her recovery. Her anticipated return to training in
early 2024 promises to be a triumphant moment for both her and
the club.
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: EalingGreen
Date: October 31, 2023, 5:17 pm
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--- Quote from: RichardM link ---
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> Any time I saw Julie Nelson play she was a bombscare at the
back, her second touch was usually a tackle,
>
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What, in all 126 of her caps?
Or the nine goals (all from set-pieces?)
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: Clint
Date: October 31, 2023, 6:02 pm
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--- Quote from: eightball link ---
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> Hungary take the lead, looks like a goal direct from a corner.
Turner is rooted to the ground and flaps her arms.
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I hope you're not blaming our goalie. It wasn't her fault. She
took up a crafty position, where 99% of the time she wouldn't
have made a complete arse of it. :)
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: EalingGreen
Date: October 31, 2023, 6:48 pm
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--- Quote from: Clint link ---
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> [quote author=eightball link=topic=794.msg17129#msg17129
date=1698783586]
> Hungary take the lead, looks like a goal direct from a corner.
Turner is rooted to the ground and flaps her arms.
--- End Quote ---
I hope you're not blaming our goalie. It wasn't her fault. She
took up a crafty position, where 99% of the time she wouldn't
have made a complete arse of it. :)
[/quote]Er, there's a difference between positioning for a
set-piece corner, when there are half a dozen opponents lined up
in and around the six yard box, and anticipating a cross from a
breakaway.
Anyway, no-one is saying she got tonight's goal right, just that
she was unlucky for one of the goals in the previous game.
No-one, that is, except people who see someone make a mistake
and automatically assign blame for every goal she concedes.
Or 99% of them, at any rate.
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Re: 2023/24 Womens Nations League
DIR By: Clint
Date: November 1, 2023, 2:00 pm
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--- Quote from: EalingGreen link ---
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> Anyway, no-one is saying she got tonight's goal right, just
that she was unlucky for one of the goals in the previous game.
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You'd argue a black crow was white.
That cross looped in from waaaaaaay out on the left hand side.
As a goalie she should've judged the flight of the ball, taken a
few step back, and tipped it over the bar.
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