the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[phelan]

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

[Red370]

Originally Posted by phelan

I'm not sure if I agree with his 'improved drastically'. He has definitely improved, and he has an eye for goal now, but he still had plenty of moments during the Blackpool game which made me go "Oh dear god, what are you doing", i.e. not playing in Arshavin who was wide open (or was it Rosicky), and powering a shot clear wide of goal instead. He still has a lot to learn, and if he switches to a striker role, I could see him making marked improvements.

I read that article on gunninghawk, thoughts on some fans clamoring for more Carlos Vela? He played decent for the national team, but I'm apparently in the minority of the unconvinced. I'd actually roll the dice with Walcott more than Vela, although his one-man play at injury time was quite good to watch. Too bad he couldn't get a goal at the end of it for his theatrics.

I didnt say that he as a player improved drastically, I said his final ball did, his crossing has become substantially more accurate lately and hes actually picking out heads instead of sending them in over the goal or into spaces where nobody is making a run, they've become more cutting/precise and I, as a striker, can appreciate a nice low hard driven cross to my feet because all it takes is a easy touch to put the ball on goal with pace.

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

[phelan]

Originally Posted by Red370

And as far as Vela, he has the speed, he has the ball control, but at times holds the ball too long and gets himself into situations where hes boxed in and doesnt know what to do. And as far as his jolly theatrics the other day, i LMFAO'ed when I seen him do all that hard work only to duff the ball with his weak foot, reminds me of me and my left, i'll never switch sides and shoot because it usually ends up with an embarrassing result

My reactions to Carlos Vela's theatrics:

"Oh wow, great footwork, now he....AWWWWWW RIGHT FOOT SHOT "