Lana1:
Even after i referenced Messi u still think i mean shoulder to shoulder strength when i say "strength on the ball". SMH!!!

This is what i mean when i say strength on the ball....




Using skill, close control and flair to get out of tight spots to score goals or create chances for teammates.

And if Martial dribled and forced his way into the box trying to create chances like Sallah and he loses possession, na u go still blame am say he lose possession and he should ve passed instead of driving into the box.

Yes. He's young and his gameplay should improve with age

What of that mad assist against Real Madrid in preseason games? Abi that one no follow?

That Valencia cross in the third gif for Martial's header tho, wish he'd put in those crosses more often.

BushWickBill:


Lol.
Bernardo Silva isn't doing too badly

Bernardo is different. He's a fantastic player just a lack of game time.

Lana1:
Even after i referenced Messi u still think i mean shoulder to shoulder strength when i say "strength on the ball". SMH!!!

This is what i mean when i say strength on the ball....




Using skill, close control and flair to get out of tight spots to score goals or create chances for teammates.

And if Martial dribled and forced his way into the box trying to create chances like Sallah and he loses possession, na u go still blame am say he lose possession and he should ve passed instead of driving into the box.

Yes. He's young and his gameplay should improve with age

With your gifs, it is clear we are not talking about the same thing (quality).

elampiro:


With your gifs, it is clear we are not talking about the same thing (quality).

Can you post a gif or describe a situation of what you're talking about? Cos so far, it seems like you're the only one who knows what you're talking about

SONofnezzar:

lol...The guy is just useless

Wenger should have subbed him earlier

What are you saying? Niccur was a sub. Fresh from the bench. He just wasn't fresh in the head.

Leyqute:


What are you saying? Niccur was a sub. Fresh from the bench. He just wasn't fresh in the head.

I thought you were banned? How did you do it?

Ephaig:

I thought you were banned? How did you do it?

Michael Scofield broke me out

Leyqute:


Michael Scofield broke me out

This is corruption, we will not take it

Baldg:

Bernardo is different. He's a fantastic player just a lack of game time.

silva is still adjusting to the epl unlike bakayoko that was prematurely rushed into a new team's 1st eleven.

Ephaig:

This is corruption, we will not take it

It is not your corruption.

You cannot take it, even if you wanted to.

crazypencils20:
..

Not even a quick recap in simpler terms?

Lana1 is talking about forward dribbling which we know on a good day, Martial is one of the best in the world. Get the ball within 3-6 seconds you cancel one or two defenders to score (or try to score). Lingard has been trying that too. Thierry Henry was very consistent at that even though not as good in dribbling as Martial. However, Martial is not very consistent doing it, and most times offers nothing if the forward dribbling is not working for him.

For you to understand what I am talking about, let's start from our defence. Jones, Smalling, Rojo are 'give me the ball take it back' footballers compared to Matic, Valencia and Bailly who can at least hold the ball long even under pressure. If the team is playing nervously and looking for someone to help keep the ball, cool nerves and start a build up from the back, the ball has to be given to Valencia or Matic or Bailly.

A player once said during their time in Madrid, when they didn't know what to do with the ball, they gave it to Zidane.

There are many times we have been shaking in keeping possession and often resort to side and back passes during matches. In some of my post match analysis, I have said we need players who can at least keep the ball in the final third while bringing others into play. Players who can drive the ball forward quick covering some yards, when everywhere is blocked, they maneuver their way with the ball to another direction in the field carrying fellow forward players along while creating spaces.

What I see most times, if Rashford is not running forward with the ball, he brings virtually nothing. Without those direct dribbling+goals, Martial brings almost nothing, Mkhitaryan and Mata looking for intelligent passes. Everyone looking to quickly get the ball off their feet when what they are good at is not opening up.

To drive the point home, Hazard is not a good direct dribbler in dangerous areas like Martial, not a good scorer like Martial. But Hazard keeps the ball longer at his feet than Martial. We can say too Iniesta, Neymar keep the ball on their feet than Martial. We can mention a player like Ronaldinho.

In our Super Eagles of 1994, Amokachi was a good ball keeper at his feet despite not as talented as Siasia and Yekini.

crazypencils20:


Can you post a gif or describe a situation of what you're talking about? Cos so far, it seems like you're the only one who knows what you're talking about

I don't know how to make gif.

But why exactly are we praising Sanchez? Is it because he has scored a fantastic goal or dribble his way to score?

Is it not the way he is driving the ball, always calling for it and giving attacking options? He is not afraid of the ball in tough situations and he wants to hold it - not hurrying to remove the wahala from his head. Make dem no blame me.

elampiro:


Lana1 is talking about forward dribbling which we know on a good day, Martial is one of the best in the world. Get the ball within 3-6 seconds you cancel one or two defenders to score (or try to score). Lingard has been trying that too. Thierry Henry was very consistent at that even though not as good in dribbling as Martial. However, Martial is not very consistent doing it, and most times offers nothing if the forward dribbling is not working for him.

For you to understand what I am talking about, let's start from our defence. Jones, Smalling, Rojo are 'give me the ball take it back' footballers compared to Matic, Valencia and Bailly who can at least hold the ball long even under pressure. If the team is playing nervously and looking for someone to help keep the ball, cool nerves and start a build up from the back, the ball has to be given to Valencia or Matic or Bailly.

A player once said during their time in Madrid, when they didn't know what to do with the ball, they gave it to Zidane.

There are many times we have been shaking in keeping possession and often resort to side and back passes during matches. In some of my post match analysis, I have said we need players who can at least keep the ball in the final third while bringing others into play. Players who can drive the ball forward quick covering some yards, when everywhere is blocked, they maneuver their way with the ball to another direction in the field carrying fellow forward players along while creating spaces.

What I see most times, if Rashford is not running forward with the ball, he brings virtually nothing. Without those direct dribbling+goals, Martial brings almost nothing, Mkhitaryan and Mata looking for intelligent passes. Everyone looking to quickly get the ball off their feet when what they are good at is not opening up.

To drive the point home, Hazard is not a good direct dribbler in dangerous areas like Martial, not a good scorer like Martial. But Hazard keeps the ball longer at his feet than Martial. We can say too Iniesta, Neymar keep the ball on their feet than Martial. We can mention a player like Ronaldinho.

In our Super Eagles of 1994, Amokachi was a good ball keeper at his feet despite not as talented as Siasia and Yekini.

True bro, Martial is a suspect in some aspects of his game. If his dribbling doesn't work, that's the end of Martial in that game.

To be great, you need tough people around you. Safe to say he has found his level with the softies and babies and their nanny at Arsenal.

Leyqute:


What are you saying? Niccur was a sub. Fresh from the bench. He just wasn't fresh in the head.

Lol
I was just viewing the front thread just now

see wailings from arsenal fans

they want Mkhi to be sold

Wailers FC.

Elampiro is 100% rght, Martial doesn't have the said ability, attackers that have it in the PL are silva sanchez hazard and willian.

for those of you wanting city to fall, dream on!

Vardy likes screwing City defence

weedtaker:
Elampiro is 100% rght, Martial doesn't have the said ability, attackers that have it in the PL are silva sanchez hazard and willian.

It's more about stamina since he's good with the ball. He gets it and he can withstand defenders pressures

elampiro:


Lana1 is talking about forward dribbling which we know on a good day, Martial is one of the best in the world. Get the ball within 3-6 seconds you cancel one or two defenders to score (or try to score). Lingard has been trying that too. Thierry Henry was very consistent at that even though not as good in dribbling as Martial. However, Martial is not very consistent doing it, and most times offers nothing if the forward dribbling is not working for him.

For you to understand what I am talking about, let's start from our defence. Jones, Smalling, Rojo are 'give me the ball take it back' footballers compared to Matic, Valencia and Bailly who can at least hold the ball long even under pressure. If the team is playing nervously and looking for someone to help keep the ball, cool nerves and start a build up from the back, the ball has to be given to Valencia or Matic or Bailly.

A player once said during their time in Madrid, when they didn't know what to do with the ball, they gave it to Zidane.

There are many times we have been shaking in keeping possession and often resort to side and back passes during matches. In some of my post match analysis, I have said we need players who can at least keep the ball in the final third while bringing others into play. Players who can drive the ball forward quick covering some yards, when everywhere is blocked, they maneuver their way with the ball to another direction in the field carrying fellow forward players along while creating spaces.

What I see most times, if Rashford is not running forward with the ball, he brings virtually nothing. Without those direct dribbling+goals, Martial brings almost nothing, Mkhitaryan and Mata looking for intelligent passes. Everyone looking to quickly get the ball off their feet when what they are good at is not opening up.

To drive the point home, Hazard is not a good direct dribbler in dangerous areas like Martial, not a good scorer like Martial. But Hazard keeps the ball longer at his feet than Martial. We can say too Iniesta, Neymar keep the ball on their feet than Martial. We can mention a player like Ronaldinho.

In our Super Eagles of 1994, Amokachi was a good ball keeper at his feet despite not as talented as Siasia and Yekini.

So basically, what you're trying to say is that Martial is not a player who does much with the ball when he's not close to the opponent's box?

jamescross:
for those of you wanting city to fall, dream on!

Aren't you the new guy that just entered the thread today, are you a city fan or a United fan?

crazypencils20:


Aren't you the new guy that just entered the thread today, are you a city fan or a United fan?

Looks like a Chelsea fan... This one won't last here..

chrisley024:
Vardy likes screwing City defence

He knew he was going to score even before he got the ball. City's defenders were just falling like a pack of dominoes.

Im new here, welcome a brother. My signature defines me �

pharod:


Looks like a Chelsea fan... This one won't last here..

crazypencils20:


Aren't you the new guy that just entered the thread today, are you a city fan or a United fan?

I dislike united as much as i dislike barca. ama city fan

jamescross:
I dislike united as much as i dislike barca. ama city fan

You not up to 16 then; D city fan indeed.

crazypencils20:


So basically, what you're trying to say is that Martial is a player who does much with the ball when he's not close to the opponent's box?

Martial does better closer to the opponent's box than the middle of the park.

Basically what am I saying is an attacking player's ability to stay on the ball comfortably for a long time under pressure with some intelligent drives which create openings for fellow forwards.

Poor defending from Leicester.

City's pressing sha. Literally pressed Leicester into committing an error for that 3rd goal

Aguero hatrick yes