Big John’s run from the half way line paralysed most keepers so they just watched it go past them into the net.Like John Hickton??
I’d argue forever that grant leadbitter is our finest penalty taker in our history given his concentration, confidence and ruthlessness when stepping upBig John’s run from the half way line paralysed most keepers so they just watched it go past them into the net.
'our history' = 147 years. Some knowledge there.I’d argue forever that grant leadbitter is our finest penalty taker in our history given his concentration, confidence and ruthlessness when stepping up
Some great run- ups,proper penaltiesYakubu had a great penalty record for us. He used to stroll up and wait for the keeper to move. Against Bristol City, their keeper just stood still and Yakubu chipped it into his arms! He then missed another in the shootout. Before that his record was 17 scored out of 18! We won’t mention who scored the winning penalty!
Im sure Coburn was the nominated taker, otherwise Howson would've taken it. Why you assume there's no plan i have no ideaDoesn’t seem like there is much of a plan does there ?
Obviously howson has let a striker go get the ball for a penalty which is understandable and how I see what happened without even questioning it and rightly so however, if Coburn is going to step up and take the responsibility for a penalty then he needs to have more conviction, confidence and a real plan for what he is going to do.
Like Harry Kane.
kane misses the odd one but my god, he goes for corners and pace on the penalty like he ain’t afraid of scoring or missing.
Coburn is a good player and finisher but a penalty is a psychological battle with yourself and the keeper so different to being in front of goal with a chance, you get more time to think about a penalty which is sometimes not a good thing for a striker who’s normal skill set is to work off instinct.
Taking a penalty requires guts and plenty of thought as to what you are going to do and a successful long term penalty taker is someone who DOESNT wait for the keeper to move (like lath did versus Exeter) but takes the initiative and goes for it irrespective of what the keeper chooses to do.
Just my thoughts as I took penalties and you have to have a plan IMHO
Yep.Yakubu had a great penalty record for us. He used to stroll up and wait for the keeper to move. Against Bristol City, their keeper just stood still and Yakubu chipped it into his arms! He then missed another in the shootout. Before that his record was 17 scored out of 18! We won’t mention who scored the winning penalty!
This is how I saw it as well.I think after the Southampton game Howson said in his interview that he was speaking to Grant before the match about taking a penalty if we got one. That game was more of a captain's responsibility since we were on such a bad run he wanted to show leadership.
It was a bit of a mess. It looked like Greenwood wanted but Coburn got the ball had a chat with greenwood and pointed to the bench
Hickton for me, well since the 60's anyway.I’d argue forever that grant leadbitter is our finest penalty taker in our history given his concentration, confidence and ruthlessness when stepping up
Coburn needs to be like Harry Kane?if Coburn is going to step up and take the responsibility for a penalty then he needs to have more conviction, confidence and a real plan for what he is going to do.
Like Harry Kane.
Well if josh pointed to the bench he was probably pointing out that he was the assigned taker.yes it looked like Greenwood tried to take the ball of Josh but he wouldn't have any of it it. He didn't look confident taking it , maybe someone will ask Carrick at a future presser if there's a designated taker