[Football] Lallana's finishing

[Washie]

He has only scored 70 goals in his entire career, a majority of them in lower leagues. His 50th career goal was in Southamptons first season in the premier league in 12/13. only 20 goals in 9 years of prem football shows he doesn't score at this level that often.

 

[WATFORD zero]

He has only scored 70 goals in his entire career, a majority of them in lower leagues. His 50th career goal was in Southamptons first season in the premier league in 12/13. only 20 goals in 9 years of prem football shows he doesn't score at this level that often.

But why not ? I don't think there's anyone on here who is trying to deny that he's really a f***ing good footballer

 

[Washie]

But why not ? I don't think there's anyone on here who is trying to deny that he's really a f***ing good footballer

Because his style of play is different to that of a goalscorer. Passing into space or having vision to see a free team mate is very different to being able to put enough power and enough precision to not only hit the target, but to also get it past a goalkeeper.

 

[BN9 BHA]

https://youtu.be/mbhm-pfroDo

V Leicester at home, at the beginning of the video he sends 2 Leicester players the wrong way, puts another off balance and then tries to take some of their fans out with a shot.

Great player though.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Because his style of play is different to that of a goalscorer. Passing into space or having vision to see a free team mate is very different to being able to put enough power and enough precision to not only hit the target, but to also get it past a goalkeeper.

But there's no logic to frustration

We joke because we love

 

[Easy 10]

https://youtu.be/mbhm-pfroDo

V Leicester at home, at the beginning of the video he sends 2 Leicester players the wrong way, puts another off balance and then tries to take some of their fans out with a shot.

Great player though.

That is absolutely TEXTBOOK Lallana shooting.

 

[Seasider78]

As good a place as any:-


Be honest

How many of you thought Solly would score 90 seconds in at Anfield?

It needed him to cut back onto his right to give a better angle but we all know that was never going to happen. Was surprised to see Cucurella show a bit of the ‘standing leg only’ at the weekend as well.

As for Lallana it is a bit mystifying how a player so technically gifted fluffs his lines so often but then he is not the only one in midfield guilty of that.

At the moment our main goal threats are Trossard, Maupay, Duffy and Dunk and that is not enough.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Christ. Thread title. I though Adam had announced his retirement

 

[zefarelly]

As good a place as any:-


Be honest

How many of you thought Solly would score 90 seconds in at Anfield?

You only need to see his first touch which takes him toward the corner flag. Solly was bad before Lallana turned up. We don't really have anyone capable of shooting consistently/reliably/accurately at PL level.

 

[Stat Brother]

You only need to see his first touch which takes him toward the corner flag. Solly was bad before Lallana turned up. We don't really have anyone capable of shooting consistently/reliably/accurately at PL level.

If he'd swung his foot at it he'd have had a better chance.

The instant he had time for a moments thought - it was all over.

 

[BN9 BHA]

https://youtu.be/aFqPMjAibtM

1.07 on the video

Gets into a very good position too.

 

[zefarelly]

If he'd swung his foot at it he'd have had a better chance.

The instant he had time for a moments thought - it was all over.

It's the bit between the ears, windows 98. Either that or windows 12 and not enough ram!

 

[Machiavelli]

https://youtu.be/mbhm-pfroDo

V Leicester at home, at the beginning of the video he sends 2 Leicester players the wrong way, puts another off balance and then tries to take some of their fans out with a shot.

Great player though.

I'd parked that out of my memory, but that's such a vivid description it's all come flooding back, or over.

 

[Kosh]

If Adam were ever in a brothel, not that he ever would be of course, but hypothetically if he were he’d probably be only be in there to ask for directions to the local creative writing evening class, where he’d be hoping to learn the fine art of neatly finishing something.

I’d settle for a convincing epilogue to his tale, one that details a glorious and triumphant end to his career... in this mad, mad PL fiction we are but trapped within, akin to flotsam on the spring tide.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

I said to a mate only this morning that he cost us the win against Liverpool with that poor shot and again on Saturday where he should’ve scored both atrocious finishes

This

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[Dick Knights Mumm]

Anyone who has ever played eleven a side football knows it’s the hardest thing. If he could do it he’d be a striker. It’s clearly more complicated than it looks.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Don’t care.

It’s not his main job, he’s still a joy to watch, contributes massively in other areas and is and one of the best players we’ve ever had.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Don’t care.

It’s not his main job, he’s still a joy to watch, contributes massively in other areas and is and one of the best players we’ve ever had.

Is the right answer.


Still an interesting question.

 

[GT49er]

Absolutely. But that doesn't change the point you just made about a lack of midfield goals in the Amex era. Either Lallana steps up and scores, or... well, that's it isn't it, there is no or.

Lack of goals from midfield has been a problem for almost as long as I can remember. Perhaps there just aeen't that many Gerrards and Lampards around - I don't think we've really had any of that ilk since Brian Horton!
We do seem to be addressing the problem though - Mac and Moder have definately got an eye for an attacking opportunity, and now Mwepu too. Khadra, Sima, Katouma(sp), Richards and Sarmiento waiting in the wings.

Little steps .....................................

 

[Pavilionaire]

Albion fans love a midfielder who can't score (see also Stephens, Propper, Kayal, Bridcutt).