What's the point of having all these playmakers with no - one willing to make
forward runs or space opponents as they all want the ball at their feet?
He is injury prone, a liability defensively, dwells on the ball for too long and despite him making good
forward runs, his goalscoring return is not great, except for that 6 month period where he was on fire.
Arsenal are at their best when they move the ball quickly and the attacking players make
forward runs.
Our midfield could barely get the ball out of our own half and whenever they did they all look too tired to make
a forward run.
Not a bunch of playmakers with our striker playing like a false - 9 with no - one making
forward runs or spacing the opposition to do so!!
Koscielny is expected to be fit for tomorrow's game, which would be a huge boost for the Gunners, but you still feel that Arsenal's defense can be intimidated when you have pacey
forwards running at them.
I have to disagree with some of you regarding Elneny and Xhaka i thought they both played well yesterday, Elneny was working his socks of and contributed well and for me the game changed when Xhaka come on we made more direct
forward runs instead of ruining out of ideas and keep passing back, probably most of you know i highly rate JW but thought he had a bad game yesterday
Debuchy did seem relatively impressive in the first half against Lens, making a lot of
forward runs as well as tough tackles at the back, however it's not enough to convince me that he has a future at the club.
These days the attributes needed are not just the ability to swing in a good cross from the flank but also the ability to make
forward runs into space and even be able to beat a man and Glen Johnson has shown in his first two competitive matches for the club that he can do just about any of these tasks with aplomb.
Think of Liverpool, when Can gets the ball in midfield, you worry,
his forward runs, forward passes and so on.
They don't really make
forward runs unless we're counter attacking, so the ball stays in the middle.
Good work from Danny Welbeck down the left stretched the Tottenham defence awkwardly, and Aaron Ramsey's
forward run created space for Hector Bellerin.
He occupies defenders so there's space for others to move into and get chances, but we had no one moving forward into that space, it was all just midfielders — Ozil, Ramsey, Cazorla looking for a forward pass, not
a forward run.
Theo just can't handle CB's like Giroud can, two very attacking
forwards running the channels, playing off of the big target man just makes sense for me.
When we have the ball, you will find him making aggressive
forward runs towards the box and when we are without the ball he makes an even more faster run to help our defense back.
His forward run led to the goal as he linked up with Alexis in tandem with Walcott (goal scorer) for the opening goal.
Even Khedira does that with occasional
forward runs..
Am beginning to think that our wing backs are now used more conservatively going forward so as to provide defensive security to Rambo's
forward runs and Xhaka's slow reaction handicap.
What I could see is that Arsenal have really dynamic movement and good
forward runs.
Ramsey and wilshere will do those runs where they arrive in the box as late as possible to Finnish of creative moves from our front runners or even those busting
forward runs wilshere is known for we'll have the attack which will be 2nd to none and our defence won't have much to do apart from winning balls that will be hoisted from deep in our opponents box
Possible rotations which wouldn't weaken the team significantly... Gab for Per Debuchy for Hector (if Debuchy is alright) Gibbs for Monreal Theo for Rambo (Theo can play as a true RW with Debuchy being restraint in
his forward runs) Jack for Santi (Jack to do the Deep Lying role) Welbz for Sanchez (stick to the right... will support Gibbs on
his forward runs) Rosicky for Ozil (TR7 is still an effective creator and adds bite to the midfield)
i do nt mind schniderlin (as he is primarily a d / m that just has the energy levels to make the odd
forward run) he would do a great job for us, either along side le coq protecting the back - line in some games or as a rotation with him.
With excellent physical strength and agility to go with a great reading of the game and a good range of passing, I believe the Frenchman has everything needed to play there and can also be very effective making
forward runs from the middle of the park.
Against team like bournemouth and other low - table team that will come to the emirates to sit back, we need ramsey to make as much
forward runs as he disturbs their defending.
They think Raheem «tired» Sterling can net them a hat - trick and that Stevie «slippy» Gerrard can stop Alexis from making
forward runs.
though i agree that against top team ramsey must stay back and help xhaka and only occasionally make
forward runs.
Watch the fa cup final closely and you will see ramsey free role and relentless
forward runs was one of the reasons chelsea couldnt defend against us especially in 1st half.
Actual
forwards running behind the lines seems like an eternity ago.
Ramsey was awful and he made flamini look stupid atimes with
his forward running with no end product.
He has always been good defensively but in this season, he has made marauding
forward runs and his crossing has also improved.
Atleast ramsey makes
forward runs and tracks back and wilshere is good at linking play and they do it everytime they play not like «i play when i want» iwobi.
The boy was fantastic in every tackle, very accurate on every pass and made desired
forward runs,» you're great.
Ramsey playing up on the right was just a stop - gap in light of the injuries to Wilshire and Ox and to bring balance to the side, especially with a young Hector at right full - back who needed someone with more defensive discipline covering
his forward runs.
The obvious formation if we ever get a proper DM or if Ramsey has to sacrifice
his forward runs to help defensively is this.
We don't have anyone making good
forward runs in between the defence, Ozil should be doing it seeing as Alexis is coming back into midfield for the ball.
Our spacing and combinations have been terrible, slow transitions and with no - one making consistent
forward runs and predictable positioning it's been hard on Ozil to produce his killer balls.
Milner seriously wanted it tonight, and bagged our crucial second goal after a great
forward run.
Confident on the ball, never attempts silly
forward runs, fantastic passing range, composed on the ball, strong on the ball, superb positiong off the ball
Hector Bellerin is also well worth looking at for a role in your side, with his consistent defensive displays, as well as
his forward runs giving him a big chance of adding to his one assist of the term.
Jack Wilshere looked bright in midfield while Hector Bellerin looked perfect making
those forward runs from right - back position.
We have been failing recently because we lack
forward runs.
Alexander Song and Jack Wilshere have already proven themselves better at knowing when to make
forward runs and when to hold their lines, and while Diaby is brilliant on his day, he is so frustratingly inconsistent even for a neutral to watch.
Who knows, maybe we get an insurance goal because we have a highly skilled
forward running at a tired defense.
He practically singlehandedly created the first goal for Theo Walcott and
his forward runs gave him a hand in both Walcott's second goal and Alex Iwobi's fifth strike.
His awareness is decent as well, but if he wants to make
forward runs regularly he needs to know when he can and can not do it so the defense doesn't lack for it.
Contrary to this article, I do nt remember us conceding goals because Ramsey had «bombed» forward, infact we would GET goals because of
his forward runs at times.
I see he passes and moves forward which is an option if Ramsay / Wilshire want to rest from constant
forward runs (in return Lessing injury potential).
Rambo can have a very interesting evening by occupying the attention of Kondogbia and stop him from
his forward runs.
I appreciate that and I've just got to make the right
forward runs to score and create opportunities for the team.
After Atlético went up comfortably, the Brazilian did not make as many
forward runs, content to stay back when Atleti pushed forward and adding solidity.