Northern Git Just seen this on the Saintsweb site.
Made me smile
http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?32208-Adam-Le-Fondre-Get-him-on-the-bus-FFS
79Royal2 world wars, 1 world cup I've been thinking about Alfie.
He's a phenomenal finisher, and always in the right place at the right time (eg both goals at Brighton). Is he better that Curo was in this regard?
But then both goals against Southampton were completely different! The first a divine strike into the top corner in a busy penalty box and the second some incredible pace and skill and android-like composure. Is there more t this guy that is just becoming apparent now?
I can't wait to see him play again but I wouldn't change a winning formula of Hunt/Roberts with him coming on late on.
His first goal was more than just a great finish. He picked up the ball on the halfway line, played it up to Hunt, then held his run to make some space for himself and when he did make his move into the box, he timed it perfectly. Tenacity to win the ball where he did, intelligence to hold his run for as long as he did and instinct to finish it as he did under pressure from defenders. The goal of the game for me.
pea His touch to take the ball away from Davis for his third was beautiful too, made it look so casual but was inch perfect control
Ian Royalpea His touch to take the ball away from Davis for his third was beautiful too, made it look so casual but was inch perfect control
I'm really impressed with the finish. Hit it early, when it was awkward to do so before it really fell for him as he saw the defender moving to block it. And he did that exceptionally accurately under a lot of pressure.
Ian Royal79Royal2 world wars, 1 world cup I've been thinking about Alfie.
He's a phenomenal finisher, and always in the right place at the right time (eg both goals at Brighton). Is he better that Curo was in this regard?
But then both goals against Southampton were completely different! The first a divine strike into the top corner in a busy penalty box and the second some incredible pace and skill and android-like composure. Is there more t this guy that is just becoming apparent now?
I can't wait to see him play again but I wouldn't change a winning formula of Hunt/Roberts with him coming on late on.
His first goal was more than just a great finish. He picked up the ball on the halfway line, played it up to Hunt, then held his run to make some space for himself and when he did make his move into the box, he timed it perfectly. Tenacity to win the ball where he did, intelligence to hold his run for as long as he did and instinct to finish it as he did under pressure from defenders. The goal of the game for me.
Reminds me more of Kitson for his intelligent vision and ability to find / make space as well. He's got a lovely touch. I probably didn't see enough of Curo given how long ago his time was though I spose.
I bloody love ALF. I'd still stick with a winning formula of Hunt and Roberts 'til the end of the season though.
Maguire Super finish, although I preferred the first goal because i'm a massive fan of awesome crosses and thumping headers.
Seriously how did Jimbo manage to dig out a cross that good? Totally undefendable.
Both ALF's goals were the work of an expert finisher though.
David Simon on Twitter: "33 minutes & no goal...when will this drought ever end for Messi?"
He's no Adam Le Fondre, I'll give you that.
Ian Royal79Royal2 world wars, 1 world cup I've been thinking about Alfie.
He's a phenomenal finisher, and always in the right place at the right time (eg both goals at Brighton). Is he better that Curo was in this regard?
But then both goals against Southampton were completely different! The first a divine strike into the top corner in a busy penalty box and the second some incredible pace and skill and android-like composure. Is there more t this guy that is just becoming apparent now?
I can't wait to see him play again but I wouldn't change a winning formula of Hunt/Roberts with him coming on late on.
His first goal was more than just a great finish. He picked up the ball on the halfway line, played it up to Hunt, then held his run to make some space for himself and when he did make his move into the box, he timed it perfectly. Tenacity to win the ball where he did, intelligence to hold his run for as long as he did and instinct to finish it as he did under pressure from defenders. The goal of the game for me.
Reminds me more of Kitson for his intelligent vision and ability to find / make space as well. He's got a lovely touch. I probably didn't see enough of Curo given how long ago his time was though I spose.
I bloody love ALF. I'd still stick with a winning formula of Hunt and Roberts 'til the end of the season though.
RockheadRumple I'd love to see Alfie partnering up with the Sig.
