Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Comments on Argies vs Brazil
No-one else has posted their comments after the Argies vs Brazil game so I'll step up.
Tevez really impressed me...from the get-go he was sharp and lively. He was constantly getting the ball, holding it up, drawing defenders and laying off great little balls to players around him. I can really see Bobby, Marlon, Carlton & Teddy loving playing along side the little fella. Sure he ran at defenders as well and we know based on the last 3 tyears he has a real eye for goal..but he is seriously gonna be a great provider as well.
When he didn't have it he was chasing defenders and the keeper down, putting them under pressure and forcing mistakes or hurried distribution. Its all good.
Mascherano only played half a game and looked cool enough when he had it but it was hard to form an opinion. When the signings were announced I had high hopes for him becoming a real rock in defensive midfield and I still hope thats the case. But this performance didn't leave me drooling (unlike Tevez :)
Mullins is one of my favourite players and often does not get the kudos he deserves..knowing he is there allows NRC to get forward and get noticed...I've posted about fixture congestion this year and how we may well need all this new depth in spades...well having Mascheraro & Mullins in the squad makes me feel pretty good about the world.
Having Tevez out there has me creaming my panties in anticipation...
Tevez really impressed me...from the get-go he was sharp and lively. He was constantly getting the ball, holding it up, drawing defenders and laying off great little balls to players around him. I can really see Bobby, Marlon, Carlton & Teddy loving playing along side the little fella. Sure he ran at defenders as well and we know based on the last 3 tyears he has a real eye for goal..but he is seriously gonna be a great provider as well.
When he didn't have it he was chasing defenders and the keeper down, putting them under pressure and forcing mistakes or hurried distribution. Its all good.
Mascherano only played half a game and looked cool enough when he had it but it was hard to form an opinion. When the signings were announced I had high hopes for him becoming a real rock in defensive midfield and I still hope thats the case. But this performance didn't leave me drooling (unlike Tevez :)
Mullins is one of my favourite players and often does not get the kudos he deserves..knowing he is there allows NRC to get forward and get noticed...I've posted about fixture congestion this year and how we may well need all this new depth in spades...well having Mascheraro & Mullins in the squad makes me feel pretty good about the world.
Having Tevez out there has me creaming my panties in anticipation...
Posted by norven munky at 2:25 pm
beggers said...
Thanks for the info NM.
Didn't see the game myself but sounds like Carlos is going to make a nuisence of himself, excellent. As for Javier, I suspect we'll see the best of him soon enough.
I agree about Mullins, but as you say, with so many games to play, if we progress in the UEFA,(did I say if!) everyone will be getting a run.
Sick of reading about takeovers, conspiracy theories etc, I wanna see some football. Lets play!
whubris said...
Ta Norven, I didn't catch the game as I would never have stayed awake for it.
Tevez was one of my favourite players at the WC. Your description of him matches my memory of his WC to a tee, and it looks like he's still in good form. Tevez is really the complete package IMO, like Rooney on speed!
If all we've got in Mascherano is a squad player then that's probably enough - Mullins was adequate for us and we really needed cover for him. He may inspire Muggers to step up a level too. So I'm not too concerned. It's more likely that he will do well for us.
Dave said...
From what the Argies say Mascherano is the best midfielder they've played with. Riquelme reckons he feels very safe playing with him and it gives him more freedom to play his own game. I'm hoping he can do the same for Yossi. :-)
norven munky said...
Don't get me wrong about Mascherano...all I'm saying is in that 45 mins he played you couldn't really get an impression of how good he might be. Whereas Tevez was everywhere and left you wanting Sunday to come as quick as possible.
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beggers said...Thanks for the info NM.
Didn't see the game myself but sounds like Carlos is going to make a nuisence of himself, excellent. As for Javier, I suspect we'll see the best of him soon enough.
I agree about Mullins, but as you say, with so many games to play, if we progress in the UEFA,(did I say if!) everyone will be getting a run.
Sick of reading about takeovers, conspiracy theories etc, I wanna see some football. Lets play!
whubris said...Ta Norven, I didn't catch the game as I would never have stayed awake for it.
Tevez was one of my favourite players at the WC. Your description of him matches my memory of his WC to a tee, and it looks like he's still in good form. Tevez is really the complete package IMO, like Rooney on speed!
If all we've got in Mascherano is a squad player then that's probably enough - Mullins was adequate for us and we really needed cover for him. He may inspire Muggers to step up a level too. So I'm not too concerned. It's more likely that he will do well for us.
Dave said...From what the Argies say Mascherano is the best midfielder they've played with. Riquelme reckons he feels very safe playing with him and it gives him more freedom to play his own game. I'm hoping he can do the same for Yossi. :-)
norven munky said...Don't get me wrong about Mascherano...all I'm saying is in that 45 mins he played you couldn't really get an impression of how good he might be. Whereas Tevez was everywhere and left you wanting Sunday to come as quick as possible.
