Lanzini's goal was also sheer class, finishing like that at that pace after running the whole pitch ;bowdown
He's got so much talent and now needs to start taking control of our attacking play, he could be a huge player for us over the next few years if he does.
Only problem for Lanzini is he isn't 100% effective at left midfield he's much better through the middle but atm especially gonna have to fill the a Payet void
He's good enough to be an asset even if he isn't at his best position
For technique, skill, execution & power, I'm calling that @AndyTCarroll scissor-kick goal as the best in Premier League history.
This gives me a real dilemna. But I'm going to have to doubt the brilliance of the goal now as nothing will ever convince me that Piers Morgan has an ounce of honesty or truth in his body
I've always thought PDC's goal was the best ever based on the timing to meet Trev Sinclair's diagonal cross-field pass, the athleticism (remember he was sprinting to get into position) and the sheer audacity of it. However, having watched Carroll's goal again (and again and again-can never get too much of a good thing ;biggrin) , I'm putting them both on a par with each other. ;clap
I think Di Canio's is better, because I have never seen anyone score a goal in the same manner (same as Giroud's actually). Carroll's was one of the best bicycle kicks I've ever seen, but I have seen a number of them. The uniqueness of Di Canio's sets it apart, for me.
But, I don't think I've ever seen such a sweet connection.
The thing with Giroud's is that he himself admitted it was a fluke, he wasn't trying to pull that off specifically, more a 'flick a foot out and see what happened'.
PDC's was awesome, the angle, the judgement, the uniqueness of the kick.
But Carroll's was very special. The ball from Antonio wasn't even that good, it was behind him and he was unable to head it. It's not like Antonio thought "I'll set this one up for him to scissor kick".
Two thoughts based on Saturday's match that came to me: 1. Slaven Bilic sets out the team in the first half for damage limitation, and watches the other team during the first half. At half time, he makes the changes necessary to play to maximum effect against the opposition. Doesn anybody else think this is what happens? 2. After all of the discussions and heated arguments about last summer's transfers not doing the job, it was the one transfer we were happiest about the ended up not doing the job.
In addition, I wonder if, now that the Payet question (which surely must have been floating round the training camp and dressing room like a bad smell) has been put to rest by Bilic, will we see some of those new players (like Feghouli) gain confidence, play more assertively and better?
Love Bilics celebration on 0:22ish, the sheer delight/relief followed by the temptation of smashing a water bottle, but pulls out at the last second to keep his composure. ;scarf ;scarf ;scarf ;scarf ;scarf
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It was a thing of beauty for sure.
They were all rather good, weren't they ;biggrin
And the fact that it came from someone who you fear might get injured just by sneezing makes it all the more remarkable.
He's got so much talent and now needs to start taking control of our attacking play, he could be a huge player for us over the next few years if he does.
He's good enough to be an asset even if he isn't at his best position
Lots of options for Bilic it's up to him to see how they are gonna fit in (and Ayew to be back in Feb he'll struggle to get back into the team)
However, having watched Carroll's goal again (and again and again-can never get too much of a good thing ;biggrin) , I'm putting them both on a par with each other. ;clap
But, I don't think I've ever seen such a sweet connection.
Maybe I need to reconsider ;hmm ;biggrin
PDC's was awesome, the angle, the judgement, the uniqueness of the kick.
But Carroll's was very special. The ball from Antonio wasn't even that good, it was behind him and he was unable to head it. It's not like Antonio thought "I'll set this one up for him to scissor kick".
;hmm
"the Hammers did actually manage to muster some atmosphere in this makeshift football graveyard"
;lol he really has nothing nice to say about us
1. Slaven Bilic sets out the team in the first half for damage limitation, and watches the other team during the first half. At half time, he makes the changes necessary to play to maximum effect against the opposition. Doesn anybody else think this is what happens?
2. After all of the discussions and heated arguments about last summer's transfers not doing the job, it was the one transfer we were happiest about the ended up not doing the job.
In addition, I wonder if, now that the Payet question (which surely must have been floating round the training camp and dressing room like a bad smell) has been put to rest by Bilic, will we see some of those new players (like Feghouli) gain confidence, play more assertively and better?
At 1.08m in.
What's Marky Mark doing?