tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post3557608685323477974..comments2023-10-14T19:01:03.490-04:00Comments on The Fullback Files: Shock and Awe | a USA Match ReactionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548145598767127627noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-39015067212627480182009-06-26T14:05:45.193-04:002009-06-26T14:05:45.193-04:00Whoa there, cowboy.
I think you'll find upo...Whoa there, cowboy. <br /><br />I think you'll find upon review of Spector's crossing that he's hit more out of play than have found American heads in the box. One decent cross (that was more hopeful than anything) to Dempsey does not an offensive juggernaut make.<br /><br />And Jozy is the future, of that there should be no doubt. But what is also not in doubt is that he gives the ball up way too often and doesn't always make the smartest or most well-timed of runs. he needs to be playing regularly against good defenders to improve those aspects of his game. Hope a loan move can be worked out, and hope as well that Bob continues to play with two strikers, because Jozy's not ready to be a lone striker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-57793456649083825862009-06-26T10:16:10.333-04:002009-06-26T10:16:10.333-04:00It is my opinion that FATE picked this lineup. Chi...It is my opinion that FATE picked this lineup. Ching and Hedjuk injured, Wynne showing he needs work, Beasley flubbing SO bad he might never play again, Klejstan with the RED, Boca injured and Demerit starts. (don't think we beat Spain with Boca and Gooch in the middle). Boca playing natural position.<br /><br />And people, SHOW SOME LOVE to Spector. Not offesnively gifted? He's the only guy who can really cross. He can DECIDE to overlap, or shut down the oppostion. Dolo Should have a tough time getting his job back, I like Spector more.<br /><br />Dempsey, Dempsey, son of a b%$ch. Altidore should ALWAYS be on the field.<br /><br />I'm actually glad that Bradley is out. We need Feilhaber's passing in there (South Africa were superior to Brazil in this regard, why thy stayed in).<br /><br />GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-84168176178530663442009-06-24T20:05:50.101-04:002009-06-24T20:05:50.101-04:00Incredible match! You're right - the 4-4-2 is ...Incredible match! You're right - the 4-4-2 is the way to go. We need those two mids to clog up space in front of the defenders.<br /><br />The back line was terrific. Superhuman effort to stuff shots and clear balls. Demerit was great. He is not a possession guy, but he works hard and gets his body in the way. Spector is the right back unless Cherundholo makes a spectacular comeback with Hannover. Frankie is still valuable, but his chances of going to the WC depend on Cherundholo's form and fitness and whether Spector gets a look on the left. <br /><br />Having Donovan on the left in the Frank Ribery role works well. Using Dempsey on top works well and he actually worked hard on the right today too. Davies is good but seems to fade after 30 minutes and neither of our forwards were able to spell our defenders by holding on to the ball. They were automatic turnover machines...but they can score and we have to like that!<br /><br />Bob's options off the bench were limited since he needed tenacious defenders that would not break up the karma on the field. Feilhaber and Bornstein were good options. Casey was better than what was left for the job at hand (though not by much).<br /><br />Looking forward to Sunday. Without Bradley, I assume Clark and Feilhaber get paired in the middle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com