Hogging the ball

[Saintandy666]

Was it just me, or was there a lot of hogging of the ball going on today? As in trying to run with it and loosing it rather than making the simple pass. Puncheon was one of the worst offenders in my opinion. Please tell me if I am totally wrong though...

[Guest Dark Sotonic Mills]

Too much selfishness and not enough of the easy pass to the wing

[stockbridge_saint]

yeah I'd agree puncheon in particular was in some great positions and ****ed it up quite a few times

[70's Mike]

i think we are going to have to get used to it from Puncheon, he is looking like someone who plays at either end of the spectrum

[St Marco]

Sign of confidence though isn't it. It is also a sign of not being experienced. I remember when Ronaldo was younger and he did the same thing, time after time would just run into the guy in front of him. But he turned out alright in the end. While i don't think Puncheon will be anywhere as good as Ronaldo i think it is good we have a player like him who does not have that fear. A lot of the time it won't work, but sometimes it will. He has 6 assists in 12 league games. That is a pretty good record. Even though he has not been here long he is already the 2nd top assister here, 2nd only to king Rickie.

 

So while it can be annoying, it does work a lot of the time, i would rather he did not try and stop doing that.

[Saintandy666]

Sign of confidence though isn't it. It is also a sign of not being experienced. I remember when Ronaldo was younger and he did the same thing, time after time would just run into the guy in front of him. But he turned out alright in the end. While i don't think Puncheon will be anywhere as good as Ronaldo i think it is good we have a player like him who does not have that fear. A lot of the time it won't work, but sometimes it will. He has 6 assists in 12 league games. That is a pretty good record. Even though he has not been here long he is already the 2nd top assister here, 2nd only to king Rickie.

 

So while it can be annoying, it does work a lot of the time, i would rather he did not try and stop doing that.

 

Mmmmmm, I just think there were a few times if him and certain other players had passed(particularly puncheon), we could have got that 2nd goal. We won on the day in the end, but it's just frustrating I guess, like you said. On the other hand, by doing that kind of run he probably will make a goal or two, so I guess it can even out.

[Bourno]

Pardew said in the interview with Solent that this is what he wanted Puchy to do, admitting that he would lose the ball a few times.

[70's Mike]

Sign of confidence though isn't it. It is also a sign of not being experienced. I remember when Ronaldo was younger and he did the same thing, time after time would just run into the guy in front of him. But he turned out alright in the end. While i don't think Puncheon will be anywhere as good as Ronaldo i think it is good we have a player like him who does not have that fear. A lot of the time it won't work, but sometimes it will. He has 6 assists in 12 league games. That is a pretty good record. Even though he has not been here long he is already the 2nd top assister here, 2nd only to king Rickie.

 

So while it can be annoying, it does work a lot of the time, i would rather he did not try and stop doing that.

 

totally agree but he needs to learn to chase back when he c*cks up because he is making the our full backs look stupid when they over lap and he mucks up the pass, it is them who are then out of position another reason why Fonte is looking so good because he is covering for them

[Trader]

Puncheon constantly delayed the obvious pass - tried to beat that last man - I thought he was very poor today.

[Andy_Porter]

Puncheon is just that sort of winger. If he was consistent he'd be playing at a far higher level.

[forever a red and white]

he should be playing on the left becasue he can;t operate on the right. Put him on the left and his performances will improve no end. He would be more comfortable and get more balls in the box

[Genk]

he should be playing on the left becasue he can;t operate on the right. Put him on the left and his performances will improve no end. He would be more comfortable and get more balls in the box

 

Yes but he has a great shot on him when he cuts inside. Keep him on the left in my opinion. One option may be to switch the wingers during the game just to mix it up a little.

[beatlesaint]

I must admit I cursed him many many times for being a greedy sod today and making some poor decisions.

 

However it seems he was following instructions from AP, who admitted he got some things in his general play wrong, so fair play.

 

At least the manager saw it, I do think he neds to be educated as to when to bring others into play however

[modern matron]

I must admit I cursed him many many times for being a greedy sod today and making some poor decisions.

 

However it seems he was following instructions from AP, who admitted he got some things in his general play wrong, so fair play.

 

At least the manager saw it, I do think he neds to be educated as to when to bring others into play however

 

Look the guy hasn't been here long! He's also been involved with all 3 goals scored this week. Great signing!

[beatlesaint]

Look the guy hasn't been here long! He's also been involved with all 3 goals scored this week. Great signing!

 

I didnt say he wasnt a good signing and I didnt say he wasnt involved in the goals scored this week, I simply pointed out that today he was greedy on more than one occasion !!

[shurlock]

Its a mixed one - on the one hand, he seems to be the only player in the team who actually makes runs off the ball and will exploit space to receive it - he is also happy to take responsibility when we have possession. these are rare qualities in a team that is pretty static i.e. Hammond and Schneiderlin and generally thinks the ball is a hot potato, something to get rid of asap.

 

On the other, his decision-making of late has been pretty poor - he'll take one touch too many and bunch play up as he goes it alone rather than releasing ohers. He needs to be more clinical which means being less selfish.

 

Saying that, still think he adds more to the team than detracts from it. but he's not the player his first few blinding performances promised he might be...

[Stepgar]

Agree with the op too selfish/wrong decisions being made. And what is I about KD and his kicking - absolutely dog**** all game so predictable and not thy long either.

[Lallana's Left Peg]

I wasn't at the game today but I sincerely hope people don't start to get on Puncheon's back for trying to make things happen. The more our more gifted players try to make things happen the better it is. They won't always get it right, but I'd hate to think they would be scared to express themselves for fear of the crowd getting on their back.

 

The moment they stop trying is the moment I start to get agitated.

[RedAndWhite91]

Oh ****! We've won! Quick, think of a negative from the game!!

[RedAndWhite91]

FWIW I do agree and there was many a time where he could/should have made the pass. However, he makes things happen, is creative, and I can't complain.

[Saintandy666]

Oh ****! We've won! Quick, think of a negative from the game!!

 

I know right, I had to think hard, but I came up with something and so I am PROUD

[BadgerBadger]

There's a whiff of Fernades about him at times but he's lively enough and hoping he's a rough diamond in need of a bit of polishing

[paulwantsapint]

Was Punch not played out of position ? He is best when out wide cutting in & swapping wings with Lallana who can do the same

Punch is not Barnard who is a worker & pain in the arse for defenders