doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 First season Lambert was here it seemed that a free kick anywhere near the opposition area was pretty much an odds on goal ... his free kicks were a joy to watch. Tonight watching him smash another one straight into the wall I can't even remember the last time I've seen him put a free kick away. Now don't get me wrong Lambert is a hell of a player but I can't help wondering why his free kicks don't seem to work on a regular basis anymore.... Maybe it's time to let somebody else have ago not sure who though.
Ashley Grute Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 The free kick was too close- on the edge of the area almost- not enough space to get it over wall at the speed he hits the ball
doddisalegend Posted 30 November, 2011 Author Posted 30 November, 2011 The free kick was too close- on the edge of the area almost- not enough space to get it over wall at the speed he hits the ball Well Rickie must have felt he had a chance or he wouldn't have tried it. It's not really just about tonights free kick though his free kicks have been going down hill for the last two seasons that first season in league one he seemed to bang free kicks in from all over the place.
Saint Garrett Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Was the last time he scored one Torquay in the cup ? Last league game Bompey away?
Appy Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 I think your building up his first seasons free kicks too much, aside from the one at home to Tranmere, I can't remember many more.
LA77 Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 He should always take them. The good thing is he is due a few. They will come, no doubt about it!
shurlock Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 The Hull wall wasn't 10 yards either - looked like 6 or 7.
Jimmy_D Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Don't forget that we do often actually score from Rickie's free kicks. Just that lately the goals have come from 'trick plays' so to speak. Crosses beyond the far post and headed back across to be slammed home etc.
70's Mike Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Last nights was too near and the Ref only had the wall back 5/6 yards, Lambert still best striker of football at club
JonnyLove Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 I'd rather Gully was given a go for a month
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Danny Fox has scored a few from free kicks at other clubs. Could be worth a try when he's in the side?
ant Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Don't forget that we do often actually score from Rickie's free kicks. Just that lately the goals have come from 'trick plays' so to speak. Crosses beyond the far post and headed back across to be slammed home etc. Exactly that. He probably only strikes half of them at the moment so a lot less opportunities to score directly. A lot of teams wised up to his dead ball ability and changed their defensive positioning to suit. That's why we've been able to exploit the space that gives so many times. Clever stuff as it gives us allows us more options and a greater chance of making the free kick count. I didn't think the Hull wall was far back enough either.
The9 Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 League One goalkeepers aren't as good. Also, we have decided against "just shooting" most of the time recently, so guessing he may have been working on passing moves rather than shooting. The other thing is subtle changes in your body over time mean that doing the same thing you always did produces slightly different results.
up and away Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 First season Lambert was here it seemed that a free kick anywhere near the opposition area was pretty much an odds on goal ... his free kicks were a joy to watch. Tonight watching him smash another one straight into the wall I can't even remember the last time I've seen him put a free kick away. Now don't get me wrong Lambert is a hell of a player but I can't help wondering why his free kicks don't seem to work on a regular basis anymore.... Maybe it's time to let somebody else have ago not sure who though. When Ricky first came to the club, he would successfully smash free kicks. I have not seen him successfully take this approach for a long while. Now he wraps his foot more round the ball to get the spin, whereas previously he would also use a Ronaldo type technique of a straight blast that could get up and down over the wall. When Lambert lost his form, he also lost his ability of getting the ball up and down with that straight smash. I have never been able to figure out why and put this down to physical problems or injuries that has resulted in this not being possible anymore. When Ricky regained his form, he has not been able to successfully use that straight smash again. You are not imagining this as others are trying to imply, there has been a definite change from his first season for what ever reason. I don't believe you can suddenly forget how, so I would guess it's deliberate to protect or reaction from some part of his body.
1976_Child Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 His free kicks have been cut due to austerity. The club can't afford to be giving away free kicks in an economic slump.
S-Clarke Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 If you look, quite a few of his free kicks these days are ''different''. Fooling the oppo and going for a cross back post for Fonte to header down.... There's more thought about his free kicks now rather than just a free shot for him.
THEVMAN Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Apparently the walls in the Championship are much better than in League 1
woodsaint Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Free kicks are tough to score so wouldnt read much in2 it. Beckham im sure probably only scored 1 every 7/8. Roberto carlos 1 every 2000 lol. As long as he keeps banging them in from open play and pens im happy. Im sure he will score a free kick soon enough.
doddisalegend Posted 10 December, 2011 Author Posted 10 December, 2011 I read in todays matchday programme interview with Rickie that he hardly ever practices free kicks anymore as trainning is dedicated to passing the ball and free kicks aren't part of trainning. Apparently he is not happy at how many goals he is scoring from free kicks. Might be worth letting him practice a few free kicks Nige....
krissyboy31 Posted 10 December, 2011 Posted 10 December, 2011 I read in todays matchday programme interview with Rickie that he hardly ever practices free kicks anymore as trainning is dedicated to passing the ball and free kicks aren't part of trainning. Apparently he is not happy at how many goals he is scoring from free kicks. Might be worth letting him practice a few free kicks Nige....Didn't MLT stay behind after traning to practice his free kicks? Nothing stopping RL doing that.
Lets B Avenue Posted 10 December, 2011 Posted 10 December, 2011 Didn't MLT stay behind after traning to practice his free kicks? Nothing stopping RL doing that. When training is over, everyone has to be on the bus.
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