Rasiak-9- Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 I don't know if anyone remembers it as clearly as I do, but Nathaniel Clyne made one of the best sliding tackles I've ever seen today. It was around the 15th-20th minute or so at near-ish the halfway line on the Itchen side of the pitch as Deuleufeo was sprinting with the ball on the counterattack, just about to carry the ball over the halfway line. Clyne, who started about 10 yards behind him, sprinted after him and made one of the cleanest, most perfect tackles from behind I've ever seen, and not only won the ball, but wrapped his foot right around the ball so that he could claim possession, shouldered Deulefeo off the ball and sprinted straight back down the line and get Saints back on the attack again. Hope that isn't too much of an elaborate description but hopefully others will know the moment I'm talking about.
Saint Rees Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 I remember the one you're on about, was right in front of me. He did it all game, great performance from him!
farawaysaint Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 I don't know if anyone remembers it as clearly as I do, but Nathaniel Clyne made one of the best sliding tackles I've ever seen today. It was around the 15th-20th minute or so at near-ish the halfway line on the Itchen side of the pitch as Deuleufeo was sprinting with the ball on the counterattack, just about to carry the ball over the halfway line. Clyne, who started about 10 yards behind him, sprinted after him and made one of the cleanest, most perfect tackles from behind I've ever seen, and not only won the ball, but wrapped his foot right around the ball so that he could claim possession, shouldered Deulefeo off the ball and sprinted straight back down the line and get Saints back on the attack again. Hope that isn't too much of an elaborate description but hopefully others will know the moment I'm talking about. Saw it, great tackle but hardly game defining
Dig Dig Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 That was a great challenge, Clyne had deuleufo in his pocket all game.
Mowgli Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 I'm looking to see if he caught hodgson's eye. Earlier in season he commented that he rated him but without a run in the side, he was unlikely to be in WC consideration. Interestingly, since then , saints have given him every opportunity to impress. Best game ever today in a saints shirt
Turkish Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Tackle of the season was Schniderlins on Wellbeck about 80 minutes in at old Trafford. FACT http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDTkq8RhPI
ottery st mary Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 (edited) Clyne was outstanding. My MOM.. Roy Hogdson must have been impressed.. Looking to cover Walker who is injured..not playing and a serious doubt. Clyne is now more than a possible shout to join Lallana , Lambert and Shaw... Maybe too late for Jack Cork.....maybe? But Clyne would be in my selection...good player who can play either full back and great speed to attack to defend and brilliant recovery. Edited 26 April, 2014 by ottery st mary
Saint Garrett Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Tackle of the season was Schniderlins on Wellbeck about 80 minutes in at old Trafford. FACT http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDTkq8RhPI You're unlikely to see a better tackle than that.
Convict Colony Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 You're unlikely to see a better tackle than that. Big Vic ? sorry cheap joke
Raging Bull Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 It's strange that corky gets overlooked all the time, today's performance was no different to sooo many of his others and his fitness levels are better than anyone else's. I hope he gets his chance.
Raging Bull Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 It's strange that corky gets overlooked all the time, today's performance was no different to sooo many of his others and his fitness levels are better than anyone else's. I hope he gets his chance. Wrong thread, ***t. Time to stop drinking.
SO16_Saint Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 It's strange. Clyne had Deuleufeo on toast all game, and when he (Deuleufeo) switched to the right he skinned Shaw on his first attack, but immediately switched back to the right - only to be owned again Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Olallana Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Tackle of the season was Schniderlins on Wellbeck about 80 minutes in at old Trafford. FACT http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDTkq8RhPI Agree about the tackle. (even though I have my opinion on Welbecks footballing brain to not put the ball into the open space with his first touch) Funniest tackle was Big Vic on Wilshere at their place. (cant find a gif or video of it now)
ottery st mary Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 (edited) From where I sat..Luke Shaw had a very good defensive game. Made 3/4 saving tackles...covered well and did hid job as a very good defender in a good back four. Shaw even improves his forward play each match. Not just because he is 18 but also a top class footballer who can defend , tackle and has good distribution... Exactly why top sides are after him....For me ..he was even better than Baines today. But today Clyne was the best full back on display from both sides. Edited 26 April, 2014 by ottery st mary
SO16_Saint Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Agree about the tackle. (even though I have my opinion on Welbecks footballing brain to not put the ball into the open space with his first touch) Funniest tackle was Big Vic on Wilshere at their place. (cant find a gif or video of it now) Is that the one when VW sent him in to orbit?? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Olallana Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Is that the one when VW sent him in to orbit?? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Indeed.
nta786 Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Clyne was outstanding. My MOM.. Roy Hogdson must have been impressed.. Looking to cover Walker who is injured..not playing and a serious doubt. Clyne is now more than a possible shout to join Lallana , Lambert and Shaw.... No not really, highly doubt Hodgson will suddenly cap him before the WC. Those three are much more likelier. Clyne should be in there though, I agree. but like you said with Cork, both will be overlooked. *sigh*
Rasiak-9- Posted 26 April, 2014 Author Posted 26 April, 2014 Tackle of the season was Schniderlins on Wellbeck about 80 minutes in at old Trafford. FACT http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDTkq8RhPI You're unlikely to see a better tackle than that. If we can get Clyne's up on Youtube I think there might be some debate here! His lack of size and height are literally the only things stopping him from being right up there with some of the best right-backs in the world.
ottery st mary Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 No not really, highly doubt Hodgson will suddenly cap him before the WC. Those three are much more likelier. Clyne should be in there though, I agree. but like you said with Cork, both will be overlooked. *sigh* You could be right....Roy may even use Jones of Man Utd to cover RB behind Johnson... But for me CLyne....but as you say...not been in the squads..........but?
Rasiak-9- Posted 26 April, 2014 Author Posted 26 April, 2014 Saw it, great tackle but hardly game defining Well if you're only going to praise "game-defining" moments then you're invariably only going to dish out excessive praise to the strikers and attacking players and not give anywhere near enough credit to the defenders and players who aren't charged with scoring goals themselves but nevertheless make a massive contribution to the success of the team.
Turkish Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 If we can get Clyne's up on Youtube I think there might be some debate here! His lack of size and height are literally the only things stopping him from being right up there with some of the best right-backs in the world. Some might argue he's not even the best right back at saints ;-)
The Kraken Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Some might argue he's not even the best right back at saints ;-) They would, as ever, be wrong.
The Kraken Posted 26 April, 2014 Posted 26 April, 2014 Hodgson will have been impressed and knows how good he is. But he has this odd obsession with Jones and Smalling, both at CB and RB. Both are ok CBs at best right now, but poor RBs. If Walker isn't fit then I'd definitely take Clyne. We'll probably see him take Flanagan though, who has been playing left back and part of a pretty average defence, but its Liverpool so seems likely. Flanagan? My word, you are indeed stupid and the true king of the Straw Man. Plank.
eurosaint Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Hodgson will have been impressed and knows how good he is. But he has this odd obsession with Jones and Smalling, both at CB and RB. Both are ok CBs at best right now, but poor RBs. If Walker isn't fit then I'd definitely take Clyne. We'll probably see him take Flanagan though, who has been playing left back and part of a pretty average defence, but its Liverpool so seems likely. You never mentioned Glen Johnson who is probably Woy's preferred option at the moment (Even with his Skate history!) so the chances of Clyne making it are pretty remote IMO !
fanimal Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Troublle is he followed it up with an overhit pass/through ball to Gallagher I think, Howard grabbed it. He thinks everyone else is as quick as he is!!! Best moment was him skinning Baines for the cross and second goal, love to see speedy overlapping wing play. How about next season play him right midfield in front of Callum.
Golden Balls Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 How about next season play him right midfield in front of Callum. I said this before the game. I think he would make a good replacement for JRod while he out. Yesterday would have been a good time to try it out.
Jonnyboy Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Tackle of the season was Schniderlins on Wellbeck about 80 minutes in at old Trafford. FACT http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SDTkq8RhPI
Jonnyboy Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Lets face it, Roy should just take all the English Saints players Saints plus Hart, Sterling, Gerrard and Sturridge.
S-Clarke Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Lets face it, Roy should just take all the English Saints players Saints plus Hart, Sterling, Gerrard and Sturridge. Unfortunately we've not developed a decent CB though! (I'd say that's one area where England lack any international class player) Last pure academy CB I remember being raved about was young Ollie Lancashire, although to be fair to him...he's made a decent career for himself at Rochdale.
Jonnyboy Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 Unfortunately we've not developed a decent CB though! (I'd say that's one area where England lack any international class player) Last pure academy CB I remember being raved about was young Ollie Lancashire, although to be fair to him...he's made a decent career for himself at Rochdale. True that. Promotion party for him yesterday I believe?
S-Clarke Posted 27 April, 2014 Posted 27 April, 2014 True that. Promotion party for him yesterday I believe? Yep, he's their captain too.
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