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I did not say there was nothing wrong with kevs sideways passing just his lack of forward passing!
Probably because when he is playing below par for him he is still ten times better than anyone else in the team.[b said:Quote[/b] (TonyTheKray @ Jan. 15 2005,21:19)]The main thing that gets to me with Maher as i have said numerous times is, "he never gets subbed off even if he's having a shocker of a game".
Thankyou Kris I was beginning to think I'd been watching different games to everyone else![b said:Quote[/b] (Kris @ Jan. 16 2005,17:02)]Phew! At last, someone speaks some common sense. Maher is absolutely pivotal to the way we play - he is the heartbeat of the team and his ability to soak up opposition attacks in front of the back four and start new attacks is a Godsend.[b said:Quote[/b] (Proud Shrimper @ Jan. 16 2005,14:04)]Could someone please explain to me what in God's name is wrong with switching the play to the flanks which is one of the things Maher is extremely good at. It stretches the opposition and allows for crosses to be delivered into the box for the forward players - it is a stonewall fact that over 40% of goals eminate from wide areas.
I still can't believe some people question Maher's importance to this football club, quite simply if there was no Maher we wouldn't have a cat-in-hell's chance of promotion.
People who criticise his 'sideways passing' need to grasp some knowledge of football tactics. It's not his fault if the move subsequently breaks down due to a team-mate's lack of ball retention (sadly an all too common theme recently).
Quite simply, when Maher doesn't play, we look absolutely clueless - see the Grimsby game for a reference.
So you think Maher should pass forward just for the sake of it, to make you happy, even if there is no logical route to follow in that direction?[b said:Quote[/b] (TrueBlue @ Jan. 16 2005,17:53)]I did not say there was nothing wrong with kevs sideways passing just his lack of forward passing!
begs the question WHY is there no logical route? as a midfielder is his job not to push the team forward? to create play? in the team there seams to be a brick wall between the center of midfield and the strikers and the only way through is down the wings![b said:Quote[/b] ]So you think Maher should pass forward just for the sake of it, to make you happy, even if there is no logical route to follow in that direction?
Indeed it may be. But, although some people do think he is God, I don't feel he is able to create players to place in front of him to whom he can pass the ball![b said:Quote[/b] (TrueBlue @ Jan. 16 2005,20:31)]begs the question WHY is there no logical route? as a midfielder is his job not to push the team forward? to create play?[b said:Quote[/b] ]So you think Maher should pass forward just for the sake of it, to make you happy, even if there is no logical route to follow in that direction?
I see you've put a lot of thought into this. Three man midfield?[b said:Quote[/b] (CS J @ Jan. 16 2005,21:07)]midfield should be, gower, bentley and someone else
Indeed.[b said:Quote[/b] (CS J @ Jan. 16 2005,21:07)]maher will hopefully pick up enough yellows or a couple of reds this season, so he is forced not to play.
That simply isn't true though. They might have looked at him as he was up on a free, but they never offered him anything.[b said:Quote[/b] (Dave the Shrimper @ Jan. 16 2005,22:35)]This summer he turned down offers from Hull and Sheff Wed but hey what do Peter Taylor and Chris Turner know about football that we people that see football for 90 mins once a week know...
Indeed, Maher does have the most assists in this division, currently standing on 9.[b said:Quote[/b] (The Fitter @ Jan. 17 2005,00:56)]I fear you are wasting your breath DTS. Someone on here said Maher had the most assists in the division (or could of been most in the team, far to drunk to look back) and others are now saying why is he not pushing the team forward and linking the midfield to attack. Best bet is to put your fingers in your ears and hum so as to drown out the b******s that is all around. Anyway always keep in mind that Tilly plays him and no matter what certain folks think or say he will be picked if Tilly feels it is right for the team.