Shortwave Fox
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According to RL, Its now 226 corners since we last scored from one, what's your opinion on how we can turn this around?, Who should be taking them?...
226 Corners
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Durham Fox
El Dude Brother.
Let Abe take one IMO.
tedfoxxx
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Despite some fairly diabolical efforts (I'm thinking Gally and Lloydy in particular), I don't think the main problem is who is taking them but the players attacking the ball in the box.
Stevie seems to have become very header-shy (I can only think of a couple he's bagged with his head, seemed to score headers all the time for the sheep). Hobbs clearly isn't a defender that has the same knack for scoring from set pieces as players we've had in recent times like Kisnorbo or Stearman.
I've seen Davies get on the end of a couple, same with King. Just one of those things, probably just needs better organisation in terms of who runs where and when, rather than a big old scrabble and a hopeful punt into the six yard box.
Stevie seems to have become very header-shy (I can only think of a couple he's bagged with his head, seemed to score headers all the time for the sheep). Hobbs clearly isn't a defender that has the same knack for scoring from set pieces as players we've had in recent times like Kisnorbo or Stearman.
I've seen Davies get on the end of a couple, same with King. Just one of those things, probably just needs better organisation in terms of who runs where and when, rather than a big old scrabble and a hopeful punt into the six yard box.
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lazzer
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I think the fact that the majority of the corners do not make it past the first man could be more of an issue.
camberwell fox
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We used to be a major threat from set pieces, now, as you say half the time the ball doesn't get past the front post above head height.
Just get someone to whip them in fast and aim for the penalty spot, rather than try and use a sort of 9 iron approach.
Han
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I've been pretty impressed with the takers this year to be honest. A couple of seasons ago, with Oakley taking them, we were terrible.
Waghorn and Gallagher have done OK. I think it has more to do with how we attack the ball in the box, rather than just waiting for it to land on a head.
Waghorn and Gallagher have done OK. I think it has more to do with how we attack the ball in the box, rather than just waiting for it to land on a head.
Scodger Cubs
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Beckham would've been pretty good at them..
lanxfox jnr
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tedfoxxx
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Cate Fox
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Its; 'ickle baby Jebus on a trike at this time of year.
he cant possibly peddle with those short legs... we'll chuck him in one of those bouncy seat things
tedfoxxx
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Everyone knows that Jesus has telescopic legs. And x-ray vision.
Ian Marshall
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I wish I had legs which doubled as telescopes.
Would really make lil Woolers appear a little larger (from the perspective of the ground looking up).
Uncle Connolly
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When was the last one we scored and who was the scorer?
Ian Marshall
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lanxfox jnr
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drummindefender
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It's quite clear he isn't as good as youtube videos make out as I'm sure he would've done by now
Lboro fox
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Sven said on RL a few weeks ago that Abe is practising but isn't as good at others at taking corners.
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