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Can someone explain to me why Gerrard & Lampard don't work well together? by USDA65in soccer

[–]slackhand 2 points3 points ago

I actually don't think Gerrard behind Rooney would be a terrible idea.

He played that role behind Torres during the Benitez years. Unfortunately, Rooney isn't really a 9 in the traditional sense. He obviously gets goals but he's best suited to play exactly where Gerrard would play in your hypothetical lineup. Coincidentally, this is where Rooney plays for Man Utd.

It would be interesting to see if Rooney/Gerrard could interchange positions and drag defenses around by moving to the side to allow runners to come in. While this could be dangerous because there's such a short amount of time to gel, they are top level players.

Lampard playing in the back along with a DMC wouldn't be a terrible idea. He apparently has been playing this role for Chelsea (not a chelsea fan wouldn't know).

Barry doesn't get enough love. He plays a hell of a lot of minutes for the EPL title winners for a reason.

What don't you like about Parker?

Johnson has been a loyal servant for Liverpool but I never really warmed up to him to be honest. I'd put in Micah Richards over him. Walcott's got speed to burn and he's been crossing much better. I think Walcott's got that RW/RM spot locked down.

I'd throw in my hat for the Gerrard/Rooney frontline. Especially, if they could play off each other's positions.

The only CM who'd be playing in your hypothetical formation would be Barry and Lampard. I have no problem with it as long as Lampard is disciplined.

Can someone explain to me why Gerrard & Lampard don't work well together? by USDA65in soccer

[–]slackhand 4 points5 points ago

Speaking of how come this man can't get a job. He's just the coach of one of the greatest teams ever.

Can someone explain to me why Gerrard & Lampard don't work well together? by USDA65in soccer

[–]slackhand 2 points3 points ago

Just off the top of my head. BTW, I salute throwing out ideas so don't take this the wrong way.

Why Barry over Parker?
Why Johnson? He's an inverted winger so he would be out of place on the left wing.

I can see problems with giant swaths of space behind Walcott because of G. Johnson's abilities as a defender.

Cole lost a step or two but he can still go up and down the pitch like a mad man.

Can someone explain to me why Gerrard & Lampard don't work well together? by USDA65in soccer

[–]slackhand 4 points5 points ago

Who said this? Vincente Del Bosque?

Also, this is fantastic analysis.

Can someone explain to me why Gerrard & Lampard don't work well together? by USDA65in soccer

[–]slackhand 3 points4 points ago

Has England ever played a 4-2-2-2 system. If I remember correctly Brazil used to play it years ago and it lacks width but you can let Gerrard and Lampard fly around because you have two DMs covering their asses.

Straight from Miami. by funk_master_khanin soccer

[–]slackhand 6 points7 points ago

For a billionaire he never seems to be put together. But then again he's a billionaire so why the hell should he care what I think.

Howard Webb believes that players that feign injury could put fellow professional's lives in danger. by gorillathunderin soccer

[–]slackhand 1 point2 points ago

It's hard to be a ref. If he was to rightfully give the red for that the whole nation of the netherlands would have been up in arms. But I guess that's why he gets to have the best tickets to World Cup games that money can't buy.

Montclair, NJ - looking for new roommate $710 a month by thehotsaucein newjersey

[–]slackhand 0 points1 point ago

Is your last name ko?

Manu Ginobili vs. James Harden by Streeb-Greeblingin nba

[–]slackhand 37 points38 points ago

Good to see an accurate cross racial comparison in basketball. We are getting closer to living in a post-racial society.

With the European season all wrapped up, let's spread the love. Post one positive thing about your team's rival. by rocklobstarin soccer

[–]slackhand 2 points3 points ago

No I haven't. I really haven't forgotten about that. Jesus christ what a heartbreaking goal. Too bad Gio hasn't consistently replicated that form at club level.

With the European season all wrapped up, let's spread the love. Post one positive thing about your team's rival. by rocklobstarin soccer

[–]slackhand 3 points4 points ago

They play the best counter-attacking football in the world. I don't care if Chelsea beat them.

Edit: Speaking as a Barcelona Fan.

As a USMNT supporter... I have nothing. I hate Mexico and Gio Dos Santos. Man I hate him.

The thing I hate most about my Gym by RedditShmeditin Fitness

[–]slackhand 5 points6 points ago

seriously used condoms?

RVP talks in deadlock. by jared_007in soccer

[–]slackhand 5 points6 points ago

Best team in italy, Champions league football, a starting spot on that team and a bsd of an owner.

Tim Duncan, the greatest power forward of all time. 4x champion, 3x finals MVP, 2x NBA MVP, 13x all star, 9x first team all NBA, 8x all defensive first team, rookie of the year, college player of the year, the list goes on and on by manutebol69in sports

[–]slackhand -1 points0 points ago

Mr. Brown, Mr. Curry and Mr. Maggette have each made dozens of millions of dollars playing a game. You could play the what if game and say they could have been more adjusted if they went to college for a long period of time.

I could respond by saying look at guys like Shaun Livingston and Jay Williams, each of their injuries was early in their NBA career. Imagine if there horrific injuries occured during college. At least they have their millions to ease them into a more normal life.

Anecdotally, there are tons of cases of fuck ups who graduated with a 4 year degree. You probably know a few yourself, now imagine them with millions of dollars.

Just a side thought, how much better do you think Ewing could have been if he didn't spend 4 years in Georgetown. His knees were fucked up by the time he got out, if he had a professional staff making sure that his body was taken care of couldn't his career been even better?

Tim Duncan, the greatest power forward of all time. 4x champion, 3x finals MVP, 2x NBA MVP, 13x all star, 9x first team all NBA, 8x all defensive first team, rookie of the year, college player of the year, the list goes on and on by manutebol69in sports

[–]slackhand -1 points0 points ago

Nothing readies someone for playing professional basketball like ... professional basketball. It's like that everywhere else in the world that doesn't have the NCAA as its major feeder system.

It seems that now you can read the "best" spanish newspaper in english. Enjoy! by the_phetin soccer

[–]slackhand 5 points6 points ago

Marca is the propaganda arm of Real Madrid. It's barely a newspaper.

WFNX being purchased by ClearChannel by CO_handshakein boston

[–]slackhand 5 points6 points ago

Acapella all weekend kinda gets to you after awhile. But college radio is always worth a spin.

TIL that Roger Sterling's Ex-wife Mona is John Slattery's actual off-screen wife. by GruxKingin madmen

[–]slackhand -15 points-14 points ago

man she bats out of her league

Match Thread: Manchester City vs. Queens Park Rangers by therealmorrisin soccer

[–]slackhand 1 point2 points ago

god damn it.

New Liverpool home kit unveiled by Skythanilin soccer

[–]slackhand 0 points1 point ago

In another life, Steven Gerrard would be a Mr. Bean impersonator.

A rare interview with former no. 1 overall pick Greg Oden about his injury-plagued career by J_A_Hin nba

[–]slackhand 3 points4 points ago

honestly, I don't even check espn.com anymore. I subscribe to the subreddits for sports I care about. I'll check out espn during breakfast.

If it wasn't for Simmons, I wouldn't give a damn about espn's internet presence.

Gary Neville's Team of the Year (video) by NextTopNerdin soccer

[–]slackhand 1 point2 points ago

are you now writing for grantland and have a tumblr on soccer by any chance?

HEY! Its nice out lets get something going! by ikilledyourcatin njhiking

[–]slackhand 0 points1 point ago

Sure. I've never hiked before but yeah let's do that.

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