Something Baines has done well this season is look for the pass rather than the cross in the box. He often cut it back to a player which is something Coleman should have done more. Kenny seems to have the same awareness which is a good sign. That is my main criticism of Coleman. He almost always floated it in when he should have hit the pass low.
Yes totally agree. Kenny seems to do it from a defensive position as well. Instead of just clearing the ball down the line he picks out a long low pass to feet.
My main criticism of him is the inability to use his feet to kick the ball accurately.
Lovely sentiment, but there aren't many better.
I've defended Coleman to the death. I can't have one criticism? He almost never lays it back in the box and tends to float it in. It is widely understood by everyone that has watched him play.
Agree, his crossing is atrocious
Well... It certainly doesn't help when you have Ross Barkley and to an extent Rom to head your crosses. Neither of them really attack the ball which is what you need for a floated cross. I think a player like Cahill would have a field day with them, but Coleman needs to do what Baines does and pass to the open man inside the box rather than float it every time. That or he needs to start driving his crosses a bit.
It's called talent, the right attitude, and determination mate.
I think the biggest question is we don't know if Seamus will even come back the same. That is why Kenny's development is vital.
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