Lescott's performance last night..

[BlackToffee]

I thought, given the circumstances he played well. The only header he lost, when he was on the halfway line (which begs a lot of questions) led to the goal. What I did notice, which I hope he carries onto club games is that he first looked to play the ball on the grass, and I can only recall once, when it was approaching the end of play that he "hoofed" it up the field.

Still feel that he played within himself though, and never dared try anything which might put him, or the team in trouble.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Really? I don't think he played well at all. I know we are supposed to be biased towards our own, but objectively it wasn't a good performance.

As a defensive unit we were poor, and Lescott as part of that unit has to take responsibility for that.

 

[TheDevils2001]

Really? I don't think he played well at all. I know we are supposed to be biased towards our own, but objectively it wasn't a good performance.

As a defensive unit we were poor, and Lescott as part of that unit has to take responsibility for that.

Haha, I have to admit he didn't played well, but neither did him play badly and yes defensive unit play poorly he has to take responsibility!

But the real problem is Bridge, Carson & Richard, Bridge had a awlful game he is just not up to it, his failure to stop them has let too many crosses comes through, not to mention playing them on-side for the first goal!

Carson is a keeper and his job is act as the last defender on the line, he has to lead the defensive line, his mistake in the first goal has totally ruined the defender confidence in the keeper, and not to mention his clearance throughout the match!

Richard although his support in attacking move is ok but his defensive mistake allowing them not once but twice taking a pot shot without pressure!

Are you still telling me Lescott has to take blame because he is part of the defensive line up? True as part of it, you have to sort out your team mate mess but when Richard, Bridge and the midfield are failing to control procession in there area it certain doesn't make Lescott and Campbell job any easiler!

 

[Sim]

Really? I don't think he played well at all. I know we are supposed to be biased towards our own, but objectively it wasn't a good performance.

As a defensive unit we were poor, and Lescott as part of that unit has to take responsibility for that.

I think your spot on ghost, get rid of this bias crap, we're not rs supporters who dont know anything about football

 

[Robert Jarvis]

I think he could have done better. Seemed to be a bit nervy in the first half but improved in the second. But still not a memorable performance having said that both he and Solomon had a lot of covering to do for the full backs.

 

[Sharpys top lip]

The defence looked like they'd never seen each other before. what were they doing in training???

 

[micknick]

The defence in order of crapness last night:

Carson- Shouldnt have been chucked in for this vital game

Bridge- Headless chicken, does he actually play left back?!

Richards- Oh my god I was ready to smash the TV up shouting at him to pick up his man! He was terrible.

Lescott- Did ok without really doing much.

Campbell- At least got in a few tackles and seemed very vocal.

All in all, awful. But Lescott was not the worst by a long way.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Well we have Bridge who only plays when Cole is unfit - for both club and country. Richards is played as centre back by one idiot, and then played at right back by another. I think he is better as a right wing back. He has attacking ability and should be used, however I think he was confused by McClarens lack of direction.

Campbell has been a great servant and Lescott is up and coming. But inexperience by one (Lescott) and the lack of command by the other (Campbell), joined by the fact the keeper has never played a competitive match before (Carson) and you see the result. We should have played James, no question. Has the most clean sheets out of any English keeper in the past 5 years.

Its crazy decisions like that which have cost the manager his job.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

The defence in order of crapness last night:

Carson- Shouldnt have been chucked in for this vital game

Bridge- Headless chicken, does he actually play left back?!

Richards- Oh my god I was ready to smash the TV up shouting at him to pick up his man! He was terrible.

Lescott- Did ok without really doing much.

Campbell- At least got in a few tackles and seemed very vocal.

All in all, awful. But Lescott was not the worst by a long way.

Yeah but its not like we can say Crouch played well without scoring. He scored and he put himself about. He was the only one in his area, so ultimately it comes down to him.

Leadership comes down to Gerrard because he was captain, he didn't rise up to that challenge and was left wanting.

The defence is a unit, 5 men, all responsible for the goals. Ok Lescott never made a hash of a simple save, he never lost his man, but by the same token he and Sol never really looked like the wall they should have been. Low confidence because of the keeper? Low confidence because of the fullbacks?

Who knows. Infact [Poor language removed] it, only Crouch and Beckham did what was expected of them. Lampard scored a pen, I expected him to miss it. Crouch scored and Beckham provided. Not enough, but in a way glad it happened, because now the wounds are exposed and its time to fix it.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Didn't anyone see the two vital interceptions Lescott made?

Ok, maybe not vital now... but if we qualified they certainly would have been.

Two crosses he prevented from being simple tap ins.

Wayne Bridge on the other hand was abysmal.

 

[micknick]

Didn't anyone see the two vital interceptions Lescott made?

Ok, maybe not vital now... but if we qualified they certainly would have been.

Two crosses he prevented from being simple tap ins.

Wayne Bridge on the other hand was abysmal.

Yeh I agree one was off his ass. He did ok, no frills, no spills. Bridge and Richards on the other hand were absolutely [Poor language removed].

 

[BlackToffee]

I wasn't trying to turn the thread into an Englund thread. That would be terrible. Nor was I trying to comment on the defence as a unit. As a unit, they were horrible, but the England midfield seemed non existance, and Richards seemed better going forward than tracking back.

Really, I wasn't trying to be bias. Honest.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Didn't anyone see the two vital interceptions Lescott made?

Ok, maybe not vital now... but if we qualified they certainly would have been.

Two crosses he prevented from being simple tap ins.

Wayne Bridge on the other hand was abysmal.

They are to be expected though Danny. He didn't have to stretch too much to get to them. Like I say he didn't do much wrong, but then he wasn't good either.

 

[bluewoo]

I think Lescott has been a bit hard done to. He was the least experienced defender out there, and was done no favours by those around him.

The Times match review gives him a 3/10 - the worst (equalled only by Carson I think) out of the lot of them. Absolutely barking.

 

[TheDevils2001]

They are to be expected though Danny. He didn't have to stretch too much to get to them. Like I say he didn't do much wrong, but then he wasn't good either.

Once again, how much you stretch to clear a ball, does not mean the more the better, may be they were easy but that's because he track back better than others and his position himself in the best possible position!

But again because of this does not mean I am saying he had a great game, I am just saying it is not as easy as you are saying!