Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Evening everyone - what's all this I've happened upon! What is it - after all his time losing match fitness on the sidelines it takes him, what, a combined total of 15 minutes to score his first League goal. It might be a tap in - exactly the sort of tap in, I imagine, that Horsfield missed in one game recently and Fryatt failed to reach in another. Jimmy Greaves made an art-form of scoring tap-ins cos he had a special talent for being in the right place at the right time. And then, instead of blasting over, hitting the goallie, delaying too long or pulling it wide you smply and calmly put it in the net. If Newcastle's Martens had done that simple thing near the end of their game last night the Geordies would have been heading for another European Cup final - that's how important tap ins and chip ins can be. They're easy til you miss em. And of all Leicester's players, if I had to bet my life on a tap in, I'd choose Dodds to take the shot. And still some people can only sneer at the guy. It's only one goal, that's true. Follows on to his goals for Northwich earlier and his goals for Leicester's Reserves before that. I'm only guessing but I imagine he's got a goals ratio of around one every 2.5 games in all his recent years. Horsfield's scored in only one of his eight games. And never looked like scoring in any of the others. Anyway, I'm pleased for him. In fact I'm pleased when any of our former Academy players do well cos they are the only players who've flown the flag for this club in recent seasons and played some of the kind of football for which we were once renowned..
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Why so someone elses signs him? Good thing is that Cadamateri seems on his way out so Dodds can take the opportunity. I've not seen any hopeful signs. and Mandaric won't have seen him unless he's studied videos of the Reserves - which might have been a form of due diligence!
Manwell Pablo Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Evening everyone - what's all this I've happened upon! What is it - after all his time losing match fitness on the sidelines it takes him, what, a combined total of 15 minutes to score his first League goal. It might be a tap in - exactly the sort of tap in, I imagine, that Horsfield missed in one game recently and Fryatt failed to reach in another. Jimmy Greaves made an art-form of scoring tap-ins cos he had a special talent for being in the right place at the right time. And then, instead of blasting over, hitting the goallie, delaying too long or pulling it wide you smply and calmly put it in the net. If Newcastle's Martens had done that simple thing near the end of their game last night the Geordies would have been heading for another European Cup final - that's how important tap ins and chip ins can be. They're easy til you miss em. And of all Leicester's players, if I had to bet my life on a tap in, I'd choose Dodds to take the shot. And still some people can only sneer at the guy. It's only one goal, that's true. Follows on to his goals for Northwich earlier and his goals for Leicester's Reserves before that. I'm only guessing but I imagine he's got a goals ratio of around one every 2.5 games in all his recent years. Horsfield's scored in only one of his eight games. And never looked like scoring in any of the others. Anyway, I'm pleased for him. In fact I'm pleased when any of our former Academy players do well cos they are the only players who've flown the flag for this club in recent seasons and played some of the kind of football for which we were once renowned.. Seriously, Chester....AZ Alkmaar.
dandannieldanok Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Seriously, Chester....AZ Alkmaar. and why did he put heading to the final, if Newcastle had somehow fluked a goal which they definitely did not deserve, they would have come up against the likes of Werder Bremen and Leverkusen.
Milky Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 dodds subbed off after 81mins is it lack of fitness? or was he crap
Manwell Pablo Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 and why did he put heading to the final, if Newcastle had somehow fluked a goal which they definitely did not deserve, they would have come up against the likes of Werder Bremen and Leverkusen. I do love the way he's judege this goal. Martins was at a tight angle about 8-10 yards out with the keeper rushing to close out the angel. Louis Dodds has scored from 6 yards, he hasn't seen the goal, the keeper could have let it go through his legs for all he knows. But still Louis Dodds is the best striker at Leicester Well done to the lad but why does it have to be blown out of proportion
dandannieldanok Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 I do love the way he's judege this goal. Martins was at a tight angle about 8-10 yards out with the keeper rushing to close out the angel. Louis Dodds has scored from 6 yards, he hasn't seen the goal, the keeper could have let it go through his legs for all he knows. But still Louis Dodds is the best striker at Leicester Well done to the lad but why does it have to be blow out of proportion Yes totally agree, Martins also had defenders bearing down on him, particularly impressive ones at that like Jaliens. Oh why oh why can Leicester not play like AZ who were excellent
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 I do love the way he's judege this goal. Martins was at a tight angle about 8-10 yards out with the keeper rushing to close out the angel. Louis Dodds has scored from 6 yards, he hasn't seen the goal, the keeper could have let it go through his legs for all he knows. But still Louis Dodds is the best striker at Leicester Well done to the lad but why does it have to be blown out of proportion We'll never know - Martins was involved in some great football leading up to the chance - but ignoring that and considering the chance itself I think Dodds would have taken it without the first touch and simply lifted it over the goalkeeper. Martin's first touch gave the goallie his chance. No-one's blowing Dodds' goal out of proportion just pointing out that he scores with great regularity - you were only saying "let's see him do it for Rochdale the other week - and we are crying out for a striker who scores consistently.
Manwell Pablo Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Yes totally agree, Martins also had defenders bearing down on him, particularly impressive ones at that like Jaliens. Oh why oh why can Leicester not play like AZ who were excellent Because they're a very good team with a very good manager and we aren't Joris Mathijsen who plays Centre half for Hamburg came from AZ, him and Jailens were very good last season.
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 dodds subbed off after 81mins is it lack of fitness? or was he crap It could be lack of match fitness seeing he hasn't played a game in anger for months.
Manwell Pablo Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 We'll never know - Martins was involved in some great football leading up to the chance - but ignoring that and considering the chance itself I think Dodds would have taken it without the first touch and simply lifted it over the goalkeeper. Martin's first touch gave the goallie his chance. No-one's blowing Dodds' goal out of proportion just pointing out that he scores with great regularity - you were only saying "let's see him do it for Rochdale the other week - and we are crying out for a striker who scores consistently. Yeah and he's scored one goal and your talking about European cup quarter finals and calling him the best striker at the club again you clearly are blowing it out of proportion.
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Yes totally agree, Martins also had defenders bearing down on him, particularly impressive ones at that like Jaliens. Oh why oh why can Leicester not play like AZ who were excellent Furthermore they stuck to their passing beliefs even when they were getting a tanking at Newcastle. Roeder didn't seem to know what he believed in and got sod all.
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Yeah and he's scored one goal and your talking about European cup quarter finals and calling him the best striker at the club again you clearly are blowing it out of proportion. I've not even implied he's the best striker at the club - it is perfectly clear who the best striker is. But Dodds will, I'm sure, be pleased that his lone goal proved the winner in an away match.
Manwell Pablo Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 And of all Leicester's players, if I had to bet my life on a tap in, I'd choose Dodds to take the shot. I've not even implied he's the best striker at the club - it is perfectly clear who the best striker is. But Dodds will, I'm sure, be pleased that his lone goal proved the winner in an away match. Yes you have.
moseeds Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 I think Manwell is the Ying to Thracians Yang or For each and every action (Thracian) there is an equal and opposite reaction (Manwell) or bugger i've run out now.
Thracian Posted 16 March 2007 Posted 16 March 2007 Seriously, Chester....AZ Alkmaar. Just used as recent illustration of the value of tap ins which are tap ins whatever the opposition and just as valuable as 30-yard piledrivers...as you well know. .
Hullfox Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 We'll never know - Martins was involved in some great football leading up to the chance - but ignoring that and considering the chance itself I think Dodds would have taken it without the first touch and simply lifted it over the goalkeeper. Martin's first touch gave the goallie his chance. No-one's blowing Dodds' goal out of proportion just pointing out that he scores with great regularity - you were only saying "let's see him do it for Rochdale the other week - and we are crying out for a striker who scores consistently. You'd probably say the same about Hammond too, that's why people realy don't give a toss any more.
Sods Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 What a goal that was, nice celebration to. Well done doodsy. Are u watching Rob Kelly
Geo V Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Just seen the goal on Soccer AM, a superb two yard tap in! Good Luck to the lad. We should be sending our academy lads out to league or even Conference football to see how good they are as there is no substitute for playing in competitive matches. Getting back to Dodds, hopefully he had a good all round game in addition to his goal so his confidence grows. Unfortunately for him though, everyone who RK likes seems to have already been offered a new contract whilst Dodds is obviously surplus to requirements as not only has he not had a crack at first team action but he has been loaned out without being offered a new deal.
Anish Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 I do love the way he's judege this goal. Martins was at a tight angle about 8-10 yards out with the keeper rushing to close out the angel. Louis Dodds has scored from 6 yards, he hasn't seen the goal, the keeper could have let it go through his legs for all he knows. But still Louis Dodds is the best striker at Leicester Well done to the lad but why does it have to be blown out of proportion Precisely. One frigging goal. Big deal. Btw there's no point arguing with Thrac, he'll never be able to see the other side of the coin.
Simi Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Well done to Dodds. Even if it was a tap in he was in the right place at the right time. Mark of a great striker.
Geo V Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Well done to Dodds. Even if it was a tap in he was in the right place at the right time. Mark of a great striker. Hopefully he gets a run in the team from herein?!
MC Prussian Posted 17 March 2007 Posted 17 March 2007 Great start for Dodds and I do sincerely hope he'll score a few more in the remaining games. But a swallow doesn't make a summer (yet).
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