Comments on: Why Spurs Aren’t The Only Team Missing A Penalty King http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/ The Spurs News Blog That Expects The Worst And Is Rarely Disappointed Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:38:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Bloated http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18870 Bloated Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:54:10 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18870 With the money paid to these players today there can be no excuse about 'can't' take a penalty. I watched Carlisle slot 5 better penalties than Defoe's or Huddleston's past Leeds last week in a shoot out. If they can do it so should our players. Bale has been saying that Redknapp doesn't have players practice penalties, which if true is a disgrace. Get it sorted! With the money paid to these players today there can be no excuse about ‘can’t’ take a penalty. I watched Carlisle slot 5 better penalties than Defoe’s or Huddleston’s past Leeds last week in a shoot out. If they can do it so should our players. Bale has been saying that Redknapp doesn’t have players practice penalties, which if true is a disgrace. Get it sorted!

]]> By: Danny spurs http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18869 Danny spurs Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:46:13 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18869 Sorry for the spell mistakes that's just my I-phone being gay COYS Sorry for the spell mistakes that’s just my I-phone being gay COYS

]]> By: Danny sputs http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18868 Danny sputs Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:41:38 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18868 I don't think that's the case, we have got established penalty kick takers in keano, pav, modric who take them for there countrys and hudd who converts for under 21's even gudjohnsen can take em and Defoe converted a few in his breif spell at pompei. Hudd just went for placement not power which he knows now was wrong and if I remember rightly keanos last pen for us against Peterborough he missed! In fact our last scorer for a penalty was corluka in the shootoit last season against man u. It's just not working for us ATM coz were trying to place it and not lace it I've alwAys fancied huddelstone a pen kick taker after seeing him break the net for under 21's 2 seasons ago but arm pen kicks aren't being practised our prioritys are on long ball and building from the back. All I'm saying is we should convert I agree but we can't keep thinkig of excuses on why as a spurs fan I hate it when we keep dreaming reasons as to why it's because were trying to play safe with the placement look at every other pen kick taker gerrard, lamps , fabregas, Rooney all can smash the net from 40 yards zo believe me when they take a pen pLacement is last on thief mind! Even half the time it hits the keeper and goes in from the shear power. So stop dreaming of excuses like we do't have a taker when we have several it's just not working coz were tryin to play smart blwhich is the keane approach placement plus even that ain't working for him in the prem ATM so for future reference lace it don't place it! I don’t think that’s the case, we have got established penalty kick takers in keano, pav, modric who take them for there countrys and hudd who converts for under 21′s even gudjohnsen can take em and Defoe converted a few in his breif spell at pompei. Hudd just went for placement not power which he knows now was wrong and if I remember rightly keanos last pen for us against Peterborough he missed! In fact our last scorer for a penalty was corluka in the shootoit last season against man u. It’s just not working for us ATM coz were trying to place it and not lace it I’ve alwAys fancied huddelstone a pen kick taker after seeing him break the net for under 21′s 2 seasons ago but arm pen kicks aren’t being practised our prioritys are on long ball and building from the back. All I’m saying is we should convert I agree but we can’t keep thinkig of excuses on why as a spurs fan I hate it when we keep dreaming reasons as to why it’s because were trying to play safe with the placement look at every other pen kick taker gerrard, lamps , fabregas, Rooney all can smash the net from 40 yards zo believe me when they take a pen pLacement is last on thief mind! Even half the time it hits the keeper and goes in from the shear power. So stop dreaming of excuses like we do’t have a taker when we have several it’s just not working coz were tryin to play smart blwhich is the keane approach placement plus even that ain’t working for him in the prem ATM so for future reference lace it don’t place it!

]]> By: DAVSPURS http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18864 DAVSPURS Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:15:25 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18864 The stats a few weeks ago all five penaltys where missed i think it was the Everton week, and the ball has gone lighter not for techno reasons but a player was suing the ball maker or the FA .I am not sure witch one for causing damage to is head and he suffers the same symptoms has a punch drunk Boxer Foster is name was and he had a white sweat band on his head .This year there has bean a bit of teckno in the shapes to give swerve and movment in the air the trouble his the Ball reacts better from distance and dips the last few feet you can miss from two feet and another difficulty is its harder to bring under control .I was brought up playing in the seventys in the street with a ball so light and cheap you could hit a window full belt and it wouidnt crack it . Harry should buy a few of these Balls to practice with i learnt to stop these lighter balls and control them easy you have to cushion it and don't lunge towards it anybody else played with them cheap street balls Happy days.COYS The stats a few weeks ago all five penaltys where missed i think it was the Everton week, and the ball has gone lighter not for techno reasons but a player was suing the ball maker or the FA .I am not sure witch one for causing damage to is head and he suffers the same symptoms has a punch drunk Boxer Foster is name was and he had a white sweat band on his head .This year there has bean a bit of teckno in the shapes to give swerve and movment in the air the trouble his the Ball reacts better from distance and dips the last few feet you can miss from two feet and another difficulty is its harder to bring under control .I was brought up playing in the seventys in the street with a ball so light and cheap you could hit a window full belt and it wouidnt crack it . Harry should buy a few of these Balls to practice with i learnt to stop these lighter balls and control them easy you have to cushion it and don’t lunge towards it anybody else played with them cheap street balls Happy days.COYS

]]> By: McGarn http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18861 McGarn Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:20:44 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18861 I think Davspurs may be onto something, whilst pretty much everything else is the same now as it was back in the days of shearer / le tiss (pressure, keepers playing games etc) one thing that has changed a lot is the balls. Not necessarily lighter, but they do tend to change a lot from season to season now. The old school strikers would probably have been practicising with the same (or basically the same balls) for years, after a while it just became like clockwork. Whereas now Nike / Addidas are always trying to out do each other and bring out some 'revolutionary' new product (it's a f*ckin ball lads, how revolutionary can it be!?) - which the players have to get used to all over again. They don't get a chance to get into that instinctive phase with it. Could be a factor. Would be interesting to see some stats on missed penalties by season for the english top flight. We're certainly struggling anyway, i don't know what planet Beach_Bum is on, Bale has never taken a penalty for Spurs, buy i wouldn't mind him taking up the role. COYS! I think Davspurs may be onto something, whilst pretty much everything else is the same now as it was back in the days of shearer / le tiss (pressure, keepers playing games etc) one thing that has changed a lot is the balls. Not necessarily lighter, but they do tend to change a lot from season to season now. The old school strikers would probably have been practicising with the same (or basically the same balls) for years, after a while it just became like clockwork. Whereas now Nike / Addidas are always trying to out do each other and bring out some ‘revolutionary’ new product (it’s a f*ckin ball lads, how revolutionary can it be!?) – which the players have to get used to all over again. They don’t get a chance to get into that instinctive phase with it. Could be a factor. Would be interesting to see some stats on missed penalties by season for the english top flight.

We’re certainly struggling anyway, i don’t know what planet Beach_Bum is on, Bale has never taken a penalty for Spurs, buy i wouldn’t mind him taking up the role.

COYS!

]]> By: DAVSPURS http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18860 DAVSPURS Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:46:24 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18860 There is no doubt we are struggling not just on Penaltys but striking this lighter ball under the bar .I wonder what Chivers thinks of this new lighter ball he could strike a ball from thirty yards upwards. Why doesent Harry ask Chivers to give big Tom or Glen Hoddle some coaching after all golfers lose there action big Tom could be Struggling with is knee and keeping quite. I have noticed he hits out to in a lot and never uses is inside of is boot or is instep and this lighter ball fades to much or flies high. This is why i believe Tom was frightened of hitting is shot over or passed the post and elected to side foot and on a wet pitch this would not generate enough power and Jaaskelainen has a habit of coming of is line early and get away with it. Tom would not do this again and we should stick with him or some one else may miss with pressure on the next player.I bet Hudds will not miss again , There is no doubt we are struggling not just on Penaltys but striking this lighter ball under the bar .I wonder what Chivers thinks of this new lighter ball he could strike a ball from thirty yards upwards. Why doesent Harry ask Chivers to give big Tom or Glen Hoddle some coaching after all golfers lose there action big Tom could be Struggling with is knee and keeping quite. I have noticed he hits out to in a lot and never uses is inside of is boot or is instep and this lighter ball fades to much or flies high. This is why i believe Tom was frightened of hitting is shot over or passed the post and elected to side foot and on a wet pitch this would not generate enough power and Jaaskelainen has a habit of coming of is line early and get away with it. Tom would not do this again and we should stick with him or some one else may miss with pressure on the next player.I bet Hudds will not miss again ,

]]> By: Jon http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18859 Jon Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:28:36 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18859 Bale has never taken a penalty for Spurs. Bale has never taken a penalty for Spurs.

]]> By: Beach_Bum http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18857 Beach_Bum Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:17:17 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18857 Before his injury,Bale used to take all Spurs penalties and seldom, if ever,failed to score.Isn't it time to give him another chance. Before his injury,Bale used to take all Spurs penalties and seldom, if ever,failed to score.Isn’t it time to give him another chance.

]]> By: TonyTott http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18856 TonyTott Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:53:18 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18856 The other big question is what the heck would happen should we need a penalty shoot out?!!!! We'd be better off going all out and try to win in 90 mins! The other big question is what the heck would happen should we need a penalty shoot out?!!!! We’d be better off going all out and try to win in 90 mins!

]]> By: TonyTott http://www.tottenhamblog.com/2010/02/15/why-spurs-arent-the-only-team-missing-a-penalty-king/comment-page-1/#comment-18855 TonyTott Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:48:01 +0000 http://www.tottenhamblog.com/?p=1166#comment-18855 Hmm, whilst I agree that it isn't as noticeable as before, you seem to disregard that most teams have a very effective penalty taker - when fit. Man U = Rooney, Chelsea = Lampard, Arsenal = Fabregas/Van Persie, Liverpool = Gerrard (he takes them ahead of Torres based purely on seniority), Man City = Tevez (never misses) and Adebayor is efficient too. Let's face facts, the responsibility is on Defoe. HE WANTS to take them, and he should practise them and have a variety of approaches. The last few kicks he took were exactly the same. He should study Shearer and Dublin - I think their penalties were simple yet effective. Don't blame Hudd - young, inexperienced and should be 5th or 6th in line to take it. Hmm, whilst I agree that it isn’t as noticeable as before, you seem to disregard that most teams have a very effective penalty taker – when fit. Man U = Rooney, Chelsea = Lampard, Arsenal = Fabregas/Van Persie, Liverpool = Gerrard (he takes them ahead of Torres based purely on seniority), Man City = Tevez (never misses) and Adebayor is efficient too. Let’s face facts, the responsibility is on Defoe. HE WANTS to take them, and he should practise them and have a variety of approaches. The last few kicks he took were exactly the same. He should study Shearer and Dublin – I think their penalties were simple yet effective. Don’t blame Hudd – young, inexperienced and should be 5th or 6th in line to take it.

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