Fulford
Vital Football Legend
He should have been.
The Matt Targett Thread
- Thread starter sirdennis
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He should have been.
Stephen Jay Hawkings
Vital Football Legend
Yeah, that was a horror tackle
sirdennis
Alert Team
It was concussion.
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
He was torn a new one by Wilian on Wednesday. I thought it was because Wilian was so good.
After today's latest shocker from Targett I'm not so sure.
Awful again I'm afraid.
After today's latest shocker from Targett I'm not so sure.
Awful again I'm afraid.
tarzansbrother
Vital Football Hero
caused by a slight graze by a stud, the blokes a lightweight. Sheffield Utd up next, see how fast he got off the pitch and up the tunnel.
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sirdennis
Alert Team
You can't take any chances nowadays with the head injury protocol.
tarzansbrother
Vital Football Hero
I agree but as soon as Adama started ripping him a new hole you could see him looking for a way out. We need players you want in the trenches by each other’s sides, he ain’t one.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
What did he say?
danvilla2
I’m not an expert
Good going forward but weak defending. The watch out for me is that is that if his confidence drops and he doesn’t hit the by-line like he does now, he becomes another Neil Taylor.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
He was spot on.
I have reserved judgement on Targett but am coming to the conclusion he is not the answer.
Fulford
Vital Football Legend
My pals on the south coast laughed at how much we paid for him.
I think we have looked more solid on the odd occasion when Courtney Hause has played left side for us. Also gives us options with his ability to play central defence.
VillaTomB38
Vital Football Hero
There was a moment in the first half today where he didn’t even attempt to go for the ball, just jogged over to the Leicester with the ball. He was also signalling to the bench at one point in the second half to say he was injured and wanted to come off, don’t think he wanted to be out there today guessing he was hurt by the hail. He’s alright going forward but defensively I’d prefer to see Taylor as he can actually defend to some degree.
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
I suggest you watch a re-run of Burnleys second goal against us at home if you think Targett is a bottle job and want Taylor back
Sorry Taylor is awful.
VillaTomB38
Vital Football Hero
Tbh out the two I dunno who I’d rather pick, neither are particularly great but Targett probably suits what Smith is trying to do most. He’s not necessarily a bottle job but weak/lightweight.
BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
There are a few on here I wouldn't want in the trenches with me. One bad loss and they can't slag off their own team hard enough.
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Fulford
Vital Football Legend
At least I would have more fight and less excuses than some on here.
Don’t worry it will all be good soon we just need more time blah blah.
crimsondonkey
Vital 1st Team Regular
If you constantly see the negative and expect the worst then you're more likely to be proved right over time, and protect yourself from disappointment.
Having been involved in elite competitive competition and then later coaching too, I can say from experience you have to get these people as far away from you as possible otherwise their persistent negativity will drag you down.
Optimism and pushing for better performances in a positive way is more difficult, especially when things don't go your way, but its the most likely approach to work. That's partly why sports psychology is employed so widely now, to stay positive and keep thoughts away from destructive negativity.
