Author Topic: Charlie Adam and His Two Sides (Read 67176 times)

scatman · « **Reply #560 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:42:06 AM »

Thought Carrick was better than scholes to be honest, played some brilliant passes and retained possession well, wasnt scared of using either feet too. Adam could learn from Carrick...

rossipersiempre · « **Reply #561 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:27:38 AM »

Quote from: scatman on January 30, 2012, 09:42:06 AM

Adam could learn from...

<insert name of any quality central midfielder here>

The $6m question is, can he do it? Learn. He's 25 and still such a limited player. I'm not holding my breath.

Fat Scouser · « **Reply #562 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:35:43 AM »

Quote from: rossipersempre on January 30, 2012, 10:27:38 AM

<insert name of any quality central midfielder here>

The $6m question is, can he do it? Learn. He's 25 and still such a limited player. I'm not holding my breath.

Donjt be such a baddie, you. They can't all be Laudrup. The lad is what he is... a cheap squad player. He's only played so often because of injuries. He won't get on the pitch as much once we've got all our players back and we've had a new transfer window. You should look at the full half of the glass sometimes, instead of staring at the empty bottom half.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #563 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:37:26 AM »

Give Adam a break. He did very well when he came on and from that moment I thought we might win.

We beat the Mancs. Revel in the happiness of this cuddly thought.

Fat Scouser · « **Reply #564 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:54:55 AM »

Nah Rossi's great. He'd slag he's Ma if she over hit a 40 yard pass when a simple ball was on

Fordy · « **Reply #565 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:50:33 PM »

Quote from: Fat Scouser on January 30, 2012, 10:35:43 AM

Donjt be such a baddie, you. They can't all be Laudrup. The lad is what he is... a cheap squad player. He's only played so often because of injuries. He won't get on the pitch as much once we've got all our players back and we've had a new transfer window. You should look at the full half of the glass sometimes, instead of staring at the empty bottom half.

Spot on mate.

Fordy · « **Reply #566 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:50:49 PM »

Boss today - AGAIN!!

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #567 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:51:37 PM »

Very different player when in a 3 with a dedicated DM.

Much more like the player we need him to be tonight.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #568 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:52:18 PM »

Two assists today, some fantastic passes to the wings too. Was impressive.

That's Downing, Adam, Carroll and Kuyt who've picked it up after Kenny's post-Bolton rocket.

Didi_ram · « **Reply #569 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:52:54 PM »

Oh yeah.
Where are the bashers?

When you need defense splitting passes,look no further.

rowan_d · « **Reply #570 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:54:09 PM »

Was great today, gotta cut out the early bookings though

stevied · « **Reply #571 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:55:47 PM »

Well done Charlie lad

LukeyT · « **Reply #572 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:57:09 PM »

I don't think he was anything special... He scares me when the opposition get the ball. Usually I stand up for Adam, but this wasn't anything like his best.

DanA · « **Reply #573 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:57:20 PM »

What a cross to Carroll. He's not all that shit with someone else beside him playing DM is he.

PJG · « **Reply #574 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:57:51 PM »

Quote from: PJG on January 26, 2012, 10:50:36 AM

I'd be interested in seeing what would happen if we played Adam on the left wing though.

I agree, past PJG

GoodStuff · « **Reply #575 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:58:19 PM »

Hmmm. Was effective but alot of poor play. He'll get away with it agains this shite but... Definitely shouldn't be starting every week.

Fordy · « **Reply #576 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:58:22 PM »

Quote from: LukeyT on January 31, 2012, 09:57:09 PM

I don't think he was anything special... He scares me when the opposition get the ball. Usually I stand up for Adam, but this wasn't anything like his best.

Watch it again. For 30mins after half time he changed the game and controlled it.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #577 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:58:48 PM »

Wasn't impressed atall first half but much much better in the second, 2 very good assists

DyingAtheist · « **Reply #578 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:01:21 PM »

Two sides? Yup. First half performance vs second half performance...what a difference.
He still terrifies me whenever he goes in for a tackle though.

OrangeMochaFraps · « **Reply #579 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:01:44 PM »

Was expecting him to stick a stupid foot in and get himself sent off. Happy he didn't. Got two great assists, though still not his most impressive performance.

rednich85 · « **Reply #580 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:02:00 PM »

Quote from: DanA on January 31, 2012, 09:57:20 PM

What a cross to Carroll. He's not all that shit with someone else beside him playing DM is he.

This is it....

When someone is in there who'll cover his deficiencies he can be a match winner.

Coady · « **Reply #581 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:02:11 PM »

Quote from: Fordy on January 31, 2012, 09:50:49 PM

Boss today - AGAIN!!

Brandon@Flowers · « **Reply #582 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:02:23 PM »

Fordy has a wank for every Adam assist

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #583 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:02:29 PM »

Two assists. Hell yeah, Charlie! Not been his biggest fan, but he is great going forward. As long as we have a designated DM in the game, he has more than a decent game. Out of curiosity, how many assists/goals is that now for him?

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #584 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:03:14 PM »

Cracking game, hopefully we stick with 3 in the middle of the park, think it allows us, and him, to play our best football.

ghost1359 · « **Reply #585 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:03:19 PM »

First half he was fucking horrible, second half he was much improved.

Shirley. · « **Reply #586 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:03:40 PM »

He was crucial in beating Man United on Saturday and he was crucial in beating Wolves here tonight. Up yours to everyone who takes swipes at him, the man is a classy midfielder and proved it yet again tonight.

Well in, Charlie.

Red Eyed · « **Reply #587 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:04:01 PM »

Incredibly hit and miss, he'll frustrate you one minute by trying a ridicilous ball or by going for goal himself and then come up with some brilliance that can change a game, just needs to hone his game a bit and he'll be great for us.

GoodStuff · « **Reply #588 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:05:17 PM »

Quote from: Shirley. on January 31, 2012, 10:03:40 PM

He was crucial in beating Man United on Saturday and he was crucial in beating Wolves here tonight. Up yours to everyone who takes swipes at him, the man is a classy midfielder and proved it yet again tonight.

Well in, Charlie.

Cannot understand praise like this. Mindboggling.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #589 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:05:54 PM »

Quote from: Didi_ram on January 31, 2012, 09:52:54 PM

Oh yeah.
Where are the bashers?

When you need defense splitting passes,look no further.

2 good assists but committed clumsy fouls and gave the ball away on occasion.

He doesn't perform consistently at a high enough level for anyone to claim some kind of positive Adam highground. He has been disappointing to date, and two assists don't change that.

I enjoy many parts of his game, but he frustrates me in others.

Zlenpasha · « **Reply #590 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:06:48 PM »

Frustrated the living hell out of me in the first half only to collect two assists and generally play better in the second half. He is in conclusion frustrating and inconsistent but capable of producing amazing moments of football.

LukeyT · « **Reply #591 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:09:00 PM »

Quote from: Fordy on January 31, 2012, 09:58:22 PM

Watch it again. For 30mins after half time he changed the game and controlled it.

He only seems to control when there's a decent DM about, the amount of times he gathers pace when we lose the ball then instantly drops off when he sees Spearing/Lucas/Gerrard, is quite scary. I think his game would be 10 times improved if he got goal side and just covered - less silly fouls/cards, more protecting the back 4 and a bit more energy to get there... Once he has this sorted, I think he could be a very good player for us, and a starter for many seasons.

kasperoff · « **Reply #592 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:09:04 PM »

He's not half as bad as some are making out. He's a very decent player. He just needs pairing properly. Needs a good water carrier next to him, like Spearing today. Him and Gerrard in the centre is always going to be a disaster. Think Gerard and Lampard for England.

redforlife · « **Reply #593 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:15:09 PM »

Don't think anyone can disagree that he's much better in a midfield 3 with someone protecting the back 4 which gives him more license to get forward

I'd take 2 assists off the lad every game, can't wait to see him in a midfield with Gerrard and Lucas.

Robbo1980 · « **Reply #594 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:16:50 PM »

2 good assists, some sloppy passes and lucky to stay on the pitch with a clumsy tackle on a yellow....all round better performance, defo needs that protection of a DM though

stevieG786 · « **Reply #595 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:17:43 PM »

Good game from Charlie, needs to work on his shooting though $:-\$

Xabisfeet · « **Reply #596 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:19:51 PM »

We only have 2 players on our books that could've played that ball for Carroll's goal - Steve Gerrard and Charlie Adam.

As such, we need to find a system to accomodate both, while longer term, look to improve the creativity of our squad.

Well played Charlie!

Hazell · « **Reply #597 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:20:11 PM »

Quote from: Robbo1980 on January 31, 2012, 10:16:50 PM

2 good assists, some sloppy passes and lucky to stay on the pitch with a clumsy tackle on a yellow....all round better performance, defo needs that protection of a DM though

Yep. 2 very good assists and it helped him that Spearing played today. Still a bit iffy in the middle of the park which is something he definitely needs to improve on.

Wilmo · « **Reply #598 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:22:12 PM »

Quote from: rossipersempre on January 30, 2012, 10:27:38 AM

<insert name of any quality central midfielder here>

The $6m question is, can he do it? Learn. He's 25 and still such a limited player. I'm not holding my breath.

What a bitter, sad little post.

Shirley. · « **Reply #599 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:22:22 PM »

Quote from: GoodStuff on January 31, 2012, 10:05:17 PM

Cannot understand praise like this. Mindboggling.

Mindboggling? After every poor team performance, I see a load of Liverpool fans taking swipes at him, calling him "shite", writing him off as a "waste of money" etc.

Considering he's shown on plenty of occasions that he's a quality player, I find that mindboggling to be honest.