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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10960 on: May 22, 2020, 03:55:41 pm »
The greatest assist ever was McMahon's for the first goal in the 2-0 against Arsenal in 1988.
Yes, I was at that game, you could be right! Although Bob's no look backheel for Mo against Newcastle is up there too. What I mean though is I don't understand where the stats come from for players like Cally and Kenny. They were still clearly assisting goals back then, but as far as I'm aware assists weren't being officially recorded anywhere like they are now.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10961 on: May 22, 2020, 04:24:24 pm »


His sheer joy is is phenomenal

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10962 on: May 22, 2020, 04:38:46 pm »
The greatest assist ever was McMahon's for the first goal in the 2-0 against Arsenal in 1988.

McMahon did the work keeping the ball in (still can't believe he kept it in and then got back to the ball in time to go past the defender) but it would have been Beardsley's assist if anything as he has a shot saved before Aldo scores. I'm sure they've actually started counting "key passes" too now though.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10963 on: May 22, 2020, 06:47:13 pm »
McMahon did the work keeping the ball in (still can't believe he kept it in and then got back to the ball in time to go past the defender) but it would have been Beardsley's assist if anything as he has a shot saved before Aldo scores. I'm sure they've actually started counting "key passes" too now though.

Aldridge scored from a Beardsley pass that was palmed away by Lukic. But it will always be remembered for McMahon's part in it.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10964 on: May 23, 2020, 11:58:32 am »
I hope Bobby comes back fit and hits the ground running. I feel he can take some time to get back to sharpness sometimes
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10965 on: May 26, 2020, 01:24:46 pm »
I hope Bobby comes back fit and hits the ground running. I feel he can take some time to get back to sharpness from plumpness sometimes

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10966 on: May 26, 2020, 03:49:57 pm »
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I have seen Bobby's future. His name is John Barnes.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10967 on: May 26, 2020, 05:04:29 pm »
I have seen Bobby's future. His name is John Barnes.

And his middle name is real Ronaldo.

Have to say his new look is proper old skool Brazilian. Hope he keeps it cos it’s fabulous.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10968 on: May 27, 2020, 05:28:38 pm »


^ Credit: @the_red_post on instagram

Lfchistory have produced something similar from 1990/91 onwards based on just league games. Caveat they think Barnes would be second on the list if taken from 87/88 season.

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Someone more tech savvy than me can embed the table if they like but Bobby is 5th
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10969 on: May 27, 2020, 09:07:51 pm »


Someone more tech savvy than me can embed the table if they like but Bobby is 5th

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10970 on: May 27, 2020, 09:12:35 pm »
I'm stretched to believe Owen produced 30 assists for Liverpool.

Maybe if somebody else was tucking away rebounds.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10971 on: May 31, 2020, 06:29:50 pm »

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10972 on: May 31, 2020, 06:51:50 pm »
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10973 on: May 31, 2020, 07:28:18 pm »


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I don't think those stats are completely accurate with regards to the other players but Firmino's brilliant isn't he? Having had no football for 3 months, it's made me step back and realise how good he is and how much fun it is watching him. When he's dovetailing with Salah and Mane, it's such a joy to watch, I can't wait until we're back watching them.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10974 on: May 31, 2020, 07:53:31 pm »


Bobby Ridiculous...

No one does it better... :D
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10975 on: June 1, 2020, 06:43:28 am »
^ Behind him the Super Cup, Copa, and World Club cup. What a 12 months he's having, with a Prem and European cup too that must be a unique achievement for a South American?

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10976 on: June 8, 2020, 10:40:16 am »
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10977 on: June 8, 2020, 07:36:57 pm »
That's our Bobby..

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10978 on: June 9, 2020, 10:12:08 am »
Nobody does it better
Makes me feel sad for the rest
Nobody does it half as good as you
Bobby, you're the best

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10979 on: June 9, 2020, 10:13:58 am »
No idea why he's even on the list, but I've a fiver on Bobby to win the Nobel Peace Prize at 40/1  ;D

Continued contributions to no-look goals in the field of performing arts maybe?

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10980 on: June 28, 2020, 05:54:57 pm »
Excellent hair.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10981 on: June 28, 2020, 07:20:21 pm »
There was a wonderful sequence in the 62nd minute against Palace, Bobby shows for a throw from Sadio, plays backward to Fabinho who returns it one-touch, then turns into space and combines with Gini, who also gives it back one-touch.

Just two-thirds of our midfield deferring to Bobby.

There's simply no one else like him... :D
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10982 on: June 29, 2020, 04:08:46 pm »
A current Hoffenheim player channeling a former Hoffenheimer this weeked.

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He’s rather lucky it went in  ;D He had already scored 3 goals by this point of the match though.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10983 on: July 9, 2020, 01:52:59 am »
Just a really great, low key, wins it back, and does so much right, Bobby performance - What a star he is

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10984 on: July 9, 2020, 03:11:36 am »
no, he's shite, doesn't get enough goals,don't even have a song about him,oh no wait.........

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10985 on: July 9, 2020, 07:06:30 am »
Yes, I was at that game, you could be right! Although Bob's no look backheel for Mo against Newcastle is up there too. What I mean though is I don't understand where the stats come from for players like Cally and Kenny. They were still clearly assisting goals back then, but as far as I'm aware assists weren't being officially recorded anywhere like they are now.

Yeah, that McMahon piece of play was glorious, as was the one you mention. I'll add Suarez's weaving and wriggling through the United defence to set up Kuyt to bury it from an inch out at the Anny Rd end too.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10986 on: July 9, 2020, 09:18:11 am »
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I already followed him while he was still playing in Hoffenheim, but now he is just so much more physically strong and able to attack against any defender <3

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10987 on: July 9, 2020, 09:30:10 am »
Yeah, that McMahon piece of play was glorious, as was the one you mention. I'll add Suarez's weaving and wriggling through the United defence to set up Kuyt to bury it from an inch out at the Anny Rd end too.

That hat trick is the most glorious I've ever seen. Never mind spectacular goals and individual skill. Total up the three goals and their distance from the goal line and you still wouldn't get to the 12 yard spot. Epitomised by the above goal from less than a foot out yet still wasn't stealing (since it would have been an og otherwise). What completes that goal was how Kuyt absolutely hammers the ball for the last few inches of its journey. Completely unnecessary and yet utterly glorious.

I'd also like to point out his second goal, without an opposition defender within yards of him, simply because he had the brain to anticipate what might happen and did happen. A simple tap in, because he could see there could be a tap in.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10988 on: July 9, 2020, 09:57:07 am »
Sorry mate, the second goal was a header after the shit (Nani I think) back header.

3rd was the tap in at The Kop end after the spilled free kick.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10989 on: July 9, 2020, 10:23:55 am »
Overall he's been very up and down this season hoping Taki can push him harder as Bobby does have those moments where he can't do anything for a few weeks during the season still a class player.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10990 on: July 9, 2020, 02:28:31 pm »
anyone noticed his contribution for the opening goal.

just dragging the defender and leaving Salah to make an easy finish. Any normal no 9 would have taken the chance selfishly.

Those little things are just what makes him so special. I have no idea how that is going to be interpret into data.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10991 on: July 9, 2020, 02:33:54 pm »
yes, this is a great strength of Firmino.
He is a different kind of player than the classic strikers like lewandowski or benzema and thus becomes even more unbreakable
& I think such, like contribution for the opening goal are not covered by the statistics?

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10992 on: July 9, 2020, 02:57:28 pm »
anyone noticed his contribution for the opening goal.

just dragging the defender and leaving Salah to make an easy finish. Any normal no 9 would have taken the chance selfishly.

Those little things are just what makes him so special. I have no idea how that is going to be interpret into data.

Yeah, I just love how happy it seems to make him to set up goals and see others score, as well as scoring himself.
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10993 on: July 9, 2020, 03:45:36 pm »
Sorry mate, the second goal was a header after the shit (Nani I think) back header.

3rd was the tap in at The Kop end after the spilled free kick.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10994 on: July 9, 2020, 03:46:49 pm »
anyone noticed his contribution for the opening goal.

just dragging the defender and leaving Salah to make an easy finish. Any normal no 9 would have taken the chance selfishly.

Those little things are just what makes him so special. I have no idea how that is going to be interpret into data.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10995 on: July 9, 2020, 08:20:58 pm »
Love that vid!
I already followed him while he was still playing in Hoffenheim, but now he is just so much more physically strong and able to attack against any defender <3
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10996 on: July 9, 2020, 11:13:10 pm »
Firmino is not a true No.9, he's not a false No.9 either. He is 9 3/4.  ;D
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10997 on: July 9, 2020, 11:18:03 pm »
Firmino is not a true No.9, he's not a false No.9 either. He is 9 3/4.  ;D

Bobby is basis for "The Firmino Role," a la Makélélé, except nobody else can come close to doing what he does...
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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10998 on: July 11, 2020, 05:14:40 pm »
Say what you want but not scoring a single goal in 18 games at home is simply not good enough even for a forward playing for Norwich.

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Re: Roberto Firmino
« Reply #10999 on: July 11, 2020, 05:15:19 pm »
It’s good enough for the most dominant champions ever though  :wave
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