foghornred Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! All about winning the game. It wasn't an easy chance anyway he was on a angle and there was a defender coming across. Certainly the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 No, I and most around me were screaming at him to take it to the corner when he was bearing down on goal. It was a tight angle and there was a defender covering, the odds were against him scoring. If he missed and the ball came back into play that's one player we'd have in front of the ball when we were already getting overran, it was selfless and without a doubt the right move. The reaction when he won the throw-in was priceless as well, it's nice to see that the club's best interests were put first and not personal gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Wilfred Zaha was in a similar position with Palace a couple of years ago, decided to shoot and his shot was saved. 20 seconds later palace conceded Good decision from Taylor imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I’m with you on this and pointed out last night! Although, another thread said it was great game management! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, East End Old Boy said: I’m with you on this and pointed out last night! Although, another thread said it was great game management! So how would you of felt had he shot straight at the keeper and they went straight down the other end and scored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! Saturday was the *only* time *all* season we've dropped points in the last 15 minutes of games. These things happen. MT was absolutely right to run it into the corner as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: So how would you of felt had he shot straight at the keeper and they went straight down the other end and scored? The same as I felt after Wigan equalised, I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Taylor 100000% did the right thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Bloody brilliant play from Taylor as far as I am concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Called "game management" nowadays - he absolutely did the correct thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Definitely the right thing to do, particularly given the time. This was genuinely the last minute of the game. Unselfish play at its best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Totally correct thing to do. The cheer that went up as he veered to the right and jogged towards the corner flag should tell you everything you need to know about the general consensus on his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfccity Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 One of the funniest things I have seen on a pitch. quality turn and run to the corner flag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Clearly the advantage of having a Rovers player in the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I actually thought Taylor was going to come inside and shoot as he did at Loftus Rd. Much to my surprise and delight he turned and headed for the corner.......absolutely the right decision! Sensible play given the state of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! In life you have options. On this occasion Taylor not only ran to the corner flag won a throw and prevaricated taking it so long the match was finished to all intents and purposes. Fantastic professionalism. He could of shot but 92:30 it was the right thing to do. Well Done MT ******* legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! I’d ban teams deliberately taking the ball to the corner and trying to prevent the other team getting the ball - it really isn’t in the spirit of the game at all. About 25 years ago defenders were banned from endlessly passing the ball back to the goalkeeper to pick it up and I don’t think many yearn for a return to those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Super said: All about winning the game. It wasn't an easy chance anyway he was on a angle and there was a defender coming across. Certainly the right decision. Hindsight proves he did the right thing and he took a booking to run down the clock by fannying around with the throw-in. Our Matt the Gnat irritates the hell out of the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! Thought it was a great piece of play and showed his experience and nouse. Surprised that anyone would question it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 3 hours ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! He's one of them strikers who doesn't know where the goal is, mate. Sadly. Why he never scores. People have been saying this on here since he come here. His movement is quality, mind. And he hates Rovers, don't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 4 hours ago, foghornred said: Matty Taylor against Wigan while 2-1 up decided to have a short corner to try to keep possession and promptly lost possession and as we know they went down the other end and got an equalizer, Last night while through on goal decided to head for the corner instead of scoring, Sir Geoff Hurst in the world cup final in the same position thought that he would just hit it as hard as he could and if it went wide it would waste time but in fact flew into the net for his hat-trick. As a Striker shouldn't Matty have tried to score ? This holding on and not trying to score another goal is not good, in fact if Matty had have scored 4-2 sounds a lot better than 3-2 lets have some guts and try to score when we have a chance rather than just keep possession if you have a chance to score TAKE IT ! No, because the commentator clearly stated, "and its Taylor, some City fans think its all over. Well, it will be if he doesnt run the ball into the bloody corner." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, WessexPest said: I’d ban teams deliberately taking the ball to the corner and trying to prevent the other team getting the ball - it really isn’t in the spirit of the game at all. About 25 years ago defenders were banned from endlessly passing the ball back to the goalkeeper to pick it up and I don’t think many yearn for a return to those days. Big part of the game is trying not to let the other team have the ball, bollucks to the spirit of the game , he done the professional thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, glen humphries said: Big part of the game is trying not to let the other team have the ball, bollucks to the spirit of the game , he done the professional thing Not criticizing Taylor, and of course everyone does it and will continue to do it provided it stays within the rules. The question is, should it be within the rules? I don’t think it should be. Let’s encourage and reward positive play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 It was at that point that we wouldn't lose the game by doing what he did, so defo the correct decision. I just wish Fammy passed it back out on Saturday to Eliasson (I think) who was on the touchline, and we may have had a different result then as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, WessexPest said: Not criticizing Taylor, and of course everyone does it and will continue to do it provided it stays within the rules. The question is, should it be within the rules? I don’t think it should be. Let’s encourage and reward positive play. You will never stop anyone in the field of play running to the corner, where do you stop them? On the way to the corner flag? When they get there? Impossible to officiate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Red Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 As this thread isnt about MT in general but the one run to the corner, I will agree he did the right thing Surely the bigger picture is anyone of the 15k who went to both games, Wigan and WBA, saw what the enormous difference between Sat (when he did nothing for 60mins) and therefore reduced the impact of our main striker, Fam, and then last night when Weimann was superb for an hour and released Fam to be MoM for the 4th consequtive game (when did that last happen)? Whilst I appreciate the MT song at BS3, I believe all those who travel away every week, appreciate MT is a L1player whilst AW is a good Championship player who has already done enough for us to justify his costs. Hoping MT can pop in some important goals in the POs though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Moments of Pleasure said: He's one of them strikers who doesn't know where the goal is, mate. Sadly. Why he never scores. People have been saying this on here since he come here. His movement is quality, mind. And he hates Rovers, don't forget. Who was that bloke, that looked like him, that scored against Wigan on Satirday??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Has anyone got a clip of Taylor running it to the corner last night? I missed last few mins......Couldn't stand watching it, serves me right really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Hampshire Red said: As this thread isnt about MT in general but the one run to the corner, I will agree he did the right thing Surely the bigger picture is anyone of the 15k who went to both games, Wigan and WBA, saw what the enormous difference between Sat (when he did nothing for 60mins) and therefore reduced the impact of our main striker, Fam, and then last night when Weimann was superb for an hour and released Fam to be MoM for the 4th consequtive game (when did that last happen)? Whilst I appreciate the MT song at BS3, I believe all those who travel away every week, appreciate MT is a L1player whilst AW is a good Championship player who has already done enough for us to justify his costs. Hoping MT can pop in some important goals in the POs though On what basis has he been MOM for last 4 games. Certainly not the official one. Ah right, so you’re opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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