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No doubt Ronaldo isn't a good passer, never was, never will be, didn't need to. At his prime, arguably one of the hardest 1 v 1 players to defend. Great dribbling skills and almost impossible to move off the ball. Also hard to defend in the air - has/had crazy NBA hops.

Defending really comes down to denying or closing space, whether it's inside or outside.
Except when he beat the usmnt with that great cross at the 95th minute.
 
If you want to watch a good, solid defender, catch a Burnley game and keep your eye on Ben Mee. Dude always knows what he's doing, always knows how to move the attacker, and clears crosses incredibly well.

As I have watched Bundesliga and premier league soccer over the past 15 years, it seems like defenders are asked to do so more now than in the past decades. Their price tag is also going up.
 
As I have watched Bundesliga and premier league soccer over the past 15 years, it seems like defenders are asked to do so more now than in the past decades. Their price tag is also going up.
Like having to play with their arms behind their backs in the box, particularly in the Premier league.
 
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This fish is our State fish in Cali and he knows you can;t shoot his ass under water or you could get a $500 find for killing one. True story Jose. I used to spear fish when I was boy. Me and my pal would go out and catch Corbina, Halibut, Sheepshead and some bad ass Bass. I was real good when I was 12. I firmly believed that those orange fish would tell the other fish we were in the area. I kid you not and it would piss us off. I know of a crazy spear fisherman that got so mad one day he killed a bunch of the orange fish in a fit of rage. It was horrible and he got Karma later in life. He died and I'll leave it at that.
It’s called a Garibaldi.
 
As I have watched Bundesliga and premier league soccer over the past 15 years, it seems like defenders are asked to do so more now than in the past decades. Their price tag is also going up.

Centerbacks for sure. Every first-tier team is doing that heavy metal gameplay of soaking up pressure then hitting you on the break, and without a centerback with the vision to see the transition starting and coordinate people tracking back to pick up runners, you'll get creamed. Look at Leeds, Bielsa has transformed that club. Outside backs need to be taught early on how to start the transition and spot the pass to break lines quickly. As soon as the defense gains possession, if your team isn't streaking forward at full pace then you have work to do.
 
Centerbacks for sure. Every first-tier team is doing that heavy metal gameplay of soaking up pressure then hitting you on the break, and without a centerback with the vision to see the transition starting and coordinate people tracking back to pick up runners, you'll get creamed. Look at Leeds, Bielsa has transformed that club. Outside backs need to be taught early on how to start the transition and spot the pass to break lines quickly. As soon as the defense gains possession, if your team isn't streaking forward at full pace then you have work to do.
I was trained by a
Centerbacks for sure. Every first-tier team is doing that heavy metal gameplay of soaking up pressure then hitting you on the break, and without a centerback with the vision to see the transition starting and coordinate people tracking back to pick up runners, you'll get creamed. Look at Leeds, Bielsa has transformed that club. Outside backs need to be taught early on how to start the transition and spot the pass to break lines quickly. As soon as the defense gains possession, if your team isn't streaking forward at full pace then you have work to do.
I was trained by a Geordie a life time ago to attack from the defense and have never stopped. It’s just being recognized now.
 
Ramos is a good defender but one of the dirtiest players in La Liga. Take a peek at Virgil van Dijk from liverpool. Maybe the best CB on the planet
I like Virgil. But Ramos is a warrior. You call him dirty. I say a “hard man”. He’s not much different from Carlos Puyol at Barcelona. I’d put him top 11. Right next to Paolo Maldini.
 
I like Virgil. But Ramos is a warrior. You call him dirty. I say a “hard man”. He’s not much different from Carlos Puyol at Barcelona. I’d put him top 11. Right next to Paolo Maldini.
Nahh, he's dirty. Not saying he isn't one of the greatest, which he is. Dirty is punching someone in the face or spiking someone in the chest - which he has done on many occasions. Being a "hard" man is going hard on legal and safe tackles, taking on big forwards, clashing heads while defending balls in the air , not backing down, having the back of his teamates. One man's freedom fighter is another's terrorist. Ramos is dirty - it's his reputation, and a well deserved one, part of his legacy. He's been dubbed the dirtiest player in CL history.
 
I was trained by a

I was trained by a Geordie a life time ago to attack from the defense and have never stopped. It’s just being recognized now.
Yes you do Mr Defender of the now failed GDA. I told you so many times that league would fail and you said I was full of sh*t, right? You now tell everyone on the forum that my dd didnt earn it back in 2017. Would you like me again to share all her goals, awards, championships and flat out ganas soccer for 16 months dude? I have all the videos two. She learned how some men behave and that was the best lesson a young girl her age can earn in all this BS that was going on the last three years. Stop acting like the South Bay was where folks "earn it." Dam, I should have known you were one of those tough and mean and nasty defenders from the 70s with no teeth playing soccer. I had mean AYSO coach from Denmark that had legs like superman. Don't drink too much tonight and please make 2021 without your ego.
 
If anyone wants to watch some of the Surf Cup games, some are being live streamed. This was shared with me.

Julian with
Oregon United FC
here. I will be using my Livestreaming gear to broadcast our games from Phoenix LIVE. Based on the current schedule, that means that the following teams we are playing:

GIRLS
Avalanche 02/03 ECNL
Arsenal FC ECNL
Rebels ECNL U18/19
BOYS
FC Golden State West RL
UAFC Premier KC 03B
BYSC B03 Corona

Will be able to see their game against Oregon United live on YouTube. Head over to our page (link: https://www.youtube.com/.../UC.../featured) and subscribe to see the game live. Thanks and good luck!
 
If anyone wants to watch some of the Surf Cup games, some are being live streamed. This was shared with me.

Julian with
Oregon United FC
here. I will be using my Livestreaming gear to broadcast our games from Phoenix LIVE. Based on the current schedule, that means that the following teams we are playing:

GIRLS
Avalanche 02/03 ECNL
Arsenal FC ECNL
Rebels ECNL U18/19
BOYS
FC Golden State West RL
UAFC Premier KC 03B
BYSC B03 Corona

Will be able to see their game against Oregon United live on YouTube. Head over to our page (link: https://www.youtube.com/.../UC.../featured) and subscribe to see the game live. Thanks and good luck!
Thanks for sharing.
 
Has anyone heard from EOTL? I want to get his picks for the 05-09 Girls brackets?

Hey Outlaw! Too bad you can’t go racial anymore, eh? How’s it feel to be neutered?

As fun as it would be to see some Surf, Surf, Surf and Surf semi finals, I would avoid betting on the B, C and D teams that are filling the gaps left in each bracket by smart clubs that backed out. I also don’t have a lot of faith in the AYSO squads. Tophat, Solar and Blues A teams typically bring it and are always solid picks.
 
Nahh, he's dirty. Not saying he isn't one of the greatest, which he is. Dirty is punching someone in the face or spiking someone in the chest - which he has done on many occasions. Being a "hard" man is going hard on legal and safe tackles, taking on big forwards, clashing heads while defending balls in the air , not backing down, having the back of his teamates. One man's freedom fighter is another's terrorist. Ramos is dirty - it's his reputation, and a well deserved one, part of his legacy. He's been dubbed the dirtiest player in CL history.
Oh no! Happy! You have no idea of what a Hard man is. Ramos is a saint. I’m sure you know who Vinny Jones is? He’s been monikered as the one.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search? q=vinny+jones&view=detail&mid=CC357CC6E7839BDA2006CC357CC6E7839BDA2006&FORM=VRRTAP&PC=APPL
 
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