Earning his stripes: Timothy Weah at Juventus

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Dave Marino-Nachison, Aug 8, 2014.

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What should we name the thread?

Poll closed Jul 6, 2019.
  1. Where there’s a Lille, there’s a Weah! Tim at LOSC

    71 vote(s)
    56.8%
  2. Say hello to my Lille friend! Tim Weah at LOSC

    54 vote(s)
    43.2%
  1. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Came in early as injury sub:

    LOSC
    @losclive

    Ismaily sort malheureusement sur blessure.
    Force à toi Isma'

    Il est remplacé par Timothy Weah.

    #SRFCLOSC 1-0 | 33'
     
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  2. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    Weah earned a late yellow card (81’), which (evidently) sparked a reaction, as Lille scored two goals afterwards to win 1-3. :thumbsup:
     
  3. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    I credit Weah.
     
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  4. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He played pretty well at LB. Actually did a decent job at tackling. His speed plays for sure... whether it be at winger or fullback/wingback. Lille players were so happy at the end. It was kind of cool to watch.
     
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  5. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  6. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nice. Do not get it via cable directly but it works through my FOX Go App. At Left Back again.
     
  7. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    Lyon, actually.
     
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  8. Shaster

    Shaster Member+

    Apr 13, 1999
    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Not bad idea to convert Weah to a left back.
    He doesn’t have enough skill to be a good right winger. PSG already know that.
     
  9. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Misses PK. Lille likely out now. Down 2 in PKs.

    Looks great so often just can't seem to produce goals/assists and now a missed PK. Ouch.

    Still think he looks promising at FB. It might improve his chances of moving somewhere else if he can play winger and FB on either side. Bummer though.
     
  10. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Lost 4-2 in PKs after a 2-2 regulation.

    The miss:

    1623401772252336129 is not a valid tweet id
     
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  11. Shaster

    Shaster Member+

    Apr 13, 1999
    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Alphonse Davis was converted to a left back.
     
  12. uniteo

    uniteo Member+

    Sep 2, 2000
    Rockville, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    oof, underside of the crossbar and bounces down...1/2 inch from the perfect PK
     
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  13. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    Struck it well, with a lot of confidence, wasn't the only one not to score. He'll be fine (and make one when it matters*).

    ++++++++++++

    * You know when that is, but we can discuss that elsewhere.
     
  14. NGV

    NGV Member+

    Sep 14, 1999
    #6889 NGV, Feb 8, 2023
    Last edited: Feb 8, 2023
    A PK that hits the middle of crossbar is a poorly taken PK, even if (as with Zidane in the 2006 WC final) the shooter gets bailed out by luck.

    There's no reason to shoot for that spot on purpose - if the keeper dives left or right, a shot that goes a foot under the bar is just as unsaveable.

    I would say that Weah's penalty was not as bad as Zidane's in the WC final, because he was shooting for power (Zidane mishit a panenka).
     
  15. ChrisSSBB

    ChrisSSBB Member+

    Jun 22, 2005
    DE
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Going high on a PK definitely has a little extra risk-reward element to it.
     
  16. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  17. KALM

    KALM Member+

    Oct 6, 2006
    Boston/Providence
    At left-back again?

    I guess it's nice that he's getting more regular minutes now, but still not thrilled with that development.
     
  18. dspence2311

    dspence2311 Member+

    Oct 14, 2007
    i always thought that these stretches at an unfamiliar position wasn’t a bad thing for young players, and assume that they make you better overall in the long run. Not sure if that’s right, but it seems logical.
     
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  19. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    Meh. Anybody can play left back.
     
  20. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not true. I tried it, and I sucked.
     
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  21. Shaster

    Shaster Member+

    Apr 13, 1999
    El Cerrito, CA, USA
    Weah can score a goal, but he is NOT a goal scorer. Jonathan David is a goal scorer. Folarin Balogun is a goal scorer. Moving to left back is not a bad move, aka. Alphonse Davies.
     
  22. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    He's following the reverse path of what Barcelona did with Dest.

    Dest managed two assists when up front, but eventually went back to RB/LB.

    Let's see if Weah can manage a couple of life-saving plays before he's back up front.
     
  23. glutton4Bolts

    glutton4Bolts Member+

    United States
    Mar 18, 2019
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Being a modern FB is super tough. You are expected to contribute on O but somehow responsible for getting back on nearly every counter. That means 70 yard sprints up and down the pitch all game long. Even worse? Even if you get back to help in time if the midfielder on your side fails to do so then you can face two on ones. Dest got totally roasted for a goal just like this in his last game. He was facing two pacey players and had to cover the inside guy with the ball and then release when the pass was made to the wide player at the endline. He missed making the block by inches (GK didn't do him any favors either) and a parade of people (including the announcers) went on to bash him fervently.
     
  24. tomásbernal

    tomásbernal Member+

    Sep 4, 2007
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Weah gets the start at LB today at PSG.
     
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  25. derek750

    derek750 Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not watching the match but they're up 3-2 in the 76th minute.
     

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