Jonathan David

[dyslexic nam 9,473]

I was multitasking for much of the game - didn't realize that David drew the foul that resulted in the red.  That and the play-making pass on the first goal seems like a good days work, all things considered. 

[Ivan 885]

6 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I was multitasking for much of the game - didn't realize that David drew the foul that resulted in the red.  That and the play-making pass on the first goal seems like a good days work, all things considered. 

He actually drew both fouls that resulted in yellows to the same defender in the span of 10 minutes, that resulted in the red.

[Unnamed Trialist 5,633]

Another day at the office for Lille, underperforming while dominating, then getting on their back foot. Even against 10 they had trouble containing Sparta in the last 20 minutes, as they have no pace-setter in the midfield to keep possession. 

Was thinking the ref was inconsistent, then realised it was my "neighbour" Xavi Estrada, from Catalonia. He called some, others not, drove Lille a bit nuts in the first half. In the end his decisions benefitted Lille, but still, not a high quality ref. 

UEFA reffing: yesterday Barça had a Belarus reffing team in Budapest and they were very good, top quality reffing, sharp, calm, consistent---which is not always common from a lesser league and not what you might expect from a corrupt football federation like theirs. That said, Spanish reffing is a big headache, the supposed best are always about to come out of nowhere with something wild and incoherent.

Edited December 3, 2020 by Unnamed Trialist

[Snowcrash 610]

52 minutes ago, JuicyHam said:

Who would have thought making good through balls would create goals. Wild 

Only other attacking player who makes that pass is Yilmaz.

[Gian-Luca 3,362]

Having now seen the highlights of the match, that 2nd goal was nothing like what the posters here were making it sound like. I was expecting a collision where David was sent flying by Ikone or that his own teammate stripped him of the ball that he was already in full possession of. Neither happened.

Ikone probably did have a bur under his saddle mind you as he was the prime goat on the goal Lille conceded, and seemed to have his teammates screaming at him for his poor lackadaisical work in not shutting down that cross. So he knew that he owed his team a goal.

[Aird25 1,092]

9-0-4 with David starting; 0-1-3 without. 

[dyslexic nam 9,473]

In a game they needed to win, and with a goal down, the coach brought on Yilmaz to partner with David and subbed off Yazici.  Galtier has stuck with David (normal squad rotation aside) despite the goal drought so I have no doubt that he sees the contribution that JD is making to the team’s overall play.  He seems pretty stoic so is hard to read, but it definitely seems like he “gets it” and is looking far beyond the goals stat to assess David.   

[dyslexic nam 9,473]

Lille game against fellow title-hopefuls Monaco tomorrow morning.  Bright and early (8am ATL).  Game on One Soccer but not on TVA.  

Super tight pack of front runners at the top of the table so these matches are the big “six pointers”.  

[Snowcrash 610]

Upset at being subbed out, Yazici didn't shake Galtier's extended hand as he was coming off the field so it'll be interesting to see if he gets any minutes tomorrow.  You pull that stunt with some gaffers and you might sit for awhile.

[Snowcrash 610]

On 12/4/2020 at 11:15 AM, dyslexic nam said:

In a game they needed to win, and with a goal down, the coach brought on Yilmaz to partner with David and subbed off Yazici.  Galtier has stuck with David (normal squad rotation aside) despite the goal drought so I have no doubt that he sees the contribution that JD is making to the team’s overall play.  He seems pretty stoic so is hard to read, but it definitely seems like he “gets it” and is looking far beyond the goals stat to assess David.   

When he met with the press last week, Galtier said that even though David can play with his back to the goal, he wants him  making runs into the box instead. If that's the case, the only target forward they have is Yilmaz and he combines best with David.

[dyslexic nam 9,473]

9 hours ago, Snowcrash said:

Upset at being subbed out, Yazici didn't shake Galtier's extended hand as he was coming off the field so it'll be interesting to see if he gets any minutes tomorrow.  You pull that stunt with some gaffers and you might sit for awhile.

And lo and behold, David and Yilmaz starting up front against Monaco with Yazici on the bench.  

[Lansdude 386]

I'm calling it. Goal for David today. I'm making a Mark Messier guarantee.

[dyslexic nam 9,473]

44 minutes ago, Lansdude said:

I'm calling it. Goal for David today. I'm making a Mark Messier guarantee.

On the basis of that first half, I am not sure anyone is getting a goal today.  
 

 

[cronaldo7 434]

Hate to say it but David struggling and lacking confidence. Been so hard to watch. 

[WestHamCanadianinOxford 1,106]

Messier was right

 

[Mikmacdo 1,140]

Goal!

[Gian-Luca 3,362]

The irony is that Ikone was trying to shoot there but it deflected perfectly to David for him to score.

[Gian-Luca 3,362]

Interesting to see him score against a former MLS keeper by  the way (whom St. Clair has now eventually replaced in the Minnesota net).

[LeoH037 1,187]

100% his goal, started it from the middle, and finished it

Edited December 6, 2020 by LeoH037

[Mikmacdo 1,140]

Nice pass to ikone there

[Gian-Luca 3,362]

Taken off in the 61st minute, presumably just for fresh legs given that he played the full match Thursday. I only started watching at the 2nd half (thought it was an 8am start) but he looked like one of the few Lille players that didn't look sloppy out there in his touches.

[LeoH037 1,187]

4 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

Nice pass to ikone there

and of course Ikone botched it..

[LeoH037 1,187]

Just now, Gian-Luca said:

Taken off in the 61st minute, presumably just for fresh legs given that he played the full match Thursday. I only started watching at the 2nd half (thought it was an 8am start) but he looked like one of the few Lille players that didn't look sloppy out there in his touches.

Lille plays Celtic on Thursday, Galtier probably wants him fully rested by then.

[Gian-Luca 3,362]

Some shocking defending there by Monaco on Lille's 2nd.

[narduch 2,390]

Just now, LeoH037 said:

Lille plays Celtic on Thursday, Galtier probably wants him fully rested by then.

The game on Thursday is meaningless