Shway Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Tres bon!!!! That’s well deserved. I hope this is the turn of things for him. Cheeta and Cblake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I was going to post how frustrating it is to watch this team, of course I am looking at it from a JD perspective, he makes good runs and is in space often but team mates don't seem to recognize that, I still feel that way but the goal makes it less frustrating! Shway, dyslexic nam, Cblake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 NVsoccer, johnyb, Strait Red and 10 others 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 "We made two mistakes and now we're going home with no points like idiots" - hilarious post game translated quote from a Reims player interviewed after the game (right after David was interviewed). Not sure about the "idiots" part, but what he said was true. All 3 goals in this game came from errors, although the keeper spill on David's goal was the least egregious of the three. Glad for David though because he could have had a hattrick of assists in this game while his teammates rarely return the favour. How unsurprising then that he should score without being set up by his teammates for the goal. Dominic94, Cblake, ghostknownunknown and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Shway said: Tres bon!!!! That’s well deserved. I hope this is the turn of things for him. Thought he looked good in the last 1/2 hour, as the match opened up. Lille still very frustrating to watch and they really need to get into the match a lot earlier. Cblake, Shway and Obinna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, gator said: I was going to post how frustrating it is to watch this team, of course I am looking at it from a JD perspective, he makes good runs and is in space often but team mates don't seem to recognize that, I still feel that way but the goal makes it less frustrating! It’s crazy the entire attack except Yilmaz and David play as if they are at combine trying to impress scouts to get their next move. I would have to think with a different/more strict manager, they could be even better than what they are. I say all of that and they are challenging for the title. Dominic94 and Cblake 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I was only half watching the game because I had to clean the basement but it seemed like every time I watched for a few minutes he was making a good run or in a dangerous position. The fact that he took Yazici off and left David on is a good indicator that Galtier recognizes the contribution he was making. The goal was a great way to reward the manager’s faith in him and hopefully help David get more time It was also encouraging to see the level of celebration from a bunch of the other guys. Bamba and Ikone were the first to race over and congratulate him. Weah also seemed to really be happy for him and wanted to communicate it. I guess some of that could be show or maybe I am overthinking it but it really seemed like they were genuinely wanting him to feel the appreciation. And for a guy who has been struggling in some aspects since the transfer that seems important. Cblake, rkomar, johnyb and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadasoccer20 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 nice to see after the goal how happy they are for him after the big goal. I hope this turns it around for him. He looked very good today. Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I was only half watching the game because I had to clean the basement but it seemed like every time I watched for a few minutes he was making a good run or in a dangerous position. The fact that he took Yazici off and left David on is a good indicator that Galtier recognizes the contribution he was making. The goal was a great way to reward the manager’s faith in him and hopefully help David get more time It was also encouraging to see the level of celebration from a bunch of the other guys. Bamba and Ikone were the first to race over and congratulate him. Weah also seemed to really be happy for him and wanted to communicate it. I guess some of that could be show or maybe I am overthinking it but it really seemed like they were genuinely wanting him to feel the appreciation. And for a guy who has been struggling in some aspects since the transfer that seems important. Ikone wasn’t on the field at that time, and I didn’t see him racing off the bench on to the pitch. You might have been mistaking him for Weah Cblake and Dominic94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigorio Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: Ikone wasn’t on the field at that time, and I didn’t see him racing off the bench on to the pitch. You might have been mistaking him for Weah Bamba was hugging him from behind. David and Weah were locked in some prayer trance forehead to forehead on their knees for about 15 seconds with Weah doing all the talking. Was weird/cool to see. Cblake, johnyb, sebdeserio and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gian-Luca said: Ikone wasn’t on the field at that time, and I didn’t see him racing off the bench on to the pitch. You might have been mistaking him for Weah Ah, like I said - distracted with other tasks. Must have confused him with someone else. Listening in Turkish or something on some weird stream so don’t get to follow personnel as closely. Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: I was only half watching the game because I had to clean the basement but it seemed like every time I watched for a few minutes he was making a good run or in a dangerous position. The fact that he took Yazici off and left David on is a good indicator that Galtier recognizes the contribution he was making. The goal was a great way to reward the manager’s faith in him and hopefully help David get more time It was also encouraging to see the level of celebration from a bunch of the other guys. Bamba and Ikone were the first to race over and congratulate him. Weah also seemed to really be happy for him and wanted to communicate it. I guess some of that could be show or maybe I am overthinking it but it really seemed like they were genuinely wanting him to feel the appreciation. And for a guy who has been struggling in some aspects since the transfer that seems important. Great finish by David, so glad he played 90. Frustrating part was..... They showed David's heat map at one point in the 2nd half and commentator said, "yes he's running all over the place but never at the right time, he's just making the wrong runs to the wrong places." I was like WTF have you been watching??? Even on the winning goal his reflex was the charge the net as soon as Xeka hit it. He's making all the right runs, Lille just plays backward. Another translated comment was, "another great unselfish pass by Bamba to find David but it was intercepted". Really? Hopefully that goal gets some respect. Edited January 18, 2021 by costarg Cheeta, Dominic94, johnyb and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Judging by the celebration and attitudes the other players are showing towards him, JD just might start getting fed great balls on a more consistent basis. Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiedPilko Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 He still isn't getting much service, but I think this dispels the idea that they all secretly resent him. Every time he's scored, they all seem genuinely happy for him. Cblake, johnyb, dyslexic nam and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 56 minutes ago, costarg said: Great finish by David, so glad he played 90. Frustrating part was..... They showed David's heat map at one point in the 2nd half and commentator said, "yes he's running all over the place but never at the right time, he's just making the wrong runs to the wrong places." I was like WTF have you been watching??? Even on the willing goal his reflex was the charge the net as soon as Xeka hit it. He's making all the right runs, Lille just plays backward. Another translated comment was, "another great unselfish pass by Bamba to find David but it was intercepted". Really? Hopefully that goal gets some respect. It seems like he does have A LOT of liberty out there, played the width of the pitch endlessly today but I expect that is a part of the program. Did a bit of possitional interchanging with his winger as they tend to hook in-field during possession. Isn't that Bamba? Where's David? LOL. Sorry, guilty as charged in making that mistake once or twice today. Anyone who comments that David's movements are to the wrong place at the wrong time is the sort of someone who has trouble seeing two passes into the future, nevermind any play more complicated than "send it". There. I said it. Cblake, Obinna and El Hombre 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoH037 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Meh, unless Lille fundamentally changes the way they play, or acquires wingers with better vision, then I see David continue to "struggle". Cblake, Unnamed Trialist and TOcanadafan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, LeoH037 said: Meh, unless Lille fundamentally changes the way they play, or acquires wingers with better vision, then I see David continue to "struggle". I agree, I have decided not to watch Lille unless the rival is major and the match promises. I enjoyed them vs. PSG, Milan, because they rose to the occasion, but against these lesser opponents the play is unpleasant, there's no gratification from the football. Didn't get much from Barça either this evening, mind you. Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Lyon lost to mid-table Metz which leaves Lille remarkably tied for first albeit they are second on goal difference (with PSG way ahead of them in that front). Considering they haven’t been playing that well and even their keeper has let in some howlers so far in 2021, it’s somewhat incredible that they are tied for first in points Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club Linesman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Especially as their record signing is almost eliminated every game by his teammates. It’s amazing he’s continued to contribute as much as he has with little to no service (without scoring). If they start seeing his runs and learning to pass the ball, they just might be able to give Paris a run for their money. Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Anyone ever catch any ligue 1 analysis of David and the way he plays? I wonder if the pundits see it the way we do? Would love to see some more David-only video to see his decisions etc. Surely the league does this from time to time to demonstrate the supposed strengths and weaknesses of Lille attack ? As far as his teammates being happy for the goal and win while being selfish in the pitch, the two are certainly not mutually exclusive. But it was pleasant to see, forgetting covid for a moment Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costarg Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ruud said: Anyone ever catch any ligue 1 analysis of David and the way he plays? I wonder if the pundits see it the way we do? Would love to see some more David-only video to see his decisions etc. Surely the league does this from time to time to demonstrate the supposed strengths and weaknesses of Lille attack ? As far as his teammates being happy for the goal and win while being selfish in the pitch, the two are certainly not mutually exclusive. But it was pleasant to see, forgetting covid for a moment I've been meaning to look that up, just haven't had the time. Two toddlers and all will do that.... Addona, Cblake and Ruud 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diego Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I thought he played quite well, even beyond the goal. His pressing was smart as usual, but his combination play and control in tight areas was better than previous matches. Lille remind me of Toronto FC at their worst. Slow, ponderous, basically waiting for teams to set up defensively and then having massive trouble breaking them down. In the second half they played quicker and more vertically and therefore much better. Cblake and rkomar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Lille take on Rennes tomorrow at 11am ET. They need a win to keep pace with PSG. Edited January 24, 2021 by narduch Cblake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 David starts. Quote dyslexic nam, Cblake and johnyb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeta Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I'll take it! Cblake and narduch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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