Rodrigo Bentancur

[Bedfordspurs]

I was actually going to post for all the criticism Van hecke gets on here, he had a good game (one of the statistical sites had him in team of the season so far after first 5 games).

But then he fudged up later in the second half no doubt. But I will maintain he's nowhere near as bad as has been made out, him and Senesi both looked solid. In fact considering the amount of excuses that were made for Romero on a weekly basis for his fudge ups, I'd still say Van Hecke had a good game ....

I was really impressed with both yesterday, more so when you consider their lack of pace

 

[slimen75]

After watching the game I'm pleased I don't play anymore, I just have no idea of what is a foul and what is not. I said to my son I don't think the players know either, hardly anyone can tackle properly and they all grab, push or pull opponents. I believe this has come about as referees let so much go and there is not consistency in their decisions.

Rodrigue knows how to tackle; he proved it against Shaw.
There are still good tacklers in the Premier League.

 

[DaveT316]

Given these last days of Tilly, I can tell you I matched you leap for adjective!!!

Thinking of you this week pal. I know how much she’s meant to you x

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Rodrigue knows how to tackle; he proved it against Shaw.
There are still good tacklers in the Premier League.

Much as I dislike the use of stats figures of tackles in games are very low and success rate about 50/60%. Few players in possession hold it long enough to be tackled.
There was virtually no exposure to South American football live or in media when I was a youngster until '62 world cup in Chile, since then I've been impressed with their strong defensive play particularly Argentina and Uruguay, they take no prisoners unfortunately they are also very violent.

 

[slimen75]

Much as I dislike the use of stats figures of tackles in games are very low and success rate about 50/60%. Few players in possession hold it long enough to be tackled.
There was virtually no exposure to South American football live or in media when I was a youngster until '62 world cup in Chile, since then I've been impressed with their strong defensive play particularly Argentina and Uruguay, they take no prisoners unfortunately they are also very violent.

And Paraguay

 

[JerusalemMan]

Absolutely. Make a meal out of it, feign injury, scream, look like you're really, really hurt - we need to do it, because it works. It's something I really hate about the modern game, but when refs fall for it and the football authorities don't do anything to fix it, you gotta play by the rules they govern by.

See Lamela at Old Trafford getting Martial sent off in the 6-1 game.

 

[Baleforce]

And Paraguay

That WC game against France was a master class.