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Ken don't like cards

Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:51 pm

I have had look at stats and I can't see that big Ken has been booked this season. I find that criminal that a 6 feet 3 forward doesn't put himself about even if he isn't a physical player.

Come on Ken, get stuck in and put yourself about in the last few games even if you are not that kind of player.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:29 pm

Charlie Harper wrote:I have had look at stats and I can't see that big Ken has been booked this season. I find that criminal that a 6 feet 3 forward doesn't put himself about even if he isn't a physical player.

Come on Ken, get stuck in and put yourself about in the last few games even if you are not that kind of player.


I said this during the wolves game. For a big lump, he’s very lightweight. He should be bullying defenders more.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:08 pm

Escott1927 wrote:
Charlie Harper wrote:I have had look at stats and I can't see that big Ken has been booked this season. I find that criminal that a 6 feet 3 forward doesn't put himself about even if he isn't a physical player.

Come on Ken, get stuck in and put yourself about in the last few games even if you are not that kind of player.


I said this during the wolves game. For a big lump, he’s very lightweight. He should be bullying defenders more.


Ive been saying it all season. If he added that side to his game hed be unplayable.
But he seems to he easily bullied. And relys on his pace. Which isnt a total negative as he's stupidly quick.

But if he got a but more physical. Hed be a defenders nightmare

Re: Ken don't like cards

Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:13 pm

He should learn that off Madine, he’s not scared to stand up for himself

Re: Ken don't like cards

Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:16 pm

Ken is physical and does bully defenders, but he but does it in the right way, and his way. Why would it necessarily be beneficial for him to become dirty and pick up cards?

Brian Clark was physical and, I believe, collected just one booking in over 600 league games. John Charles, The Giant, was a physical beast and I believe that the only time he was cautioned was for slapping his own strike partner who had lost his head. Charles was a giant who rarely fouled or retaliated despite terrible provocation. He was one of the best players on the planet. Would you suggest that these two would have been better had they ''put it about'?

Ken is physical in his own way, just like Clarky and Charles - both great players.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:07 am

He's not physical at all. He spends alot of the time on the floor. Harderly wins headers, although he's improving on that.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:45 am

Gary Lineker played his entire career without picking up a card, which is pretty remarkable. You’d think he’d even have had one or two even if only for time wasting or hand ball. Mind you, he never tackled anybody!

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:29 am

bluebird7291 wrote:He's not physical at all. He spends alot of the time on the floor. Harderly wins headers, although he's improving on that.


I need to watch him more closely, as must admit have never watched and thought to myself...wow Ken spends so much time on the floor

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:05 am

Dixie Dean was a lump but I don't think he was hardly ever booked, if at all. Bobby Charlton was'nt a bad player but I don't remember him being booked much.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:12 am

langstoneBlue wrote:
bluebird7291 wrote:He's not physical at all. He spends alot of the time on the floor. Harderly wins headers, although he's improving on that.


I need to watch him more closely, as must admit have never watched and thought to myself...wow Ken spends so much time on the floor


He does spend a lot of time on his arse with his arms in the air.
This is one thing I used to hate about Earnie... also pulling the socks up each time he got up. :banghead:

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:59 am

CaerphillyBluebird15 wrote:
langstoneBlue wrote:
bluebird7291 wrote:He's not physical at all. He spends alot of the time on the floor. Harderly wins headers, although he's improving on that.


I need to watch him more closely, as must admit have never watched and thought to myself...wow Ken spends so much time on the floor


He does spend a lot of time on his arse with his arms in the air.
This is one thing I used to hate about Earnie... also pulling the socks up each time he got up. :banghead:


In fairness to earnie. He was like 5 foot tall haha

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:02 am

Steve Zodiak wrote:Dixie Dean was a lump but I don't think he was hardly ever booked, if at all. Bobby Charlton was'nt a bad player but I don't remember him being booked much.



When they played it was a different era and bookings now are 2 a penny so you can't compare.

My point is that he is a big softie in the respect that he takes it but don't give it back.

Re: Ken don't like cards

Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:03 am

bluebird7291 wrote:
CaerphillyBluebird15 wrote:
langstoneBlue wrote:
bluebird7291 wrote:He's not physical at all. He spends alot of the time on the floor. Harderly wins headers, although he's improving on that.


I need to watch him more closely, as must admit have never watched and thought to myself...wow Ken spends so much time on the floor


He does spend a lot of time on his arse with his arms in the air.
This is one thing I used to hate about Earnie... also pulling the socks up each time he got up. :banghead:


In fairness to earnie. He was like 5 foot tall haha


It wasn't the falling over, it was the fact it took him 5 minutes to get up and then he'd pull his socks up and put his hands on his hips. Infuriates me :shock: