There's only one Pirlo. Not only is he unique, but the whole concept of "deep-lying playmaker" was essentially invented to describe the role he created for himself. It's not so easy to replicate, despite how Pirlo's calm and composure makes it look.
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Maybe its made from the same sod that's on Lebrons head... it looks good live but on TV it just looks awful.
I get it. The class he brings is undeniable. He was clearly the best player in the midfield when he stepped on the field. Really looking forward to the rest of this season.
I'm clearly in this camp re Villa. His entire career, he has always been exceedingly intense and excitable, whether it's directed at himself, his teammates, and just as often in a positive, celebratory way like you see when he or the team scores. You could see yesterday how pumped he was on his goals, and just as much on the others with the hugs, piggy-back rides, etc. He plays on that edge, and no one seems to have a problem with it even if it could at times be interpreted as calling someone out. He's known as a great guy off the pitch as well. I think the rest of the team loves the guy, even if he can't speak the language.
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I was comparing him to Peyton Manning in the NFL. It's a complete copycat league, but no other team has copied his style of running the offense in 15 years, despite his success, because apparently no other QB sees the game the way he does.
Believe it or not, I'm already saddenning myself thinking about life after Pirlo.
A hilarious game of football, haven't had that much fun watching a game in quite some time. The mix of highly paid and skilled attackers playing against poor defences can lead to great 'ding-dong' battles like this match. Anyway, here's my quick thoughts on the match:
Angelino - this kid is the dog's bollocks. I thought he'd, initially, struggle to adapt to the physicality of real pro football but he's hit the ground running. An immense talent who is probably not far off MCFC's first XI standard at all.
Villa - just a class above in the final third and he's only going to score more goals with Pirlo and Poku seemingly hitting things off nicely last night. I do, however, see a small issue with him being captain, I assume the armband was going to be Frank's but Lampard-gate put paid to that. Villa just seems a little too whiney to be a truly great captain.
Pirlo - God.
TMAC - comfortably my favourite player on the team, they need to start stocking MLS jerseys over here so I can grab myself a McNamara 15 one!
Angelino - this kid is the dog's bollocks. I thought he'd, initially, struggle to adapt to the physicality of real pro football but he's hit the ground running. An immense talent who is probably not far off MCFC's first XI standard at all.
Villa - just a class above in the final third and he's only going to score more goals with Pirlo and Poku seemingly hitting things off nicely last night. I do, however, see a small issue with him being captain, I assume the armband was going to be Frank's but Lampard-gate put paid to that. Villa just seems a little too whiney to be a truly great captain.
Pirlo - God.
TMAC - comfortably my favourite player on the team, they need to start stocking MLS jerseys over here so I can grab myself a McNamara 15 one!
That's all I see from Villa. I think he'll fight even more now with Pirlo and Lampard here. He wants to be successful and you surround him with players he can trust and he'll fight even more.
Funny you say that, cause I likened his signing to Peyton Manning in the beginning of the month...that's who I would compare Pirlo to (American Football wise).
Yea the kid has all of the potential and I will miss him dearly when he leaves but it is what it is. I think eventually they may bring Angelino to the mid as a LM/RM combo. His size may be a big drawback to leave him as a full back. But the kid is quick, smart, great touch, fast. I can see him become a very good mid.
That's pretty funny, because I too likened Pirlo to Manning.
I've been posting Pirlo Party stuff all over my Facebook page as of late and when a non-soccer, NFL loving friend ask me what he was all about, I compared him to Peyton........"A super-star towards the end of his career moving from one team to another, but still has some gas left in the tank."
I guarantee you it was the stupid lawn mower lines on the field. I looked for it on the replay and Villa lined himself up with the lines on the grass, but because we are on a fucking baseball diamond, he was actually about 5 yards behind the defender.
anyone have a gif of the kaka free kick or the pirlo yellow?
"puto" is far more offensive than "asshole"
do you honestly and truly believe that "most" nycfc fans would prefer frank lampard go back to MC?
"puto" is far more offensive than "asshole"
do you honestly and truly believe that "most" nycfc fans would prefer frank lampard go back to MC?
Did anyone else think Bernie Williams was awful yesterday?
Mena lost him on the first goal. Facey lost him on the second. I'd like to see Facey and (I think the 2nd man was) Jacobsen close harder on the third goal, but Larin took a terrific shot.
The skill upgrade across the back line is phenomenal, but they're still missing assignments. OCSC had a few other open opportunities that they didn't connect on. Here's hoping for a consistent run out of Angelino-Facey-Mena-Iraola and a quick chemistry.
I'll be kind and say not particularly impressive.
In other music news, I heard TR sing "Hey Baby" at the very start of the game, and again at the second half start. And those were the only two times I heard it.
Just surveyed my household, and it's not actually "most". It's unanimous. Of course, I'm the only one home.
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