Bolton v Liverpool Match Thread

[TKIZ!]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

[Lofthouse Lower]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

[truewhite15]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

Problem is that Ricketts has been pish at RB. We don't have another option.

[Lofthouse Lower]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

Problem is that Ricketts has been pish at RB. We don't have another option.

We do - we give Ricketts another chance - we've given Steinsson plenty

[Gary the Enfield]

Robinson is better than Steinsson IMO.

I'm better than Steinsson.

No. You're not.

Oh dear

Indeed

[as]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

You're getting like Sir Nut now.

You can't have ever watched us when we were sh*t then.

We're Bolton, if you want 'world class' then f*ck off to OT with the rest of the sheep.

[boltonboris]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

You're getting like Sir Nut now.

You can't have ever watched us when we were sh*t then.

We're Bolton, if you want 'world class' then f*ck off to OT with the rest of the sheep.

So because we were sh*t ages ago, we should put up with players, who aren't good enough for the level we play at now?

[as]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

You're getting like Sir Nut now.

You can't have ever watched us when we were sh*t then.

We're Bolton, if you want 'world class' then f*ck off to OT with the rest of the sheep.

So because we were sh*t ages ago, we should put up with players, who aren't good enough for the level we play at now?

He's not good enough for the PL?

Where'd you get that gem from then?

[t_o_molloy]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

You're getting like Sir Nut now.

You can't have ever watched us when we were sh*t then.

We're Bolton, if you want 'world class' then f*ck off to OT with the rest of the sheep.

So because we were sh*t ages ago, we should put up with players, who aren't good enough for the level we play at now?

He's not good enough for the PL?

Where'd you get that gem from then?

You're quote was pretty outrageous to be fair, you were making out we should put up with crap players or support United.
Steinsson is a pretty awful right-back, he always lets wingers inside him - but it's okay because he beats his chest, kisses his badge and throws his shirt into the crowd after the match.

[Tombwfc]

He's clearly not awful though, as will be proven when inevitably at some point Sam Ricketts gets back into the team. He won't be very good, Steinsson will be back in and the whole process will repeat.

All he really has to do is hold onto his place until Taylor replaces Petrov, any criticisms of Steinsson will then be totally drowned out by the whining over how Taylor is the worst player to ever lace boots.

[hisroyalgingerness]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

You're right, we shouldn't attempt to improve ever

Steinsson offers many things - he's decent on the ball, got a good cross on him (though he needs to be free to execute) and is decent in the air. What lets him down is some questionable positioning that easily gets exposed by good wingers and crosses come in the box from his wing far far too often.

Ricketts for me was just prone to concentration lapses. He's a better defender and pretty nifty going forward too (possibly even a better crosser).

[BWFC_Insane]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

You're right, we shouldn't attempt to improve ever

Steinsson offers many things - he's decent on the ball, got a good cross on him (though he needs to be free to execute) and is decent in the air. What lets him down is some questionable positioning that easily gets exposed by good wingers and crosses come in the box from his wing far far too often.

Ricketts for me was just prone to concentration lapses. He's a better defender and pretty nifty going forward too (possibly even a better crosser).

As a right back Ricketts was very shaky. All over the place at times.

I think Steinsson is the better right back out of the two. IMO at least.

[Lofthouse Lower]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

You're right, we shouldn't attempt to improve ever

Steinsson offers many things - he's decent on the ball, got a good cross on him (though he needs to be free to execute) and is decent in the air. What lets him down is some questionable positioning that easily gets exposed by good wingers and crosses come in the box from his wing far far too often.

Ricketts for me was just prone to concentration lapses. He's a better defender and pretty nifty going forward too (possibly even a better crosser).

One of the many troubles with Steinsson is that since Chung has come into the team he has been unable to bomb down the wing - something that masked his defensive deficiencies, as he has to hang back because he knows that Chung will not be busting a gut to cover any forward runs that he makes.

That and him being out of position constantly, and showing wingers onto their stronger foot.

[as]

Poppycock.

Sod off to OT and kiss Gary Neville's:arse:

[ratbert]

http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/bolton/Thou_Shalt_Not-927

Preview time, with a religious angle.

[TKIZ!]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

I don't hate him, I just think he's a pretty terrible full-back.

You're getting like Sir Nut now.

You can't have ever watched us when we were sh*t then.

We're Bolton, if you want 'world class' then f*ck off to OT with the rest of the sheep.

[TKIZ!]

Don't be a Steiner hater, it's not like we've done terribly with this current 11 players.

You're right, we shouldn't attempt to improve ever

Steinsson offers many things - he's decent on the ball, got a good cross on him (though he needs to be free to execute) and is decent in the air. What lets him down is some questionable positioning that easily gets exposed by good wingers and crosses come in the box from his wing far far too often.

Ricketts for me was just prone to concentration lapses. He's a better defender and pretty nifty going forward too (possibly even a better crosser).

Where did I mention about not improving? All I said was don't be a Steinsson hater. Plus if you play with wingers invariably put pressure on your full backs unless you're an absolute world class team. Lee and Petrov aren't the most defensive minded players now

[Horza]

Definitely think he's gone backwards viz defence this year - it's been painful watching him back off the likes of Rodallega. However, is Ricketts the answer? Probably not. Meh.

[Gary the Enfield]

http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/bolton/Thou_Shalt_Not-927

Preview time, with a religious angle.

Nice one thebish.

I guess this doubles as your sermon too?

[CAPSLOCK]

He's clearly not awful though, as will be proven when inevitably at some point Sam Ricketts gets back into the team. He won't be very good, Steinsson will be back in and the whole process will repeat.

All he really has to do is hold onto his place until Taylor replaces Petrov, any criticisms of Steinsson will then be totally drowned out by the whining over how Taylor is the worst player to ever lace boots.

Truer than true