@owlstalk Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Watch the kick off in the next game What usually happens is someone taps it to Bannan who just smashes it (deliberately) straight out for a throw in Last game he switched it up. The ball got tapped to him so he smashes it straight to their keeper Either way we immediately give up possession to the opposition. Does any other side do this? Is this a tactic to somehow defeat some mystery illegal gambling thing going on or is it some weird Monk thing? Or is it a Barry Bannan thing? Anyone know why we do this at every single kick off? 2 1 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted November 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2020 It's actually genius. The opposition can't score if the ball's out of play. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwë Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 It means Wednesday hand possession over on purpose and can capitalise on any mistake they make. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Watch the kick off in the next game What usually happens is someone taps it to Bannan who just smashes it (deliberately) straight out for a throw in Last game he switched it up. The ball got tapped to him so he smashes it straight to their keeper Either way we immediately give up possession to the opposition. Does any other side do this? Is this a tactic to somehow defeat some mystery illegal gambling thing going on or is it some weird Monk thing? Or is it a Barry Bannan thing? Anyone know why we do this at every single kick off? Betting scandal, DC'S got to make that money back some how. Made me £50 the other week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Backs to the wall straight from the off, kicking for touch like in rugby, holding out without conceding for as long as we can then having no answer to get back into the game. Genius Monkball Total non football, anti total football, anti football full stop... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wednesday_Jack Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 How many more times...this is a purposeful ball by our most creative player. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Watch the kick off in the next game What usually happens is someone taps it to Bannan who just smashes it (deliberately) straight out for a throw in Last game he switched it up. The ball got tapped to him so he smashes it straight to their keeper Either way we immediately give up possession to the opposition. Does any other side do this? Is this a tactic to somehow defeat some mystery illegal gambling thing going on or is it some weird Monk thing? Or is it a Barry Bannan thing? Anyone know why we do this at every single kick off? We are Trying to get it to the corner flag to run the clock down. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think we will kick it back to Wildsmith this time and score an own goal. Monk seems like a statistician man. He probably read somewhere, that if you boot it up field at the start we get an advantage somewhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: We are Trying to get it to the corner flag to run the clock down. Our players just like us fans, can't wait for the game to end before it's even started with the torture by the tactical genius of Monkball 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassetts Allsorts Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Noticed this a few games ago and still can't believe we are doing it. Is this play not frowned upon by coaches in the modern game now? I think we even stopped doing it when I played pub football 10 years ago because it was pointless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night-Owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Incognito Owl said: I think we will kick it back to Wildsmith this time and score an own goal. Monk seems like a statistician man. He probably read somewhere, that if you boot it up field at the start we get an advantage somewhere. Seems like the only stats Monk's interested in are the worst ever manager records 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Bassett's Allsorts said: Noticed this a few games ago and still can't believe we are doing it. Is this play not frowned upon by coaches in the modern game now? I think we even stopped doing it when I played pub football 10 years ago because it was pointless. The only possible reason I'd do it is if I had a bet on first throw in or first goal kick (not saying that's what's going on at all - just the reason that I personally would do it) I can't think of any other possible reason why we would do this 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, Bassett's Allsorts said: Noticed this a few games ago and still can't believe we are doing it. Is this play not frowned upon by coaches in the modern game now? I think we even stopped doing it when I played pub football 10 years ago because it was pointless. It would only happen to our club. If tomorrow the team came out all dressed as clowns, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. I would just think it's a normal day for Sheffield Wednesday. I'm sure we're cursed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassetts Allsorts Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: The only possible reason I'd do it is if I had a bet on first throw in or first goal kick (not saying that's what's going on at all - just the reason that I personally would do it) I can't think of any other possible reason why we would do this The only time I've seen it work was playing Sunday League and our manager started with ten (despite having 5 subs) because our right back was stuck in traffic They sent it diagonally, crossed it in and scored within about 20 seconds of the kick-off. Maybe Monk heard about it and thinks he can replicate it. Edited November 2, 2020 by Bassett's Allsorts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beany71 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Barry gets the ball looks up and see’ Marriott, Harris, Joey, Moses.etc. and thinks F@@k it, launches straight up field. Simple really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 We have been doing since last season, every time we do it. Just says everything about Monk and his tactics. Players must be sick of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, deano said: We have been doing since last season, every time we do it. Just says everything about Monk and his tactics. Players must be sick of it. Imagine being a player in the dressing room and the manager walks in and says "right lads this is what I want you to do today" and then goes on to say "Straight from kickoff just wang it out of play" Imagine hearing that as a plan from the manager as to how you were really going to win the game 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themagiccap Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 May as well smash it into own net and save the opposition the trouble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83owl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 As far as the throw ins go its for Territory over posession like Rugby Union. No idea why he would launch it at the keeper though as it will end up coming straight back. At least it may show up as a shot on target. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, 83owl said: As far as the throw ins go its for Territory over posession like Rugby Union. Surely we'd have more territory if we played it to Adam Reach or Kadeem Harris and they took it up the pitch? 2 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now