But it does matter where the cross comes from. From 40 meters out the defenders (or goalkeeper) see the whole flight of the ball and are therefore are in pole position to meet it and head it away (or catch/punch) . From nearer the byline the defender has to turn to see the flight of the ball and therefore loses sight of the striker he is marking. Conversely it is the attacker that sees the full flight of a byline cross and that makes him favourite to get the header.
James doesn't attack the byline because he hasn't got the pace to beat the opposing full-back and hasn't the pace to get back into position if the other teams break. Harding on the other hand, regularly attacks the penalty area on the other side.
Southampton's population is 235,000 and Portsmouth's 198,000. Greater Southampton, including the Borough of Eastleigh, Romsey and Waterside takes it up to around 480,000. Greater Portsmouth including Fareham, Havant etc. is approx 440,000.
Still got a hell of a gap to make up in the second half of the season but with AP's words yesterday and actions in the transfer market (presuming these players sign), we're certainly going to give it a good go.
One of the slowest players I've ever seen in a Saints' shirt. Possibly could get away with it as a defensive, holding midfielder but anywhere else of the field his lack of pace is a real problem. Decent enough on the ball and can cross the ball (but as Weston says, generally from far too far out). Can't just pick him because he can take a decent corner IMO.
They've now had to scrap that idea due to issues over his eligibility.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12341_5850338,00.html
Ironic that England have 4 SA born cricketers in their team.
No, of course. I mean't somewhere of that ilk, where there are decent pitches and facilities, close to a golf course. It will be in the Costa Del Sol region though, IMO.