Professor Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 If Lambert, Connolly and Lallana are all on the pitch, who should be the penalty taker? With three proven goal scorers its a great problem to have. Rickie has the job at the moment, but if Connolly begins to play 90 minutes, should the role be shared? Is this something Pardew will have decided beforehand, or do the players decide on the way things are in the game? For example, if someone had scored two goals, would they be given the hatrick chance from the spot, whoever it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Lambo, f'sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints_is_the_south Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Lambert fo sho, taken every one so far & scored every one, no need to change. Atleast if Lambert isn't on the pitch at the time we have a few other good options for takers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Agree with the choice of Lambert. If for nothing else, I have a dream of seeing a Saints player as the topscorer of which ever leauge we're playing in for a long time now. As I expect Lambert will score a hatfull, the added goals on penalties is a helping hand to add more to his tally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 21 October, 2009 Author Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I don't disagree, but it is Lallana who is currently top scorer with 8 goals against Rickie's 7 and if Adam had been taking the penalties he could be on 11 with Rickie on 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I don't disagree, but it is Lallana who is currently top scorer with 8 goals against Rickie's 7 and if Adam had been taking the penalties he could be on 11 with Rickie on 4. And he could equaly be on 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I don't disagree, but it is Lallana who is currently top scorer with 8 goals against Rickie's 7 and if Adam had been taking the penalties he could be on 11 with Rickie on 4. Not in the league. Lambert has 7, Lallana has 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzmeister Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Its also nice to know we have a number who are confident at taking penalties should we get into a situation where a penalty shoot out is required (JPT previous round/playoffs should we get there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 This should have nothing to do with personal goal tallies. The nominated taker at the start should remain that throughout the match. The only instance when that should change is when a player's confidence is shot after already missing one. I remember when West Ham were leading 2-0 and John Hartson ceded penalty taking duties to Paul Kitson in an attempt to complete his hat-trick. They drew 2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brussels Saint Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 If he's competent, you want your main goalscorer taking the pens unless there is a specialist in the team. Builds confidence and opposition fear if the main guy has a healthy goals scored record. So Lambo it is. Interestingly, Paul Wotton had a Le Tiss like status down at Plymouth for taking pens, dont think he ever missed one and was their regular taker. Think he has already missed for us though last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 who ever AP wants, will suit me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK the 2nd Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I think at the moment it must be Lambert. He is confident and puts them away well. Wooton doesnt play every game but I understand the case for him. Lallana is in great form but I'm not sure I would choose him for this role. I have always felt his shooting is one area I would like to see him develop, particularly shooting more powerfully. Again I accept he is playing wonderfully well at the moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchrisy Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Silly question really. Lambert's penalties have all been perfect so far so why on earth would you change the penalty taker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Until he misses a couple then it has to be Lambert. Taking away the duty without reason would just undermine his position and perhaps his confidence. Lallana may have got more goals - but he wouldn't have done without Lambert on the pitch playing out of his skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 McGoldrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I don't disagree, but it is Lallana who is currently top scorer with 8 goals against Rickie's 7 and if Adam had been taking the penalties he could be on 11 with Rickie on 4. That's if he scored them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 I don't disagree, but it is Lallana who is currently top scorer with 8 goals against Rickie's 7 and if Adam had been taking the penalties he could be on 11 with Rickie on 4. Meaning Lambert has already scored 3 penalties. QED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightspark Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Who should take our penalties? Surely thats a rhetorical question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 Lambert...if its not broken dont fix it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 .if its not broken dont fix it!!! British habit through and through. I see on another thread they're trying to "improve" the team for the Championship and the Premier even though we're still at least 2 wins away from quitting the relegation zone of League 1. Stability everywhere is what we need,when we have better then I'm sure it'll float to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurosaint Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 No brainer ! Has to be Lambo, for the first time since Beattie and Le Tiss, I actually feel confident when get we get a pen that we will actually score! He takes them with power and placement unlike 'scuffer' McGoldrick who gave me the willies every time he stepped up to the spot !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonibell Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 No brainer ! Has to be Lambo, for the first time since Beattie and Le Tiss, I actually feel confident when get we get a pen that we will actually score! He takes them with power and placement unlike 'scuffer' McGoldrick who gave me the willies every time he stepped up to the spot !! Spot on. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 who ever AP wants' date=' will suit me[/quote'] ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgiansaint Posted 21 October, 2009 Share Posted 21 October, 2009 It's for AP to decide and if the designated penalty taker doesn't feel confident at that very moment, he himself may decide to give the ball over to someone else who can do the job. I guess it's what happens in most clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 23 October, 2009 Share Posted 23 October, 2009 Whoever is confident & willing should take them if Rickie is unable to take them DC or either DH would be able MLT & BT both used the old idea of place pens hard same as Rickie seems to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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