His desire and movement for his goal was very nice to see. Good goal all round, from Stambouli to Soldado.
This seems like a good opportunity to big up his achievement in scoring that goal against chelski, given the similarities between them.
Very few full backs would have (a) put themselves in that position (b) made such an excellent job of converting it, not least finding the burst of speed right at the end that got him to the ball (and nearly saw his career ended by cahill).
I've been very frustrated by all the shit he's been getting as a fullback, when he's obviously more of a left winger/ wing back [some similarities to steve hodge].
Was happily amazed to see him selected at left wing tonight [sic] and the way he started and finished that goal with his tackle (!) plus the way he and Soldado managed to communicate for the pass...
Hopefully this is only the beginning of him being restored to his rightful place......
Incidentally, how does he get to play on the wing of his 'choice' when Townsend and Lennon don't ? Intriguing.
And yes, wonderful pass from Stambouli that also gives me hope for the future - that he can (a) see it (b) is willing to execute it and not imitate our ray wilkinses (c) can pull it off - oh and (d) that the manager picks him and (?) encourages him to play like that...
Small things I know, but from small things....