TM NEWS - VOL 8

[Nokhodi]

Well done to Shoja.

Most 360 reporters are clowns.

Carlos could do no wrong for them.

I really like 360 especially their podcasts but they’re very pro cq.

[Nokhodi]

Also the real reason Shoja was mad is he got beaten badly by Torabi.

similar to TM, he had to cover for his out of position colleagues and lost a foot race to Torabi.

[AhuraMazda1]

I really like 360 especially their podcasts but they’re very pro cq.

the podcast lot have a severe case of inferiority complex mashti, the way they treat the Persian language is enough for me to assess their characters. They think by pissing on it they are somehow cool

khale-zanakham hastan

[momad2468]

I said in another post but will repeat again. A very good coach of mine when I was young told me about Central Defenders: the ones who are constantly making last ditch tackles or interventions, when successful, look like great players, but are in reality poor defenders who get themselves in horrible positions due to lack of thought or speed. This is exactly Shoja. He is constantly making last ditch tackles. When they come off, everyone says he had a great game. He is a poor defender, because he is always in situations where he has to make a miraculous tackle to save a situation. Good defenders do not find themselves in these situations as often as Shoja does. He is a very, very, poor defender.

[Pluto2000]

I said in another post but will repeat again. A very good coach of mine when I was young told me about Central Defenders: the ones who are constantly making last ditch tackles or interventions, when successful, look like great players, but are in reality poor defenders who get themselves in horrible positions due to lack of thought or speed. This is exactly Shoja. He is constantly making last ditch tackles. When they come off, everyone says he had a great game. He is a poor defender, because he is always in situations where he has to make a miraculous tackle to save a situation. Good defenders do not find themselves in these situations as often as Shoja does. He is a very, very, poor defender.

This is true for all of TM. If we had proper defensive structure we wouldn't need situations like:

1. Kanaani/Shoja last ditch maneuevers
2. Taremi getting red carded because Cheshmi and Rezaeian are out of position
3. Conceding 3 deflection goals via Ezatolahi turning his back to ball and sticking his butt out like he has eshal
4. Omid Ebrahimi being so far out of position that Akram Khanoom from Qatar can just run past and score a goal

Unfortunately that's why I'm not exactly optimistic for TM, especially going forward after GNs interview. Bro was talking about Noorafkan and having "experienced defenders" which I guess that means probably more Cheshmi at CB. Until we implement a sound defensive transition and speedy defenders we will continue to lose when it actually matters in big tournaments.

[Ali Doust]

This is true for all of TM. If we had proper defensive structure we wouldn't need situations like:

1. Kanaani/Shoja last ditch maneuevers
2. Taremi getting red carded because Cheshmi and Rezaeian are out of position
3. Conceding 3 deflection goals via Ezatolahi turning his back to ball and sticking his butt out like he has eshal
4. Omid Ebrahimi being so far out of position that Akram Khanoom from Qatar can just run past and score a goal

Unfortunately that's why I'm not exactly optimistic for TM, especially going forward after GNs interview. Bro was talking about Noorafkan and having "experienced defenders" which I guess that means probably more Cheshmi at CB. Until we implement a sound defensive transition and speedy defenders we will continue to lose when it actually matters in big tournaments.

Nourafkan is pretty much going to take over Hajsafi position on the roster. We will be stuck with him for atleast the next 8 years.

[PSGman#19]

Nourafkan is pretty much going to take over Hajsafi position on the roster. We will be stuck with him for atleast the next 8 years.

We should hope a long injury again for the sake of TM

[DR Strangemoosh]

Nourafkan isn't necessarily bad - there's a reason why a strong contingent of Sepahan fans think he is the bees knees

If he were in the 2000-2001 era or early 2010s era he would be much more of a fixed player for TM - but just as a full back for TM he doesn't work I don't think. He would be OK as wing back in a back 5 or inverted full back in any formation.

[PSGman#19]

Nourafkan isn't necessarily bad - there's a reason why a strong contingent of Sepahan fans think he is the bees knees

If he were in the 2000-2001 era or early 2010s era he would be much more of a fixed player for TM - but just as a full back for TM he doesn't work I don't think. He would be OK as wing back in a back 5 or inverted full back in any formation.

His biggest strenght is his long shoot (however I don't know if he has a high ratio) and appear good against low opposition (90% of IPL he play). For unidimensional iranian football ecosystem, some flashy and good show against crappy side is enough to hide his real level.

When the opponent level rise, he go from good to awful, without a middle.

[The]

Nourafkan isn't necessarily bad - there's a reason why a strong contingent of Sepahan fans think he is the bees knees

If he were in the 2000-2001 era or early 2010s era he would be much more of a fixed player for TM - but just as a full back for TM he doesn't work I don't think. He would be OK as wing back in a back 5 or inverted full back in any formation.

His main issue is defensive positioning, and committing dumb fouls.

[FootballeKhob]

Nourafkan isn't necessarily bad - there's a reason why a strong contingent of Sepahan fans think he is the bees knees

If he were in the 2000-2001 era or early 2010s era he would be much more of a fixed player for TM - but just as a full back for TM he doesn't work I don't think. He would be OK as wing back in a back 5 or inverted full back in any formation.

What these fan bases think doesnt say much. How many crap players through the years havent there been in IPL hyped by these fans? Noorafkan is very bad. So badly left footed aswell. Is bad as a LB, disaster at CB and the most average midfielder. As long as people want these very low quality players in team melli people should then not expect team melli to do well.

[Nokhodi]

I said in another post but will repeat again. A very good coach of mine when I was young told me about Central Defenders: the ones who are constantly making last ditch tackles or interventions, when successful, look like great players, but are in reality poor defenders who get themselves in horrible positions due to lack of thought or speed. This is exactly Shoja. He is constantly making last ditch tackles. When they come off, everyone says he had a great game. He is a poor defender, because he is always in situations where he has to make a miraculous tackle to save a situation. Good defenders do not find themselves in these situations as often as Shoja does. He is a very, very, poor defender.

When you're covering for an out of place teammate, you will of course be out of position.
Shoja is the one covering for his colleagues!

[FootballeKhob]

When you're covering for an out of place teammate, you will of course be out of position.
Shoja is the one covering for his colleagues!

This is not true. First you tried to tell us beiro is a good gk still and now shoja. Shojas positioning is awful. Even during Skocics time he was awfully positioned. He just plays with heart and thats what many iranian footballers do which costs team melli so many games. No use of their brain.

[Nokhodi]

This is not true. First you tried to tell us beiro is a good gk still and now shoja. Shojas positioning is awful. Even during Skocics time he was awfully positioned. He just plays with heart and thats what many iranian footballers do which costs team melli so many games. No use of their brain.

Beiro is an excellent goalie.
Our fans are too emotional and reactive.

Go and watch the games, see how many times Shoja has to cover for Ehsan or Milad, or the DMs.
Too many of our players ball watch. Shoja was our best defender this tournament along with Sadegh.

[AhuraMazda1]

This is not true. First you tried to tell us beiro is a good gk still and now shoja. Shojas positioning is awful. Even during Skocics time he was awfully positioned. He just plays with heart and thats what many iranian footballers do which costs team melli so many games. No use of their brain.

Shoja showcased one of the best performances I have ever seen by a TM defender in this tournament.