Best crossers of a ball from open play

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  1. Merde Tete

    Merde Tete Well-Known Member

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    We've had some amazing dead ball specialists over the years, but I can't remember anyone who's been able to whip in crosses from open play as well as Cotter can, on a very consistent basis as well. Obviously it's early days yet, but I think he's going to be a huge player for us. Playing against ten men meant that he didn't have as many defensive responsibilities today, but if he could defend as well as the attacking part of his game, he'd be at a top end Championship club, if not higher. Not only that, he has genuine pace. I'm really looking forward to seeing how he develops over the season, and I'll be very surprised if he's with us next season if we don't go up.
     
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    Chloe Kelly.
     
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    Her time at Oakwell must have slipped under my radar!
     
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    He is great going forward just defending is a worry.
     
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    Against vale I thought his crossing was excellent
     
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    Well for one, I think Cadden is better!
     
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    I know, I'm being facetious. I should have made it clear that I was trying to recall BFC players who could cross a ball that well. Although if Chloe had played for us, she'd certainly be up there with Big Bad Barry in the crossing stakes!
     
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    Cadden is also a brilliant crosser of the ball. We're very lucky to have them both.
     
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    If O'Keeffe's cross for Cole's opening goal against Port Vale is indicative of his usual standards, then we have three quality crossers of the ball at wing back.
     
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    Just to throw a spanner in the works I feel in first 5 games the amount of times we have cut into area to byline and cut back a poor ball as been far too much. This is an area that they defo need to work on in training
     
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    Nicky Eaden
     
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    Agree that Cotter whips in some great crosses. He’s got 3 assists already. Best crosser of a ball in my time watching the Reds was Nicky Eaden.
     
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    I love Cotter. No one knows what he’s going to do including him. The best type of player.
     
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    His defending is woeful
     
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    I know he would make a great winger though
     
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    Agree he gets the ball and I think this is either going to be really good or really bad.
     
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    Darren Barnard mebbee?
     
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    Devaney. If only for that cross to Odejayi against Chelsea ;)
     
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    Agreed about Devaney, his crosses were lethal. Wasn't Eaden good on the delivery too? Can't really think of any more.

    On the other hand, for all his talents, Hammill was frankly a sh!te crosser imho
     
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