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  1. Posted

    Parma,

    do you not think that there is a danger that players are being coached to try and become all things to all men? Are we asking them to do too much, which inturn can stifle natural abilities?

    I bring the case of the ''Wingback'' for example. A wide player being asked to defend and attack with equal competence. Expected to be fit enough to run the length of the pitch to create overlaps attacking, then retreat at break neck speed to defend.

    This is a simplification I know, but I have seen managers trying to mould players into something they are not. Asking attacking players to defend like defenders. Just to fit a philosophy or system.

    Therefore, is this the reason why we see many talented young players in this country, who show real flair and ability, fail to progress?

    Snake

  3. Posted

    Thanks Parma,

    interesting read. I disagree, however, with the idea that any player can play the positional play philosophy, well.

    When Hughton was manager he was trying to implement a structured and some suggested, mature philosophy to the team. This involved the team moving up as one unit, maintaining possession and occupying the field of play. However, this philosophy, in my opinion, could not be implemented with the players at his disposal. Certain players fit philosophies better than others.

    I would say the same is happening with Farke now.

    However, what I am yet to hear/see is what the actual philosophy and, as such vision, that Farke has for the team.

    Is it a true Positional Play philosophy based on ball retention only, or does he see a progression to faster movement and less sluggish attacking intent?

    Your thoughts would be welcome.

    Snake

  8. Posted

    The foul was a sure red card. If any of our players had committed the foul in reverse I could not have argued against a red card. The fouls is not even 30 yards out. He is a yard short of being level with the start of the D. Three or four paces and it would have been a penalty. How far out is too far for a red card? 22 Yard, 25 Yards, 30 yards?

    It is irrelevant as to who is ''Covering'' and whether they are quick enough to get back. That is a guess.

    The fact of the matter is that Oliviera was clear on goal, with only the goalkeeper between him and the goal, therefore he was denied a goalscoring opportunity. Red Card. There can not be any other interpretation of the rule. But obviously in this case the ref felt differently.

    Oh and just for the record I was a qualified referee. I do appreciate how hard it is, but the two big decisions Madley had, he got appallingly wrong. No excuse no matter what level it its at.

  9. Posted

    Everything I have researched indicates there is no issue here.

    There is nothing in the rules to state you must have used all 3 subs in normal time, to be eligible to use the fourth in Extra Time. The only limitation is that no more than 3 subs are used in normal time.

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    Snake

  18. Posted

    I agree Lincoln.

    I love Wes, and it''s great to have two really creative players in the side, but away from home I would have started Wildschutt on the right.

    Really it should have been either Wes or Maddison, not both.

    Especially when you know that Reading at home will have more of the possession and you are looking to counter attack.

    Snake
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