Bawtry Wolf
Just doesn't shut up
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- Jul 13, 2006
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We are taking ridiculous risks in our own 18 yard box. The thing is when the opposition do the same our press is pathetic and therefore it’s a lot easier for the opposition to get out. Our passing is so pedestrian, slow and telegraphed that we end up losing the ball before we get to half way. The fist goal on Saturday, Nunes wins the ball back then tries a 5 yard square ball to a free Wolves player but he thinks about it and the pass is wayward and read, 10 seconds later we’re 1-0 down. It’s been coached into them to keep possession at all times and it’s actually being counter productive as they are not playing with instinct, try to be more careful and take the safe option it’s crippling the team. The stuff at the back is again an example, that’s what Bruno wants therefore they do it, there’s no instinct or in game thinking.This is modern football now gone are the days when you see goal kicks from the keeper aiming for the centre forward with the back 4 pushed up to the halfway line it's all about making sure they keep possession as there priority. The supporters want to see the action taking place in the box but teams get hit on counter attacks or have to chase round for 5 minutes trying to get the ball
For a good comparison look at the England Cricket team, they were until Stokes took over, ultra cautious, safety first, little imagination. Stokes and McCullam encourage people to play their game and play to win rather than not to lose. Consequently far more entertaining performances even though you have to watch through your fingers sometimes.