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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2013, 01:07:50 PM »
Incompetent and idiotic was being kind to Kevin Friend. Otherwise, a jolly good read again.

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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 01:10:36 PM »
A good synopsis Mr Woodhall

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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 07:46:12 PM »
Our home form in the last 22 months is pretty shocking. Since we beat Lambert's Norwich in November 2011 we have recorded only 6 league victories in 33 home games. A massive concern, we have to alter our style of play at home.

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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2013, 10:57:21 AM »
Another good article Dave.

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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2013, 11:14:50 AM »
Defending is the issue for me. The top sides can opt for all out defending in the knowledge they are unlikely to concede a goal. We know if we do the same sooner or later, usually sooner, we'll let one in.

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Re: Press-ed off
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2013, 11:18:04 AM »
Defending is the issue for me. The top sides can opt for all out defending in the knowledge they are unlikely to concede a goal. We know if we do the same sooner or later, usually sooner, we'll let one in.

I still remember something an Everton supporter said after they'd played Chelsea in a semi-final or similar a few years ago because it struck such a chord - "They didn't have to play particularly well, just do the basics, because they knew they we'd make a mistake eventually." That's the difference between the best and the rest.

 


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