We altered our tactics at Leicester on 20 minutes and were the better side for the remainder of the game.
It might be hair splitting but I’d say the changes Vs Leicester were adjustments to his way of playing not a real change in approach.I don’t disagree Monty. Sometimes it’s just about the opposition’s strengths rather than anything you did wrong. Maybe the bench is just not good enough like Risso said. But you must admit the lack of adjustment during the game last night when the outcome looked predictable was notable, and consistent with smith’s main perceived weakness.
This is by no means a criticism of Smith who I rate highly, but Leeds notoriously overload the fullbacks and we did very little to protect against that. I know it's hard to change a winning team, but felt 3-5-2 was the way to go. If not from the start then certainly as the game wore on and it became clear they had Targett and Cash exposed. Engels in for Trez and Grealish off Watkins. Would've been a very brave call though and obviously may not have worked.
Quote from: Mellin on October 25, 2020, 08:44:05 AMThis is by no means a criticism of Smith who I rate highly, but Leeds notoriously overload the fullbacks and we did very little to protect against that. I know it's hard to change a winning team, but felt 3-5-2 was the way to go. If not from the start then certainly as the game wore on and it became clear they had Targett and Cash exposed. Engels in for Trez and Grealish off Watkins. Would've been a very brave call though and obviously may not have worked.My thoughts as well.Traore and Cash as wingbacks would be very powerful. My only concern is whether our third CB would be good enough: if we'd bought Tuanzebe or another mobile CB in the summer, I'd be promoting 3-5-2 rather harder than now.
Hope Dean is watching Southampton today. Their intensity is not a million miles away from Leeds'. Can't allow our midfield to be so open otherwise we'll be asking for trouble.
Quote from: Mister E on October 25, 2020, 02:45:37 PMQuote from: Mellin on October 25, 2020, 08:44:05 AMThis is by no means a criticism of Smith who I rate highly, but Leeds notoriously overload the fullbacks and we did very little to protect against that. I know it's hard to change a winning team, but felt 3-5-2 was the way to go. If not from the start then certainly as the game wore on and it became clear they had Targett and Cash exposed. Engels in for Trez and Grealish off Watkins. Would've been a very brave call though and obviously may not have worked.My thoughts as well.Traore and Cash as wingbacks would be very powerful. My only concern is whether our third CB would be good enough: if we'd bought Tuanzebe or another mobile CB in the summer, I'd be promoting 3-5-2 rather harder than now.Impossible to say that Traore would be any use as a wing back I reckon, doesn't look like he's got much tackling in him.
Quote from: Bobby Boy on October 25, 2020, 03:30:37 PMHope Dean is watching Southampton today. Their intensity is not a million miles away from Leeds'. Can't allow our midfield to be so open otherwise we'll be asking for trouble. They look really decent don’t they?! Plus they beat us easily twice last season too. Hopefully we’re up to the challenge on both sides of the touchline.