Original Dub wrote:Why don't we do it in the last few minutes of tight games?
It looks to me like they are under instruction to attack until the end, because even the like of sensible milner doesn't do it.
I was screaming at them today and it's by no means the first time.
What is the benefit of attacking for the last 2 or 3 minutes instead of seeing the game out?
I only see risk, no benefit?
Bridge'srightfoot wrote:Original Dub wrote:Why don't we do it in the last few minutes of tight games?
It looks to me like they are under instruction to attack until the end, because even the like of sensible milner doesn't do it.
I was screaming at them today and it's by no means the first time.
What is the benefit of attacking for the last 2 or 3 minutes instead of seeing the game out?
I only see risk, no benefit?
Tbh I prefer to see us try and kill the game off. If it's a choice say between running the ball into the corner or putting Aguero in one v one I know which one makes for better viewing!
Obviously be sensible about it but if there's a good chance of scoring then I say go for it.
Original Dub wrote:Why don't we do it in the last few minutes of tight games?
It looks to me like they are under instruction to attack until the end, because even the like of sensible milner doesn't do it.
I was screaming at them today and it's by no means the first time.
What is the benefit of attacking for the last 2 or 3 minutes instead of seeing the game out?
I only see risk, no benefit?
DoomMerchant wrote:I despise the keeping it in the corner stall tactics. Maybe i am not very clever but it's shit.
Play the game.
Cheers
Bridge'srightfoot wrote:DoomMerchant wrote:I despise the keeping it in the corner stall tactics. Maybe i am not very clever but it's shit.
Play the game.
Cheers
Agree, I hate it when we do it or anyone else for that matter.
It's very unsporting imo and bad for the spectator even if it is within the 'rules' of the game.
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:I'm with OD on this, think we should've been looking to run the clock down rather than trying to force a third. If a great opportunity presents itself them go for it but I think in a situation like today in the last few minutes we should resort to taking the ball wide when we counter.
Ted Hughes wrote:I've never seen it work.
Every time I've seen a team try to keep it in the corner, they are defending in their own box a few minutes later, having failed miserably to manage it.
Fat Sam style myth imo.
Bridge'srightfoot wrote:I'm all for slowing the game down and keeping the ball but absolutely against taking it in the corner and wasting time. It's horrible to watch and as I said before, very unsporting even if everyone does it.
Original Dub wrote:Ted Hughes wrote:I've never seen it work.
Every time I've seen a team try to keep it in the corner, they are defending in their own box a few minutes later, having failed miserably to manage it.
Fat Sam style myth imo.
I should have titled the thread
"Basic ball possession and keeping it in the corner".
I've seen it work a lot. Dunno why you think it's a myth?
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