Rob W 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'll bet a lot of the dross in all divisions are looking at the World Cup and noting how teams of ...shall we say "limited ability"? have organisid themselves to throttle their elders & betters I can see a lot of 5 man back lines next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm all for having a boring defence. I would dread to see Ryan Nelsen and Gael Givet attempt to play like Messi in the penalty area. There is no obligation for a 'lesser' team to attempt to play pretty football against a superior team, and if defensive stuff works, and they get a result, then they're doing well. I agree it can be boring though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 To be honest, I think the PL has become stale and defensive in the last few years anyway. The problem in the PL is that you have quality players at peak fitness, everyone is so well organised and scared of getting beat..add these factors together and it's a horrible recipe for cancelling each other out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15789 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm bemused that anyone could have watched the top flight regularly over the last few years and only now be worried about defensive formations and tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 How many sides have played back fives in this tournament? I can see plenty of packed midfields but not many five at the backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4929 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 being organised at the back is hardly a new initiative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 seems to be working better this time around tho' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Bet our defence won't be boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bi-Polar Bear 0 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Bet our defence won't be boring. Amen to that. I am fairly sure that our defence will provide terrifying levels of excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nice handle btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Bet our defence won't be boring. Amen to that. I am fairly sure that our defence will provide terrifying levels of excitement. I expect nothing less that NUFC going from one of the best defences in English football to one of the worst in one short summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 the best in the second flight, to the worst in the top flight. I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Greece playing four centrebacks and four defensive midfielders. They should re-name this the Allardyce Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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