For me, the big difference was the pressing in midfield, which meant that the two CBs and

Ruddy had very little to do. It also meant that the creative play came from 4 or 5 players, quick passes when Howson or Mulumbu or Dorrans won the ball, rather than looking for everything from one player.

Posted By: Higher Wrather on December 13th 2016 at 22:31:08

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For me, the big difference was the pressing in midfield, which meant that the two CBs and (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Dec 13, 22:31:08
- Agree about the closing down, but even more important was the ball retention (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Dec 13, 23:02:46
- Agreed. Mulumbu was class, a step up on Tettey. (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Dec 13, 22:35:55
  - Yes, agreed. And Howson really showed creativity. NotM could have been any of those (n/m) (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Dec 13, 22:40:35

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