I think we started out playing the possession game but it wasn't really working too well,

First half we played it across the back quite a lot, just keeping the ball and trying to draw Birmingham in, hoping to create space through their midfield. Unfortunately they held tight and didn't take the bait. Hence why the first half was fairly tight with neither team particularly making inroads.

Second half we came out quicker, trying to pass through at pace, knowing that Brum had to get forward to try and level the game. We were a lot more direct as we had to be to try and break them down. In doing that we left ourselves a little more exposed, as did they when they knew they had to get forward. Hence more chances for both sides.

We certainly looked better going a little more direct at times and just mixing it up a bit. The first half we were far too predictable, trying the same tactic over and over. That second half sparked a lot more neat interchanges with Murph, Maddo and Trybull with Nelson doing some good legwork up top.

This was the first game for me where we really looked like the possession and neat passing could really open teams up, up at the same time not afraid to mix it up and go more direct if the chance came.

Posted By: I Am Hoot on September 10th 2017 at 06:59:44

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Abandoning the possession based game or horses for courses? (NCFC) - Jim, Sep 10, 06:43:17
- A possession-based game can only be a means to an end, and we weren't seeing the end. (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Sep 10, 09:38:06
- What I noticed (NCFC) - avenging canary, Sep 10, 09:20:53
- I think the early goal had an influence. We'll have more possession than most (NCFC) - BINMEN8R, Sep 10, 09:17:39
- A solid defence is a must - even "Swanselona" were based on that (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 10, 07:40:34
- What people totally forget...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Sep 10, 07:26:28
  - Every manager we've ever had since he joined dropped Wes initially (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Sep 10, 12:42:18
  - No, it was because initially he was played wide left and would (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 09:35:10
  - Wes was banned from selection by the club for 3 games after he gave (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Sep 10, 08:15:18
  - True. If I remember rightly there was genuine consternation he'd be sold (NCFC) - mr chimp, Sep 10, 08:05:22
    - I'm pretty sure he and Jerome will play Tuesday. (NCFC) - lurd, Sep 10, 08:32:01
      - Both been on International duty .. (NCFC) - Gob on a Stick, Sep 10, 09:31:00
      - They just weren't picked. No injuries (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 10, 08:55:28
      - Their heads fell off. (n/m) (NCFC) - Johnny Comecardiff, Sep 10, 08:52:41
- From what little of us I've seen, and i stand to be corrected,we don't press well (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 07:18:26
- Hopefully sort the defence first then work on the passing and attack (NCFC) - ede, Sep 10, 07:01:37
- I think we started out playing the possession game but it wasn't really working too well, (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Sep 10, 06:59:44
  - Thanks for that! That's what I was watching and it makes sense. (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Sep 10, 07:43:06
    - Thanks BWOD. Yes I did have a good day. (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Sep 10, 10:22:46

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