Ideally..

You don’t ever want your centre backs moving into full back positions. It means the other centre half having to move with you in order to close what would be a huge gap for a midfielder to run into which 9/10 is impossible as the other centre half has his own man to mark. It doesn’t matter how mobile your defenders are, or who they are, this is defending 101. You’ll continue to ship goals whoever your defenders are. Look how well Madrid done after they lost makalele, and how well Chelsea done after signing him. It’s no coincidence Kante won back to back premierships with two different clubs. This type of player is crucial in modern football.

Posted By: Alan on August 25th 2019 at 11:28:38

Message Thread

After years Of lurking just a few points about Hanley... (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:12:55
- Completely agree (NCFC) - LowestoftBoy, Aug 25, 12:36:39
- Yes, they had free runs from midfield at our defense (NCFC) - maidstoneyellow, Aug 25, 11:52:25
  - We can play the same attacking play (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 12:20:07
    - I think it's naive to suggest having a midfield sit would of changed much (NCFC) - maidstoneyellow, Aug 25, 12:37:30
- Hanley might be a decent option against Burnley and other big direct teams. (n/m) (NCFC) - lurd, Aug 25, 11:42:18
  - three centre back - two wing backs - one DM (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 25, 12:32:07
- I agree with the points, but we were playing Chelsea (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 25, 11:41:07
  - I agree but with a decent defensive midfielder (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:48:47
    - Possibly - but tettey and Amadou isn’t the answer (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 25, 11:50:54
- Hi Roma! (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 25, 11:33:55
  - *first thing i thought* (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Aug 25, 11:51:52
  - Old school 🤪 (n/m) (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:48:59
    - A good running joke is a joy for ever ;o) (n/m) (NCFC) - Pixelman, Aug 25, 12:28:38
- You are right, but (NCFC) - duke of york, Aug 25, 11:30:02
  - I agree totally. But we just can’t assume (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:32:20
    - Indeed. As others have said (NCFC) - duke of york, Aug 25, 11:34:41
      - Totally agreed. (n/m) (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 12:23:21
- Welcome aboard Alan! (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 25, 11:21:57
  - Or welcome back haha (n/m) (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:31:27
    - :O) (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 25, 11:31:53
- Good post. (NCFC) - avenging canary, Aug 25, 11:21:26
- I think that highlights just how unsuited Hanley is to our style (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 25, 11:20:02
  - Ideally.. (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:28:38
    - I think that view is a bit date nowdays (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Aug 25, 12:03:27
  - No coincidence our form turned around last season (NCFC) - SCC 28, Aug 25, 11:27:01
- Amadou will hopefully be a key player sitting in front of the defence (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Aug 25, 11:18:41
  - Tettey is still great at the ugly side of the game... (NCFC) - Alan, Aug 25, 11:41:28

Reply to Message

In order to add a post to the WotB Message Board you must be a registered WotB user.

If you are not yet registered then please visit the registration page. You should ensure that their browser is setup to accept cookies.