I don't think we'll ever be solid under Farke

He aims to play a style of football similar to the top clubs in Europe. Being on the front foot and dominating possession.

But that inevitably leaves you exposed to counter attacks. Top clubs cope with this because they've got defenders who are comfortable defending 1v1 and, well, are the best defenders in the world. We have Hanley and Gibson, who are decent at this level, but are still going to make mistakes fairly often when faced with quick transitions.

It's just a trade off for our attacking play, imo. One of the biggest mistakes we made last season was trying to be more solid. Only to end up completely nullifying our attacking threat, without actually improving much at the back.

The big thing which definitely needed improving is defending from set pieces. And I think we've made steps in the right direction this season, although its probably still a bit too early to say whether or not we've solved the issue.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on November 6th 2020 at 10:26:29

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Turning to football, I watched the highlights of Brentford v Swansea yesterday (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 6, 09:43:51
- Tettey allows the creative players more freedom to play to their strengths (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Nov 6, 10:03:49
  - Most chances come from us doing something bad in possession (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 6, 10:30:24
    - Yep (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Nov 6, 11:46:05
      - I also think that Farke has tweaked his tactics a bit (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Nov 6, 12:25:24
  - Skipp and Rupp are there to try and control midfield in front of the back four (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Nov 6, 10:21:31
  - I’m like that at work, I allow my more creative and productive members of staff play to (NCFC) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 6, 10:17:23
  - Sorensen is match fit, so of the two I'd give him a go if we're resting Skipp (NCFC) - jamesward, Nov 6, 10:06:10
- We’ve only conceded 8 in 10 games (n/m) (NCFC) - Adster, Nov 6, 09:48:35
  - Yes but in 3 or 4 of those games teams parked the bus and in the others (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 6, 10:16:19
    - Agreed (n/m) (NCFC) - Larry Hagman, Nov 6, 15:50:12
    - I expect Swansea will defend in good numbers (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 6, 10:28:36
      - Agreed. hence my view that we could do with a deeper lying CM. Maybe Skipp will just (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 6, 10:29:29
  - but that's not a reflection of the number of good chances missed against us (NCFC) - paulg, Nov 6, 09:57:59
- I’m not totally convinced by that approach (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 6, 09:47:18
  - Fair enough. What would make us more solid do you think. 3 at the back? Or (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 6, 10:17:36
    - I don't think we'll ever be solid under Farke (NCFC) - Mecagoenti, Nov 6, 10:26:29
      - I agree but the attackers are also championship standard! (NCFC) - Maillot Jaune, Nov 6, 11:45:31
      - Most of the top teams still concede loads though. (NCFC) - lurd, Nov 6, 10:29:25
      - Fair point. Yes i think we've improved a bit from set pieces, certainly against Millwall (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 6, 10:28:55
    - I think a change in playing style would be required (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 6, 10:25:24
      - *So to answer the question, I wouldn't really change anything (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 6, 10:26:30

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