I’ve heard him say similar before - that he gives them ‘tools to solve problems’ on the

pitch, rather than a specific game plan. It rang alarm bells with me as it reminded me of the time we had a very ‘hands off’ new head.

To begin with we appreciated the freedom to make our own decisions - especially as the previous head micromanaged everything. But you soon realised the problems when a maths and English event for parents was planned on the same night as there was no one who had the oversight or who was controlling the whole picture.

I also heard on the ACN pod this week about how Deansmith likes them to train in units. I wondered if this was why I don’t get the feel that they can flow and play as a whole team.

Posted By: Bravo win or die on October 25th 2022 at 20:51:55

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Apologies if old news but did Smith really say pre match that he lets the players come up (NCFC) - Jim, Oct 25, 20:38:52
- I’ve heard him say similar before - that he gives them ‘tools to solve problems’ on the (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Oct 25, 20:51:55
- That's what was reported today. Explains some of it I suppose (NCFC) - Old Splat, Oct 25, 20:44:30
- Like others have said costa del Colney (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Oct 25, 20:39:57

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