I remember Sven-Göran Eriksson discussing this.

Said he started thinking he would make the players perform in his system. But over time he realised it worked better using a system that got the best out of the players. The team performed better.

Posted By: derbyshire canary on August 26th 2025 at 21:50:04

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I wouldn't mind if we recruited some great wing backs in the summer for the system (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Aug 26, 21:34:39
- Schlupp is on the downturn (NCFC) - camcan, Aug 26, 21:40:17
  - Thought he had his best game today (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Aug 26, 21:43:08
- Mohovo is the first choice wing back, once he returns (n/m) (NCFC) - Azteca, Aug 26, 21:40:13
- tbf we don’t know who Manning wanted (NCFC) - Bertie Russell, Aug 26, 21:36:29
  - He should work with what he has. A sensible manager wouldn't play this sytem. (n/m) (NCFC) - 51eve, Aug 26, 21:40:41
    - Exactly this a good manager works out a system to get the best from his players (NCFC) - Mickdundee, Aug 26, 21:42:19
      - I remember Sven-Göran Eriksson discussing this. (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Aug 26, 21:50:04
      - It's basic resource management (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Aug 26, 21:43:13

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