I think that's caution/lack of confidence rather than lack of technical ability

They're playing the ball to where they're aiming it, so it's 'technically' fine. But instead of playing the ball where the player will or might be they're taking the safe option and playing it to where he actually is when they play it.

Posted By: mr carra on September 28th 2025 at 13:17:09

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A major concern is that the players aren't technically proficient. (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Sep 28, 12:34:58
- Agree with this, also think the young squad doesn't help. (NCFC) - Men without hats, Sep 28, 14:56:30
- I think that's caution/lack of confidence rather than lack of technical ability (NCFC) - mr carra, Sep 28, 13:17:09
  - I used to love that about Wes (NCFC) - Kangol Canary, Sep 28, 13:23:30
  - It's this...which also effects the pace of the passing which is ponderous at times. (NCFC) - Sainz and Sinners, Sep 28, 13:22:19
    - The pass to the standing players feet is a big issue, how about (NCFC) - Yellowbeds, Sep 28, 13:24:43
      - It does feel as though we're getting in a bit of a vicious circle (NCFC) - mr carra, Sep 28, 13:34:53
        
        Finding the rhythm was one of Farke's favourite lines (NCFC) - Sainz and Sinners, Sep 28, 14:00:09
        
        tbf it took Farke over a year to get it fluid (NCFC) - mr carra, Sep 28, 14:12:53
- Mostly agree…. It’s the basic side foot pass in front of the onward running player or the (NCFC) - Yellowbeds, Sep 28, 13:01:54
- I think our players in the main are pretty good technically … (NCFC) - loz, Sep 28, 12:52:59

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