It does feel as though we're getting in a bit of a vicious circle

After all, if you start expecting teammates to pass to where you are now then the logical/instinctive thing to do is stand still (after all, if you make a run you'll be running away from the ball). Which means the passing player doesn't even have the option of playing it ahead of you to where you're running...

Posted By: mr carra on September 28th 2025 at 13:34:53

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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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