The 'problem' is that both full backs push on leaving the CBs exposed

This is part of the aggressive counterpressing but it leaves us vulnerable to quick transitions as has been demonstrated.

Listening to Phil last night I think he is willing to take this risk and thinks we should be able to cope, but we haven't been able to so far. We have been one of the best attacking teams and one of the worst defending, so like you say, they've not quite managed to get it right. But the forwards are now also working harder in terms of their defensive duties so maybe it is finally coming together.

Posted By: Knitted Jesus on November 4th 2026 at 10:47:46

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Few thoughts from last night (slight killjoy alert at the end) (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 4, 09:32:21
- This is a thoughtful post.....who stole Jim... (NCFC) - usacanary, Nov 4, 13:21:53
- All fair comment. (n/m) (NCFC) - Snakepit Divorceee, Nov 4, 12:42:43
- only downside for me was how many chances we had (NCFC) - matgore, Nov 4, 12:35:18
  - Maybe but I suspect we strongly outperformed our xG (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 4, 13:07:36
- My thoughts (NCFC) - camcan, Nov 4, 11:23:16
- Re Morris (NCFC) - trt354, Nov 4, 10:54:59
- I like Kvistgaarden's chant, not sure why it never catches on (NCFC) - jAC, Nov 4, 10:42:11
- Nice summery. Also not convinced PC has found the optimum attack/defence balance yet. (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Nov 4, 10:29:57
  - The 'problem' is that both full backs push on leaving the CBs exposed (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Nov 4, 10:47:46
- All very salient but I would add.. (NCFC) - DrDublin, Nov 4, 10:24:55
- Great post Jim (NCFC) - Old Git, Nov 4, 10:19:32
- Agree with your point re Morris. Was a great prospect with us. (NCFC) - Boyer, Nov 4, 10:07:58
  - I thought that too (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 4, 10:16:16
- Field (I think) was fouled and that’s what allowed the free header (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Nov 4, 09:44:50
- Teams will always create something against you (NCFC) - jamesward, Nov 4, 09:38:31
  - I get that, but its the nature of how easily its done (NCFC) - Jim, Nov 4, 09:47:46

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