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, Oct 25, 20:51:55