Recent content by JohnR55

Thats exactly what you needed to do, someone to sit and link defence to midfield.

Is this not a tactic for handheld?

I found the best roles to suit my Newcastle team were defensive midfielder (d) cm(s) and cm(a). Defensive midfielder holds as the full backs push forward, the cm(s) is an easy passing option and keeps the ball moving. The cm(a) is the runner and scores a ton of goals, I had moussa sissoko...

The game is very close to real life

i do, and honestly as you will realise (if you make the jump) then there is only so much you can do as a coach to motivate and encourage your players. You do not control them.

What happens if it was for violent conduct?

I had a feeling you would say that, have you ever coached or managed a real team of players?

Thats interesting, what happens if a player just couldn't be bothered, or just seemed lazy?

You cannot predict the outcome of that match

There is some things in life you really can't predict, football matches are where anything can happen.

So Chelsea using a low block and countering through the dribbling and pace of wingers and the physical attributes of the striker is a disadvantage?

I feel like we are now talking about different things tbh

if the opposition are stronger and want to play a short passing game then I still wouldn't press nor push up, I would simply wait for a loose pass or until they start taking risks and lose the ball. I understand what you mean by naturally doing it, but you can change that by telling your team...

I don't understand why they have to push up?

are you sure they push up? Because if I played a team like Barcelona I would close down less (would already be closing down less due to mentality) and to also drop deeper. I would be very happy to sit deep and allow them to pass the ball around at the half way line. That however is my opinion!