bman2 wrote: ↑1 year ago
We’re actually playing Oleball
Oleball never involved any pressing, just lumping it forward
I think this is kind of what Ole was trying to evolve into. But we never got the pressing down. Then Ron killed the counterattacking game, and we had no game plan anymore.
I know what you mean but thus sort of intensity was never there nor looked likely regardless of whether ronnie turned up or not
Felwin wrote: ↑1 year ago
I know it's early days but Malacia reminds me a bit of Irwin with his low centre of gravity and fight, barely puts a foot wrong.
Agreed and look at how determined he looks even when he loses the ball, good signs.
If Ronaldo was the ring leader in leaving the PSF early the other week that shows other players will follow his lead so if we can't get rid of him, he won't like being left on the bench... I hope his influence doesn't disrupt the rest of the squad.