He's not a number 10 either... and can't be a cm as he doesn't tackle or work hard... so what is he?
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He's not a number 10 either... and can't be a cm as he doesn't tackle or work hard... so what is he?
He's not careless in possession. That's a myth that I disproved a number of pages back.He slows the game down , doesn't tackle, work hard, head the ball and is careless in possession
Thought Koeman's system on Saturday was quite bold playing a true 433. In that system I could understand Ross not starting.He was replaced by Gerry because we changed system.
Ross isn't a winger and doesn't have the pace that Del does. Deulofeu is a winger and had the pace to threaten City on the counter.
And no he wasn't a bloody striker. He played as a No.10 - off the striker - which is his position.
He's not careless in possession. That's a myth that I disproved a number of pages back.
As for the rest. That's when he's played as a 10. It's difficult defending as a 10 because you are always outnumbered and in a way Barkley always gives the impression he is going through the motions because he knows the player he's pressing has an easy pass.
It's a bit like the token efforts strikers put in to make keepers kick it long.
As in winning it back etc? Or finding space?
Hes much more of a Siggurdson, Erriksen, Ozil type player than he is a Gerrard Lampard player.
That point wasn't made on the programme, but for me it would be about making space rather than winning the ball, this is where he goes missing I think and it may be more to do with his footballing nouse than anything else.
In tight spaces when the game quickens up he struggles but I think in the centre he would be fine.Not careless but he tends to keep his head down and hold on to the ball too long in an attacking position instead of looking for a pass. Very frustrating when watching on TV and you can see the pass but he can't because he hasn't looked.
As in winning it back etc? Or finding space?
Hes much more of a Siggurdson, Erriksen, Ozil type player than he is a Gerrard Lampard player.
Good grief. I'm feeling dizzy.
Thought Koeman's system on Saturday was quite bold playing a true 433. In that system I could understand Ross not starting.
However it was clear that, from an offensive point of view, the 433 wasn't working. There was nobody within the midfield 3 capable of taking advantage of the counter attack opportunities, and there was no link from midfield to the front 3. So the ball just kept on coming back at us and cities defence had a pretty easy game.
When Del came off I would have replaced him with Ross in a slightly withdrawn central role and changed to a front 2. Sort of a 4312 if you like. Wouldn't have changed our defensive set up but I reckon would have made us more effective on the break.
How do you solve a problem like Ross Barkley?
So r u saying we cant question Koemans decisions?. He"s the guy on 6m so what he says goes.Then again, he's the bloke paid £6mil a year to make the calls, not us.
I too thought Ross would come on. But given the state of City's assault on our goal it's no surprise that Koeman didn't twist, IMO.
A non-issue. The only issue is that whenever Barks does get his starting place back, he performs like everybody knows he can.
So r u saying we cant question Koemans decisions?. He"s the guy on 6m so what he says goes.
It didnt happen so that makes it a non issue. Thats being pretty dismissive in my view. I thought forums like this were to encourage POVs not dismiss them.
There is an issue here and that is Ronalds tactical judgement. When McCarthy came on we effectively went to a defensive 8. That decision led to us conceding far more chances and on another day would have lost 2 or 3. An outstanding GK display by Stek was the only thing that prevented that.
Now I dont know if Ross coming on for Del would have changed the pattern of play. But you cant argue that we didnt concede more territory and chances after Macca came on. It was clear to see and, I would imagine, backed up by stats.Ron made an error in my view. He hasnt made many so far but that doesnt mean that he cant be called into question.