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Analysing the Club’s Tactics Under AVB

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Feb 13, 2004
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True, but we don't have to read it.
No chance I suppose that Defoe and Ade will?


Given that it would be possible to sum them up with four letters, it wouldn't take very long.
Defoe and Ade don't seem to able to focus on the goal...they probably won't see four little letters ;)
 

dannythomas

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May 17, 2004
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Unfortunately and sorry to bring this up again but AVB's decision making was clearly wanting against Fulham ( and Inter too but lets focus on Fulham. ) Problem -Lennon out injured. Logical choice - leave shape of team unchanged from last prem matches and bring in Holtby. AVB's solution - change shape of team. Move Verts to LB to allow BAE to play out of position at LM, move Sig to RM and reduce the attacking options on right flank by dropping Walker and playing Naughton.
Surprise surprise not working. Logical solution Holtby Walker and Defoe on, Dawson, Naughton and Ade off. AVB solution move Bale to RM ( where he is least effective ) and have Dempsey, Defoe and Ade on the pitch at the same time.
One week later and I am still mad about it !!
 

Ian Kane

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Unfortunately and sorry to bring this up again but AVB's decision making was clearly wanting against Fulham ( and Inter too but lets focus on Fulham. ) Problem -Lennon out injured. Logical choice - leave shape of team unchanged from last prem matches and bring in Holtby. AVB's solution - change shape of team. Move Verts to LB to allow BAE to play out of position at LM, move Sig to RM and reduce the attacking options on right flank by dropping Walker and playing Naughton.
Surprise surprise not working. Logical solution Holtby Walker and Defoe on, Dawson, Naughton and Ade off. AVB solution move Bale to RM ( where he is least effective ) and have Dempsey, Defoe and Ade on the pitch at the same time.
One week later and I am still mad about it !!

I could understand your frustration if it was happening regularly, but it isn't. He tinkered and it didn't work so I expect him to learn from it and drop it. I also can't believe you're hanging on to it almost a week later ! Next day I'm over it.
 

dannythomas

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May 17, 2004
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Well you're right I should be over it by now but for some reason I'm not ! Maybe seeing the match report still on the front page of SC keeps bringing it back ! Wish the admins would take it down .
 
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