"Controlling the game when out of possession"

Guest · 21 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Tue Mar 12 2013, 10:59

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wanderlust wrote:"Containment" is one thing but I just think that getting a lot of players behind the ball is hardly "controlling the game".
Best way to control the game is to have possession of the ball IMO.
Not suggesting Dougie's doing a bad job - he's doing really well with these players. Just think the phrase whiffs of media bullshit.

I think it makes sense, in terms of controlling where the opposition have possession controlling territory really.

wanderlust · 22 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Tue Mar 12 2013, 11:36

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bwfc1874 wrote:

wanderlust wrote:"Containment" is one thing but I just think that getting a lot of players behind the ball is hardly "controlling the game".
Best way to control the game is to have possession of the ball IMO.
Not suggesting Dougie's doing a bad job - he's doing really well with these players. Just think the phrase whiffs of media bullshit.

I think it makes sense, in terms of controlling where the opposition have possession controlling territory really.

Surely teams always try do this whenever they're out of possession? Not the same as controlling the game IMO.

Hipster_Nebula · 23 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Tue Mar 12 2013, 11:48

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I don't think it's "controlling" anything if you're giving up shot after shot after shot etc.

but if you're letting them have possession and they're having to go backwards and sideways, in a sense you are controlling things.

obviously not in the classical sense of having all poss/chances.

Guest · 24 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Tue Mar 12 2013, 12:05

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wanderlust wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:

wanderlust wrote:"Containment" is one thing but I just think that getting a lot of players behind the ball is hardly "controlling the game".
Best way to control the game is to have possession of the ball IMO.
Not suggesting Dougie's doing a bad job - he's doing really well with these players. Just think the phrase whiffs of media bullshit.

I think it makes sense, in terms of controlling where the opposition have possession controlling territory really.

Surely teams always try do this whenever they're out of possession? Not the same as controlling the game IMO.

Ye I agree it's not truly controlling a game, but I get where he's coming from in that we sat back and by keeping our shape dictated where they had the ball.

terenceanne · 25 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 00:54

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BWFC 1874 ..... Brighton have just lost at bottom of the table Barnsley...and Barnsley managed two goals...... Wink

What was that about respect again ????

Guest · 26 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 08:01

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terenceanne wrote:BWFC 1874 ..... Brighton have just lost at bottom of the table Barnsley...and Barnsley managed two goals......
What was that about respect again ????

I don't understand your point? We beat both Barnsley and Brighton.

terenceanne · 27 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 10:28

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bwfc1874 wrote:

terenceanne wrote:BWFC 1874 ..... Brighton have just lost at bottom of the table Barnsley...and Barnsley managed two goals......
What was that about respect again ????

I don't understand your point? We beat both Barnsley and Brighton.

My point is that Brighton are not as good as you thought maybe? Yet they outplayed us and we only beat them via giving them possession Very Happy

Anyway lets move on ...... We have Ipswich to deal with next. Let's see how that goes.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Reebok Trotter · 28 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 10:31

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Brighton have definitely had a blip over the last couple of games but I still see them making the play-offs.

wanderlust · 29 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 10:36

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Reebok Trotter wrote:Brighton have definitely had a blip over the last couple of games but I still see them making the play-offs.

I hope not. We have to pass 2 out of Brighton, Leicester and Forest. Forest are on a roll and Leicester have points in the bag, so I was hoping one of the two we need to overtake will be Brighton.

Reebok Trotter · 30 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 10:38

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I think Leicester will just miss out. They seem to have lost their impetus whereas we are on a roll. Our game against Leicester away on Tuesday 16th April could turn out to be a massive six pointer in terms of league positions.

wanderlust · 31 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 10:53

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So you're saying that both Forest and Leicester will miss out if us and Brighton make the playoffs? Maybe, but as it stands those 2 are in a better position than either us or Brighton. We'll just have to win every game and hope for the best.

Reebok Trotter · 32 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 11:00

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wanderlust wrote:So you're saying that both Forest and Leicester will miss out if us and Brighton make the playoffs? Maybe, but as it stands those 2 are in a better position than either us or Brighton. We'll just have to win every game and hope for the best.

I think Leicester and Palace will miss out and us, Watford, Forest and Brighton will make the play-offs. I'm going to have a bet on those 4 getting through.

Reebok Trotter · 33 Re: "Controlling the game when out of possession" Wed Mar 13 2013, 11:05

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Brightons next two games are massive for them. They play Palace at home next Sunday and I can see them getting all 3 points. They are then away to Forest the following Saturday and I am hoping that will be a draw. They also play Leicester at home on Saturday 6th April and I can see them winning that one as well.

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"Controlling the game when out of possession"

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