Bluedell 5,329 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 17 hours ago, yuddie said: Kind of scary that we didn't have that. I'd argue that we had it under Gerrard. I was expecting it under Beale after pre-season but it just never appeared. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil's advocaat 1,275 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Bluedell said: I'd argue that we had it under Gerrard. I was expecting it under Beale after pre-season but it just never appeared. Nail on head Bluedell. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,361 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I don't think we did run automatisms under Gerrard. Perhaps in the pressing triggers, but we were mainly well organised, had a very good rest defence (the much maligned three sitting DMs!!), used the FBs exceptionally well to create chances alongside the two #10s. It was still based on individuals, but we had a good underlying structure to support them. Beale knew this. I still cannot fathom how he couldn't replicate a little of those ideas. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bongo 10 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Re automisms these have been recognisable in football for decades eg we have seen it from Bayern back in the 1980s . i couldn’t honestly claim any our teams have had genuine clever movement since Dick Advocaat’s regime and tbh I really miss that facet of the game . is that a football trend or just our clubs limitations ? Edited October 17, 2023 by Dr Bongo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,361 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, Dr Bongo said: Re automisms these have been recognisable in football for decades eg we have seen it from Bayern back in the 1980s . i couldn’t honestly claim any our teams have had genuine clever movement since Dick Advocaat’s regime and tbh I really miss that facet of the game . is that a football trend or just our clubs limitations ? The latter. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 500 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Does anyone have the timing for today's press conference? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 4,178 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, lenny3k said: Does anyone have the timing for today's press conference? 2:45 pm live on YouTube rfc official channel Edited October 17, 2023 by Sutton_blows_goats 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,196 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I watched Phil's presser. Seems like he understands the CF that he has walked into. One big vibe I am getting is that he is a football guy who has zero interest in the "Glasgow Fishbowl" drama...BS. None of those same worn out phrases. He gives off an impassionate 'doctor' vibe. Which normally would make him a bit...blah. However, since the experience with the carnival barker, it is a welcome change. He is a professional manager, directing another team, in another league. Let's see. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,589 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Pressers are generally a series of uninteresting questions and similarly uninteresting answers...on repeat. Let's just see what happens on the pitch. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,153 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Pointless. Never watch them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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