Re: FIFA10 clubs (PS3)
Thats just rubbish about the midfield, last night I started of staying back and keeping to my position but the number of chances that were being missed up front just left me so frustrated that I thought whats the point I might aswell go and try and score.
We lose 90% of games because we are only scoring 1 chance in 5 which then puts pressure on the rest of the team, the top teams are so composed in front of goal and play the simple pass we go for glory. As for running up the pitch if I wasn't ignored everytime I did advance a bit then maybe I wouldn't be chasing back like a muppet.
Think you boys should look at your own game before passing the blame around to everybody else, we are missing to many chances compared to the top teams who bang it in everytime they get in the box because unlike our strikers who are in their own personal competition to score more than the other one, they actually PASS to each other!! I can understand some chances are difficult and if you miss them fair enough but last night on several occasions we had three attackers in the box and the simple pass was on for a tap in and the other player was just ignored for the sake of a glory goal, we get away with it against the shite teams but the top teams will punish us.
I know 99% when not frustrated with the forward play I am always helping Pie and Paul out and the back so I think what you have said is complete nonsense, you want to try defending against the strong fast pro's in some of the top teams, Pie and Paul would tell you it is bloody hard.
Also these rants need to be put into perspective when we are playing 6/7 thousand point teams.
markbmcfc said:What we need are disciplined midfielders. We lose 90% of our games because of this.
This isnt a go at anyone, its an observation, and all my own opinion, feel free to argue with it.
If your playing DM, you should stay there, and on attacking corners or general attacks, you should be hovering between the halfway line and the edge of the D of the opponents box. The amount of times i've seen DM's either getting in the way in the box or running back with me when they other team are on the counter is ridiculous. How many times do you see Nigel de Jong in the opponents box? If your playing CAM then fine, you should be supporting the forwards, but holding midfielders shouldnt. If we had that layer of protection it would account for most of the goals we concede.
A lot of people talk about putting Paul up front, but I like him where he is at the back. It helps Pie out who probably has the hardest job, and his size and strength is really important especially 1v1, he always comes away with it.
We've a very good team, but we could be much better with some tweaking and better discipline. You will notice the best teams that beat us pass the ball superbly and play like professionals, there holding players hold and they never get caught with 4 players offside, two of which are midfielders. It might be easier to say this as a Striker but its not about just scoring goals. I get as much satisfaction with an assist as I do a goal, probably more so as its harder to set up goals than score them. I get the feeling one or two just want goals and ratings. If your playing CAM or on the wings, you should be leading the assist charts. DM's should lead the tackle % and passing % charts and so on.
We all make mistakes, i'll never have a go at anyone for mistakes, i make plenty (hit the post from 2 yards last night).
Our passing needs to be quicker. You just dont get time to take a touch when you play the top teams, you have to be looking where the strikers are running so you can ping balls first time for them, otherwise your either tackled or we're offside. If you ping balls up to us and we havent moved thats our fault, feel free to go bloody mad at us.
We played 9th in the world last night and we were beating them at half time, all fell apart in the 2nd half. I want to be in the top ten and we have the ability to be there.
I know I keep ranting, i feel like Bellamy, but I just want the best for the team and want the best out of each player. Its not a lack of ability in any player, its the mentality.
I think with more discipline it makes the job of Pie/Jay much easier as any, and will stop us leaking silly goals.
Thats just rubbish about the midfield, last night I started of staying back and keeping to my position but the number of chances that were being missed up front just left me so frustrated that I thought whats the point I might aswell go and try and score.
We lose 90% of games because we are only scoring 1 chance in 5 which then puts pressure on the rest of the team, the top teams are so composed in front of goal and play the simple pass we go for glory. As for running up the pitch if I wasn't ignored everytime I did advance a bit then maybe I wouldn't be chasing back like a muppet.
Think you boys should look at your own game before passing the blame around to everybody else, we are missing to many chances compared to the top teams who bang it in everytime they get in the box because unlike our strikers who are in their own personal competition to score more than the other one, they actually PASS to each other!! I can understand some chances are difficult and if you miss them fair enough but last night on several occasions we had three attackers in the box and the simple pass was on for a tap in and the other player was just ignored for the sake of a glory goal, we get away with it against the shite teams but the top teams will punish us.
I know 99% when not frustrated with the forward play I am always helping Pie and Paul out and the back so I think what you have said is complete nonsense, you want to try defending against the strong fast pro's in some of the top teams, Pie and Paul would tell you it is bloody hard.
Also these rants need to be put into perspective when we are playing 6/7 thousand point teams.