lancs blue
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Creating a "spare man" by dragging the opposition out of shape is an integral part of Pep's tactics.
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Steaua Bucharest post-match thread
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blue b4 the moon
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Steaua may have been poor but that's laughable, you'd go a long way to find a hat trick scorer getting a 7.
HellasLEAF
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Exciting stuff this
Newman Noggs
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It's all very well for rag fans to disrespect our opposition but at least Steaua made it to the Champions League. Now Steaua have been relegated to the Europa they may even get a chance to play them so we can compare performances.
Apart from the result, and of course there will be more challenging games, it was the fitness that shone through with players hunting in packs right to the final whistle. That, in itself, is an improvement.
Nolito wasn't a signing that inspired me but it's interesting that there is a clear chemistry between him, Aguero and Silva that link being missing last year to the detriment of the team which at times seemed disconnected between defence and attack.
The acid test will come against the "parked bus" tactics that were our downfall so often last season as we got suckered on the counter. Personally, I'd like to see more shots from outside the box as an alternative when subtle one-twos in and around the box are being stifled by 8 man defences. Fortunately, we do have some time to work on that before we play Mourinho's team.
Apart from the result, and of course there will be more challenging games, it was the fitness that shone through with players hunting in packs right to the final whistle. That, in itself, is an improvement.
Nolito wasn't a signing that inspired me but it's interesting that there is a clear chemistry between him, Aguero and Silva that link being missing last year to the detriment of the team which at times seemed disconnected between defence and attack.
The acid test will come against the "parked bus" tactics that were our downfall so often last season as we got suckered on the counter. Personally, I'd like to see more shots from outside the box as an alternative when subtle one-twos in and around the box are being stifled by 8 man defences. Fortunately, we do have some time to work on that before we play Mourinho's team.
Brilliant game. OK, caveated by the fact that Steaua weren't world beaters, but a) you can only beat what's in frontof you and b) it's not unknown to struggle against smaller teams. We played SO well, loved it.
Also some room to improve, which is even better!
Also some room to improve, which is even better!
pfazz
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That's all very well but can we do it on a wear Saturday afternoon in Stoke. ;-))
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So excited by that, woke up a few times last night dreaming of that 4th goal! If they can play as well as that at this stage of the season..........
Nolito completely changed my opinion last night - I think he will make an important contribution this year. Early days and a weak opponent but that hasn't stopped us ballsing up in the past!
Nolito completely changed my opinion last night - I think he will make an important contribution this year. Early days and a weak opponent but that hasn't stopped us ballsing up in the past!