Posted March 4, 201213 yr Sorry but having listened to Nigel's post match I/V I can't understand what he means. They thought they have nothing to lose so went 3 up top. It's not how we want to play now or in the future but want to be as positive as we can be. It's a fairly well used system at the moment, it's not that positive as to be careless and it works. An I to take it that 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 is as adventurous as we'll get. Men behind the ball and limited chances. With all this positivity we still only got two shots on target.
March 4, 201213 yr Seems for the time being that 4-5-1/4-4-2 is as exciting as its going to get. Wouldn't mind if it worked, but it just doesn't at the moment. If he's keen on 4-5-1 why didn't he bring in attacking wingers instead of playing strikers there. Theo and Tyson can hardly control a ball between them nevermind have the wing play you need from attacking midfielders!
March 4, 201213 yr Maybe he should sign that David Martin fella.....and I don't mean the keeper.... He wasn't good enough, hence where he's playing now.
March 4, 201213 yr He wasn't good enough, hence where he's playing now. Yet he was when on loan! Just making a joke/point. Not saying Clough is satan.....
March 4, 201213 yr Author No no no. You sign wingers and then play a formation that doesn't use them. When you do switch to using wingers you play centre mids there and sell the wingers. It's so obvious
March 4, 201213 yr No no no. You sign wingers and then play a formation that doesn't use them. When you do switch to using wingers you play centre mids there and sell the wingers. It's so obvious That makes so much sense, let's do that
March 4, 201213 yr Author That makes so much sense, let's do that It's done. Once again Nigel is that one step ahead, seeing the genius the rest of us don't.
March 4, 201213 yr He wasn't good enough. A little bit like women who want to marry, when you are shopping for bargains, you have to spot a man with potential to improve. To paraphrase Racey, some will, some won't
March 4, 201213 yr Sorry but having listened to Nigel's post match I/V I can't understand what he means. They thought they have nothing to lose so went 3 up top. It's not how we want to play now or in the future but want to be as positive as we can be. It's a fairly well used system at the moment, it's not that positive as to be careless and it works. An I to take it that 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 is as adventurous as we'll get. Men behind the ball and limited chances. With all this positivity we still only got two shots on target. there you go, for those who havent heard what is a baffling commentary... [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17247482]http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17247482 around 03.48 in..........
March 4, 201213 yr Sorry but having listened to Nigel's post match I/V I can't understand what he means. They thought they have nothing to lose so went 3 up top. It's not how we want to play now or in the future but want to be as positive as we can be. It's a fairly well used system at the moment, it's not that positive as to be careless and it works. An I to take it that 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 is as adventurous as we'll get. Men behind the ball and limited chances. With all this positivity we still only got two shots on target. They thought they have nothing to lose so went 3 up top. We didn't sit back, It's not how we want to play now or in the future but want to be as positive as we can be. Well with those 4 words in there, my understanding of what NC is saying appears to be different to some. Seems to me he doesn't want to sit back, now or in the future, and to be as positive as we can. Just my understanding.
March 4, 201213 yr Author So you're saying that he's saying that we didn't sit back and we don't want to sit back in the future? That would make more sense. Time will tell I guess.
March 5, 201213 yr Author Sorry but read another interview of Nigel after the game and it appears very much a "we didn't think we'd win so thought what the heck lets just go for it, it's not what we'll do normally". I expect normal service (4-5-1 keep it tight, work hard and hopefully grab a winner) to be resumed therefore. Joy!!
March 6, 201213 yr Sorry but read another interview of Nigel after the game and it appears very much a "we didn't think we'd win so thought what the heck lets just go for it, it's not what we'll do normally". I expect normal service (4-5-1 keep it tight, work hard and hopefully grab a winner) to be resumed therefore. Joy!! Got a link to the interview? Everything I've seen/heard/read sounded different to that.
March 6, 201213 yr They thought they have nothing to lose so went 3 up top. We didn't sit back, It's not how we want to play now or in the future but want to be as positive as we can be. Well with those 4 words in there, my understanding of what NC is saying appears to be different to some. Seems to me he doesn't want to sit back, now or in the future, and to be as positive as we can. Just my understanding. That's the problem with trying to punctuate someone's speech. Hopefully he has now realised that you can play more than one up front and get something the game- maybe we will see it again tonight. I honestly think if we build on the confidence gained from the draw and set out to take the game to Blackpool rather than trying to nick a goal we could have a hat full and kick start a strong finish to the season for the first time in many a year. Come on Cloughie, we ain't going down, we ain't going up- lets go gung ho for the rest of the season and actually try to entertain the fans for a change......CHARGE!!!!!!!
March 6, 201213 yr Author Got a link to the interview? Everything I've seen/heard/read sounded different to that. I've copied it below. I'm just going off the "free game bit" suggests to me that they saw the Birmingham game as something they didn't expect anything from so just went for it. I could be wrong. Clough said coach Gary Crosby was instrumental in how the team was set up. "Gaz said there is no such thing as a free game in the Championship but, what the hell, let's put three up there, and leave them up there," added Clough. "We didn't want it to become a 4-5-1 and it didn't. "It was important we stayed positive and I don't think the team spirit has been in question this season."
March 6, 201213 yr I've copied it below. I'm just going off the "free game bit" suggests to me that they saw the Birmingham game as something they didn't expect anything from so just went for it. I could be wrong. Clough said coach Gary Crosby was instrumental in how the team was set up. "Gaz said there is no such thing as a free game in the Championship but, what the hell, let's put three up there, and leave them up there," added Clough. "We didn't want it to become a 4-5-1 and it didn't. "It was important we stayed positive and I don't think the team spirit has been in question this season." I think that makes sense. It's the negativity at home, and against teams we should be beating that I can't fathom.
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