| Pep-ism v Pragmatism 13:15 - Jan 3 with 832 views | ngbqpr |
Been much debated on here in recent seasons as we've gone from Warbsball to Gazball to Marti, as Clive has pointed out a Cruyff disciple at heart, trying to navigate a route between the two in the Crazy World of the Championship.
Tho this article from tactics guru Jonathan Wilson is more about the elite level, we all know how what happens there tactically increasingly trickles down The Pyramid. It only strengthens my belief that in Cifuentes we have someone very much with his finger on the pulse of where the game is right now, and how best to succeed in that environment.
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| Pep-ism v Pragmatism on 14:11 - Jan 3 with 754 views | Hoopstar |
I always think being able to adapt your preferred tactics and way of playing is the mark of a genuinely good manager. It is what has impressed me most about Marti - the ability to realise what we can and can't do and set us up. The start of this season was, I hope, an aberration trying to move too quickly with players not up to it. It will be interesting to see how he progresses the team further (hopefully) over the next season or two.
The end of Warbsball was awful to watch when all the confidence was shot and we just passed the ball aimlessly around the back. There was no Plan B at all - just as Ainsworth, Olly and co had no Plan B.
Russell Martin is the greatest current example of this. Trying to play that way with a squad like Southamptons in the Premier League was sheer idiocy - he even tried Lumley as a ball playing keeper there. Mark of a very poor manager indeed I think. |  | | |
| Pep-ism v Pragmatism on 14:44 - Jan 3 with 680 views | Lblock |
I’ve always admired Managers / Head Coaches that have flexibility
That’s across periods of time and in match.
Far too long far too many have seen a step away from their philosophy is a sign of weakness whereas I’ve always felt the ethos of fail to change means you’ll fail and be the one subject to change.
Marti may have demonstrated this flexibility through necessity but matters not, he’s done it.
I also agree with those on here who feel the Pep’ism way of playing has become extremely dull.
Takes me back to when Swansealona were being lauded. For me watching 67 passes around your own penalty box when you have the ball is pure boredom.
Interesting in that article about the amount of Spanish flavour at the top table.
Will become concerning once Marti pushes us into the play offs!!!! |  |
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| Pep-ism v Pragmatism on 15:12 - Jan 3 with 629 views | Logman |
What I really like about Marti is that he clearly identifies what the opposition do and how we counter it in his post match conferences. I actually think a lot of it goes above quite a few of our heads (no names mentioned) but its clear that he does his homework and that it can reap benefits. I only attend games at LR but it seems to me that most teams are predictable. The likes of Oxford, Preston, Watford etc. you can imagine their managers telling their players how it's going to be, and apart from the introduction of a quick striker in the second half they just plough on the same. I like Marti. He makes changes in formation during games if necessary - e.g. change to 5 at the back, trying two strikers now and again, moving Field to CB if he needs to get a more attacking CM on. He is a thinking man's coach. [Post edited 3 Jan 15:13]
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| Pep-ism v Pragmatism on 12:01 - Jan 4 with 302 views | Dorse |
Tactical flexibility is one thing. Getting the players to switch from one system to another mid-game is another. That takes really strong communication and a lot of trust and understanding from all concerned.
I think Marti is developing something really different to what we've seen in many years. It's taking time, but every step forward is improving the team. |  |
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