archieswfc Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 More intensity. That's all it was and we looked a different side. We didn't create loads of chances but just the quicker movement of the ball changes everything. It puts a spring in our step and changes how the opposition defends. Here's hoping we stick to it. COME ON WEDNESDAY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 What intensity? We've played like that all season. The difference was Newcastle wanted to go top so attacked more and gave us room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, pgmetcalf said: What intensity? We've played like that all season. The difference was Newcastle wanted to go top so attacked more and gave us room The intensity we played with yesterday compared to the intensity we play with normally this season. It was more yesterday imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 No, we've played that way all season, except Newcastle didn't camp 11 players behind the ball. We could attack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Davies Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 If you think we've played like that all season I think you are watching out of blue tinted glasses. Sorry but that yesterday was last seasons team. The one that attacked, the one that moves the ball (and players) forward. When he was backed into a corner he decided to let them play and proved our point down to a T! Hope he lets the poor players play football not keepball for the rest of the season. Then and only then will be go up! WAWAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morepork Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: What intensity? We've played like that all season. The difference was Newcastle wanted to go top so attacked more and gave us room Totally agree with the second sentence. I'd back us against any team that turns up with the intention of attacking us and playing a more open game. What's more of a concern is the playoff games, should we make it. They will be cagey affairs and we've struggled against teams that look to frustrate us, that said anything can happen with a bit of luck. Edited April 9, 2017 by Morepork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owly Mowly Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Our full backs were available to receive a pass further up the pitch yesterday. Newcastle played the game more stretched as Norwich did. Cardiff will close all those spaces down so those passes won't be on for us on Friday. Might need to go a bit more direct or use Hooper to link deeper to create. Colin will make it messy, you can be sure of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: No, we've played that way all season, except Newcastle didn't camp 11 players behind the ball. We could attack You are joking were you at wolves home or Brentford the other week? I agree teams that come out we find it easier but too many times we have been the team to camp in our own box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 It does make a difference. We wanted to win the 1st and 2nd ball. We moved forward first in the game instead of waiting for the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 20 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: What intensity? We've played like that all season. The difference was Newcastle wanted to go top so attacked more and gave us room They might have wanted to attack more, but certainly didn't. I can't remember them having an attack until shelves shot from his own half! ....unlike say Brentford, who came to defend, yet spent the first 30 minutes in our half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadABallacks Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, archieswfc said: More intensity. That's all it was and we looked a different side. We didn't create loads of chances but just the quicker movement of the ball changes everything. It puts a spring in our step and changes how the opposition defends. Here's hoping we stick to it. COME ON WEDNESDAY!! Spot on. For a change, we looked for a forward pass first and did it from the off which immediately gets the fans behind you and hence the improvement in atmosphere Edited April 9, 2017 by LoadABallacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full fathom five Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 17 minutes ago, Owly Mowly said: Our full backs were available to receive a pass further up the pitch yesterday. Newcastle played the game more stretched as Norwich did. Cardiff will close all those spaces down so those passes won't be on for us on Friday. Might need to go a bit more direct or use Hooper to link deeper to create. Colin will make it messy, you can be sure of that. Agreed just hope our fans are patient and don't expect the same sort of game as Colin will use every trick in the book to ruin the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Not just the intensity it was as slight change it tactics, similar to last season. You could see it in the warmup. Wallace and reach both kept wide in the first half and up to the first goal, in previous games they were constantly moving inside providing no width at all. Wallace is a much better player when he does this with hunt overlapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 A mix of having someone between midfield and attack and also having a side allowing us to play made the difference. Very few sides have let us do it for sustained spells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, full fathom five said: Agreed just hope our fans are patient and don't expect the same sort of game as Colin will use every trick in the book to ruin the game. Absolutley. But sadly many fans think every game is played in the same manner (or should be) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeroswfc Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 More intensity and keep it real tight at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Id agree we played at a higher intensity than we have done previously however Newcastle weren't prepared to sit. They came at us, which created more room therefore the necessity to pass and move quicker. We find it much harder when a side comes for a point with two solid banks of 4 and more often than not 11 men behind the ball. We have to learn to find a way to break these sides down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 5 hours ago, pgmetcalf said: No, we've played that way all season, except Newcastle didn't camp 11 players behind the ball. We could attack I don't agree. The pace of passing was much quicker yesterday not allowing Newcastle to get settled as a defensive unit. That was the biggest difference for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 It might be heresy to say it but one of the differences is between the way Jones plays as against Hutch Hutch drops between the centre halfs to pick the ball up and often just rolls it to the full backs with the occasional long diagonal ball. He is obviously a better tackler and header of the ball However Jones plays a bit further forward, his first thought is to move the ball forward quickly and generally we retain possession and have a bit more momentum in our play. He can struggle if it gets stuck on his right hand side but he is very calm under pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookieisdown Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 To my mind a combination of things. Above all the contribution of Hooper. Also all individuals pretty well on their games. And playing with patience. I for one am quite happy to see the ball worked sideways and even backwards if this is the prelude to us then springing something. In some of our weaker performances we've played without faith in our ability to create chances. A very good performance, but like supporters of pretty well every other club we perhaps have a tendency to overstate the differences between our best and worst outings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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