Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Barcelona? Thundering, barnstorming nonsensical running and hard work? Crosses whipped into the box? Exciting, open games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The sort of stuff that we produced towards the end of last season under Jones is the sort of football that I would call "good". Good tempo, keeping it on the deck as much as possible, players moving around with a degree of freedom and good width and pace on the flanks. In a fantasy land we produce stuff like Barcelona (Barcelona are not boring, though Spain can be at times), but that ain't ever going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The sort of stuff that we produced towards the end of last season under Jones is the sort of football that I would call "good". Good tempo, keeping it on the deck as much as possible, players moving around with a degree of freedom and good width and pace on the flanks. This, like Spurs. Use the width as much as possible, two attacking wingers, keep it on the floor (unless you can't) and attack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoop Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Winning football. Even when megson had us playing direct last season I didn't care as long as we were winning games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I personally think Michail was pivotal to our late season run of good football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intercity0wl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Winning football. Even when megson had us playing direct last season I didn't care as long as we were winning games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markowl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Good football is how we played week in week out under Big Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamb1253 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Fast and effective. I couldn't care less if chances are created through 100 passes, or if the ball doesn't touch the floor... I just can't stand watching slow football (i.e. Watching England - passing it across the back four for 10 minutes, trying to 'wear down' opponents, it bores me no-end) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The hardworking, in your face, closing down defending that we see from Barca. The slick passing style, by players with good technique, also like Barca. Finally, the positive, attacking mentality of Fergie's Man U. I HATE negative football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest foreverSWFC Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Get the ball on the floor, quick wingers who provide the creativity, two holding midfielders who keep posession and keep the game moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdial Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Winning football. Even when megson had us playing direct last season I didn't care as long as we were winning games This. As long as we win that's all that matters, why play tippy tappy football and lose? Barca and Spain do it brilliantly and win, fair enough I would love that at Wednesday but winning is all that matters to the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 This. As long as we win that's all that matters, why play tippy tappy football and lose? Barca and Spain do it brilliantly and win, fair enough I would love that at Wednesday but winning is all that matters to the fans. Surely you were more entertained with Jones' football though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Football means a few hours away from the wife and kids, love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdan450 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Like a good counter attack me But, the best football isnt about tactics or formation, what they do with the ball, tempo, passing style, any of that. The best football is the one that gives your team the win at the end of a game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggytheowl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 When it is us I am watching, winning is all that really matters, if I am watching somebody else who I have no affinity with I prefer a lot of chances created no matter how they come about. I am also a fan of the hard working, hard tackling center mid player, one of those on either side can make for an interesting game but whether that counts as good football I am not sure. Also enjoy people playing forward rather than side to side all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurnscoe_OWL Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 depends what you mean by good football. from a managers pov good football will be every player doing as they are told (staying in position, keeping possession to create chances etc). fans dont usually care as much as long as the team win. personally i like watching every player bursting a gut to get forward when attacking and closing down spaces when defending, the sort of stuff that keeps you on the edge of your seat and not down by the food stalls grabbing a pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fedor Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 When its us its win at all costs. I enjoyed Wilkinsons direct style as well as Atkinsons fluid football. I like watching Barcelona , the movement and passing of Xavi is brilliant, the way he is always available and even when hes tightly marked still willing to recieve the ball and come out with it in yards of space. However they do sometimes overdo it with the passing as do Arsenal. Sometimes it just needs someone to have a crack or get it in the mixer. If a game is boring on the telly I like to watch individual battles to see who comes out on top. e.g Centre half vs striker , or winger vs full back and especially which centre midfielder comes out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukestheman82 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I don't think it's all about how you play, I think it's how the game itself plays out. My favourite Wednesday match was away at Stamford Bridge, around 96? I had me programme signed by Steve Nichol, we was loosing 2-1 at last knockings, if I remember right Dejan Stefanovic took hold of a loose ball outside their box and smashed it in. 2-2, the smarmy Chelsea illegitimates shut up sharpish and I remember walking up The kIngs Road and all you heard was Wednesday singing, ws like being in Sheffield..........................How did we play the game go tactically?? I don't remember...For me that says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Barcelona are the benchmark for me. Us under big Ron and trev. Passing with confidence, movement and pressing high up the pitch when without the ball Players interchanging positions and not dwelling on the ball. Intelligence is the main thing that I like to see. Finding creative ways of breaking opponents down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoop Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Personally I get bored out of my head watching Spanish, Italian and international football its all a tippy tappy passing across the back four borefest. The whole reason English football and the premier league in particular is the most watched in the world, is because its played at a high tempo, with power,passion and excitement and in my book that's what it should all be about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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