Players amending their game for the Prem

[The9]

Ignoring the dodgy header for their winner, I was very interested to see the change in Fox's choices with the ball and positionally.

 

Last season you could rely on him for a good 5 or 6 crossfield balls to the right wing every match, he never brought the ball forward and rarely overlapped, but still got caught upfield with teams getting in behind him.

 

I first noticed it against Arsenal but yesterday he overlapped, played simple short passes on almost every occasion, and resisted the temptation to Hollywood it. He also didn't get caught upfield much with the focus on defensive responsibilities.

 

It was a pointer at the way our coaching of Fox has changed to accommodate the importance of possession against high risk passing, and a sign of just how things will be different in our style this season. Anyone else notice any significant changes in players' choices since last season ? I thought Lallana was less showbiz as well.

Edited 20 August, 2012 by The9

[Jack]

Part of the game plan which will be different for every opposition. Expect us to be much more adventurous against Wigan as we'll have more of the ball, and will be less likely to be picking it out of our own net if a 'hollywood ball' goes a bit wrong.

[Webby]

Don't underestimate Wigan. It'll be a tough game no doubt.

 

Good points re fox OP.

[Jack]

Don't underestimate Wigan. It'll be a tough game no doubt.

 

Good points re fox OP.

 

Not underestimating them, just pointing out that we'll approach the game very differently, being at home and against a bottom half side.

[Thedelldays]

http://www.brfcforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/104800-lambert/page__st__20

 

This lot can't wait to see how Ricky does