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Not knocking Gully, just a difference, unless he is injured. So chuffed with that result. Watched it on a stream and the difference between the stream and the Saints player version of the game is vast. Against Wigan we battered them but the Saints player commentary was all about the defensive errors. COYS

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I have a LOT of theories in my head about "The difference" between NA and MP and how their influences might have different effects on the players.

 

However, those theories are best left in my head, and should never see the light of day because i have no inside info and no clue about any of it. ;)

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steve davis just been on the radio

 

said that MP has made a huge impact on the players and they are working harder than they have done before.

have to keep shape and win ball back higher up the pitch

they are getting fitter than ever

 

as well as other things said

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The difference is that we have more of a tactical plan now than during Adkins. Adkins seemed to be brilliant at man management, but in some matches we just didn't know how to defend, or what to do when we got the ball. The away games against Arsenal and Liverpool especially comes to mind. Now I feel that we are better prepared, and have a fair chance against anyone. But still early days though.

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Main difference is when we havn't got the ball, we way we close teams down now is superb. We also break quicker, shoot more and don't ponce about with it as much as under Nige.

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Main difference is when we havn't got the ball, we way we close teams down now is superb. We also break quicker, shoot more and don't ponce about with it as much as under Nige.

I notice that...and we dont sub players at the end to make us worse

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The thing is when you win the ball higher up on the pitch you will be able to create more chances....

We just have to be sharper with that last distribution to our goalscorers and we will be a really threat for anyone....if we not are already.....

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We press like Spain and Barcelona. It's a quality I always admired, as well as their attacking play.

 

It's as important what you do without the ball, as you do with it. Earlier in the season we would run around all over the place trying to win the ball back, thus leaving gaps everywhere. Now we press with intelligence, which is turning us into a damn fine PL side.

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Adkins not positive then ?

 

Wouldn't say that's the differance IMO

 

Adkins was, 100%. But he wasn't on the pitch. There seems to be an enhanced belief about our players that is greater than before and our game play and tactics are more positive than under Adkins. He would have absolute faith and positivity, but would still be defensive and negative at times, especially in his sub's.

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Our style is more urgent with the ball and more pressing on the.oppo when off the ball. It's working in spades. Adkins couldn't see the next step which is why he had to be replaced. Pochi knows EXACTLY how to deliver the goods.

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MP is demanding a hell of a lot from the players and they are giving it there all. There will be no room for shirkers in this team.

 

We are very lucky to have this quality football being played at our club.

 

I think we are on the brink of something very exciting indeed. Probably just one or two good signings away from being able to achieve consistently good results.

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Speaking to a few fellas tonight and we all agreed if nige was still here in the same situation winning with 20 mins to go he'd have taken lambert off and possibly 2 of our other best players and we'd probably have cocked it up.

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