Bringing TUFC fans together, from Plainmoor to across the globe
https://www.torquayfans.com/
Do we really need to be told over and over again ad nauseum what a fantastic player your son is - in his father's view - (playing for Boreham Wood) on a Torquay United website? It's irrelevant.merse btpir wrote: ↑11 Sep 2017, 22:56 My son has been regarded as a 'number ten' for the past few years; now (at his new club) he is being deployed in the same role that I singled out for Dowling...just opinions.
Agree with 3 CBs, although from what ive seen of Cole he'd prefer 4-4-2 maybe Davis - whenever he emerges would suit that better,merse btpir wrote: ↑11 Sep 2017, 21:37 Dorel
3: Efete, Gowling, McGinty
1: Dowling
4: Higgins, Gray, Young, Cole
2: Pittman, Keating
Dowling to screen the back three and set up attacks from his deep position. Higgins & Cole to tuck in & defend behind Dowling when required and provide the width and drive forward on the offensive.
I note on the club's official website that this has been said of the JFL performances at the weekend:
“There was lots of positive feedback from the coaches on how the players played the game. They played the ‘Torquay United way’, playing through the three thirds of the pitch, playing out from the back. Overall it was a really positive weekend.”
Did Kevin Nicholson play the 'Torquay United Way' ~ playing through the three thirds of the pitch, playing out from the back? No he bloody didn't!
The club needs a head coach who will adhere to the 'Torquay United Way' just as Boreham Wood do with their limited resources. My son makes his competitive debut for them in the u19 league on Wednesday at the age of 16; I can guarantee you that this team will play in the exact same shape, formation and adherance to the methods laid down by the first team coach because his team has the same coach..........it's as simple as that!
Robbie Herrera seems to agree; saying this on the OS this morning.......merse btpir wrote: ↑12 Sep 2017, 06:17 I think ball retention and balance, team shape and the ability to retain possession should take precedence at all times.
A bloke you have destroyed on the forums as being completely inept agrees with you?merse btpir wrote: ↑12 Sep 2017, 07:43 Robbie Herrera seems to agree; saying this on the OS this morning.......
“We have worked a lot on our shape, with and without the ball. More time has been spent on the defence because we have conceded a few [goals]. I think the shape of the team is taking quite nicely. The lads are understanding their roles and responsibilities."
Merse's son at 16 years old understands his roles and responsibilities... why is it taking so longer for a first team of professionals to understand the fundamentals?!merse btpir wrote: ↑12 Sep 2017, 07:43 Robbie Herrera seems to agree; saying this on the OS this morning.......
“We have worked a lot on our shape, with and without the ball. More time has been spent on the defence because we have conceded a few [goals]. I think the shape of the team is taking quite nicely. The lads are understanding their roles and responsibilities."