I’ve reflected a little bit now I’ve calmed down from yesdee

There will clearly be a lot of work needed on defence for next season, particularly is we’re building a defence capable of holding its own in the Prem in future.

First, we need to keep people fit. We’ve been hugely unlucky with injuries. Farke has barely had any options at the back, and has often had one fit CB. It doesn’t excuse all, but it helps to explain why we’ve been so s**t. I don’t believe we’ve had a single game where he could have played three at the back? Yes, Klose has been awful since return. He’s clearly not fit however. He’s only playing and there is essentially nobody else.

Second, the defensive side of midfield has been far below prem standard. Too small, not fast enough. So often players galloping through en masse, leaving the back four totally exposed.

Third, not enough presence up front to give us a viable out ball. Just piles pressure on the defence when we’re under the cosh.

Fourth, the side overall is simply too small. Hence why we leak goals from set pieces. Way too easy. Zonal, man-to-man, whatever. If you haven’t got enough players strong enough I’m the air, you’re cooked regardless.

Fifth, full backs bombing on. With all the other problems up there, this is asking for trouble. If we fix all these other problems it’s less of an issue and we can get away with it more.

Sixth, individual mistakes. How many times have we made suicidal mistakes that immediately cost goals in tight games. Answer, loads.

Seventh, confidence. It’s impossible to get the basics right when you’re running on zero confidence. It’s the main task for the summer. To get some confidence back in the players.

Eighth. Recruitment. We’ll lose Godfrey. Possibly Klose. We need to sign a really good dominant CB. Or hope the academy prospects come through.

I could go on, but that will do for now!

Posted By: Under soil heating on July 12th 2020 at 10:39:12

Message Thread

What can be done to improve our defensive for next season? (NCFC) - jimbo, Jul 12, 09:58:09
- Older, more experienced players. Godfrey and Aaron’s both in second seasons, (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Jul 12, 12:15:12
- 3 cb’s and wing backs. With these players but (NCFC) - Ulf jr, Jul 12, 12:03:36
  - Hanley and Zimmerman with Godfrey in the middle and coming forward (n/m) (NCFC) - Ulf jr, Jul 12, 12:04:24
- New coach (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Jul 12, 11:08:33
  - Mercedes or Mitsubishi ? (n/m) (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Jul 12, 12:04:14
- Nothing probably. It's likely to be strong enough to win the league (NCFC) - Agatha Fisty, Jul 12, 11:04:25
- I’ve reflected a little bit now I’ve calmed down from yesdee (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 12, 10:39:12
  - Thanks - this is great (NCFC) - Yarf, Jul 12, 11:02:35
    - Felt like I owed the board this one, after I wished death on Glen Hoddle yesterday (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Jul 12, 11:58:51
  - Re young players (NCFC) - trt354, Jul 12, 10:50:46
- Change the system as full backs are far too attack minded (NCFC) - um_gah, Jul 12, 10:37:08
- I think the defence has virtually no help from the rest of the team (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 12, 10:13:33
  - This. (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Jul 12, 10:58:17
- i dont think you can change that much (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 12, 10:13:00
  - No problem with our full backs pushing forward if (NCFC) - jonncfc, Jul 12, 11:27:02

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