It was completely flawed approach to Championship football

We simply were unable to build from a solid defensive structure and keep clean sheets. The 433 didn't suit the players Knapper recruited either.

I doubt we want a continuation of that style of play. We need a better approach for Championship football built on a solid defence.

Posted By: roedtonowhere on April 25th 2025 at 12:04:22

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Have to think from Knappers point of view (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 10:44:47
- Which is why I think he will be looking at somebody like Challinor (NCFC) - Kev, Apr 25, 16:04:06
- Cooper wouldn't fit into the clubs strategy (NCFC) - seminated_woolly, Apr 25, 11:43:52
  - Worked with young players at England, might be able to sort out our defensive issues (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 11:55:38
- I thought Cooper wasn’t interested in talking to us last time (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Apr 25, 11:23:53
- I agree wilshere would be a massive risk and he won’t do it (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 25, 10:58:32
  - Be surprised if we went down foreign coach route next time (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 11:26:53
    - That's a JHT issue, rather than overseas coach issue, isn't it? (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 25, 11:39:46
      - True it was a JHT issue but we need better man management next time (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 11:59:24
    - sorry I'm struggling to see your point ..... (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 25, 11:34:12
      - indeed (NCFC) - Bertie Russell, Apr 25, 11:57:45
        
        Exactly cold and clinical, not sure if that builds up much team spirit (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 12:05:40
      - Just that it's more risky with the language barrier and different approaches abroad (n/m) (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 11:57:12
        
        i can understand the different approach ... (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 25, 12:04:00
        
        Most of our players are foreign (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 25, 12:00:49
        
        I think the JHT experience will help refine what Knapper is looking for, personality wise (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 25, 12:00:23
        
        It was completely flawed approach to Championship football (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 12:04:22
        
        I can't really see how Knapper's favoured approach will ever have a solid defence (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 25, 12:25:55
        
        If it's the Arsenal model we're following they usually are fairly solid (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Apr 25, 12:51:00
        
        George Graham’s Arsenal never conceded (n/m) (NCFC) - footymadman, Apr 25, 15:10:07
  - He's coming home, he's coming home, he's coming, Daniel's coming home... (NCFC) - Old Man, Apr 25, 10:59:16
    - Brian Priske seems a good fit (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Apr 25, 11:06:10
      - Given his experience working under Benham, you'd think he's a very good fit (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Apr 25, 11:57:15
      - Rather have Brian The Snail (NCFC) - Old Man, Apr 25, 11:30:38
      - Rather have Brian from Spaced (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Apr 25, 11:28:30
      - Feyenoord and head coach Brian Priske have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate (NCFC) - Pixelman, Apr 25, 11:24:19
        
        Maybe - but let's be honest Feyenoord are a few steps above us.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Apr 25, 11:28:22
      - I'd never heard of Priske till 2 days ago, but yes it's plausible.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Apr 25, 11:23:56
      - I’d rather have Brian Blessed (n/m) (NCFC) - Cellophane Flowers, Apr 25, 11:19:49
      - a very good fit i would say (n/m) (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 25, 11:15:03
- Looking forward to hearing from him tbh (n/m) (NCFC) - loz, Apr 25, 10:45:18

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