Copy Tottenham?

[jaffa1]

After the way we shaped up against Coventry, whereby full-backs bombing on was vital, I was wondering if Mr Brown will copy Pochettino's ploy of rotating his wing-backs. One week Rose and Walker, the next Trippier and Davies. They are a key part of his system whereby he demands high intensity, yet realising that that kind of tempo cannot be sustained for say 3 games in a row. So when all fit can White and Coker do a similar job ?

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

White wouldn't do the same job O'Neill has been doing. I think Coker could but there's no way you can turn around to Hendrie and say sorry son you're not playing. That'd be criminal

 

[mattitouk]

They made 7 changes for the Col U game, (although I guess with a big Premiership side like spurs, even making 7 changes, they can still put out a strong mixed A & B team).
Sadly we dont have that luxury, and need to put out our current best 11 week in / week out, unless there is Injury, lack of form, suspensions etc.
But nice thought though.

 

[jaffa1]

That's just it. he doesn't rotate many at all (in league games) - simply those four.

 

[mattitouk]

Are referring to PB? or our wing backs? or Pochettino?

Phil does often tweek our squad and formation for no real reason, much to all of our annonyance!... sometimes on a winning streak and wonder why he did it when we lost, and other times when we lose badly in a game (think new year), he goes into overdrive.

From a fans perspective, we really dont care how much he changes the side as long as we get the 3 points. It's not a case of overthinking it, Personally, thats all be honest,.... his damned if he does.. his damned if he doesnt. We slate him if we lose or draw against a lower placed team & make him god if he pulls of a win against a top placed team.

 

[jaffa1]

Poch - and if PB wants to play a system that relies on energetic wing backs, then use the four you have in you squad like he does. While I agree with Ayrshire that it could be harsh on Hendrie, surely he cannot maintain the energy levels he displayed v Coventry ?

 

[mattitouk]

I Kind of agree, but thats why PB mostly brings in early subs in the 2nd half, to maintain the pace, usually around the 55 - 70 minute mark, to freshen things up. he rarely changings things at half time unless in real trouble. If he knows he can get 55 minutes out of him with a half time rest, he knows he can get another 40 minutes out of the 2nd best replacement for the final 30 minutes.

Although not wing backs, think Payne & Weston (and even Piggot.. when he was in the mood)

 

[rigsby]

Poch - and if PB wants to play a system that relies on energetic wing backs, then use the four you have in you squad like he does. While I agree with Ayrshire that it could be harsh on Hendrie, surely he cannot maintain the energy levels he displayed v Coventry ?

Hendrie is only with us because Coker is injured, so rotating them won't be an option. Besides PB rarely rotates, its more a case of dropping players who have not performed. If you have played well then you keep the shirt. We have had a lot of injuries which has given everybody a chance this season.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Energy levels is it?

It's over a week since our last game (and excluding the 45 mins against Ipswich).

Play Tuesday night, tired Wednesday (light training), feeling perky again Thursday (yes, that is a technical term), back to 100% on Friday and raring to go on Saturday.

Of course, knocks, bruises and kicks might put a spanner in that schedule ....... although the joy of winning and being in a team that is winning (rather than on the bench) also does wonders.

 

[dannypav]

I thought Spurs played with a back four ?
Which means they don't play with wing backs , but just full backs that like to get forward ....

 

[WESTY_SUFC]

Good idea. I'd be happy with 4th in the prem. Let's do it. Why didn't someone think of that earlier?

 

[Bkdside]

Who gives a **** what Tottenham does?

 

[jaffa1]

Who gives a **** what Tottenham does?

I do when they play the Farmers.......