10 Nov 2025 19:16:11
Just a couple of tactical points from yesterday comrades, having re watched the game on Forest TV away from the emotion on the day.
Firstly, I loved SD's use of subs to change the course of a game. No penny packets and early with 30 plus injury time to work in. The managerial experience to read the game, see the flagging players and introduce 3 sets of fresh legs. At a decisive stage, a bit like Wellington at Waterloo ordering the Brigade of Guards to stand up from where they'd been hiding in a tall cornfield and fire a decisive mass volley into the advancing Imperial Guard.
"Now, Maitland ( the Commander) now's your time". Dyche is not a dithering coach and will never die wondering.
Secondly, he's got them all working hard. Particularly players like Ndoye who always seemed a bit idle under Ange. He covered young Savona, likewise Dominquez on the other side, tucking in, so out of possession we were 4 5, 1, difficult to break the lines, like Nuno at his best.
Thirdly, I was surprised there wasn't a ferocious pressing game when Leeds played out from the back, a Farke obsession. Brighton destroyed them doing that last week and could have been 4 nil up at half time ( they won 3 nil in the end). Perhaps SD recognised ( especially with no wholesale team lineup changes from Graz, injuries etc) they should eschew the full on press and save energy sitting back a bit. Forest certainly got stronger as the game went on. Malenkovic and Murillo looked much more comfortable again. Sels didn't have much to do overall ( and, come on guys, their goal wasn't his fault. The shot was well out of his reach. Who do some of you think he is, Inspector Gadget? ?
So, a long way to go. Liverpool next but before then, 2 weeks intensive coaching with a big chunk of the squad and a chance to get some injured players back in action ( Luiz, Wood, CHO etc) COYR!
10 Nov 2025 20:36:19
Meanwhile back at the ranch. ? nah stokey. , very good ish.
10 Nov 2025 21:30:46
Great post Stokey. You boring person.
11 Nov 2025 17:28:48
I’m trying to patent my posts as a cure for insomnia Lego. How was it for you mate? ???????.
11 Nov 2025 20:29:44
As usual, your post worked a treat Stokey. I've only just woken up.