Tinpot Club
Star Player
On Sky last night they criticised Spurs for playing from the back because they were set up too narrow. The obvious conclusion that it’s much harder to press a back line if they stretch the width of the pitch.
I can remember in previous seasons, the centre backs would go to the sidelines, the full backs push up the pitch and a midfielder would drop in between.
With this new rule where defenders can receive the ball inside the box, it’s creating a much narrower set up when playing out. It also means possession is lost closer to goal. We fell victim to this today but other teams are being caught out more this season too.
I like this new law but teams need to apply common sense. If a quick, safe ball is on then use it. But you don’t have to. You can still play out with players outside the box. And if it’s clearly not on, it’s OK to go long too.
I can remember in previous seasons, the centre backs would go to the sidelines, the full backs push up the pitch and a midfielder would drop in between.
With this new rule where defenders can receive the ball inside the box, it’s creating a much narrower set up when playing out. It also means possession is lost closer to goal. We fell victim to this today but other teams are being caught out more this season too.
I like this new law but teams need to apply common sense. If a quick, safe ball is on then use it. But you don’t have to. You can still play out with players outside the box. And if it’s clearly not on, it’s OK to go long too.