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Subject: [NT] Season Summary
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Players – Anecdotal
Matthew Alves – another season in dreadful form. Form makes him #4 choice at keeper. Even if he were in good form, he’d be fighting Welford for back-up duty.
Jerry Anthopoulos – would have been a key component of an U21 squad. Managed 5 caps anyway. Played well, and with his decent secondaries, should really challenge for senior squad duty within a season or two.
Gordon Atkinson – I didn’t make much of this at the time – but it was his unavailability for the Chile WC match that caused a player selection “chain reaction” and led to some mistakes on my part. New Zealand’s most gifted offensive midfielder, his assists were off a little compared to last season. Chipped in some important goals too. I was told he would get some stamina training this off-season – so he may not need to be subbed so much from now on.
Johnny Bodger – Started the season in weak form which rapidly improved. Didn’t have a great World Cup, but was having a stellar Copa America before the late season injury (Team was 4-0 in the Copa with Bodger, 0-2 without). Reclaimed the team scoring crown, and was New Zealand’s most efficient shooter. Qualification hopes in the upcoming season hinge on a healthy and effective Bodger.
Jake Bowen – no caps this past season. His training seems to have stopped. At 25 he didn’t have much upside anyway. Will be released later this week.
Jason Chadwick – hadn’t planned on using him much – feel the game has passed him by. He played in the Denmark match for suspended Kelly and did very well – convinced me to try him in the World Cup – where his weaknesses were apparent (but due to depth issues on defence, he played in each WC game). Next NT manager may see things differently, but I kind of think he’s reached the end of the road.
Dave Chadwick – had some injury issues, which curtailed his playing time a little. Second season in a row with a dreadful shooting efficiency. Far below expectations. Perhaps the next manager can get more out of him – I lost most of my confidence in him.
Jake Dabner – had a rather forgettable season for the NT. Injuries and then form problems ruled him out. A potentially useful piece if his form recovers. My sense is that his training isn’t going all that well – but I haven’t asked for an update lately.
Greg Dawkins – it’s a testament to New Zealand’s small user base that Dawkins is still a contributing member of the squad. In fact, his injury in the Chile WC game was very significant to the rest of New Zealand's WC tournament. I’m hopeful that some of the younger players will put Dawkins out of work … but my sense is that he will continue to play a reasonably active role in the team for the foreseeable future.
Dave De Bruin – went through a period without training, and was in poor form at the start of the season. But his form recovered and training was resumed – got him some playing time, which he did well with – spectacular match against Colombia, and a solid Copa America. May have played himself into contention for selection in qualifications.
Jeff Donoso – no caps this season. Injuries have really slowed his training. I’m not optimistic he will ever make the grade. Will be released later this week.
Gary Edwards – started the season in awful, awful form … but with some depth issues he played in the WC anyway. Form made a startling recovery mid-season, and he has played very well since then. His new manager is addressing some of his weaknesses – Edwards should be a fixture on defence for seasons to come.
Steven Eruera – added as U21 depth, he’s been trained HT style, and his weaknesses haven’t been addressed. Will be released later this week without being capped.
Jonathon Ferris – has been keeping a jersey warm for several seasons. Will be released this week.
Matthew Gilbert – decent primaries for a defender, his secondaries need work. (I have a tendency to wince every time he takes possession of the ball). He’s looking for a new club – his secondaries will likely train up fast if he finds the right new home.
Brent Gilbert – played primarily as a striker this past season, and had some solid matches. He’s got a skill package that makes the midfield look a little better then it is – which helps as the New Zealand midfield is still developing. Oddly, the changes to the ME make him more attractive as a winger again. :D
Matt Graham – been frustrated with his development. Training is on-again off-again. His weaknesses are still weaknesses, and he’s 24. I view him as emergency depth. Probably not a good sign if he’s called upon.
Stuart Grove – his training seems to have stopped. Decent depth at goal, but will never challenge Taylor. His 1 and only cap was a clean sheet. :)
Luke Harris – At 27, he is still a rock in the New Zealand defence. Pretty steady (if unspectacular offensively). Conceded a number of penalties this season which was uncharacteristic. Gilbert is probably the closest to pushing Harris out of work, but I don’t expect that to happen anytime soon.
Matt Hawkey – An absolutely miserable season for the NT. His shooting efficiency dropped from 42% last season to under 9% this season. I lost all confidence in him. A fresh start with a new manager should do him good, tho he’ll still be behind a number of names on the depth chart.
Darren Herbert – was unbelievable last season. Seemed quite ordinary this one. Statistically it could have gone better – more of his nice crosses were wasted this past season. He has some weaknesses that need to be addressed soon – at 23 the clock is ticking. His selection is always a bit of a desperation play (a “Hail Mary” in American football).
Alan Hird – another season of dismal form. Some games it really hurt him, others not as much. Also had an injury that slowed him down. Had a poor WC. On the cusp of a form recovery – would be a tremendous boon to the squad to have an in-form Hird for qualifying.
Mark Kelly – arguably the team’s most important player, no one else on the roster can patrol central midfield the way he does. Didn’t have his best season – was hampered by form – which btw has dropped to tragic. This should be the single greatest concern for New Zealand fans heading into qualifications.
John Kilkenny – team’s best pure defender. He’s also a real Jekyll and Hyde – when he’s good, he’s very very good. When he’s bad … well … you know. Has had a very hard time with the referees the past two seasons. Started this season in decent form, but it has eroded to nothing. Will be a tough decision for the new manager deciding whether to use lousy form Kilkenny or the next best option.
Greg Kingi – he’s here for a good time, not a long time. Filling in this weekend. Has nice secondaries – but needs to work on his primaries to be an NT player. Could be made into defender or midfielder. Unlikely either will happen, as his training is sporadic.
Gavin Lynch – a bright young hope in midfield. His form was horrible until late in the season. Not going to push the starting midfielders, but could see mop-up action in the coming season.
Corey Matthews – I was a little surprised to see he made 10 caps this season. Richards should be getting those caps, but his form has murdered his game. The replacement decision always seemed to come down to Matthews or Tomlinson, and Tomlinson had some injury trouble. Matthews had some nice matches … and some poor matches. With Sansom and Root maturing, I’d be very surprised if Matthews approached that many caps in the new season.
Greg Mcguiness – who? Was added as U21 depth two seasons back. Never capped. Will be released this week.
Alex Mckay – hasn’t played in ages. If the New Zealand defence requires his services again, it is in serious trouble. Will be released later this week.
Rob Morcombe – It’s tough enough getting playing time with Hird and Bodger around, but it’s worse when beset by untimely injuries. Morcombe will be a star … but his play this season was inconsistent at best.
Nigel Pollock – would have been integral to an U21 squad. His development has been consistent and suggests he may have a place amoungst the New Zealand strikers. Won’t be challenging for senior squad playing time in the foreseeable future tho.
Sam Pritchett – I feel I should release him before he dies in the clubhouse – you never know when you reach that age. He’s still got decent skills – tho not the distribution I prefer in midfield. The new manager should give him a look – could be useful (tho he’s being dropped as part of the clean-up).
Alex Richards – season was ruined by his form. Had a horrible match in the WC – but that was my fault – he shouldn’t have been used in that form. If his form were anywhere near reasonable he’d be a lock to start – one of New Zealand’s most skilled midfielders and in the hands of a very capable trainer.
Gordon Robben – I didn’t find much use for him during my tenure. Just never fit what I wanted to do. Like Pritchett, he’s being released with the clean-up, but should be examined by the new manager.
John Root – had a devastating injury, followed by some card trouble. So he didn’t get the caps he should have. Despite the lost training, he showed some strong development. I expect he will earn more caps next season – Matthews and Tomlinson should be looking over their shoulders.
Darren Roza – Roza-gate didn’t help his season – though fate did lead to his re-addition to the roster. He has a deficiency that means (IMO) tactics have to be specially designed for him. On a team with lesser strikers that would be done. But with so many other strong options Roza has been called upon when the tactic suits, rather then the other way round. The new manager may see things differently. :)
Sam Sansom – had a strong season. His stamina has kept him to 30-40 minute appearances, but I was told that would be addressed this off-season. If so, I expect Sansom to become a regular starter and key contributor in Qualifications.
Rob Shields – was added as the result of a contest, and played admirably in his start. His skill package is a little light for the NT. If he were 22 I would keep him, but at 25 I don’t think he has time left to add sufficient bulk to fit in on the NT.
Robert Smith – made some nice progress this season. Wasn’t called upon much. He is nicely rounded and may find more of a niche with the next manager.
Craig Sparrow – an interesting offensive player, I wasn’t able to find much use for him this past season. I’m dropping him in the clean-up, but the new manager should consider him – he’s somewhat unique amoung New Zealand midfielders.
Kaz Taylor – has continued to develop into an elite keeper. Important he gets some pace training – the new manager will need to follow up on this. He did not help his team out much during the WC – a couple soft goals that were additional nails in the coffin.
Ben Tomlinson – has been a favourite of mine during my tenure. His play is understated, but pretty consistent. Had an injury that cut him out of some caps. Over the past two seasons, the team only lost twice when Tomlinson took the field. Could well improve on the six caps this past season in the upcoming one.
David Watts – didn’t have a great season either. Had a bad injury, and some run-ins with referees. Along with Kilkenny and Edwards, he should form the core of the New Zealand defence for seasons to come.
Brendon Watts – hasn’t played since he was an U21. Will be dropped in the clean-up.
Alan Welford – was the team’s clear #2 in goal this past season (if Alves would improve his form this would be a more interesting decision). Kind of sucks to be the “up & coming” keeper when the guy you are trying to catch is the same age. Destined to always be a bridesmaid.
Players – Anecdotal
Matthew Alves – another season in dreadful form. Form makes him #4 choice at keeper. Even if he were in good form, he’d be fighting Welford for back-up duty.
Jerry Anthopoulos – would have been a key component of an U21 squad. Managed 5 caps anyway. Played well, and with his decent secondaries, should really challenge for senior squad duty within a season or two.
Gordon Atkinson – I didn’t make much of this at the time – but it was his unavailability for the Chile WC match that caused a player selection “chain reaction” and led to some mistakes on my part. New Zealand’s most gifted offensive midfielder, his assists were off a little compared to last season. Chipped in some important goals too. I was told he would get some stamina training this off-season – so he may not need to be subbed so much from now on.
Johnny Bodger – Started the season in weak form which rapidly improved. Didn’t have a great World Cup, but was having a stellar Copa America before the late season injury (Team was 4-0 in the Copa with Bodger, 0-2 without). Reclaimed the team scoring crown, and was New Zealand’s most efficient shooter. Qualification hopes in the upcoming season hinge on a healthy and effective Bodger.
Jake Bowen – no caps this past season. His training seems to have stopped. At 25 he didn’t have much upside anyway. Will be released later this week.
Jason Chadwick – hadn’t planned on using him much – feel the game has passed him by. He played in the Denmark match for suspended Kelly and did very well – convinced me to try him in the World Cup – where his weaknesses were apparent (but due to depth issues on defence, he played in each WC game). Next NT manager may see things differently, but I kind of think he’s reached the end of the road.
Dave Chadwick – had some injury issues, which curtailed his playing time a little. Second season in a row with a dreadful shooting efficiency. Far below expectations. Perhaps the next manager can get more out of him – I lost most of my confidence in him.
Jake Dabner – had a rather forgettable season for the NT. Injuries and then form problems ruled him out. A potentially useful piece if his form recovers. My sense is that his training isn’t going all that well – but I haven’t asked for an update lately.
Greg Dawkins – it’s a testament to New Zealand’s small user base that Dawkins is still a contributing member of the squad. In fact, his injury in the Chile WC game was very significant to the rest of New Zealand's WC tournament. I’m hopeful that some of the younger players will put Dawkins out of work … but my sense is that he will continue to play a reasonably active role in the team for the foreseeable future.
Dave De Bruin – went through a period without training, and was in poor form at the start of the season. But his form recovered and training was resumed – got him some playing time, which he did well with – spectacular match against Colombia, and a solid Copa America. May have played himself into contention for selection in qualifications.
Jeff Donoso – no caps this season. Injuries have really slowed his training. I’m not optimistic he will ever make the grade. Will be released later this week.
Gary Edwards – started the season in awful, awful form … but with some depth issues he played in the WC anyway. Form made a startling recovery mid-season, and he has played very well since then. His new manager is addressing some of his weaknesses – Edwards should be a fixture on defence for seasons to come.
Steven Eruera – added as U21 depth, he’s been trained HT style, and his weaknesses haven’t been addressed. Will be released later this week without being capped.
Jonathon Ferris – has been keeping a jersey warm for several seasons. Will be released this week.
Matthew Gilbert – decent primaries for a defender, his secondaries need work. (I have a tendency to wince every time he takes possession of the ball). He’s looking for a new club – his secondaries will likely train up fast if he finds the right new home.
Brent Gilbert – played primarily as a striker this past season, and had some solid matches. He’s got a skill package that makes the midfield look a little better then it is – which helps as the New Zealand midfield is still developing. Oddly, the changes to the ME make him more attractive as a winger again. :D
Matt Graham – been frustrated with his development. Training is on-again off-again. His weaknesses are still weaknesses, and he’s 24. I view him as emergency depth. Probably not a good sign if he’s called upon.
Stuart Grove – his training seems to have stopped. Decent depth at goal, but will never challenge Taylor. His 1 and only cap was a clean sheet. :)
Luke Harris – At 27, he is still a rock in the New Zealand defence. Pretty steady (if unspectacular offensively). Conceded a number of penalties this season which was uncharacteristic. Gilbert is probably the closest to pushing Harris out of work, but I don’t expect that to happen anytime soon.
Matt Hawkey – An absolutely miserable season for the NT. His shooting efficiency dropped from 42% last season to under 9% this season. I lost all confidence in him. A fresh start with a new manager should do him good, tho he’ll still be behind a number of names on the depth chart.
Darren Herbert – was unbelievable last season. Seemed quite ordinary this one. Statistically it could have gone better – more of his nice crosses were wasted this past season. He has some weaknesses that need to be addressed soon – at 23 the clock is ticking. His selection is always a bit of a desperation play (a “Hail Mary” in American football).
Alan Hird – another season of dismal form. Some games it really hurt him, others not as much. Also had an injury that slowed him down. Had a poor WC. On the cusp of a form recovery – would be a tremendous boon to the squad to have an in-form Hird for qualifying.
Mark Kelly – arguably the team’s most important player, no one else on the roster can patrol central midfield the way he does. Didn’t have his best season – was hampered by form – which btw has dropped to tragic. This should be the single greatest concern for New Zealand fans heading into qualifications.
John Kilkenny – team’s best pure defender. He’s also a real Jekyll and Hyde – when he’s good, he’s very very good. When he’s bad … well … you know. Has had a very hard time with the referees the past two seasons. Started this season in decent form, but it has eroded to nothing. Will be a tough decision for the new manager deciding whether to use lousy form Kilkenny or the next best option.
Greg Kingi – he’s here for a good time, not a long time. Filling in this weekend. Has nice secondaries – but needs to work on his primaries to be an NT player. Could be made into defender or midfielder. Unlikely either will happen, as his training is sporadic.
Gavin Lynch – a bright young hope in midfield. His form was horrible until late in the season. Not going to push the starting midfielders, but could see mop-up action in the coming season.
Corey Matthews – I was a little surprised to see he made 10 caps this season. Richards should be getting those caps, but his form has murdered his game. The replacement decision always seemed to come down to Matthews or Tomlinson, and Tomlinson had some injury trouble. Matthews had some nice matches … and some poor matches. With Sansom and Root maturing, I’d be very surprised if Matthews approached that many caps in the new season.
Greg Mcguiness – who? Was added as U21 depth two seasons back. Never capped. Will be released this week.
Alex Mckay – hasn’t played in ages. If the New Zealand defence requires his services again, it is in serious trouble. Will be released later this week.
Rob Morcombe – It’s tough enough getting playing time with Hird and Bodger around, but it’s worse when beset by untimely injuries. Morcombe will be a star … but his play this season was inconsistent at best.
Nigel Pollock – would have been integral to an U21 squad. His development has been consistent and suggests he may have a place amoungst the New Zealand strikers. Won’t be challenging for senior squad playing time in the foreseeable future tho.
Sam Pritchett – I feel I should release him before he dies in the clubhouse – you never know when you reach that age. He’s still got decent skills – tho not the distribution I prefer in midfield. The new manager should give him a look – could be useful (tho he’s being dropped as part of the clean-up).
Alex Richards – season was ruined by his form. Had a horrible match in the WC – but that was my fault – he shouldn’t have been used in that form. If his form were anywhere near reasonable he’d be a lock to start – one of New Zealand’s most skilled midfielders and in the hands of a very capable trainer.
Gordon Robben – I didn’t find much use for him during my tenure. Just never fit what I wanted to do. Like Pritchett, he’s being released with the clean-up, but should be examined by the new manager.
John Root – had a devastating injury, followed by some card trouble. So he didn’t get the caps he should have. Despite the lost training, he showed some strong development. I expect he will earn more caps next season – Matthews and Tomlinson should be looking over their shoulders.
Darren Roza – Roza-gate didn’t help his season – though fate did lead to his re-addition to the roster. He has a deficiency that means (IMO) tactics have to be specially designed for him. On a team with lesser strikers that would be done. But with so many other strong options Roza has been called upon when the tactic suits, rather then the other way round. The new manager may see things differently. :)
Sam Sansom – had a strong season. His stamina has kept him to 30-40 minute appearances, but I was told that would be addressed this off-season. If so, I expect Sansom to become a regular starter and key contributor in Qualifications.
Rob Shields – was added as the result of a contest, and played admirably in his start. His skill package is a little light for the NT. If he were 22 I would keep him, but at 25 I don’t think he has time left to add sufficient bulk to fit in on the NT.
Robert Smith – made some nice progress this season. Wasn’t called upon much. He is nicely rounded and may find more of a niche with the next manager.
Craig Sparrow – an interesting offensive player, I wasn’t able to find much use for him this past season. I’m dropping him in the clean-up, but the new manager should consider him – he’s somewhat unique amoung New Zealand midfielders.
Kaz Taylor – has continued to develop into an elite keeper. Important he gets some pace training – the new manager will need to follow up on this. He did not help his team out much during the WC – a couple soft goals that were additional nails in the coffin.
Ben Tomlinson – has been a favourite of mine during my tenure. His play is understated, but pretty consistent. Had an injury that cut him out of some caps. Over the past two seasons, the team only lost twice when Tomlinson took the field. Could well improve on the six caps this past season in the upcoming one.
David Watts – didn’t have a great season either. Had a bad injury, and some run-ins with referees. Along with Kilkenny and Edwards, he should form the core of the New Zealand defence for seasons to come.
Brendon Watts – hasn’t played since he was an U21. Will be dropped in the clean-up.
Alan Welford – was the team’s clear #2 in goal this past season (if Alves would improve his form this would be a more interesting decision). Kind of sucks to be the “up & coming” keeper when the guy you are trying to catch is the same age. Destined to always be a bridesmaid.
Record
W-D-L
WC 0-1-2
Copa 4-0-2
Friendlies 4-1-2
Overall 8-2-6
W-D-L
WC 0-1-2
Copa 4-0-2
Friendlies 4-1-2
Overall 8-2-6
Season - Anecdotal
This was not a very successful season for the New Zealand national team. The team had a World Cup grouping where it really appeared it would be able to make some noise. Some absolutely dreadful team form combined with irritable referees and some managerial miscues – the result being a very disappointing 4th place finish and early exit from the World Cup.
The team was offered some redemption through it’s participation in the Copa America. It allowed the team test some youngsters and vent some frustration by flexing it’s muscle on some younger nations. It was a relative success – it would have been far sweeter had New Zealand defeated either Canada or Chile in the final two matches. Unfortunately it came up short in both.
The added disappointment was that these two losses meant New Zealand missed 2nd place qualification seeding by a fraction of a ranking point (essentially 1 GA over the course of the season :S).
Although this season was disappointing, I feel my two seasons have been fairly successful. The team has added approximately 400 ranking points (1414 – 1802) and has climbed from 41st to 26th. The midfield has undergone fairly substantial transition in terms of personnel. Youngsters have continued to filter their way into the squad.
I’ve really enjoyed these two seasons. There are some nice benefits of managing an NT that is not your home nation. By and large I’ve found managers of New Zealand NT players friendly and co-operative. I’ve found the community both welcoming and entertaining. It’s really been an honour to run your team, and a pleasure working with you. :)
This was not a very successful season for the New Zealand national team. The team had a World Cup grouping where it really appeared it would be able to make some noise. Some absolutely dreadful team form combined with irritable referees and some managerial miscues – the result being a very disappointing 4th place finish and early exit from the World Cup.
The team was offered some redemption through it’s participation in the Copa America. It allowed the team test some youngsters and vent some frustration by flexing it’s muscle on some younger nations. It was a relative success – it would have been far sweeter had New Zealand defeated either Canada or Chile in the final two matches. Unfortunately it came up short in both.
The added disappointment was that these two losses meant New Zealand missed 2nd place qualification seeding by a fraction of a ranking point (essentially 1 GA over the course of the season :S).
Although this season was disappointing, I feel my two seasons have been fairly successful. The team has added approximately 400 ranking points (1414 – 1802) and has climbed from 41st to 26th. The midfield has undergone fairly substantial transition in terms of personnel. Youngsters have continued to filter their way into the squad.
I’ve really enjoyed these two seasons. There are some nice benefits of managing an NT that is not your home nation. By and large I’ve found managers of New Zealand NT players friendly and co-operative. I’ve found the community both welcoming and entertaining. It’s really been an honour to run your team, and a pleasure working with you. :)
A brilliant write up!
It is my belief that you've been the best coach we've had so far, definitely the most communicative and hugely impressive tactically all throughout your two season spell.
I for one will miss you as NT coach, Canada are extremely lucky to get you back. The results you have shown as well as stimulating the interest in the NT are absolutely extraordinary. I wish you good luck for the upcoming events you have and to try and enjoy them as much as possible =]
This is by no means a goodbye from myself as i'll still be hanging around the canuck forums and spying on yours and your NT games =]
It is my belief that you've been the best coach we've had so far, definitely the most communicative and hugely impressive tactically all throughout your two season spell.
I for one will miss you as NT coach, Canada are extremely lucky to get you back. The results you have shown as well as stimulating the interest in the NT are absolutely extraordinary. I wish you good luck for the upcoming events you have and to try and enjoy them as much as possible =]
This is by no means a goodbye from myself as i'll still be hanging around the canuck forums and spying on yours and your NT games =]
Thanks very much. :) I really have enjoyed my time here. I expect I won't be a stranger.
Tactical Summary - Season
(W-D-L)
442 - 6 matches (3-1-2)
352 - 5 matches (3-0-2)
433 - 3 matches (0-1-2)
343 - 2 matches (2-0-0)
Winger employed - 7 of 16 (44%) (3-1-3)
4 at the back - 9 of 16 (56%) (3-2-4)
3 at the back - 7 of 16 (44%) (5-0-2)
1 DCM - 8 of 16 (50%) (4-1-3)
2 DCM - 8 of 16 (50%) (4-1-3)
It's always interesting to look at one's tendencies. I usually try to "script" a few tactics ahead (don't always hold to the script), which might be part of the reason for the variety and distribution.
Data should be taken with a grain of salt. Ie., caliber of the opponent often dictates a certain style of play. I've always thought that the 433 was perhaps New Zealand's best formation (given it's personnel), yet the team didn't win using that formation this season (433 was used against Peru, England and Chile). While the team was perfect with a 343 (opponents were Honduras and Bolivia). So stats lie ... sometimes. :)
I find it interesting how even the record was with and without the winger. I think it accurately reflects some of the inconsistency in wing play.
(A DCM is a defensive central midfielder)
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Tactical Summary - Season
(W-D-L)
442 - 6 matches (3-1-2)
352 - 5 matches (3-0-2)
433 - 3 matches (0-1-2)
343 - 2 matches (2-0-0)
Winger employed - 7 of 16 (44%) (3-1-3)
4 at the back - 9 of 16 (56%) (3-2-4)
3 at the back - 7 of 16 (44%) (5-0-2)
1 DCM - 8 of 16 (50%) (4-1-3)
2 DCM - 8 of 16 (50%) (4-1-3)
It's always interesting to look at one's tendencies. I usually try to "script" a few tactics ahead (don't always hold to the script), which might be part of the reason for the variety and distribution.
Data should be taken with a grain of salt. Ie., caliber of the opponent often dictates a certain style of play. I've always thought that the 433 was perhaps New Zealand's best formation (given it's personnel), yet the team didn't win using that formation this season (433 was used against Peru, England and Chile). While the team was perfect with a 343 (opponents were Honduras and Bolivia). So stats lie ... sometimes. :)
I find it interesting how even the record was with and without the winger. I think it accurately reflects some of the inconsistency in wing play.
(A DCM is a defensive central midfielder)
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u posted DCM position twice:)
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im playing without winger since some time - but the proposed engine change may force me (us) to use them more often!
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im playing without winger since some time - but the proposed engine change may force me (us) to use them more often!
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u posted DCM position twice:)
I did. Comparing matches where 1 DCM was employed to matches where 2 DCM were employed. By odd coincidence, there was an even split of matches, and the same record in each. :D
I did. Comparing matches where 1 DCM was employed to matches where 2 DCM were employed. By odd coincidence, there was an even split of matches, and the same record in each. :D
Tactical Summary - Tenure
442 - 10 matches (6-1-3)
352 - 6 matches (4-0-2)
433 - 7 matches (3-1-3)
343 - 6 matches (6-0-0)
451 - 1 match (1-0-0)
532 - 1 match (0-0-1)
Overall record: 20-2-9
Winger 15 - 31 (48%) (10-1-4)
4 in the back 18 - 31 (58%) (10-2-6)
3 in the back 12 - 31 (39%) (10-0-2)
1 DCM 16 - 31 (52%) (11-1-4)
2 DCM 15 - 31 (48%) (9-1-5)
I hesitated to post the overall numbers during my team here, as they seem to suggest New Zealand does well when it makes no effort to play defence. :D It's important to remember the easy qualifying group last season, where the team really didn't need to play defence in 6 matches.
442 - 10 matches (6-1-3)
352 - 6 matches (4-0-2)
433 - 7 matches (3-1-3)
343 - 6 matches (6-0-0)
451 - 1 match (1-0-0)
532 - 1 match (0-0-1)
Overall record: 20-2-9
Winger 15 - 31 (48%) (10-1-4)
4 in the back 18 - 31 (58%) (10-2-6)
3 in the back 12 - 31 (39%) (10-0-2)
1 DCM 16 - 31 (52%) (11-1-4)
2 DCM 15 - 31 (48%) (9-1-5)
I hesitated to post the overall numbers during my team here, as they seem to suggest New Zealand does well when it makes no effort to play defence. :D It's important to remember the easy qualifying group last season, where the team really didn't need to play defence in 6 matches.
I agree. He is an impressive coach, lots of respect for that. I don't think anyone will forget Seca here and what he has done for the national team
Certainly the best Season Summary I've ever read. :)
I like more to write than show statistics, anyway numbers show everything.
Great work and good luck on Canada.
I like more to write than show statistics, anyway numbers show everything.
Great work and good luck on Canada.
Congrats Seca. You are "The guy", like brazillians speachs...
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lol,seca puts alot of time into these sort of things,hes extremely anilitical(how the hell do u spell that)
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