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Good point. :)
I would say the coach did put an emphasis on PM when selecting the line-up. Dehere, Villanueva and Abbas Musa are our highest PM defenders. Bradshaw (along with Dehere) has perhaps the best overall midfield skills amoungst our defenders (I personally prefer him in the DM role when a big tackler is needed there).
IMO there are two big things that separate the top 10-15 NTs from the second tier. Those are defending skills on mids, and passing skills on defs. We simply don't have players like ... say a Lucas (USA).
I would say the coach did put an emphasis on PM when selecting the line-up. Dehere, Villanueva and Abbas Musa are our highest PM defenders. Bradshaw (along with Dehere) has perhaps the best overall midfield skills amoungst our defenders (I personally prefer him in the DM role when a big tackler is needed there).
IMO there are two big things that separate the top 10-15 NTs from the second tier. Those are defending skills on mids, and passing skills on defs. We simply don't have players like ... say a Lucas (USA).
Hi guys sorry for the late reply....well like I stated before I was very buisy with work these past 2 weeks that I couldn't devote almost any time to sokker. The tactic for Finland was made up half an hour before the match, so did the selection of players of which I didn't know much except the position they play. The weird subs were a result of last Seca's last match as I didn't have time to change those. I went for a defensive lineup without putting much thought into it, or doing any scouting. Oh and the only reason Biron played is because Wang was slightly injured and I cought that maybe 20 seconds before the match :), And Biron seemed like the only logical solution I could come with in that short time. Like I said guys things were hectic these past few weeks, but I promise to devote a lot more time from now on.....
The weird subs were a result of last Seca's last match as I didn't have time to change those.
That doesn't make sense. I deleted all my tactics (see Seca's "Scorched Earth" policy :D), so there wouldn't have been any residual orders. Even if there were, they don't match up. Mine were:
55 sub on 8
60 sub on 11
75 sub on 10
Yours were
~60 sub on 7
~70 sub on 9
Completely different. Furthermore, neither Wyn Lavrynenko nor Vince Lemieux were on the bench last week. Makes no sense. That ain't the answer. :D
I appreciate you were busy at work ... but this was one of 4 important matches this season. On those weeks you need to find a 1/2 hour somewhere to set the line-up. Or ask your assistant to do some scouting. Or send a PM to the previous manager who has 4 pages of notes on Finland. :P
That doesn't make sense. I deleted all my tactics (see Seca's "Scorched Earth" policy :D), so there wouldn't have been any residual orders. Even if there were, they don't match up. Mine were:
55 sub on 8
60 sub on 11
75 sub on 10
Yours were
~60 sub on 7
~70 sub on 9
Completely different. Furthermore, neither Wyn Lavrynenko nor Vince Lemieux were on the bench last week. Makes no sense. That ain't the answer. :D
I appreciate you were busy at work ... but this was one of 4 important matches this season. On those weeks you need to find a 1/2 hour somewhere to set the line-up. Or ask your assistant to do some scouting. Or send a PM to the previous manager who has 4 pages of notes on Finland. :P
well then I have no idea how those subs got on because I didn't touch that at all hehehe weird. As far as the match goes, honestly I don't think I could've done a lot better if I spent a lot more hours on sokker last week, Finland is ranked #9 in the world, and 3:1 is a respectable result in my opinion, who knows what would've happened if I fixed those throw ins and some other things :D
respectable result in my opinion
I agree with that even if you had more time I think this is result we can live with. My concern is; you are elected as NT coach so you should have more time to spend not only with tactics but all around. Hope you will have more time from now on.
I agree with that even if you had more time I think this is result we can live with. My concern is; you are elected as NT coach so you should have more time to spend not only with tactics but all around. Hope you will have more time from now on.
We still have no words from our NT coach.
Last week he didn't have much time but promised to have more in future: but I promise to devote a lot more time from now on..... Those are his words.
It is not just making tactics which I hope you done by now, but you need to spend some time here in forum to tell us what is going on, what do you plan to do each game, who we play against and so on. You mentioned assistant coach is Raskal, if so you don't have time then Raskal please tell us. I am sure there is number of us Canadian managers like me who wants to hear here whats happening.
Last week he didn't have much time but promised to have more in future: but I promise to devote a lot more time from now on..... Those are his words.
It is not just making tactics which I hope you done by now, but you need to spend some time here in forum to tell us what is going on, what do you plan to do each game, who we play against and so on. You mentioned assistant coach is Raskal, if so you don't have time then Raskal please tell us. I am sure there is number of us Canadian managers like me who wants to hear here whats happening.
Hello all, the tactic is set for Paraguay, having a little problem with injuries, and slight injuries. Amado and Biron are both slightly injured and will not participate, Giacomi is injured so we cannot count on him...the task to score goals is left to Wang, Manohar and W. Lavrynenko. Also a problem on the wing, Caron is still injured, my first instict was Rex Faria to replace him but he is also slightly injured, so Luc O'hara is starting...what do you guys think? I hate playing slightly injured players, and am not counting on them, but if you guys think it would be a better idea to play some of them, please let me now...still plenty of time till kick off.
Playing slight injuried players is never a good idea in my opinion.
I played W. Lavrynenko in my first league game this season with a 3 days slight injury and I lost with 1:0 having 2 to 7 goal shots.
Lavrynenko (max divine striker) hardly managed to shoot at target.
Also, a newly gained injury would add to the remaining days.
There might be reasons to play slight injuried players in ones club, like lack of replacement and training, but they aren't of much use for a National Team.
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I played W. Lavrynenko in my first league game this season with a 3 days slight injury and I lost with 1:0 having 2 to 7 goal shots.
Lavrynenko (max divine striker) hardly managed to shoot at target.
Also, a newly gained injury would add to the remaining days.
There might be reasons to play slight injuried players in ones club, like lack of replacement and training, but they aren't of much use for a National Team.
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Totally agree with you, even though we are a very small sokker nation, we have more than capable subs in every position on the pitch
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Not all SIs are equal. I have no problem using players that are 1-2 days SI. But when it gets to 3 or 4 I find it visibly impacts their play.
Biron's is ~6 - he'd be completely useless today. Not sure where Amado's is. Both are off form, which just compounds the problem.
Paraguay is not a strong opponent. It's actually the kind of team that Wyn Lavrynenko usually does awesome against. Even if Amado & Biron were healthy, WL, Wang and Manohar might have been the best options anyway due to their superior form and a weaker opponent.
If it's a pure winger, O'Hara is still very useful in that role. Ribeiro is also an option, tho I haven't seen an update on him in ages. If the middie is pulled back a bit then Barrera would be my choice. Not as strong technically, but much better defensively. Renda should also be considered.
Lemiuex and Foster are also options, but again, more in true midfield then on the wing. The value for both players is a little misleading - neither has full stamina, which has a big impact. You don't want to let up in a match like this - and using young players might be viewed that way. But not these two. Using any of these options in the middle (Barrera, Renda, Lemieux-Foster) could free Iginla to play the wing if need be.
Good luck today! Very late start time. New Zealand is playing Panama, which is even later. :P
Biron's is ~6 - he'd be completely useless today. Not sure where Amado's is. Both are off form, which just compounds the problem.
Paraguay is not a strong opponent. It's actually the kind of team that Wyn Lavrynenko usually does awesome against. Even if Amado & Biron were healthy, WL, Wang and Manohar might have been the best options anyway due to their superior form and a weaker opponent.
If it's a pure winger, O'Hara is still very useful in that role. Ribeiro is also an option, tho I haven't seen an update on him in ages. If the middie is pulled back a bit then Barrera would be my choice. Not as strong technically, but much better defensively. Renda should also be considered.
Lemiuex and Foster are also options, but again, more in true midfield then on the wing. The value for both players is a little misleading - neither has full stamina, which has a big impact. You don't want to let up in a match like this - and using young players might be viewed that way. But not these two. Using any of these options in the middle (Barrera, Renda, Lemieux-Foster) could free Iginla to play the wing if need be.
Good luck today! Very late start time. New Zealand is playing Panama, which is even later. :P
Well, Wyn would be ready and hot for a few goals.
Form is divine and Paraguay is not that strong, hopefully :)
Don't know if little Wyn is still awake at the match time though.
Thats usually the time when I send him to bed.
Form is divine and Paraguay is not that strong, hopefully :)
Don't know if little Wyn is still awake at the match time though.
Thats usually the time when I send him to bed.
Wow, a relentless sustained attack attack attack from Canada. Well done Laufer. Well done Manohar.
Strange to watch match.
22 players using 1/3 of the field.
I'm not a fan of 3 striker tactics because you lose the midfield.
That's why most goals were not a result of nice playmaking but of missing skills of the opponent's defenders.
Many nice to watch distance shot goals, though.
Most mistakes and good passes came to Manohar who played the lonesome and deadly accurate mountie today :)
No injuries and a solid win, which is very nice.
W. Lavrynenko could not add much to the offensive play.
Hardly got any balls.
The very high playing defense is a problem as well, since he does not yet have the skills to dribble past the defenders.
I expected him to add more to the gameplay though, but he just got nothing :(
Congrats
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22 players using 1/3 of the field.
I'm not a fan of 3 striker tactics because you lose the midfield.
That's why most goals were not a result of nice playmaking but of missing skills of the opponent's defenders.
Many nice to watch distance shot goals, though.
Most mistakes and good passes came to Manohar who played the lonesome and deadly accurate mountie today :)
No injuries and a solid win, which is very nice.
W. Lavrynenko could not add much to the offensive play.
Hardly got any balls.
The very high playing defense is a problem as well, since he does not yet have the skills to dribble past the defenders.
I expected him to add more to the gameplay though, but he just got nothing :(
Congrats
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It was a nice tactic from Paraguay. Did as well as they could. Limiting Canada to 19 shots - a number from distance - was an achievement.
Scoring 8 goals from 19 shots is also an achievement! Well done! Manohar was on fire. 6 of 9 is pretty much unprecedented for a Canada striker. And probably half of those were from 20 yards plus. Spectacular! W-Lav may have a rival as the team's chief bottom feeder. :) Us in the chase-pack in the CPL can only hope Manohar plays like that Sunday. :D
Constructive criticism - against a weak opponent, Abbas Musa's superior tackling is a little unnecessary. I would have liked to see Bradshaw, and his superior midfield skills, in from the beginning.
Scoring 8 goals from 19 shots is also an achievement! Well done! Manohar was on fire. 6 of 9 is pretty much unprecedented for a Canada striker. And probably half of those were from 20 yards plus. Spectacular! W-Lav may have a rival as the team's chief bottom feeder. :) Us in the chase-pack in the CPL can only hope Manohar plays like that Sunday. :D
Constructive criticism - against a weak opponent, Abbas Musa's superior tackling is a little unnecessary. I would have liked to see Bradshaw, and his superior midfield skills, in from the beginning.
Finland only hung 18 on Tunisia. I was expecting closer to 30. :)