Speakman interview on SAFC


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Speakman said that the first 45 minutes against Lincoln in the second leg is the closest we've seen to it. He's mentioned hard work, pace and attacking intent before, plus a high press.
I take the point but I still think that half being used by Johnson and Speakman to show what we’re going to do is slightly disingenuous. We played like that first half because we had little choice, and the result of that constant high press and running for everything meant second half we were completely spent, hence why we lost the second half. Bit like a marathon runner sprinting flat out for the first third of the race, you’re going to be in trouble for the rest of the race.
 
I take the point but I still think that half being used by Johnson and Speakman to show what we’re going to do is slightly disingenuous. We played like that first half because we had little choice, and the result of that constant high press and running for everything meant second half we were completely spent, hence why we lost the second half. Bit like a marathon runner sprinting flat out for the first third of the race, you’re going to be in trouble for the rest of the race.

Last season's squad was wrong for the way we want to play. Let's see how things pan out come August.
 
Last season's squad was wrong for the way we want to play. Let's see how things pan out come August.
I understand that, but very few teams realistically play that way, which if you don’t have the element of surprise like we had v Lincoln then the opposition will play to tire us out even more. It’s the way I’d like to see us play don’t get me wrong, but I doubt it’s going to be anything like that first half again.
 
I take the point but I still think that half being used by Johnson and Speakman to show what we’re going to do is slightly disingenuous. We played like that first half because we had little choice, and the result of that constant high press and running for everything meant second half we were completely spent, hence why we lost the second half. Bit like a marathon runner sprinting flat out for the first third of the race, you’re going to be in trouble for the rest of the race.

He could have put 5 fresh players on at half time if they were knackered
 
I understand that, but very few teams realistically play that way, which if you don’t have the element of surprise like we had v Lincoln then the opposition will play to tire us out even more. It’s the way I’d like to see us play don’t get me wrong, but I doubt it’s going to be anything like that first half again.

Id like to think that is the plan although hopefully they can "rest in possesion" a bit more.

Playing it with mcgeady, leadbitter and maguire isn't a fair test scenario mind. (As much as they have their own positives etc...)
 
If there's any kind of correlation, it's an inverse one. Top players often find it hard to manage because, for the most part, the players they're coaching don't have the same kinds of skill they did. On the other hand, people like Wenger and Tuchel had very modest playing careers.
also many unsuccessfulpl
The main job is to produce for ourselves. robson and embleton have played for blackpool because we wouldnt play them
the academy dont pick the firstteam..the academy produced the players...others at the club didnt do their job right in relation to embelton
 
A lot of us wondered why he didn’t? Especially when everyone could see where it was going.

Also I think we’re back to only 3 subs allowed next season?

IFAB have said that competitions will continue to be allowed 5 subs for seasons ending on or before 31 December 2022. So the EFL can continue with 5 if they wish. Apparently, the PL is the only league that stuck at 3 last season.
 
Long term project I believe he and KLD have said several times. December to end of may and you think it's plenty of time and demand action not words?

Some good things will happen over the summer but the biggest and best changes won't be seen in the short term.
Didn't say I expected anything significant in the short term I literally said - let's put his words into action and sign 4 or 5 players ? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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