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I do feel like Ramsdale would help us control the ball so much better, but it’d be a disruption to the communication/chemistry Pope has with the backline.
Either way, I don’t think we see Ramsdale in PL/CL unless Pope is injured or has an absolute howler
Either way, I don’t think we see Ramsdale in PL/CL unless Pope is injured or has an absolute howler
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I do feel like Ramsdale would help us control the ball so much better, but it’d be a disruption to the communication/chemistry Pope has with the backline.
Either way, I don’t think we see Ramsdale in PL/CL unless Pope is injured or has an absolute howler
Either way, I don’t think we see Ramsdale in PL/CL unless Pope is injured or has an absolute howler
OVERALL:
For #NUFC, this is a clash of flaws. Our disjointed buildup will be ruthlessly punished by their press. However, their suicidal high line is the perfect antidote—if we can release wingers in behind. A game decided by which team exploits the other's fatal flaw. #HTL
For #NUFC, this is a clash of flaws. Our disjointed buildup will be ruthlessly punished by their press. However, their suicidal high line is the perfect antidote—if we can release wingers in behind. A game decided by which team exploits the other's fatal flaw. #HTL
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
💪 KEY STRENGTH:
← Orchestrating pre-planned movements & passing sequences to beat any press.
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
← The high line and aggressive positioning are extremely vulnerable to quick counters and long balls in behind.
← Orchestrating pre-planned movements & passing sequences to beat any press.
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
← The high line and aggressive positioning are extremely vulnerable to quick counters and long balls in behind.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
💪 KEY STRENGTH:
← Orchestrating pre-planned movements & passing sequences to beat any press.
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
← The high line and aggressive positioning are extremely vulnerable to quick counters and long balls in behind.
← Orchestrating pre-planned movements & passing sequences to beat any press.
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
← The high line and aggressive positioning are extremely vulnerable to quick counters and long balls in behind.
🚫 WITHOUT THE BALL:
← They deploy an aggressive high press and a very compact 4-2-3-1 mid-block.
← The entire team constantly "squeezes" the pitch, pushing up to compress space.
← They rely on an immediate counter-press from the nearest 4-5 players to win the ball back.
← They deploy an aggressive high press and a very compact 4-2-3-1 mid-block.
← The entire team constantly "squeezes" the pitch, pushing up to compress space.
← They rely on an immediate counter-press from the nearest 4-5 players to win the ball back.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
🚫 WITHOUT THE BALL:
← They deploy an aggressive high press and a very compact 4-2-3-1 mid-block.
← The entire team constantly "squeezes" the pitch, pushing up to compress space.
← They rely on an immediate counter-press from the nearest 4-5 players to win the ball back.
← They deploy an aggressive high press and a very compact 4-2-3-1 mid-block.
← The entire team constantly "squeezes" the pitch, pushing up to compress space.
← They rely on an immediate counter-press from the nearest 4-5 players to win the ball back.
⚽️ WITH THE BALL:
← Marseille build with a structured 3-1-5-1, using the GK as an extra defender.
← Their system relies on "third-man" combinations to slice through presses.
← They are possession-obsessed but will go direct to exploit man-to-man pressing.
← Fluid rotations create central overloads.
← Marseille build with a structured 3-1-5-1, using the GK as an extra defender.
← Their system relies on "third-man" combinations to slice through presses.
← They are possession-obsessed but will go direct to exploit man-to-man pressing.
← Fluid rotations create central overloads.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
⚽️ WITH THE BALL:
← Marseille build with a structured 3-1-5-1, using the GK as an extra defender.
← Their system relies on "third-man" combinations to slice through presses.
← They are possession-obsessed but will go direct to exploit man-to-man pressing.
← Fluid rotations create central overloads.
← Marseille build with a structured 3-1-5-1, using the GK as an extra defender.
← Their system relies on "third-man" combinations to slice through presses.
← They are possession-obsessed but will go direct to exploit man-to-man pressing.
← Fluid rotations create central overloads.
OVERALL:
For #NUFC, this is a tactical nightmare. City’s high press will feast on their disjointed buildup around Woltemade, while Newcastle’s currently ineffective high press likely leads to City dominating possession. A monumental challenge.
HTL.
For #NUFC, this is a tactical nightmare. City’s high press will feast on their disjointed buildup around Woltemade, while Newcastle’s currently ineffective high press likely leads to City dominating possession. A monumental challenge.
HTL.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
OVERALL:
For #NUFC, this is a tactical nightmare. City’s high press will feast on their disjointed buildup around Woltemade, while Newcastle’s currently ineffective high press likely leads to City dominating possession. A monumental challenge.
HTL.
For #NUFC, this is a tactical nightmare. City’s high press will feast on their disjointed buildup around Woltemade, while Newcastle’s currently ineffective high press likely leads to City dominating possession. A monumental challenge.
HTL.
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
←The commitment to central overloads and high fullbacks leaves space in wide areas.
←They are vulnerable to quick counter-attacks and direct switches of play.
←The commitment to central overloads and high fullbacks leaves space in wide areas.
←They are vulnerable to quick counter-attacks and direct switches of play.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
🛑 KEY WEAKNESS:
←The commitment to central overloads and high fullbacks leaves space in wide areas.
←They are vulnerable to quick counter-attacks and direct switches of play.
←The commitment to central overloads and high fullbacks leaves space in wide areas.
←They are vulnerable to quick counter-attacks and direct switches of play.
💪 KEY STRENGTH:
←Executing rapid, intricate passing sequences in congested central areas.
←They can slice a defence open in seconds through pure technical synergy and movement.
←Executing rapid, intricate passing sequences in congested central areas.
←They can slice a defence open in seconds through pure technical synergy and movement.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
💪 KEY STRENGTH:
←Executing rapid, intricate passing sequences in congested central areas.
←They can slice a defence open in seconds through pure technical synergy and movement.
←Executing rapid, intricate passing sequences in congested central areas.
←They can slice a defence open in seconds through pure technical synergy and movement.
🚫 WITHOUT THE BALL:
←They suffocate opponents with an intense, coordinated high press.
←Their compact shape, a direct result of their in-possession central overloads, squeezes the pitch.
←The counter-press is immediate and brutal, snuffing out transitions at the source.
←They suffocate opponents with an intense, coordinated high press.
←Their compact shape, a direct result of their in-possession central overloads, squeezes the pitch.
←The counter-press is immediate and brutal, snuffing out transitions at the source.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
🚫 WITHOUT THE BALL:
←They suffocate opponents with an intense, coordinated high press.
←Their compact shape, a direct result of their in-possession central overloads, squeezes the pitch.
←The counter-press is immediate and brutal, snuffing out transitions at the source.
←They suffocate opponents with an intense, coordinated high press.
←Their compact shape, a direct result of their in-possession central overloads, squeezes the pitch.
←The counter-press is immediate and brutal, snuffing out transitions at the source.
⚽️ WITH THE BALL:
←City are the masters of possession, built on controlling the centre.
←Wingers drift inside to create overloads.
←This leads to a barrage of tight, one-touch passing combinations to shred defensive blocks.
←Fullbacks provide the necessary width.
←City are the masters of possession, built on controlling the centre.
←Wingers drift inside to create overloads.
←This leads to a barrage of tight, one-touch passing combinations to shred defensive blocks.
←Fullbacks provide the necessary width.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
⚽️ WITH THE BALL:
←City are the masters of possession, built on controlling the centre.
←Wingers drift inside to create overloads.
←This leads to a barrage of tight, one-touch passing combinations to shred defensive blocks.
←Fullbacks provide the necessary width.
←City are the masters of possession, built on controlling the centre.
←Wingers drift inside to create overloads.
←This leads to a barrage of tight, one-touch passing combinations to shred defensive blocks.
←Fullbacks provide the necessary width.
I hope so. I think Howes trying to install more of a controlled possession approach for us…. But I think we could use more of a simple counter attacking setup for away matches.
Would love to see that with Elanga cut loose
Would love to see that with Elanga cut loose
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I hope so. I think Howes trying to install more of a controlled possession approach for us…. But I think we could use more of a simple counter attacking setup for away matches.
Would love to see that with Elanga cut loose
Would love to see that with Elanga cut loose
Final Thought
Brentford are direct and dangerous on the break, but their set-piece attack is inefficient. We must be disciplined in defense, use our pace in wide areas, and capitalize from dead balls. A game where our transitional style could shine.
HTL! #NUFC
Brentford are direct and dangerous on the break, but their set-piece attack is inefficient. We must be disciplined in defense, use our pace in wide areas, and capitalize from dead balls. A game where our transitional style could shine.
HTL! #NUFC
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Final Thought
Brentford are direct and dangerous on the break, but their set-piece attack is inefficient. We must be disciplined in defense, use our pace in wide areas, and capitalize from dead balls. A game where our transitional style could shine.
HTL! #NUFC
Brentford are direct and dangerous on the break, but their set-piece attack is inefficient. We must be disciplined in defense, use our pace in wide areas, and capitalize from dead balls. A game where our transitional style could shine.
HTL! #NUFC
Key Battles 🔑
→ Our high defensive line vs. their fast breaks – must avoid being caught out.
→ Midfield duel: Bruno/Tonali need to dominate against Henderson and control transitions.
→ Set-piece showdown: our aerial threat vs. their solid set-piece defense.
→ Our high defensive line vs. their fast breaks – must avoid being caught out.
→ Midfield duel: Bruno/Tonali need to dominate against Henderson and control transitions.
→ Set-piece showdown: our aerial threat vs. their solid set-piece defense.
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Key Battles 🔑
→ Our high defensive line vs. their fast breaks – must avoid being caught out.
→ Midfield duel: Bruno/Tonali need to dominate against Henderson and control transitions.
→ Set-piece showdown: our aerial threat vs. their solid set-piece defense.
→ Our high defensive line vs. their fast breaks – must avoid being caught out.
→ Midfield duel: Bruno/Tonali need to dominate against Henderson and control transitions.
→ Set-piece showdown: our aerial threat vs. their solid set-piece defense.
Without the Ball 🛡️
→ Aggressive press even after taking the lead, maintaining a compact shape.
→ Organized defensively with few errors and strong set-piece defense (only one conceded).
→ But can be exposed by quick counters, as seen vs Crystal Palace.
→ Aggressive press even after taking the lead, maintaining a compact shape.
→ Organized defensively with few errors and strong set-piece defense (only one conceded).
→ But can be exposed by quick counters, as seen vs Crystal Palace.
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Without the Ball 🛡️
→ Aggressive press even after taking the lead, maintaining a compact shape.
→ Organized defensively with few errors and strong set-piece defense (only one conceded).
→ But can be exposed by quick counters, as seen vs Crystal Palace.
→ Aggressive press even after taking the lead, maintaining a compact shape.
→ Organized defensively with few errors and strong set-piece defense (only one conceded).
→ But can be exposed by quick counters, as seen vs Crystal Palace.
With the Ball ⚽
→ Direct, vertical attacks with low possession (39.7%) and high fast breaks (1.6/game).
→ Relies on long passes and Michael Kayode's long throws as a potent weapon.
→ Thiago is a clinical finisher, especially in the air, and they often score early.
→ Direct, vertical attacks with low possession (39.7%) and high fast breaks (1.6/game).
→ Relies on long passes and Michael Kayode's long throws as a potent weapon.
→ Thiago is a clinical finisher, especially in the air, and they often score early.
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
With the Ball ⚽
→ Direct, vertical attacks with low possession (39.7%) and high fast breaks (1.6/game).
→ Relies on long passes and Michael Kayode's long throws as a potent weapon.
→ Thiago is a clinical finisher, especially in the air, and they often score early.
→ Direct, vertical attacks with low possession (39.7%) and high fast breaks (1.6/game).
→ Relies on long passes and Michael Kayode's long throws as a potent weapon.
→ Thiago is a clinical finisher, especially in the air, and they often score early.
I hope it happens for you lot — just not today!
I do think Frank is a good hire, but also there’s a lot of structural training he’s probably trying to redo. Hopefully he gets enough of a runway to make it happen for yas
I do think Frank is a good hire, but also there’s a lot of structural training he’s probably trying to redo. Hopefully he gets enough of a runway to make it happen for yas
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I hope it happens for you lot — just not today!
I do think Frank is a good hire, but also there’s a lot of structural training he’s probably trying to redo. Hopefully he gets enough of a runway to make it happen for yas
I do think Frank is a good hire, but also there’s a lot of structural training he’s probably trying to redo. Hopefully he gets enough of a runway to make it happen for yas
Final Thought
Tottenham are set-piece strong but open-play inconsistent. We must neutralize their dead-balls and use our pace on the break.
HTL! #NUFC
Tottenham are set-piece strong but open-play inconsistent. We must neutralize their dead-balls and use our pace on the break.
HTL! #NUFC
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Final Thought
Tottenham are set-piece strong but open-play inconsistent. We must neutralize their dead-balls and use our pace on the break.
HTL! #NUFC
Tottenham are set-piece strong but open-play inconsistent. We must neutralize their dead-balls and use our pace on the break.
HTL! #NUFC
Key Battles 🔑
→ Our set-piece defense vs. their aerial threat – Van de Ven is dangerous.
→ Our transition pace vs. their advanced full-backs – our wingers can exploit spaces.
→ Our set-piece defense vs. their aerial threat – Van de Ven is dangerous.
→ Our transition pace vs. their advanced full-backs – our wingers can exploit spaces.
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Key Battles 🔑
→ Our set-piece defense vs. their aerial threat – Van de Ven is dangerous.
→ Our transition pace vs. their advanced full-backs – our wingers can exploit spaces.
→ Our set-piece defense vs. their aerial threat – Van de Ven is dangerous.
→ Our transition pace vs. their advanced full-backs – our wingers can exploit spaces.
Without the Ball 🛡️
→ Defend in a compact 4-4-2 mid-block with man-to-man pressing.
→ Force play wide and use pressing traps.
→ Solid with Palhinha parked in front of the backline, and Van de Ven covering.
→ Defend in a compact 4-4-2 mid-block with man-to-man pressing.
→ Force play wide and use pressing traps.
→ Solid with Palhinha parked in front of the backline, and Van de Ven covering.
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Without the Ball 🛡️
→ Defend in a compact 4-4-2 mid-block with man-to-man pressing.
→ Force play wide and use pressing traps.
→ Solid with Palhinha parked in front of the backline, and Van de Ven covering.
→ Defend in a compact 4-4-2 mid-block with man-to-man pressing.
→ Force play wide and use pressing traps.
→ Solid with Palhinha parked in front of the backline, and Van de Ven covering.
With the Ball ⚽
→ Use a 4-2-3-1 with direct play and long balls from Vicario.
→ Build quickly with Simons as No. 10 linking play.
→ Wingers provide width or cut inside for attacks.
→ Use a 4-2-3-1 with direct play and long balls from Vicario.
→ Build quickly with Simons as No. 10 linking play.
→ Wingers provide width or cut inside for attacks.
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
With the Ball ⚽
→ Use a 4-2-3-1 with direct play and long balls from Vicario.
→ Build quickly with Simons as No. 10 linking play.
→ Wingers provide width or cut inside for attacks.
→ Use a 4-2-3-1 with direct play and long balls from Vicario.
→ Build quickly with Simons as No. 10 linking play.
→ Wingers provide width or cut inside for attacks.
Final Thought
Fulham are direct and progressive but defensively inconsistent. We must use our pace in wide areas and capitalize on set-pieces to break them down.
HTL! #NUFC
Fulham are direct and progressive but defensively inconsistent. We must use our pace in wide areas and capitalize on set-pieces to break them down.
HTL! #NUFC
October 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Final Thought
Fulham are direct and progressive but defensively inconsistent. We must use our pace in wide areas and capitalize on set-pieces to break them down.
HTL! #NUFC
Fulham are direct and progressive but defensively inconsistent. We must use our pace in wide areas and capitalize on set-pieces to break them down.
HTL! #NUFC