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It wasn't all doom and gloom I didn't think. First game we should've definitely got a point, if not 3 points. By the second game it felt like the evening had a general "nothings going our way" kind of feel to it. The heads probably dropped after quick two goals in the second game and by that point there was no way back.

Yes we're stuck with Mexico who are a bit weak, but still plenty of positives to take though - we would easily have scored 4 or 5 from identical chances in another game.

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Aye, I'm quite positive about the matches.

If we were not making chances then I'd probably be a bit more concerned, but all in all I though we performed ok.

The two goals conceded in the first game (especially the 2nd one) were a bit rough, and the goals in the second were probably more down to the team becoming a bit desperate to get a goal and loosening up the positioning a bit.

We'll carry on. If the strikers have anyone else they wanna try then please let me know. John Carew is not available I'm afraid.

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Apologies about the first goal in the 1st game (the "parting of the red sea" goal) - gotta put my hands up to that, I was sure he'd pass it to guy unmarked at the top and went over to cover only to leave space to run in at goal :D

If there's two things we learned tonight - Mexico are small and crap in the air, and really weak when on the ball generally, so we need to be passing quicker in midfield or else we'll continually get bundled off the ball by the stronger teams. If we can play like we did first game though, then we'll do just fine. :wub:

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We should have had the 1st game sewn up by half-time. We were very unlucky with some of our finishing however several times people shot when a simple pass accross the box would have been the far better option, these are the easiest goals in BAP.

The 2nd game I felt the whole team had a stinker, sure we created a few chances but City always looked in complete control.

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Apologies about the first goal in the 1st game (the "parting of the red sea" goal) - gotta put my hands up to that, I was sure he'd pass it to guy unmarked at the top and went over to cover only to leave space to run in at goal :D

If there's two things we learned tonight - Mexico are small and crap in the air, and really weak when on the ball generally, so we need to be passing quicker in midfield or else we'll continually get bundled off the ball by the stronger teams. If we can play like we did first game though, then we'll do just fine. :wub:

We have a similar problem, our tactic was generally tp put the through ball in, but our players were just running into bigger guys and getting knocked off the ball.

You need to create space for each other, fortunately we have Tris who's good at making space for himself when there's noone available.

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The full backs take up the wide defensive positions, one on each side of the field.[3] Their main task is to prevent opposition players crossing or cutting the ball back into the penalty area. In some defensive systems, full backs man-mark opponents. Most full backs are also expected to provide an attacking dimension by getting upfield, engaging in interplay with the wingers and providing crosses.

In the traditional 2-3-5 team formation, the two players in the final row of defence before the goalkeeper were referred to as full backs. This formation is almost never used in the modern game, having been replaced largely by the four-man defence, but the term "full back" lives on — the full backs now occupy the wide positions in the defensive line, with the old centre half [back] doubled-up to fill the central defensive position.

The traditional English full back was a large, strong man who would make substantial use of "hacking" - deliberately kicking the shins of opponents, a practice that was accepted as legal in Britain but not in other countries, and caused major controversy as the game became increasingly internationalized from the 1950s on. It is now effectively banned everywhere, and it is this in part that has given rise to a different set of defensive roles.

In the modern game, full backs have taken on a more offensive role than is the case traditionally.[4] Wingerless formations such as the diamond 4-4-2 formation demand the full back to cover considerable ground up and down the flank. Some of the responsibilities of modern full backs include:

* Provide a physical obstruction to opposition attacking players by shepherding them towards an area where they exert less influence. They may manoeuvre in a fashion that causes the opponent to cut in towards the centre back or defensive midfielder with his weaker foot, where he is likely to be dispossessed. Otherwise, jockeying and smart positioning may simply pin back a winger in an area where he is less likely to exert influence.

* Making off-the-ball runs into spaces down the channels and supplying crosses into the opposing penalty box.

* Throw ins are usually assigned to full backs.

* Marking wingers and other attacking players. Full backs generally do not commit into challenges in their opponents' half. However, they aim to quickly dispossess the attacking players who have already breached the defensive line with a sliding tackle from the side. Markers must however avoid keeping too tight on opponents or risk disrupting the defensive organisation.[5]

* Maintaining tactical discipline by ensuring other team mates do not over run the defensive line and inadvertently play an opponent onside.

* Providing a passing option down the flank, for instance, by creating opportunities for sequences like one-two passing moves.

* In wingerless formations, full backs need to cover the roles of both wingers and full backs, although defensive work may be shared with one of the central midfielders.

* Additionally, attacking full backs help to pin both opposition full backs and wingers deeper in their own half with aggressive attacking intent. Their presence in attack also forces the opposition to withdraw players from central midfield, which the team can seize to its advantage.[6]

Due to the physical and technical demands of their playing position, successful full backs need a wide range of attributes, which make them suited for adaptation to other roles on the pitch. Many of the game's utility players, who can play in multiple positions on the pitch, are natural full backs. A rather prominent example is the Inter Milan full back Javier Zanetti, who has played on both flanks as a full back and as a winger, and in central midfield throughout his illustrious career. In the modern game, full backs often chip in a fair share of assists with their runs down the flank when the team is on a counterattack. The more common attributes of full backs, however, include:

* Pace and stamina to handle the demands of covering large distances up and down the flank.

* A healthy work rate and team responsibility.

* Marking and tackling abilities and a sense of anticipation.

* Good off-the-ball ability to create attacking opportunities for his team by running into empty channels.

* Dribbling ability. Many of the game's eminent attacking full backs are excellent dribblers in their own right and occasionally deputise as attacking wingers.

* Player intelligence. As is common for defenders, full backs need to decide during the flow of play whether to stick close to a winger or maintain a suitable distance. Full backs that stay too close to attacking players are vulnerable to being pulled out of position and leaving a gap in the defence. A quick passing movement like a pair of one-two passes will leave the channel behind the defending full-back open. This vulnerability is a reason why wingers considered to be dangerous are double-marked by both the full-back and the winger. This allows the full back to focus on holding his defensive line.[7]

I've highlighted the key parts :eyebrows:

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SaintM

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No vote from Pompey, so here's what we got!

Weekly summary

bap_2.gif RPL Athletic 0 - 2 RPL City bap_3.gif

bap_3.gif RPL City 4 - 0 RPL Athletic bap_2.gif

Manager's comments

It could of been so different, had we actually managed to score a goal or two! Many chances were made though, so that is something to take heart from. Defensively it was an improvement, given that we lost 6-1 against City in the pre-season cup. Two more weeks before the mid-season switch around, so lets hope we start to find the net soon. We've got the worst goal scoring record in the league at the moment and that needs to change pretty sharpish.

Highest rated player

39.pngVincenzo - Avg rating: 6.65

Player's Man of the Match

Home game

75.pngJaminTastic

A baptism of fire. The late withdrawal of Sicky McVomit meant that Jamin came straight in at CB.

Away game

62.pngTheOutsider

Yet more votes for the quiet one. I think it's because he doesn't moan :wub:

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Season summary (after week 3):

Pos: 6th

Pld: 6

W/D/L: 0/1/5

F/A/GD: 5/16/-11

Pts: 1

Top rated players

Defender: Chris303 (6.3)

Midfielder: sith (6.53)

Attacker: Vincenzo (7.43)

MotM awards / votes

TheOutsider (4 awards, 12 votes)

Sith (1 awards, 6 votes)

Jamintastic (1 awards, 3 votes)

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TheOutsider

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Yet more votes for the quiet one. I think it's because he doesn't moan :unsure:

That must be it. :( I disagreed with last week's motm votes, I was fucking awful; I was even worse this week! That was the match when I shot (and missed) instead of giving vinny an easy tap-in. :wub:

Too late to change your votes now though ;)

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Jamin

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I may be pissed but we were fucking good this week (first game at least) and next week against United I have a strong feeling we will do awesomely.

Sorry to hear you were sick Razzle hope you're feeling better mate. Also lol @ my MOTM award, I got 1.9 on the FIFA ratings, the people who voted for me were clearly on the ale :wub: Saint was much better! But cheers anyways guys, I hope Razzle will be back from his bout of bird flu for next week so I can be onvolved a bit more further up the pitch!

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SaintM

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Good games guys.

Good to see some goals, but probably not as many as the chances warranted :(

Areas to work on are faster, one-touch passing and keeping the ball on the ground. Mexico are designed for such play and it'll all come good in time.

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Good stuff tonight I thought. Mexico are bloody lightweight though. I remember being through on goal at one point, a big Norwegian defender brushing along side me and my player shot off to the side like a blumming cannon ball :(

So keep it on the ground (except when crossing for Vinnie's good headering guy), don't go too near to any other players, and quick A passing. Sorted. 8)

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Here is the lineup for tomorrow's games vs United

-------------SaintM-------Razzle------------
-Scratch-------------------------------TMB--
-------------------Sith---------------------
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-Jamin--------------------------------Jamin-
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-----------------Outsider-------------------
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-----------Vincenzo---------Pompey----------

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