We are only predictable and slow when the other team forces the game that way. Otherwise, we play a high intensity system where we move the ball and exploit space very quickly. The challenge we have is forcing tempo on teams that sit deep at the start. When it doesn't work for us, it's usually because we've conceded from some poor defending (sometimes from a set piece), which allows teams to lock the game into that slow, defensive system. The problem is at that end of the pitch -- SW6.doc

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Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 01:51:29pm
Author: eganonoa
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Subject: We are only predictable and slow when the other team forces the game that way. Otherwise, we play a high intensity system where we move the ball and exploit space very quickly. The challenge we have is forcing tempo on teams that sit deep at the start. When it doesn't work for us, it's usually because we've conceded from some poor defending (sometimes from a set piece), which allows teams to lock the game into that slow, defensive system. The problem is at that end of the pitch
In reply to: no plan B 's message, "teams are moving to long ball, direct play. Not only raul, but iwobi, wilson, traore never receive passes to run on to. we are predictable and slow, which doesn't work against the low block. Ipswich, southampton, wolves etc" on Monday, February 24, 12:48:08pm

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Agree with this. I didn't see that many moaning when we created chance after chance v Forest (who have been difficult to beat this season- despite me thinking they're bang average) or V Newcastle where we did exploit the space really well. There's work to do for Marco in unlocking the deep sitters, but saying we're predictable and slow is like using the Palace home game as the yardstick for the season. (NT) -- Jim© The Devon IP, Monday, February 24, 02:50:11pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Yeah, there's been a lot of that since Saturday. I think people are frustrated by the inconsistency and the emotional rollercoaster the team has us on this year. Sometimes you can just be outplayed because of the timing of the first goal. If he had Wilson and/or Nelson on the bench Marco would have had more tools to unlock the deep-lying system. But without them he has to rely on the likes of Cairney and Andreas to come on and unpick the defense with a killer pass. It's a lot to ask. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, February 24, 02:57:00pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- We are only fast against the top teams that give us the space to do that. Against the lower sides it’s sideways and back. How many chances did we create against Ipswich and Southampton and Leicester (NT) -- different opponents need different strategies, Monday, February 24, 07:23:24pm (host86-153-178-227.range86-153.btcentralplus.com/86.153.178.227)
- Are you aware of our home results over the past 9 games? Palace is not in isolation. (NT) -- The Drobe, Monday, February 24, 07:31:32pm (host86-149-115-22.range86-149.btcentralplus.com/86.149.115.22)
  - Are you aware of our away games? One defeat in our last 9 (when Leno gifted W Ham the points). (NT) -- Jim© The Devon IP, Tuesday, February 25, 09:31:25am (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)

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