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    • I didn't say versatile. I said adaptable and I wasn't referring to Davies in particular but the whole team. That is exactly how Herdman had them play before the World Cup. He would change the formation and the tactics according to the opponent. And even make similar changes within the game. Marsch has only one way of playing. There will be no surprises with Marsch. I think Herdman's strategy is more rewarding. There are others, like yourself, who prefer Marsch's approach. I think we have world-class forwards, very good midfielders but subpar defenders. Herdman knew this and changed his tactics to protect the back line. In other words, he adapted the system and formation according to the strengths and weaknesses of his players. Marsch has only one approach to the game and he couldn't give a flying fuck what players he has on the team. Well, that's the way he managed when he was here in Montreal and to be honest I haven't followed his career devotedly but all the comments I hear about his managing style leads me to believe he hasn't changed one iota.
    • I watch united heavily during Ole’s reign. The joke was that Oleball consists of no tactics, just good vibes. He set up a good counter attacking team, but his united teams could never do much with possession. Thus, he has a better record against big clubs than relegation fodder. My biggest concern though is that he had Carrick and Mckenna, who are both doing wonders in the championship, as assistants. It will be interesting to see how he does without them.
    • It is a sink or swim situation, for sure.  I have seen centre backs' development set back by a thrashing or series of them.  (Or a career essentially ended by a bad half against West Ham *cough* Sol Campbell *cough*.)  I guess we will see.  Be nice to have a coach and system in place I really trust.
    • paris gee smashing them out 15 yards off target is not about the ball...
    • 4-5 months sounds better than anything i've read to date.  All I've read is "seems very serious", "difficult situation", "long term".  By the sounds of it I was assuming 12 months minimum kind of thing.
    • It looks like the attendance was dependent on opponent. Good vs EPL teams but not so much vs MLS 2 teams. The opening match against Chelsea at Kenan Memorial Stadium in North Carolina had an attendance of 50.5k. Against LA Galaxy II, it was 10.5k. Against Manchester United at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, it sold out. So, around 35k. The final match against Philadelphia Union 2 was delayed by a storm. Attendance was around 15k.  
    • Similar in profile to Marcelo Flores.  Smaller attacking player, not particularly quick or strong but shows flashes.  Both still very young. Marcelo on 7 goals in 1000 Liga MX minutes now.  Playing more forward of the two.  
    • That's wild.  How much would a PL team cost?
    • We need to be realistic here, the only guys we have leading a CB backline are Waterman and MIller, and neither of those guys are doing a particularly good job at it.  Between having one of those guys do a job they're not succeeding at or having a new combination that is athletic, tall, quicker and our two most in form CB's, I know what my lineup is.
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