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jamesgtfc
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I think that's the difference with this team to what we've seen previously.

Edwards last season was soon doubled up on.  Before that Dembele was rounded upon, Scott Neilson, Nathan Arnold....the list is endless of players we've had who have become our sole outlet and source of creativity.  Whilst not a similar type of player, James Hanson's effectiveness dwindled when teams had two players sandwiching him to nullify his ability to do anything in the air.  

What we've got now is two stand out creative types in Sousa and McAtee AND then players bombing on like Efete that creates spaces for others AND the energy of Clifton/Fox to drag players all over the place AND Taylor/LJL dragging people out of position when dropping deep AND (arguably most crucially) Hunt who keeps the tempo far too quick for most teams at this level.  Absolute perfect combination to cause teams havoc.


When you build your team around one player making things tick, you get sussed out.

But teams can only realistically double up on one player and when McAtee starts running the show, do their instructions change and they double up on him instead which then means Sousa can do his thing?

Take the first goal on Saturday, all attention on Waterfall so up steps Efete. This then creates a huge problem for the defending team.
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He's probably the sort who says "megs" as he does it too. Being told the obvious used to make me see red!


Or something like “mos” in Sousa’s case. 😁


(Portuguese for nutmeg is noz-moscada)


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Take the first goal on Saturday, all attention on Waterfall so up steps Efete. This then creates a huge problem for the defending team.


Watching the highlights from Saturday and Tuesday, I picked up on Waterfall's movement which I didn't notice during the actual game.  Last season he frustrated the life out of me at set-pieces as he barely moved.  This season he's bouncing on the spot, dummying his runs, taking players with him (regardless if they like it or not).  Not just his defensive game that has been transformed over the summer.
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I think that's the difference with this team to what we've seen previously.

Edwards last season was soon doubled up on.  Before that Dembele was rounded upon, Scott Neilson, Nathan Arnold....the list is endless of players we've had who have become our sole outlet and source of creativity.  Whilst not a similar type of player, James Hanson's effectiveness dwindled when teams had two players sandwiching him to nullify his ability to do anything in the air.  

What we've got now is two stand out creative types in Sousa and McAtee AND then players bombing on like Efete that creates spaces for others AND the energy of Clifton/Fox to drag players all over the place AND Taylor/LJL dragging people out of position when dropping deep AND (arguably most crucially) Hunt who keeps the tempo far too quick for most teams at this level.  Absolute perfect combination to cause teams havoc.


Reads like a perfect recipe for promotion, especially with 9 goalscorers after 6 games.

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I'm glad that Hurst seems to be allowing our creative players a lot more freedom. I always felt that in his first spell players like Sousa were tied down with too many defensive duties and not allowed to express themselves and be creative. I just hope it continues.
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