04-22-2017, 09:54 AM
I think Bolts is trying to do a mini Hawks with the team - short, precise kicking, keepings off, waiting for the right option etc. But we're not up to it, pure and simple. Bolton keeps using the word connection, and makes repeated reference to the teams lack of connection. Hopefully he can get us to play that way, but I'm not hopeful.
The simple fact is that any team can only hold on to the ball for so long before they cough it up. 30-40 seconds of playing kick and catch in your own half is 30-40 seconds wasted IMO.
It's a game that invites chaos - the ball bounce is variable, all the ground are different proportions / sizes, players can come at you from any direction, no offside etc. Why not embrace the chaos ? There's a fine line between too much order and too little. I think Bolton is over compensating to be honest.
The simple fact is that any team can only hold on to the ball for so long before they cough it up. 30-40 seconds of playing kick and catch in your own half is 30-40 seconds wasted IMO.
It's a game that invites chaos - the ball bounce is variable, all the ground are different proportions / sizes, players can come at you from any direction, no offside etc. Why not embrace the chaos ? There's a fine line between too much order and too little. I think Bolton is over compensating to be honest.