Quote Originally Posted by Trigger View Post
That was their aim but it was extremely low percentage in it coming off as they weren't good enough. If you aren't good enough then there is little point. I more clinical team would have done far more with easy possession they gifted us high up the pitch.

The point is whether they hoofed it from keeper or they passed two or three times before bring closed down on and around the box they still hoofed it.
I don't think it's the point though. If you watch a next time does this, the aim is to draw 3 or 4 of our players out to press the ball. Their invention and quality on the ball from there on will dictate how successful they are but there is definitely method in why the do it.

For example if they manage to draw 4 of our players to go after the ball, especially with the new goal kick rule then the keeper hoofs it straight towards Morrison and Flint then the likelihood is that their defensive midfielders are more likely to collect the second ball unchallenged.