Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
I just wish that we wouldn't play that defensive shit until we're forced to come out to play. We can't do it. Our defence can't sustain that kind of pressure for so long. It wouldn't be so bad if we were affective in possession or had the ability to slow the game down in order to re-group, but we don't do that and at times give the ball straight back to the opposition. We aren't very good at defending on the 18 yard line, eventually we are opened up. We should play a little higher as we do have defenders in Manga and Bamba who have the ability to recover.
I think we played higher earlier in the season and were susceptible to the ball down the side, particularly on Manga's side. But it is clear the alternative isn't working. There is no pressure on the midfielders in possession and quality passers can always find willing runners if there is sufficient space in front of our back four. Away games are a painful experience at the moment!