Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
Why does it have to be one thing or the other? You can still retain possession without playing tippy-tappy at the back. We had the lead yesterday and the opportunity to control the game. But we failed to do, by continuing with hopeful long balls, lobs, flicks, headers etc. We need to be able to adapt our game.


It has to be one thing or the other because you need to be decisive once you decide upon a tactic and not deviate from it - otherwise you can't expect it to work. I will say though that we might learn to hold the ball when we're in the lead with minutes to go and that's a good suggestion, although it's a dangerous tactic and should only be used sparingly