Quote Originally Posted by Moodybluebird View Post
Probably a lot more and for a lot longer than you matey.

Don't get me wrong. As a tactic and with the right players, it can be an effective way to retain possession as opposed to a hopeful punt upfield. However, there are times when to doggedly pursue this tactic is taking too much of a risk and will invariably mean that the ball is lost in a very dangerous area.

You also need to consider the state of the game. If you're winning by a single goal with 10 minutes to play, do you still advocate one-twos with your goalkeeper in and around the six yard box ? I think not and if you were down the City you like most of the fans would be screaming for the defender to clear it away from the danger area.
If we're ahead with 10 minutes to go I'd sooner us keep possession than lump it upfield and give it away. Those tactics were thought of as poor in the 90s