Attacking football?

[smiffysarmy]

Just picking up on a comment off another thread saying we look like we are 'set up to not lose rather than win a game', I think that might have some truth in it. Quite 'Wilkinesqe'

2 defensive midfielders in Carrington and Wedgebury would suggest this, and now with a forced change with Carrington being suspended I would hope to see Akil Wright brought in, or Leo Smith, 2 players that are more attack minded.

We need to have a real go at Woking today. They are no great shakes by all means, and a win and a decent attacking performance would go a long way to lifting the spirits

C'mon the Town!!

[John Neals Dynasty]

Here here I'm sick of watching timid scared to have a go football.
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[redllan]

Would like to know when was the last time an opposing keeper won a MOTM award against us ????? We just don't hit the target

[Red Light]

We have hardly put a shot in until Reid arrived.

Agreed - most home matches have turned into borefests.

Carrington's red card could be a blessing in disguise - it's forced DK's hand regarding team selection - how will he cope without 'teacher's pet'.

We are at home - in recent years we have played two or even just one striker who has become isolated - just go 4 - 3 - 3 and entertain the crowd for a change.

If the highlight of the afternoon is more than the pre match chilli beef pie I will be amazed.

[WrexSi]

I think we are all pretty clear really that the reason we aren't hitting the target, or even getting shots away at all, is we are simply not set up to attack, particularly from midfield. Everything is set up to play chess with the opposition, stroke the ball around sideways and backwards, maintain possession, etc etc. The trouble is, these tactics are only suited to gifted pro's at a much higher level. Let's face it we have some of the least gifted pro's in the country, any lower in their career and they're out of the game, it's part time football and get another career. Expecting them to maintain obsession then suddenly open up the opposition simply doesn't happen, it always end in a misplaced pass, and the much trumpeted possession is lost. I'm not saying we should go route one and lump the ball fifty yards all the times but there has to be a middle ground in all of this surely. Get the whole team playing on the front foot. Make sure they know it's attacking football we are playing. I think a lot of us long suffering Wrexham fans would maybe prefer to lose 3-2 than 1-0 (and of course we don't want to lose at all! But you know what I am saying. If we ARE to lose, let's go down fighting instead of farting). Goals wins games, goals brings the floating fans in. At the moment we are looking at another season where we neither entertain NOR achieve. This can't be right. Either it's (negative) tactics, or some of the players we have forgotten what they learned ten years ago as kids about getting forward and making things happen. All we are saying is get forward, play with more freedom, have a real go.
In the meantime, one more thing on my mind....if some fans don't rate Carrington, Rutherford, or whoever else, please think hard about not getting on their backs, and pulling them to bits on RP. They might be, erm, sh1te, but they're OUR sh1te! Get behind them. I'm not saying be soft on a shirker, but I don't see any shirkers on the pitch for us. They're to a man giving it their best, even if that best is 'limited'. Get behind them, release some of the nervousness and tension that sometimes spills onto the pitch from the stands.
COYR!

[BillEBadass]

Some very good points Wrexsi - well written and more direct than our current playing tactics.

Like so many others I feel the phrase 'it's still early days' should be mentioned - I really hope our players are better than we have seen so far and there is every chance they may prove to be.

[LlayDragon]

If the player coming in is told to fill the same role as Carrington there will be very little difference; other than playing Carrington's role better or worst than him.

It depends on the instructions given by the management.

[smiffysarmy]

Originally Posted by LlayDragon

If the player coming in is told to fill the same role as Carrington there will be very little difference; other than playing Carrington's role better or worst than him.

It depends on the instructions given by the management.

very true

[WrexSi]

I agree BillE and LlayDragon....some of what we have seen so far must go beyond which XI is out there each week, and is more about how we are set up.
It's is still early days for sure. We are a work in progress. But please Deano, let's at least set out with the intent to get forward, attack, and entertain.
He of all people should know. He scored twice v Woking in the past, and a 3-0 one season was all about getting forward.
I hope we see us attacking today. I know we would probably all settle for a season of dull chess-like 1-0 wins if that's what it took to go up! But let's face it it's not gonna happen. We are always liable to ship one at the back. And half the time that happens due to playing too deep in the first place, arseing around with the ball then suddenly getting caught out.
Attack truly is the best form of defence, particularly at this level where defences aren't the most gifted.