People take me wrong when I get on my high horse about 'possession football' but I am actually aware of the importance of accurate, fast, progressive passing.
My problem is with passing for passing's sake.
Oh, they say (the 'wise' ones) you need to have the ball to win the game. AND, they say, I am a dinosaur to think otherwise.
Well, to me, exciting football DOES involve passing. But football is about a heck of a lot more:
Tackling, dribbling, shooting, corners, throws, saves, punches, headers, flick ons, off-sides, fouls, blocks, speedy wingers, hard defenders, nutmegs, sweepers, midfield maestro, the ref, crosses, bookings, bit of banter, chants, tribal fans, passion, pressure, tricks, skills etc etc etc.
Call me old fashioned but I prefer FOOTBALL to KEEPBALL !!!