Northampton Pre Season Friendly Match Thread

[StanSP]

It's like being back at the KP with some of these adverts  

[KFS]

Just now, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

So what’s the ploy with Ricardo playing CM? Quick feet and directness?

I’m confused - Castagne, Faes and Ricardo are all right sided in defence… what’s going to stop a decent raking ball left to expose Doyle and Thomas/Kristiansen 

[l444ry]

Actually at the game and agree with others that Coady and Winks look to be massive acquisitions. Faes and Castagne, however, appear to be not so interested.

[StanSP]

Just now, KFS said:

I’m confused - Castagne, Faes and Ricardo are all right sided in defence… what’s going to stop a decent raking ball left to expose Doyle and Thomas/Kristiansen 

Cover by Coady and KDH to support. 

[copunk]

Decent half, couple of nervy moments, Doyle has done ok but why he's playing LB I don't know, Coady looks solid and nice to see how vocal and organised he is, Winks looks different gravy, granted it's a friendly but the way he recycles the ball quickly and always wants to receive the ball is a joy to see, can't wait to see more of him 

Attacking wise some interesting passages of play, can clearly see we are crying out for more creativity though

Vardy looks sharp, KDH has looked busy, Ricardo (if he stays fit) could absolutely walk this division 

[FoxesWalk]

3 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

So what’s the ploy with Ricardo playing CM? Quick feet and directness?

He can carry the ball, beat a man and pick a pass. Athleticism to drive box to box. Makes sense to me. Issue will be the right sided CB could be exposed. Faes is good on the ball but not sure about him there for this reason. 
 

Ricardo is too good for the championship, we just need to keep him fit. He is technically more than good enough to wriggle in and out of tight spaces in the middle. 

Edited 15 July 2023 by FoxesWalk

[HoChiMinhFOX]

Slagged off Winks in the past, but he's looking very tidy. Recycling the ball nicely and really dictating the tempo. 

[GingerrrFox]

Wish Elliott would chill out on Stolarczyk on commentary! The system Enzo is creating is a hybrid of Pep’s and De Zerbi’s, this dictates that the keeper plays risky passes forwards to break the lines. Matty’s making it seem like he’s shit or gone rogue when actually this is the way Enzo wants to play. The goal kicks are interesting, with Coady and Jakub splitting to play out from the back. 

Edited 15 July 2023 by GingerrrFox

[blaaklint]

Just now, FoxesWalk said:

He can carry the ball, beat a man and pick a pass. Athleticism to drive box to box. Makes sense to me. Issue will be the right sided CB could be exposed. Faes is good on the ball but not sure about him there for this reason. 
 

Ricardo is too good for the championship, we just need to keep him fit.

I do think eventually we'll see Justin playing where Faes is due to his recovery pace

[Happy Fox]

We have played fairly well. With a better winger I can see us being more creative tbh.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Looking good until we get to the final third. Winks will run the show at this level, he looks great.

[southfox66]

Id be surprised if Ricardo still with us at the start of the season? and a few others ?

Edited 15 July 2023 by southfox66

[Fightforever]

Winks reminds me of a more mobile version of Iborra

[StanSP]

 

 

[copunk]

3 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

To be fair, I think we will concede at least 5 goals this season from cock-ups due to passing it out, or the keeper not claiming it properly on a cross. But the point is that if you score 10-15 because you play this way then the net result is worth it.

100% this, was thinking there are going to be so many nervy moments this season, in pretty much every game, but if we can nail this style and commit to it without bottling the tactic, we could be in for a fascinating season 

[KFS]

Just now, GingerrrFox said:

Wish Elliott would chill out on Stolarczyk on commentary! The system Enzo is creating is a hybrid of Pep’s and De Zerbi’s, this dictates that the keeper plays risky passes forwards to break the lines. Marty’s making it seem like he’s shit or gone rogue when actually this is the way Enzo wants to play. The goal kicks are interesting, with Coady and Jakub splitting to play out from the back. 

Picked up on this too. He’s going to have to realise it’s the way we’re going to play. You can see why none of our other options will be used and this new lad is being targeted 

[Lambert09]

winks is essential. You can see that already. 
 

We are going to have to accept some horror show goals conceded with the way we are waiting for those little openings at the back to break but you can see how open the field is once we actually complete the sequence

 

Its hard when you’re playing with 3 lads from an unnamed country that are just going through the motions  

Edited 15 July 2023 by Lambert09

[whoareyaaa]

2 minutes ago, l444ry said:

Actually at the game and agree with others that Coady and Winks look to be massive acquisitions. Faes and Castagne, however, appear to be not so interested.

Faes has not put a foot wrong, his been solid.

[Dahnsouff]

Just now, GingerrrFox said:

Wish Elliott would chill out on Stolarczyk on commentary! The system Enzo is creating is a hybrid of Pep’s and De Zerbi’s, this dictates that the keeper plays risky passes forwards to break the lines. Marty’s making it seem like he’s shit or gone rogue when actually this is the way Enzo wants to play. The goal kicks are interesting, with Coady and Jakub splitting to play out from the back. 

As much as I agree, a season of this would give everyone buttock muscles to die for. 

[FoxesWalk]

Just now, blaaklint said:

I do think eventually we'll see Justin playing where Faes is due to his recovery pace

That would make some sense, although it seems a shame to lose Justin’s key strength, which is marauding forward. 
 

I don’t understand why we play Castagne here, he’s obviously leaving, just put Justin or Albrighton in there. 

[Cropwellfox]

Very refreshing to see defenders looking to play the ball forward progressively after one or two passes rather than the bilge we’ve had to watch over the past two seasons or so. Winks and Riccy P look a class above. 

[Simmo86]

Loving the amount of cross field passes and actually finding someone in space. Something that has been very very lacking over the last few seasons 

[Vacamion]

Missed the first half.

 

What are the headlines?

 

 

[Sunbury Fox]

Winks' ability to manoeuvre the ball instantly and accurately is very impressive. Just worry that we could do with a bit more physicality in CM alongside him. We are also desperate for wide attackers/wingers. Really need some in the door before the Cov game. 

[Lesta Legend]

2 minutes ago, southfox66 said:

Id be surprised if Ricardo still with us at the start of the season? and a few others ?

It seems he's central to the style of play.