Corky Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 It would be nice if we left a couple of players up the pitch when defending a corner, so that if/when we clear it we have a chance to break away. That would go down well with me, Paulo
purpleronnie Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 I assume because he's Italian it will be just a lot more training than the players might be used to.
Jon the Hat Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 When you think about it, it seems sensible to involve a ball in all of you fitness training, Might get you that bit more sharp before the start of the season.
Babylon Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 I assume because he's Italian it will be just a lot more training than the players might be used to.
mancunianfox Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 It would be nice if we left a couple of players up the pitch when defending a corner, so that if/when we clear it we have a chance to break away. That would go down well with me, Paulo +1. It really bugs me when teams don't leave a man up.
marbelladave Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 From the Merc Paulo Sousa says he shocked his new players during their first pre-season training session yesterday morning by breaking out the footballs, writes Rob Tanner. Sousa, who was unveiled as City's new manager yesterday, has vowed to play attractive, passing football and said all training at Belvoir Drive would be done with the ball. The players returned form their summer break yesterday to meet the new management team of Sousa, assistant Bruno Oliveira, coach Chris Powell and match analyst Nelson Jardim, with Mike Stowell remaining as goalkeeping coach. Traditionally, the first couple of weeks of pre-season is designed to improve physical fitness, but Sousa said he was working to improve quality immediately. "The first training session went very well," he said. "It was a different approach from what I understand from their past. We approach it straight away with the ball. I saw they were a little bit anxious about that. But they coped quite well and everyone was delighted. "I think they were responsive. I have a lot of confidence in my process. I always have a lot of confidence in my players." Sousa admitted it would take time for the players to adapt and adjust to his approach, but he was confident the players are capable of learning. "You don't push too much too early because when you change managers it is not easy at the beginning," he said. "To win, it is easier if we play positive football, because I think we can win more often and it will be easier when we reach the Premier League. We will be ready to compete. "I will work to develop the players, I give them all the resources I can to make the better decisions. Then to get them to make the correct decisions, tactically, mentally and physically. With this we can achieve everything we want. I can say to the supporters that my team will have the same style as them – emotional and very passionate, and with a lot of expectations in our players. That is what they can expect from me. "The minimum I expect of the players is they have the same ambition as me, because I am a person with a lot of ambition and they must be the same. "Secondly, they must approach training and the games with a winning mentality. I want to win every game and for that we must approach the training properly. "We want to develop and improve, make them better players to help us, myself and the club, to achieve the targets we expect." Fantastic opening salvo from Paulo, now just get on and do it!
Finchy Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 "To win, it is easier if we play positive football, because I think we can win more often and it will be easier when we reach the Premier League. We will be ready to compete." Nice bit of confidence there
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 The key, I think, is likely to be in the type of players he brings into the club.
Fox You Forest Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 "The first training session went very well," he said. "It was a different approach from what I understand from their past. We approach it straight away with the ball. I saw they were a little bit anxious about that. But they coped quite well and everyone was delighted. I suspect he was looking at Neilson when he mentioned the amount of ball work they'd be doing.
Ozwin Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 I'm starting to really like this guy, there's no messing about with him.
Koke Posted 8 July 2010 Posted 8 July 2010 I Really hope he does not come in and try and change too much! I enjoyed last season we played football that at times was slick and fast but also had times where we hoofed a lot. The point though is that it was varied dependent on the opponent. I don't want to see this passing continental style of football, it is boring! The point in football is to entertain. People around seem to be saying that spains style of play in the germany game was thrilling, I personally cannot see where passing the ball around in the middle of the pitch is going to get you, unless you have someone who can play a killer pass across the defense then it wont work, and i fail to see a player of that standard in our squad and more importantly a player that will read that pass and have the pace to get on the end of it. Those who are saying we just play hoof ball i am not sure that is entirely justified to be honest. In both seasons Nigel was here then we played some brilliant football in spells as well. One touch and quick football in some cases, and players like Dyer ran at defenses. If we go down this route of continental football it will kill off the flair of Dyer, King etc. I will reserve judgment until i see the first few games but i really hope we dont change things around too much. After all we had a bloody good finish last season lets not change a winning team around too much shall we. He could either turn us into a much more boring version of Spain, or a mini version of Barca. I know it's wishful thinking, but we can dream. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQLVKD-6hYE&feature=player_embedded#!
Fox92 Posted 9 July 2010 Posted 9 July 2010 We haven't even played a game yet and people are critising him already. Give him a chance. If we are bottom of the league within 10 games, then have a go at him, but it's not like we have even played a match.
SwanMan Posted 10 July 2010 Posted 10 July 2010 Hi guys, I'm a Swansea fan (for more of a detailed breakdown about what you can expect from Sousa, go to the 'new members introduce yourself' section of the forum) and my intentions are good. I'm just extremely interested to note some of the views on here and hope I can help shed some light on things for you. Some random thoughts on some of the topics on this loop: - Someone mentioned training. I don't know what the training looks like or what drills he does, all I know is that Swansea got more muscle strains last season than the previous 3 put together. There were constant rumblings of discontent about the training with Sousa from day one. - Someone mentioned Catenaccio: spot on. (Again, see my introduction post for more on this). - Someone mentioned keeping possession slowly, turn back, pass sideways, start again, pass sideways etc: again, spot on. From what I saw of you last season, you seemed to be quite a high-tempo side under Pearson. That is definitely going to change! - 0-0, 1-0 and 0-1: get used to this. It will happen a lot. We drew a blank TEN times at home last season. Anyway, I hope this is useful. He has some good points, honest! Good luck for next season ladies and gents, enjoy - only 4 weeks til opening day
Edmund Posted 10 July 2010 Posted 10 July 2010 - Someone mentioned training. I don't know what the training looks like or what drills he does, all I know is that Swansea got more muscle strains last season than the previous 3 put together. There were constant rumblings of discontent about the training with Sousa from day one. Funny you mention this, I was worried when I read one of the players reports on returning to training. The players have said they were surprised when returning to training they ran with the ball (ball exercises) instead of running flat out for fitness. I understand drills like running with the ball help control, technique etc but a solid fitness core is the most important foundation to lay before concentrating on the basics. I trust that they know what they're doing though.
SwanMan Posted 10 July 2010 Posted 10 July 2010 Funny you mention this, I was worried when I read one of the players reports on returning to training. The players have said they were surprised when returning to training they ran with the ball (ball exercises) instead of running flat out for fitness. I understand drills like running with the ball help control, technique etc but a solid fitness core is the most important foundation to lay before concentrating on the basics. I trust that they know what they're doing though. Yeah, this sounds familiar to us last season. I think it's his way of getting the players to 'buy in' to his methods (after all, whoever heard of a footballer who doesn't want to ball work in training?) but like you, I tend to agree that it may not actually be what is best for the players when it comes to fitness. For a general summary of what you can expect from Sousa, check out this link which I posted on a different section of this forum. http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=60894&st=440 All the best, good luck next year SwanMan
Legend_in_blue Posted 10 July 2010 Posted 10 July 2010 The constant comparison to the way in which Sousa worked with Swansea and now us is beginning to annoy. I'd expect Sousa's mentality to change somewhat now he's at a club which has the potential to do so much more.
Koke Posted 11 July 2010 Posted 11 July 2010 Hi guys, I'm a Swansea fan (for more of a detailed breakdown about what you can expect from Sousa, go to the 'new members introduce yourself' section of the forum) and my intentions are good. I'm just extremely interested to note some of the views on here and hope I can help shed some light on things for you. Some random thoughts on some of the topics on this loop: - Someone mentioned training. I don't know what the training looks like or what drills he does, all I know is that Swansea got more muscle strains last season than the previous 3 put together. There were constant rumblings of discontent about the training with Sousa from day one. - Someone mentioned Catenaccio: spot on. (Again, see my introduction post for more on this). - Someone mentioned keeping possession slowly, turn back, pass sideways, start again, pass sideways etc: again, spot on. From what I saw of you last season, you seemed to be quite a high-tempo side under Pearson. That is definitely going to change! - 0-0, 1-0 and 0-1: get used to this. It will happen a lot. We drew a blank TEN times at home last season. Anyway, I hope this is useful. He has some good points, honest! Good luck for next season ladies and gents, enjoy - only 4 weeks til opening day To be fair - and I don't wanna sound disrespectful. - but our strikers are a cut above yours. We scored 21 [twenty one] goals more than you did last season. We had 3 players in double digits. I realise that the football at the Liberty were dull to watch, but believe me when I say that we are used to dull mediocre football. Under Pearson we played some decent stuff, but at times it was dull as well. It's just a case of wait and see what happens when the season starts.
Ozwin Posted 11 July 2010 Posted 11 July 2010 What teams win 4-0 every week anyway? I'd take a 1-0 win every game.
Pratlinho Posted 11 July 2010 Posted 11 July 2010 To be fair - and I don't wanna sound disrespectful. - but our strikers are a cut above yours. We scored 21 [twenty one] goals more than you did last season. We had 3 players in double digits. Expect your good strikers to be sent out on loan or left out of the side and your targetman to play most games upfront on his own with nobody supporting him.
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