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1. Let's start with Boreham Wood's first real change.
So far, not too bad. Taylor is covering Dunne, there's a largish gap between JWB and Nugent, but Rhead is unlikely to threaten it.
So far, not too bad. Taylor is covering Dunne, there's a largish gap between JWB and Nugent, but Rhead is unlikely to threaten it.
2. Dunne is now back in position. Tshimanga begins his run across the back 4.
Moshni and Judd are a touch too deep. Judd shouldn't really be deeper than Nugent, there's no threat his side.
Moshni can see the ball, Tshimanga and the whole picture ahead.
Moshni and Judd are a touch too deep. Judd shouldn't really be deeper than Nugent, there's no threat his side.
Moshni can see the ball, Tshimanga and the whole picture ahead.
3. BW's number 10 checks back inside and the Bees squeeze up. It's now that the backline becomes a big of a problem.
Moshni hasn't stepped up and Judd is still too deep (probably taking his line of Moshni) but should be higher.
Nugent totally unaware of Tshimanga.
Moshni hasn't stepped up and Judd is still too deep (probably taking his line of Moshni) but should be higher.
Nugent totally unaware of Tshimanga.
4. The ball is about to be played. Moshni has said nothing to Nugent, and is still too deep - along with Judd.
Nugent hasn't checked his shoulder once, he has no idea where Tshimanga is.
There's very little pressure on the ball, their CM can pick a pass.
Nugent hasn't checked his shoulder once, he has no idea where Tshimanga is.
There's very little pressure on the ball, their CM can pick a pass.
5. We're now in trouble. Nugent probably still doesn't know Tshimanga on his shoulder. Moshni's body language hasn't adjusted to the ball at all.
Even if we had a decent line, we're playing a high line with no pressure on a 15 yard pass.
Even if we had a decent line, we're playing a high line with no pressure on a 15 yard pass.
6. Jumping ahead a few frames, Moshni has barely reacted. Nugent is the only outfield player inside the area, the rest are ball-watching.
7. The first goal. There are 7 BW players in the screen and only 2 of ours.
We have 9 players to defend against 4 attackers, and plenty of time to pick up the ball.
Should be fine.
We have 9 players to defend against 4 attackers, and plenty of time to pick up the ball.
Should be fine.
8. Something's bizarre. Of those 9 players, only 1 (Nugent) is actually looking at the ball. The rest have turned and are sprinting back towards goal.
Moshni already isn't goal side!
Moshni already isn't goal side!
9. Nugent is probably fouled here, but a 9v4 should be able to handle it.
Moshni and Judd have again have lost their man.
Moshni and Judd have again have lost their man.
10. We're in trouble again. We've gone from a 9v4 to haveing 2 players essentially unmarked in the area.
1-0.
1-0.
11. Let's move on to another chance.
Two major issues already. There's not enough pressure on the ball and our back line has disintegrated into 2 separate units again; Judd & Moshni are 5 yards deeper than JBW & Nugent.
No communication. Tshimanga doesn't need to time his run!
Two major issues already. There's not enough pressure on the ball and our back line has disintegrated into 2 separate units again; Judd & Moshni are 5 yards deeper than JBW & Nugent.
No communication. Tshimanga doesn't need to time his run!
12. Nugent is completely at sea here. He had no idea what's going on behind him and isn't close enough to put pressure on the ball.
Moshni, incredibly, is looking to push up here, when it's clear that stepping across into the space can block Tshimanga's route to goal.
Moshni, incredibly, is looking to push up here, when it's clear that stepping across into the space can block Tshimanga's route to goal.
13. Moshni is not even looking at the obvious threat in behind, JBW hasn't shuffled in to close the gap.
Moshni's body language is again in a position where it's almost impossible to return and recover.
Moshni's body language is again in a position where it's almost impossible to return and recover.
14. Finally, he realises! But it's too late. Judd again is the furthest player back in the back line.
15. Tshimanga is still onside *when he recieves the ball*, never mind when he started making his run.
16. Loach saves us, but Moshni's hardly busting a gut to block the shot. On the highlights reel, he takes a couple of touches to steady himself.
Moshni's trying to block with his wrong foot here. Again, at the shot the two other Boreham Wood players are free. No awareness.
Moshni's trying to block with his wrong foot here. Again, at the shot the two other Boreham Wood players are free. No awareness.
17. Finally, just watch the body language at the penalty. I know we're struggling and we're about to go down 2-0 against 10 men, but just JWB (17).
Hardly ready to scrap for the second ball.
Hardly ready to scrap for the second ball.
18. Still hasn't moved.
19. Still.
20. It's easy to be critical, but bloody hell!
Solutions:
+ Pick a deep or mid block and drill it. We don't have the pace / training to play a high line.
+ Talk and communicate as a back 4. Moshni has to pass players on here
+ FBs cannot play deeper than CBs
Solutions:
+ Pick a deep or mid block and drill it. We don't have the pace / training to play a high line.
+ Talk and communicate as a back 4. Moshni has to pass players on here
+ FBs cannot play deeper than CBs
21. But reality is that this back 4 are deeply, deeply flawed. Even with extensive traning and drilling (would Moshni even fancy it on a short-term deal), these issues are fundamental. New players are essential.
22. Reality is that Nugent (here and at Stevenage) has been a starter for teams that can't stop conceding. JBW is unfit and far too slow. Judd & Moshni are here for the short-term only.
Can't see any other solution than a new back 4.
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Can't see any other solution than a new back 4.
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