Had to make it as Maatsen took himself out of the game going for a challenge that wasnt there so was going to leave the left exposed
Watson was literally coming in to win the ball as he did it
You cant hide the fact that Maatsen had left a gap though!!
And dont start the wounded animal act with him as even I've defended his performances of late
Maatsen went for a high-press interception, the guy nicked it past him, but was well inside his own half with nobody ahead of him, there was no 'need' to drag him back by the arm, especially as Watson was coming in. Maatsen has looked threatening so far and I'm on scapegoat watch
Im not making Maatsen a scapegoat, he's done well today but not at that particular moment
Very similar to the way Powell used to set up. One proper wide player, one centre mid pushed out wide to tuck in and provide stability in the middle. We used to have it with Jackson and Green/Waggy or Pritchard and Harriott/Kerkar. It makes sense, stops you getting caught out while allowing a good passer to get the ball in from wide positions or arrive late in the box. I think Pritch was third highest assist-maker one season
Very similar to the way Powell used to set up. One proper wide player, one centre mid pushed out wide to tuck in and provide stability in the middle. We used to have it with Jackson and Green/Waggy or Pritchard and Harriott/Kerkar. It makes sense, stops you getting caught out while allowing a good passer to get the ball in from wide positions or arrive late in the box. I think Pritch was third highest assist-maker one season
Curbs did it after we first got relegated his best teams had Holland or Stuart on the right.
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Attempt missed. Curtis Main (Shrewsbury Town) header from the centre of the box.
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Foul by Chris Gunter (Charlton Athletic).
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Nathanael Ogbeta (Shrewsbury Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.