Very defensive set up by Apple. Stay compact but let the opposition have most of the possession. Hope Alfie can nick one. I am not sure I like that strategy
I don't think 343 is the long term plan for this side though.
It wouldn't make sense to sign 3 new central midfielders on top of the 6 we already have, to then play only 2 of them every game.
Appleton said they’ve been working on it for a couple of days. I suspect it was a hasty rethink when it became clear Hector and CBT would be unavailable.
Working ok so far today against this opponent though.
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Attack broke down as no one is pushing up to support may in the box.
Could have gone with Kanu and L.Watson instead