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Defending a lead !

Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by LuisDiazgamechanger, Jul 17, 2015.

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How to defend a lead in Football

Poll closed Jul 16, 2016.
  1. Sit back and counter attack

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  2. Try to score more goals by playing normally.

    4 vote(s)
    66.7%
  3. Change the formation

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Others (Name)

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
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  1. LuisDiazgamechanger

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    <peacedove>Some clubs would like to get something from a losing position, we have seen
    Chelsea doing it many times and United did it during the time of Sir Alex Ferguson.
    Last season Liverpool were unable to protect a lead, and we saw many smaller clubs
    doing it including Aston Villa.
    Ways to defend a lead .
    1.Sit back and counter attack.
    2. Try to score more goals.
    3. Change the formation.
    4.Others (Name)
     
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  2. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    For me, if you go one goal up, then you continue as you are - keep the same structure and shape.

    Then once you got 2 goals, you sit back a little and look to counter. But either way - you need to keep shape and structure, and remain defensively sound.
     
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  3. The artist JerryChristmas

    The artist JerryChristmas "Massive old member"

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    Are 1, 2 and 3 not potentially the same thing? <whistle> Change formation so that you sit back, counter attack and score more goals :)
     
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  4. astro

    astro Well-Known Member

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    How is this a betting thread?
     
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  5. The artist JerryChristmas

    The artist JerryChristmas "Massive old member"

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    Should be a match day thread instead <ok>
     
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  6. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Should be no prefix at all. Ergo a football discussion
     
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  7. Tobes

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    Betting thread <laugh>

    dribs strikes again
     
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  8. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    We all had a bet on how long it would take you to question it.

    Billy won £10
     
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  9. LuisDiazgamechanger

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    :laugh:
    Who is paying?. Pub landlord of today.:laugh:
     
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  10. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    @Gerrez.
     
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  11. astro

    astro Well-Known Member

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    I know. We split the winnings.

    Mugs.
     
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  12. Red Hadron Collider

    Red Hadron Collider The Hammerhead

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    **** off <ok>
     
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  13. LuisDiazgamechanger

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  14. The artist JerryChristmas

    The artist JerryChristmas "Massive old member"

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    Yeah but I also had a bet with Gonzo that if you believed I'd actually split it then I'd win another tenner <whistle>

    #billytherichkid

    #mugged
     
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  15. Surely taking the lead shouldn't see you go more defensive, sit back or park the bus. A team should just look to take control. If you're in the lead them keep hold of the ball and don't take silly risks
     
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  16. I'm the chef :)
     
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  17. Jeremy Hillary Boob

    Jeremy Hillary Boob GC Thread Terminator

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    I'll defend a lead: it's the best way to walk a dog across the road.

    I'll get my coat....
     
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  18. Treble

    Treble Keyser Söze

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    Good question but tbh United under Fergie rarely went out to get something from a losing position. Yes there have been iconic games where that's happened but over the last decade and longer it's not the norm for us.

    Typically (against the lesser teams) it was go all out attack first 20 mins, get a goal then drop down to 2nd gear. Then play the rest on a counter attack.

    If you have the players it's effective bcos in the long term, psychology you affect the opposition managers to change strategy and sit back and rarely trouble your goal.
     
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  19. Diego

    Diego Lone Ranger

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    Correct, force the first, nick the second and leave them thinking that if they commit forward you will just score more.
     
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  20. Worked a treat for us during the 2013-14 season. Shane we forgot to do the second bit against Palace <laugh! >
     
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