Hollands

Treading on dodgy ground here but I have to disagree with Eddie here. It's a bit like being in a quiz- the questions are easy when you know the answers. Looking at it from the opposite point of view from Eddie; I could never read the game when I played and have always been impressed by those who can, and I sympathise with those who can't. For instance when Hughes came into the side I was not too pleased because at first I didn't rate him. But I spent a lot of time watching him and came to notice how he keeps an eye on his team-mates, and quietly slips in to cover for anyone who gets drawn out of position.Poor Stephens on the other hand just doesn't get what is required of a DM, and is always chasing the ball. I won't have it that he isn't trying, he is just not comfortable there.

I agree, being able to read the game is massively important, often defensive midfielders end up running around like a headless chicken, it shows the fans they are trying, but achieves very little!