[maccawozzagod]

Individual good performances by a couple of the defenders for large parts of the season have been overshadowed by bad defending as a team and as a tactically aware unit.

1. Some terrible mistakes have probably contributed ten goals.

2. Not defending the back post at corners has probably contributed ten goals.
3. Hoofing the ball straight to Mullin has invited the ball straight back at the defenders. We are allowing the opposition to fully control the game EVERY WEEK practically. When you spend 3/4 of the game defending it is hardly surprising when you concede 2.2 games a week.
4. Poor headed clearances. Ever noticed how our headers tend to go to the opposition and their headers tend to find shirts? As somebody has pointed out already - put it out if in doubt.

Harris and Proctor are both reasonable players at what they do. But for me it creates a problem because neither of them are particularly comfortable when holding and running with the ball. They can both tackle, they can both run and they can both find a decent pass, but playing them both together means that when we are trying to clear our lines we have two players across the middle of the pitch who are not being able to keep hold of the ball long enough for the team to get out. Thereby inviting the opposition straight back onto us again.

5. Playing players in the correct position when possible. Sound simple but Ian Craney may well be able to play up front in the hole but he is a midfielder who is used to being 15 yards deeper. Players instinctively get sucked into areas where they are more accustomed to being. Aswad Thomas a winger? dont make me laugh. Shaun Whalley is still learning the game and needs to be allowed to develop. Show him which bit of the field he is supposed to be in and leave him there - he'll come on quicker.

Coley seems to be able to get average players to perform above their station, if he can get them to start playing football 40 yards earlier we stand a chance of being a top half table. I personally don't think there is an awful lot wrong with the team as it is, just a bit of tinkering required here and there and we'd be fine

6. and sign a foil for Mullin or play McGivern.