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Originally Posted by football19

That's modern day football ,all about structured coaching ,shape,and most important three points . The manager decides the system ,probably based on players available,and his track record suggests he's not bad at it.

I would have thought the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition would also come into consideration when a manager is deciding on a system for a forthcoming game. As you have often said, some opposing teams have sussed out our system all too easily. We seem to find it difficult to change shape/system and I sometimes feel that we are imposing a system on the players. For example, Proccy is clearly unhappy in his more forward role, and we don't see Charlie Barnett at his best when he is on the right wing. Structured coaching may be ok, but it should not inhibit natural talent.