I don’t always see it purely a case of running the clock down especially earlier in the game. Yes it’s a spoiling tactic to try and ‘slow’ the opposition down, and perhaps give us some breathing time at times when we’re under the cosh, and yes ultimately the ref will add time on, but if it helps to alleviate the immediate pressure then so be it. Doesn’t always work, but not all tactics do.
I think they really came into being during Covid, when we all watched on ifollow. Love being back in person but we had some great viewing during lockdown, a relegation escape and reaching the play offs.
Got to agree, i look forward to all the banter, from the Championship Manager diehards, to the novice, an its a fun way of contributing, even the views, thoughts, and input can be so emotional and critical, win, loose or draw, C,O,Y,R,
It's also a good reflection of what's said at a match: "FFS Norwood, come and sit next to me" 30 seconds later... "Yeah, gerrin - great goal Norwood".
It annoys me most when the keeper tries time wasting and slowing the game down when we're clearly on the front foot and thriving from the high tempo. No idea if that's a manager tactic or a keeper decision but I always find it such a weird thing to do especially when theres a lot of time left in a game
Two Wednesday Fans, went to the Sperm Bank, Turned out to be a reight WASTE OF TIME, one of em Came on the bus, the other missed the Tube.
Well maybe we should blame the manager. Don't have an issue with that. I suppose he encourages bookings as a consequence as well.
Collins plays exactly the same way the Cheltenham keeper did against us until we scored at Oakwell. It’s clearly a managerial instruction.
Collins plays the same way whenever we are winning Thats not the issue. It's how early it starts. And as I say it boils my pi55. Regardless of who instructs it. Or carrys it out.
Towd Zigga zagga but tbh I don't remember him giving it Dennis out. Didn't hear owt after the illey era . The golden age started.
If any other player didn't do as the manager instructed and did what he wanted purposefully you'd be incensed! Can't blame Collins for doing what he's told by his own manager