Philosophy vs Tactics

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The_Loft_Sessions

Seagull Shouts

Apr 30, 2014

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Brighton

• Apr 30, 2014

• #1

Wrote a post about football philosophy vs tactics and would appreciate feedback.

It's here: http://seagullshouts.tumblr.com/post/84335041526/philosophy-vs-tactics

 

Goldstone Rapper

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Jan 19, 2009

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BN3 7DE

• Apr 30, 2014

• #2

I don't think you're very clear what 'total football' actually is. It's not necessarily a possession game, but an approach to the game where outfield players from a side are comfortable playing in other positions, such as 'defenders' turning into attackers and 'attackers' turning into defenders, without it disrupting the balance and shape of a team. The Holland team of the 1970s, an embodiment of 'total football', often used what nowadays would be consider spoiling tactics such as the offside trap to compress play and stop the other side from playing.

 

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coagulantwolf

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Jun 21, 2012

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• Apr 30, 2014

• #3

Are people seriously suggesting that if they had a choice between WINNING ugly, or LOSING 'beautifully', they'd rather lose?

My priorities:
1) Brighton winning
2) Brighton winning playing well

The win's what I really want to see, the beautiful football is a bonus.

 

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TheJasperCo

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Jan 20, 2012

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Exeter

• Apr 30, 2014

• #4

Pfft, what a question. Winning is the aim, however you achieve success - whether it's luck or sheer grit - it's the winning the counts at this level anyway.

 

Goldstone Rapper

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Jan 19, 2009

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• Apr 30, 2014

• #5

The article perpetuates certain myths about beauty, philosophy and tactics within the game. In reality....

There are times when a perfectly timed last-ditched tackle is beautiful.

There are times when metronomic, safety-first passing play can be dull.

A possession game is tactical as well.

A defensive game has a philosophy behind it as well.

 

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Southwest Seagull

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Jul 3, 2013

156

• May 1, 2014

• #6

It's difficult really.

As I believe we are able to win with style, I'd rather we attempt to do that than give up the ghost and appoint a Pulis or a Allardyce in order to win at all costs.

Of course winning is the priority, but I believe it can be done with flair and enjoyment - I want our team to win the Championship playing the best football and be remembered for that.