The first match was against Hereford. Using the 4-4-2 tactic, we played a conservative match, with possession fairly even. Matt Jarvis scored a goal from 30 metres out, with the second an own-goal by Toumani Diagouraga.
The second match was against AFC Telford. A one sided match could end only one way, with Wolves triumphant in a 4-0 whitewash.
The match against Stockport had a fair amount of troubles for the travelling team, with some untimely injuries, however still winning with ease 3-0. Karl Henry played a shocker, with Elokobi staking a claim for a first team spot with a great performance.
Facing Premier League Outfit Stoke was no-easy task, but remaining scoreless was a slight embarrassment, considering the shocking way the strikers played. It seems at this point, the squad's main problem is finishing, millions of chances, all thrown away with some errors which shouldn't be happening at the top level. Post match I decided to try out some new tactics, in the Ireland Tour.
First match was facing Derry City was a major one-sided affair, capitalising on all chances presented, in a performance which, despite the lowly opposition, was the best I had witnessed from them all season. Trying out a new tactic, a 4-4-2 variation, it seemed to pay-off, with Keogh having a great game.
The match against Drogheda was much the same as the Derry game. Well, at least at the beginning. Ahead 2-1 at half time, the team threw away the lead to lose 5-3. Complacency was the key here, and needs to be addressed (wait, that's my job). Unfortunately, the resident keeper is a relatively inexperienced 21 year old, who, despite being quite talented, shouldn't be playing at this level as much.
The match against Bray Wanderers began with the Wolves running with a new 4-3-3, slightly defensive tactic. It proved successful, with the team setting up 30 shots, and winning 8-0. It seemed a great new tactic was born, but I required some more testing, so decided not to use it in the next match. Sam Vokes played a blinder of a match.
The match against Bohemians started horribly, conceding 2 from 2. A quick pep-talk at half time and a tactic change to the recently successful 4-3-3, helped the team scavenge a small 3-2 win. It seemed an unlucky own-goal won the match for us, set up by Karl Henry, who set up all three goals.
With the first match against promotion favourites Charlton, the team will have to step up in order to have a chance for this season. It seems what this team lacks is an experienced goalkeeper (nothing against the talented Wayne Hennessey), and finishing up front. In the lead up to the first match, I am searching for a fix for these problems, and if you have any tips, just leave a comment.
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Bit of a mixed pre season there, 8-0 wins and 5-3 defeats lol I see you have switched to an old fashioned 4-3-3 this is the tactics I am using right now with my Man City game and I won the league with it, with Robinho, Love & Aguero up front. You tend to score a lot of goals with this formation as shown by your 8-0 win. Hopefully the tactic will do well for you in the league, good luck.
ReplyDeleteI don't care much about the results in friendly games, I always use all 22 players in such games, I make all substitutions at half time. You'll know how good your team is only after 5 - 10 league games. Good luck in the new season!
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