[Albion] Hürzeler’s (Brighton) Tactics

[macbeth]

As Jonathan Wilson pointed out, the problem with our high line is not the pace of our CBs but an inadequate press further up. We can work on that.

Also have to note that none of the four goals last week were the result of a high line being breached, although there were two other very clear chances somehow missed. But the high line works if you get it right higher up the pitch.

perhaps this is the missing ‘connection’ that fabian was talking about post-match. think it will be very interesting to see if he changes anything to mitigate that on sunday, because if there’s any team who’s pace in behind is going to cause problems for the back line, it’s spurs

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

As Jonathan Wilson pointed out, the problem with our high line is not the pace of our CBs but an inadequate press further up. We can work on that.

Also have to note that none of the four goals last week were the result of a high line being breached, although there were two other very clear chances somehow missed. But the high line works if you get it right higher up the pitch.

You could argue the freekick was a result of the highline being breached. Had Purvis not hoiked him back there would have been another possiblity of a shot on goal.

 

[raymondo]

As Jonathan Wilson pointed out, the problem with our high line is not the pace of our CBs but an inadequate press further up. We can work on that.

Also have to note that none of the four goals last week were the result of a high line being breached, although there were two other very clear chances somehow missed. But the high line works if you get it right higher up the pitch.

Arsenal certainly seemed to get it right against PSG. A very high line and excellent pressing.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

You could argue the freekick was a result of the highline being breached. Had Purvis not hoiked him back there would have been another possiblity of a shot on goal.

Yes, but the ball came through after a mistake in our possession pinballed and fell for their striker, could happen with any line, high or low? And that free kick was possibly the best I've ever seen.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Yes, but the ball came through after a mistake in our possession pinballed and fell for their striker, could happen with any line, high or low? And that free kick was possibly the best I've ever seen.

And had Palmer pinged it in the top corner from somewhere even vaguely near where the offence took place it would have indisputably been the best free kick ever

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

I'm not sure that a more efficient press would have improved things very much. It's not as if Chelsea were given masses of time to slide perfect through balls into the stride of forwards. Often there'd be a first-time hoof over the top and into all the space between the back four and the penalty area. The press would have had to be 100 percent, all the time, on every Chelsea player.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I'm not sure that a more efficient press would have improved things very much. It's not as if Chelsea were given masses of time to slide perfect through balls into the stride of forwards. Often there'd be a first-time hoof over the top and into all the space between the back four and the penalty area. The press would have had to be 100 percent, all the time, on every Chelsea player.

This is what Barney Ronay said:

'it helps if an opposition manager chooses to shoot a whaling harpoon through his own foot, which is basically what Fabian Hürzeler did here by playing if not the stupidest high defensive line of all time, then perhaps the stupidest yet. Clearly, Hürzeler is an ideologue with a set way of playing, even if that set way is destined to become an act of self-immolation.'

If FH elects to do the same v Spurs then Houston We Have A Problem

 

[Albion my Albion]

If FH elects to do the same v Spurs then Houston We Have A Problem

Well, Fabs-Hürz was born in Houston, but it wouldn't be Houston's problem.

Houston's problem is the Astros lost to the Tigers 1 - 0 in a 3 game playoff.

 

[Dibdab]

This is what Barney Ronay said:

'it helps if an opposition manager chooses to shoot a whaling harpoon through his own foot, which is basically what Fabian Hürzeler did here by playing if not the stupidest high defensive line of all time, then perhaps the stupidest yet. Clearly, Hürzeler is an ideologue with a set way of playing, even if that set way is destined to become an act of self-immolation.'

If FH elects to do the same v Spurs then Houston We Have A Problem

If the same happens against Spurs then things are going to start going Sami Hyppia-tastic on NSC.

 

[boik]

If the same happens against Spurs then things are going to start going Sami Hyppia-tastic on NSC.

Only from the shouty types.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

If the same happens against Spurs then things are going to start going Sami Hyppia-tastic on NSC.

NSC is a fairly fair reflection of the Albion fanbase. Those in the stadium - and around the world - v Spurs will make up their own mind, judged on what they're watching unfold in real time

 

[Flounce]

Only from the shouty types.

Neither of you are wrong. I fully expect a humping as FH either fine tunes or changes his approach. Patience is likely to be required as long as he doesn’t lose the dressing room. No reason to think that’s even close though.

 

[Hiheidi]

Thanks. I can’t get the website filters to work on my iPad, too many ads. What are the pace numbers for:
Van de Ven
Van Dijk
Konate
Stones
Christian Romero

Saw this today - Van De Ven the fastest player in the PL apparently. Minteh is our fastest.

 

[pigmanovich]

Saw this today - Van De Ven the fastest player in the PL apparently. Minteh is our fastest.

View attachment 189703

Good for us that Werner has no end product

 

[jcdenton08]

Saw this today - Van De Ven the fastest player in the PL apparently. Minteh is our fastest.

View attachment 189703

Very surprised not to see Moder there actually, extraordinarily quick

 

[pigmanovich]

Very surprised not to see Moder there actually, extraordinarily quick

Reckon it's down to the stats being limited to this season and Moder's limited minutes since the Euros

 

[Justice]

Good for us that Werner has no end product

Well that’s gone and done it, hatrick for Werner Sunday.

 

[pigmanovich]

Well that’s gone and done it, hatrick for Werner Sunday.

No doubt, all part of our nervy 9-7 win in the High Line Derby

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Just on this pace thing. Be aware of the headline top speed figures. A player like Van der Ven has an extraordinary top speed for a central defender, but it may well take him a while to get there. if Mitoma was facing up against him over a 3 yard sprint from a standing start like he does against a full back, I’d fancy Kaoru every time.

Not reaching any mind bending conclusions about the game here, just that that a players top speed doesn’t give you an idea of how quick someone turns and doesn’t give you an idea of how someone accelerates. It only tells you what they can get to over longer distances

 

[matt]

Very surprised not to see Moder there actually, extraordinarily quick

Last season he clocked 36.84, which would put him second on that list.