Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB View Post
3) But that was a disgraceful way to play a game. If you're in the Premiership, you should play to win. 1% of the game played in United's half says it all, really.
I don't agree. Steve Coppell chose the tactics that he thought would be most likely to get points from the game. Whether it's offensive or defensive, it doesn't really matter. I'd rather watch attacking football, yes, but there was a whole lot to admire about that game. I can't remember the last time I saw a team stick to a rigid man-marking system - I found that fascinating to watch. It's like watching a tactical exchange in snooker - there's no potting, but it can be just as engaging.

I still think you need an out-and-out striker. Crosses seem almost pointless at the moment, and that's such an important source of goals. Anything that can get defenders facing towards their own goal has to be good. And there's no-one to hold up the ball and allow players like Rooney and Ronaldo to run off. I think someone like Mark Viduka (on a free) would have done a good job for you for a season or two. It just provides more attacking options - it looks a bit too one dimensional at the moment, and I think Coppell recognised that.