Attacking patterns by Man City, a thread:

RT @MaccaCoaching:

Forest in the 30th minute today whilst leading the game 3-0, incredible. A powerful reminder that before tactics come into play, success in football begins with cultivating a culture and environment built on a relentless mentality. 👏

Great watch. • 24-hour rule – enjoy wins & dwell on losses for 24hrs. • Reads fiction books to switch off from football. • Data needs context beyond numbers. • Player messaging: short & concise with open dialogue. • Observes individuals warm ups—perfect WU = strong session.

@JackFawcett1704 Nail on head. If you put these journalists at a non-league club for just one week, they’d discover aspects of the tech/tac side of the game they didn’t even know existed. Now imagine how far removed they are from truly understanding the level of detail involved at the top level.

@crcolas I’m absolutely not advocating for clubs to offer unpaid roles by the way. My point is, that it might be an opportunity for someone who’s struggled to make ground in finding opportunities & it might well open some doors for them, for a small time cost. Coaching is a tough industry

@SebC__ And whilst he’s scoring goals every week, you’re on twitter doing 50+ tweets every single day, many of which I’d expect to be written from a 13 year old boy, not a 31 year old man. But twitter isn’t real life, huh?

@Britcoachesnet @roar_like_alion Many A license coaches are still out of work due to a lack of contacts and connections, that’s a fact. An A license doesn’t guarantee you opportunities at a certain level. Jobs for mates is prevalent in football. So I disagree, people do need a foot in the door still.

@SebC__ And yet, you’re more known for your classless and provocative behaviour on social media than you are for being a coach or analyst.

@guillaumevdwege @SebC__ I agree, both can be true. Had it been a part or full-time (16+ hours p/w), my opinion would have changed. But it’s 4 hours a week & based on my experience, many A license coaches lack the contacts or networks to get roles, despite being licensed, so it’s a foot in the door.

@SebC__ I knew before I posted it that many people wouldn’t agree, I’m a big boy that’s life. 🤣 At 31 however, tweeting things like ‘cry more’ & building an online personality based on constant provocation, is likely why there’s a lot of negative posts online about you. Good luck 👍🏼

@FPLAlfie Mid 30’s with an account dedicated to fantasy football, I can’t speak

@AgentSmith34 @MarkMcCall4 No that isn’t my assumption, at all, which is why I clearly stated it being a positive alternative to not currently having a role, in multiple tweets.

@nathanrich03 I mean if you aren’t happy with them offering £0 for 4 hours then don’t apply, it’s pretty simple. They aren’t forcing people to apply, but I’m sure there’ll be plenty people who see it as a good opportunity to connect, develop and network who will.

@The3Stephens It’s seems like you’ve mistaken me giving my opinion as arguing

@MarkMcCall4 So alternatively it’s better to sit at home with no role, than it is to take a chance and work 4 hours a week unpaid which might open a lot of doors? Football is a tough industry, sacrifice and risks are sadly necessary, I can tell you first hand from experience.

@nathanrich03 Exposure doesn’t pay bills but neither does working 4 hours a week. Football is a tough industry, nobody gets to the top with sacrifice and risks. Too many people wanting everything handed to them on a plate, and that’s why they’ll get nowhere.