Think a bit too much is being made of it by him
And the Mail

Basically he likes a high energy pressing game it’s hardly unique or something he invented, to his credit he appears to be getting players who can play that way ( another reason he should get Agyemang back) but the key is how flexible he can be and if his style is sustainable, that is what separates the good managers from the average ones
I don’t see how Parkes and waterfall together fit in with a high pressing line, their obvious lack of pace on that respect will definitely be exploited … perhaps Dodds is asked to tuck in more, or maybe mani O comes in but this does seem a clear weakness with the all out pressing approach

Overall I am cautiously optimistic and relieved we won’t have to live through a season of Phillips talking shite while having no plan, but still a lot of unknowns

Also think 7 subs should help our style…not sure if 5 changes are allowed or still 3 though ?

Phillips tactics are very similar to watching southgate. Mind numbing.

You don't half have your favourites do you loyal
I think from very limited knowledge Sarll wants dominant defenders who will win their headers/tackles and then thump it long which is then where the high pressing happens. It's a case of pressing the defenders/midfielders into mistakes to then break quickly rather than the defenders being high up the pitch rushing at their strikers. I don't think Agyemang showed enough that he would want to do the dirty work required for his style and Mani O isn't dominant enough to suit Sarll's 'defenders do the defensive job only' style.
I believe it's 5 subs from 7 on the bench.

Ye 5 subs

Agyemang = NO to me, Theres a player in there but not we need right now imo.
I think the defenders will be there to defend, Like they should be, Again imo.
The real energy and drive will be over the half way line, Let teams play and eventually they will hurt you, Better to stop them in there own half.

If we are going to play some sort of all action press that means we use 5 subs regularly to keep it up Agyemang would be perfect realistic fit at least on the bench given his engine and flexibility

Agyemang could be decent cover for Mancini, think given a free attacking remit he's technically good enough to do a job. Plus he's versatile so could offer cover in a few positions.

This^, a sort of camouflaged, direct, long ball game, along the lines of the Micky Barron sweeping role of foot through the ball and fooking have it, chase that yer barstads. Hopefully not though.

Not convinced Mancini heads in the right place.

Overated terrible crosser.
This position should be a Stella signing not a stop gap loanie.
Suppose it depends on If we serious about promotion.
UTP.

Just above his neck

been saying the same for months. put it down to expecting the worst with pools though without any real proof of it.

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I don’t see how Parkes and waterfall together fit in with a high pressing line, their obvious lack of pace on that respect will definitely be exploited … perhaps Dodds is asked to tuck in more, or maybe mani O comes in but this does seem a clear weakness with the all out pressing approach

when you are playing in a league where many rely on set pieces and long throw ins lack of pace by your centre backs is hardly a problem. being poor or timid in the air and the inability to clear the ball is.

IF we are to play like this we need someone in there who is our player for me - someone buying into the clubs new vision and what DS wants. Unless said loan player is absolutely fantastic and is here all season and can do the job with ease.
I think Ds mentioned he was after another CB - makes sense as we will offload Mani O and then be left without cover at CB again. Okay there is the youth team lads but we really dont want to be relying on them just yet.
If Tinks rumour is true then he is just what we need as hes versatile across the back and can also play in the CDM position well too.

just hope stephenson can really come through and make a name for himself. as a player he looked an even better prospect than joe grey at the same age. could be and hopefully a big season for the lad.

Hunter can play at the back also.

Your hard line is beginning to soften Kevin, I like it.

interesting one about Young Stephenson too - was talking to the dad of one of the new academy players and he was telling me Stephenson plays right wing for the youth team and is in fact more attacking - hence why we see him RWB and more up the field. didnt realise that as hes always been put in at RB when we have seen him play - albeit few times hes featured on the right of a midfield kind of under KP.

Coming from out of nowhere, Mancini made such an impact at the start of last season it seemed too good to be true. Then he picked up a really bad injury and pessimism reasserted itself, as it has a habit of doing at Pools.

It's not unusual for players to pick up another injury after a long lay off, and that's what happened with Mancini when KP brought him back.

Last season is done. He'll start pre-season like everybody else in the squad. Some will expect miracles and others seem to be waiting for him to fail. Dunno which is worse.