tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post4751806780517894928..comments2023-10-14T19:01:03.490-04:00Comments on The Fullback Files: EFCOG's and AbominationsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548145598767127627noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-38473240307841439792010-09-28T18:54:24.664-04:002010-09-28T18:54:24.664-04:00I really only got to watch the first half, but it ...I really only got to watch the first half, but it was pronounced enough that Harkesy himself caught it - he pointed out that Red Bull looked like a 3-4-3 while in possession. I was so proud of the guy - he just tries so hard up there in the booth, and to get one right. What a night for the big guy.<br /><br />I thought of Busquets, as well (and I do love me some ZM).<br /><br />Anyway... as sad as it makes me - as sad as it should make any self-respecting United fan - Red Bull look to be a legit threat in the playoffs this year. I can only hope they miss out on their trophy in truly heart-breaking fashion. Just not to the Galaxy; fuck those guys, ammiright?<br /><br />In re: EFCOG's, might I throw a name out there: Chilean tactician <a href="http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/06/16/honduras-0-1-chile-tactics/" rel="nofollow">Marcelo</a> <a href="http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/06/21/chile-1-0-switzerland-chile-deserve-win-but-might-regret-wasting-chances/" rel="nofollow">Bielsa</a>. I'm sure the DCU brass can pull him away from his gig at the Chilean national team...The AMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363317780940775796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-22698856425853064372010-09-28T15:48:13.677-04:002010-09-28T15:48:13.677-04:00Interesting. I only saw highlights of the NY/LA ga...Interesting. I only saw highlights of the NY/LA game, so I really didn't have any grasp of the tactics employed, but that sounds an awful like what Barcelona (and Spain) have been doing with Busquets. (et <a href="http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/09/20/atletico-madrid-1-2-barcelona-busquets-takes-modern-centre-half-role-a-little-further/" rel="nofollow">voila</a>!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8198732413882406269.post-161989635847517912010-09-28T15:06:50.084-04:002010-09-28T15:06:50.084-04:00Apropos of mostly nothing (File under tactical nou...Apropos of mostly nothing (File under tactical nous, if you must)...<br /><br />I haven't looked too hard, but I haven't seen people talking about the new-to-MLS tactics Backe busted out in LA on Friday. He had Marquez dropping back between the center backs when NY had possession, allowing both fullbacks (including Carey Talley... I'm shocked, too) to advance into midfield. It's something Marquez has been doing for Mexico, and obviously it's been at least somewhat successful here.<br /><br />To bring it back around, I'm just going to lament the fact that we hired Curt Onalfo and landed DPs like Gallardo and Boskovic instead of what those bastards in Jersey got. My kingdom for a little tactical novelty!The AMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363317780940775796noreply@blogger.com