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Jake Armstrong
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20 ~ NUFC fan ~ Interested in the tactical side of the game, often write about it as well.
We created three chances that had a XG higher than 0.1 (0.15 and 0.11). That is not good enough. Would we play with negative at home? I don't think so, so why is it different away. There is an obvious mentality issue, not just with the players but the coaching staff as well. 10/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Overall, I thought the game plan wasn't actually that bad, but it was a negative approach to a game where we are a superior side and that's where my frustration lies. It's an approach where we are relying on counter attacks, our press and set pieces for our chance creation. 9/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A simple up, back and through pattern and we could exploit this space, Tonali did in the first half and he got a shot off from it, then never to be seen again. So annoying, we just needed a bit more settled possession. 8/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Another frustrating thing about yesterday was when we did have the ball in the second third of the pitch, we could actually cause Marseille issues. We had a 4v2 in midfield with our inside forwards. This caused their wide centre backs to step up and space was available in behind. 7/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The space between the players, it's too wide. I understand it makes us harder to press but it also makes it harder for us to build out. Very often leads to us going long and rely on second balls to progress play, it's not a reliable way to build out and we need more solutions in this phase. #NUFC 6/
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Now here come the negatives...

Build up play, build up play, build up play. Individual error after individual error. I do think a lack of technical quality and sloppiness is the main issue but i do want to point to something else. 5/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We done very well in that sense and when we did win the ball back, we moved up the pitch quickly and offered a threat but just didn't have the final action. 4/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Another positive to take away is how solid we were in our mid-low block and low block, the gaps were minimal and we forced Marseille wide a lot and this is a side that don't want to cross, their strengths come from quick central combinations. #NUFC 3/
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A lot of the initial pressure came from Bruno or Tonali, trying to block off them central lanes, we just didn't want them to move centrally. Which usually leads to the opposition moving the ball wide. Pressing was a really positive takeaway for me that. 2/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
After a minor head loss last night, I've calmed down a little 😅

Last night wasn't awful, I thought we were unlucky not to get a point. Our pressing from the front was the best it's been away from home, I thought we caused Marseille a lot of issues in that respect. 1/ #NUFC
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Think we’ve been seeing a lot of rotation between Burn and Gordon to help us with build up in recent weeks as well, not sure if that’s necessary directly impacting your point but it’s just something I’ve noticed.
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Great work Kev 👏
August 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One day 😔
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November 14, 2024 at 4:05 PM