WHO Poll
Q: 2023/24 Hopes & aspirations for this season
a. As Champions of Europe there's no reason we shouldn't be pushing for a top 7 spot & a run in the Cups
24%
  
b. Last season was a trophy winning one and there's only one way to go after that, I expect a dull mid table bore fest of a season
17%
  
c. Buy some f***ing players or we're in a battle to stay up & that's as good as it gets
18%
  
d. Moyes out
37%
  
e. New season you say, woohoo time to get the new kit and wear it it to the pub for all the big games, the wags down there call me Mr West Ham
3%
  



Sven Roeder 9:34 Thu Dec 4
England DNA Report
Released by the FA to improve the national team

Should make fascinating reading

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Sandon SandIRON 9:16 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
The 70% ball rolling makes sense.
The old days of endless running in football training is over , coaches have learnt that you can run with the ball thus including ball control in all cardio / stamina excercises.

I also like the idea of getting the younger players to know why they are playing for England and believing in it - it's a shame that it got this far though, if the FA and coaches hadn't been so limp wristed in the past the current crop might get this too.

Joke Whole 8:37 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
Well, at least those towards the lower end of the food chain will be able to say it's nice that the FA are doing something...

The Cult Of Bob 7:22 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
I'm no coaching expert but this looks like a load of gay wank.

Ronald_antly 12:04 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
OH MY GIDDY AUNT!!!


I never thought I'd be moved to say that.

The Stoat 12:04 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
Biggest load of bollocks EVER


FACT !!

Sven Roeder 12:01 Fri Dec 5
Re: England DNA Report
70% ball rolling & then penetrating the opposition?

Think they've cut & pasted from Stonewall FC's dossier

Sniper 11:40 Thu Dec 4
Re: England DNA Report
Oh and:

A playing philosophy has also been drawn up which will guide training programmes, meaning every session will have '70% ball rolling time'.

England failed to progress beyond the first World Cup group stage for the first time since 1958


So everyone will be using the same formation?
No. The formations will be flexible, however there will be an 'England way'. In possession, the national teams will aim to 'intelligently dominate by selecting the right moments to progress the play and penetrate the opposition'.
Without the ball they will look to regain it 'intelligently and as early and efficiently as possible'. Eight 'position specific' profiles have been set up where coaches can look at what attributes each role requires.

Is this all about performance?
No. Within the DNA comes social responsibility. The FA will prioritise 'player education and life-skills'.



So we've tried to copy Germany's setup, but just ignored the key points and basic structure of it. You know, the good bits. The ones that made it work.

Sniper 11:37 Thu Dec 4
Re: England DNA Report
How does it work?
From now on, those who win caps from under-15 level upwards will be asked to explore what playing for England means to them. They will also be given a wristband which features the England DNA values.
The aim is make playing for England enjoyable and to ensure that, before making their bow for the senior team, the next generation of talent has experience of playing knockout football for the nation and living in a tournament environment.

A wristband?
Yes - it even comes with a flash drive (for the kids).

Ground breaking stuff

Sven Roeder 9:54 Thu Dec 4
Re: England DNA Report
From the brief summary I heard I GLEANED

Kick the ball in their goal = Good
Stop Johnny Foreigner kicking the ball in our goal = Also Good

Why weren't we told all this previously??

stewie griffin 9:39 Thu Dec 4
Re: England DNA Report
It's hilarious - it says a list of things we should train young players on:

Attacking & Defending

is my favourite.
Fucking morons





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