opinions4u Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) As one of the honoured dozen who attended last week's meeting with the new manager, my thoughts keep coming back to one thing. Time will tell if it's merely a soundbite. For me it sounded like a philosophy that will be integral to making Lee Johnson and, by association, Oldham Athletic, successful. I sat quietly at the event, listening intently. He'd answered my pre-prepared questions within the first five minutes. His opening comments anticipating what I would have asked. he'd probably convinced me by that stage that those in charge had made a stunningly good decision to appoint this man as manager. But mid-way through the session he touched on three different systems that would be used at all playing levels. Not just the first team, but reserves and youths too. To many it's not rocket science. Johnson wants his teams to be able to switch play mid-game. He wants to be able to surprise opponents. He wants to be able deal with an injury crisis by throwing in the 18 year old from the youths and have that kid know exactly how the team he's suddenly landed in will play. Assisting the step up from boy to man. Beyond all, it's clear that he sees a playing system as so much more than chuck M'Voto up top, hoof it, hope. While it may be text book speak where the theory is harder to deliver in practice, the notion impresses me. The current England manager could do with reading some of Lee Johnson's interview preparation notes. Edited March 27, 2013 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ronnie Moore also had 3 systems Lump it 40 yards and hope for the best Lump it 50 yards and hope for the best Lump it 60 yards and hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 As one of the honoured dozen who attended last week's meeting with the new manager, my thoughts keep coming back to one thing. Time will tell if it's merely a soundbite. For me it sounded like a philosophy that will be integral to making Lee Johnson and, by association, Oldham Athletic, successful. I sat quietly at the event, listening intently. He'd answered my pre-prepared questions within the first five minutes. His opening comments anticipating what I would have asked. he'd probably convinced me by that stage that those in charge had made a stunningly good decision to appoint this man as manager. But mid-way through the session he touched on three different systems that would be used at all playing levels. Not just the first team, but reserves and youths too. To many it's not rocket science. Johnson wants his teams to be able to switch play mid-game. He wants to be able to surprise opponents. He wants to be able deal with an injury crisis by throwing in the 18 year old from the youths and have that kid know exactly how the team he's suddenly landed in will play. Assisting the step up from boy to man. Beyond all, it's clear that he sees a playing system as so much more than chuck M'Voto up top, hoof it, hope. While it may be text book speak where the theory is harder to deliver in practice, the notion impresses me. The current England manager could do with reading some of Lee Johnson's interview preparation notes. standard football manager tactic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 standard football manager tactic You would think so. But Dickov or Penney never showed any evidence of it. Did Shez? Can't remember. Not sure he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mikey Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 It's the Ajax way. Same system right the way through the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 You would think so. But Dickov or Penney never showed any evidence of it. Did Shez? Can't remember. Not sure he did. I think he's referring to the game football manager. Finally a manager with some real gaming experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I think he's referring to the game football manager. Finally a manager with some real gaming experience! i am indeed! he's more or less same age as myself...prob has a mega drive in his loft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 <pretends nothing happened and carries on> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Whoa. Lee Johnson is a better manager than Roy Hodgson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Whoa. Lee Johnson is a better manager than Roy Hodgson? Based on the Hartlepool and Montenegro games it's not even up for debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Was there any indication as to what these three systems would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Was there any indication as to what these three systems would be? No! To be fair, he wasn't pushed to articulate the detail. What was clear was that he believed that the ability to change system mid-match was one of the keys to success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Was there any indication as to what these three systems would be? i'm going for ATTACK! DEFEND! PANIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Was there any indication as to what these three systems would be? I'm wondering if he will ever start with 3 at the back. We usually look a bit haphazard when we do it chasing a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 i am indeed! he's more or less same age as myself...prob has a mega drive in his loft. He's probably got Arch Angel rating for all the scenarios on Heroes of Might and Magic 3 as well. Did I win the nerd off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It is unfair to suggest Dickov only had one plan - he had two distinct ways of losing a game: Plan A - score a goal and then sit back until the pressure mounts so much that the opposition score and should go on to win. Clearly Roy has seen this plan but didn't explain it properly. Plan B - don't bother to score first but once behind throw M'voto up front so that they can easily score another and put the game beyond us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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