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Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams will

Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:28 am

Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams will need a win.

"With only three games left you need three points to keep pushing for a play-off spot. They are quite direct, more direct-playing team.


"They are dangerous with set plays. Midfield with a lot of physical power and runs in behind, anticipating, passing to their striker and second balls.

"We have to be really focused and anticipate that part of the game, pick up second balls keep defensive shape and then its up to us if we have possession to play our own game against them."

Re: Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams w

Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:10 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams will need a win.

"With only three games left you need three points to keep pushing for a play-off spot. They are quite direct, more direct-playing team.


"They are dangerous with set plays. Midfield with a lot of physical power and runs in behind, anticipating, passing to their striker and second balls.

"We have to be really focused and anticipate that part of the game, pick up second balls keep defensive shape and then its up to us if we have possession to play our own game against them."


Annis I have just about finished unpacking, going watch the game tonight on the edge of my seat, :laughing6: here's to a win for us no matter what the football is like. 3 wins playing ugly will suit me down to the ground :ayatollah:

Re: Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams w

Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:18 pm

Forever Blue wrote:Derby County manager Phillip Cocu: "I think both teams will need a win.

"With only three games left you need three points to keep pushing for a play-off spot. They are quite direct, more direct-playing team.


"They are dangerous with set plays. Midfield with a lot of physical power and runs in behind, anticipating, passing to their striker and second balls.

"We have to be really focused and anticipate that part of the game, pick up second balls keep defensive shape and then its up to us if we have possession to play our own game against them."


If we were half as dangerous from set plays as people seem to think we are we would walk this league.