29-12-2015, 16:01
Although I only saw the extended highlights on Sky, the whole performance was a massive swing away from the usual expected cautiously defensive style we have come to expect from a Tony Pulis team.
Why the huge change? Was it the escalating criticism the team was getting from the supporters and the pundits alike? Was it the poor results that placed us ever closer to the relegation places? Did the Chairman quietly suggest to Mr Pulis that the team should play more expansively with pace, width and skill? Whatever it was, it certainly worked and was a refreshing departure from the Pulis tactics of old.
The big question is, will he continue in that vein for future home games. It's been proved it works thus it would be foolish to revert back and re-odopt an ultra cautious approach.
Why the huge change? Was it the escalating criticism the team was getting from the supporters and the pundits alike? Was it the poor results that placed us ever closer to the relegation places? Did the Chairman quietly suggest to Mr Pulis that the team should play more expansively with pace, width and skill? Whatever it was, it certainly worked and was a refreshing departure from the Pulis tactics of old.
The big question is, will he continue in that vein for future home games. It's been proved it works thus it would be foolish to revert back and re-odopt an ultra cautious approach.
