Neil Aspin wants a better style of play from Port Vale

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Neil Aspin says there will be less “hoofball” from his side as he vows to play out from the back. Aspin says defensive midfielder Luke Joyce will play a key role as he is “comfortable” on the ball. Aspin commented: “I don’t want to play 20 passes across our ownRead More →

 

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[DIV3SOUTH]

No kiddin

[Howjy04]

No kiddin

 

The penny has dropped DIV3.Tom won’t be best pleased.We played Alehouse all last season.Time for a massive change.Rudgeyball,I believe it’s called.Nice one Neil.

[TheSage]

The more football we play, the more possession we get, the greater number of chances we'll create for Pope, so it's good news all round.

[valiant steve]

Pope is one of the best footballers in the division so this is good news.

[Seamus O'Wye]

The more football we play, the more possession we get, the greater number of chances we'll create for Pope, so it's good news all round.

 

... I'm not sure I agree with the logic of more possession = more chances created. Passing it inanely across the back 4/5 or sideways across the midfield may increase possession but creates very little; plenty of games are won by teams with as little as 30% possession.