Is Franz Beckenbauer Right?

[TheCoach]

England simply do not produce tactically intelligent footballers.

 

 

• Football in England is about kick and run and the main problem is the Coaching, playing in straight lines, there is not good coaching in England.

 

• The problem is not about 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 etc, the issue here is about Tactical Intelligence, Knowledge of the game, Playing in triangles. in England once you’ve seen 1 game from the 7th team in the Premiership table downwards < through the conference and non-league football > you’ve seen everything.

 

Things are not going to change as people in the semi-pro game < the backbone of football > and the F.A. are scare of the new technical developments in football.

 

The way forward is the Tactical Periodization in Football.

 

My question is; When are you all going to start to change your football kick and run culture?

 

 

 

Hector

 

 

 

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[officialspokesman]

England simply do not produce tactically intelligent footballers.

 

 

• Football in England is about kick and run and the main problem is the Coaching, playing in straight lines, there is not good coaching in England.

 

• The problem is not about 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 etc, the issue here is about Tactical Intelligence, Knowledge of the game, Playing in triangles. in England once you’ve seen 1 game from the 7th team in the Premiership table downwards < through the conference and non-league football > you’ve seen everything.

 

Things are not going to change as people in the semi-pro game < the backbone of football > and the F.A. are scare of the new technical developments in football.

 

The way forward is the Tactical Periodization in Football.

 

My question is; When are you all going to start to change your football kick and run culture?

 

 

 

Hector

 

 

 

UEFA A Licence

 

Dutch Internatonal Coaching Licence

 

 

 

 

 

To say our top players lack tactical intelligence and knowledge of the game is probably incorrect as they now have so many foreign players and coaches to learn from, unless they are all as thick as two planks, which is tempting to believe but improbable.

The problem is that to many of our promising youngsters don't get the opportunities at the top level because we have too many foreign players in the premiership.

Edited June 28, 2010 by officialspokesman

[C.A.A.]

England simply do not produce tactically intelligent footballers.

 

 

• Football in England is about kick and run and the main problem is the Coaching, playing in straight lines, there is not good coaching in England.

 

• The problem is not about 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 etc, the issue here is about Tactical Intelligence, Knowledge of the game, Playing in triangles. in England once you’ve seen 1 game from the 7th team in the Premiership table downwards < through the conference and non-league football > you’ve seen everything.

 

Things are not going to change as people in the semi-pro game < the backbone of football > and the F.A. are scare of the new technical developments in football.

 

The way forward is the Tactical Periodization in Football.

 

My question is; When are you all going to start to change your football kick and run culture?

 

 

 

Hector

 

 

 

UEFA A Licence

 

Dutch Internatonal Coaching Licence

 

 

 

 

 

So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,which tactics did you employ at Mauritius Sports?

[syd_lexic]

I strongly disagree, that players lack footballing intelligence. True there are some Donkeys, but to generalise all players from Premiership down to Step 7 is just wrong. To even suggest all English style football is kick & run is completely inaccurate also. You don't need UEFA badges to get lads to play decent football & in the SSML there are some decent footballing sides.

It's about man-management, communication & workrate. Argentina have players like Messi & Tevez but they work their socks off. Likewise with Spain who have Iniesta & Xavi. Technically very skilful, but also show a great work ethic & movement off the ball.

England's problem is too many lazy & rigid players & a poor manager (who also happens to be foreign !)

They all want to play an attacking role, behind the striker bombing on. Cole, Gerrard, Lampard they're all similar. 3 into 1 doesn't go, but instead of making big decisions, the manager bottles it & puts square pegs in round holes. The best teams win trophies, not the best players.

Football is a simple game played on grass, not in a classroom with a clipboard ! Quick tempo, simple passing & movement. It's not exactly rocket science !

[TheCoach]

Dear Friend in Football

 

 

Great answer, but I do not agree with all that.

 

• I agree with you on the man-management, communication & workrate, but you can’t deny that on the technical and tactical level the UK is a bit behind, you need to be a slave of technique to have tactical freedom.
• Is technique a priority in every club here?
• Agree with you on some SSML teams, not just decent, they play well, such us the two top teams last season, Aylesbury & Chalfont St Peter, were impressive, not just from their work rate but technically and tactically good.
• The Essex League got some good teams as well, able to use 2 or 3 systems of play during the same game.
• Do you think that Franz Beckenbauer was afraid before the game to come out with all that?
• Did you read Gianluca Vially’s book ? < The Italian Job > it is a fascinating insight into two different football cultures, There are are also interesting interviews with coaches from Italy and England particularly when it comes to tactical nuances, Mourinho is a big part of the book as well.
• Somewhere on the Italian Job book there are a few lines regarding the non-league football standards in England.
• According to FIFA The dearth of top coaches in England is terrifying. According to UEFA, “there are only 2,769 English coaches holding Uefa’s B, A and Pro badges, its top qualifications.” In comparison “Spain has produced 23,995, Italy 29,420, Germany 34,970 and France 17,588.”
• The consequence of this dramatic difference isn’t felt at Academy level, where the UEFA ‘B’ licence is generally the minimum standard for even a part-time coach. The shortfall is felt at grassroots where parents and players may have no other choice but to follow instruction from a coach who has barely kicked a ball in his life.
• A simple look at the percentages of foreign players in the English Premier League (59%) and that in Germany (50%), Holland (39%), Spain (38%) France (34%) and Italy (30%).
• So, according to you, how can we improve football in England? Think about the economics consequences if you get rid of the foreigners!!

 

It is a pleasure having a decent conversation with you all, and Thank you for your answers.

 

< I am currently developing a coaching methodology >

 

Kind Regards.

 

TheCoach

 

 

[syd_lexic]

So Italy has 29,420 UEFA coaches, France has 17,588 UEFA coaches & England has 2,769. Who progressed further ? England, although sadly it isn't mhch to shout about, but it does prove my point. It's become to complicated. Kid's football should be about enjoyment, developing their skills in the playground, over the park & generally letting their natural ability shape their game. Proper coaching shouldn't come into until they are about 14 years old, when they are old enough to comprehend the importance of it all & when you can confidently sort the wheat from the chaff.

With regards to foreigners, their should be a limit on how many play in England. There is simply too many mediocre foreigners stooping English talent progressing. For every Michael Essien, there s a Jonathan Spector ! Why does Arsene Wenger play people like Denilsson & Eboue over Jack Wilshere. Why does Vela get chances, yet Jay Simpson gets shipped out on loan & why does Theo Walcott not get a regular game as a forward ? Has anyone come through Liverpool's ranks since Stephen Gerrard ? I can't think of one player. It's down to mediocre foreigners & poor decision making by foreign coaches. Look at the players progressing at Everton. Leon Osman, Jack Rodwell & Phil Jagielka. All English & all given chances.

[Loose]

Why is it that everyone watches the Premiership? Everyone says it's the most exciting league, fans want goals - high speed. Agree with the points on non-league, some - a lot of Step 5 - 7 teams don't just hoof the ball upfield, passing is good, counter attacking enjoyable. Rather watch non-league any day over league, definitely over Italian and Spanish league.

 

So we don't play unexciting, stifling football and can't win in World or even european cup. Just goes to show that we overpay, over-pamper and over estimate our Premiership muppets.

[Rhodes]

It is a pleasure having a decent conversation with you all

The Coach - Hopefully Tiger007, Phoinex and Nellie will all sheepishly come out of the woodwork soon to apologise to you

[syd_lexic]

& there we have it. Some decent constructive posts on England's failure & Old Limp D1ck has to turn it into a baiting session.

Why can't you post your opinions on this matter ?

Of course, because you are clueless & haven't got the faintest idea or are not really interested in the football side of things.

BTW, who own's The Viking Sports Ground.

[Loose]

 

BTW, who own's The Viking Sports Ground.

Rhodesy has gone a bit quiet on that one.

[Rhodes]

It's down to mediocre foreigners & poor decision making by foreign coaches

Steve - You made a good post earlier on this thread, there should definitely be a cap on foreign players plying their trade in this Country, and Coaches for that matter, similar to what the Conservatives plan to do with immigration for example, however gates and horses bolting spring very much to mind