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Posted June 10, 2018 20:56 · last edited June 10, 2018 20:58

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Piney wrote:

"Already his antiquated methods are beginning to seep down into our football system.

I heard from more than one parent last night who told me their children, involved in under-age camps, are being told the centre-backs are forbidden to pass to midfield players inside their own half."

Words fail me.  I can understand the negative football at senior mens national level on a case by case basis when outclassed (not women's, because I honestly believe our womens players are capable of still being competetive playing football against the top sides), but to embrace and TRAIN for it at youth level where results don't matter is just horrendous.

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Unknown editor edited June 10, 2018 20:58

This from Piney

<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12068215 wrote:
">https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?...]

"Already his antiquated methods are beginning to seep down into our football system.

I heard from more than one parent last night who told me their children, involved in under-age camps, are being told the centre-backs are forbidden to pass to midfield players inside their own half."

Words fail me.  I can understand the negative football at senior mens national level on a case by case basis when outclassed (not women's, because I honestly believe our womens players are capable of still being competetive playing football against the top sides), but to embrace and TRAIN for it at youth level where results don't matter is just horrendous.

Unknown editor edited June 10, 2018 20:57

This from Piney

<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12068215 wrote:
">https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?...]

"Already his antiquated methods are beginning to seep down into our football system.

I heard from more than one parent last night who told me their children, involved in under-age camps, are being told the centre-backs are forbidden to pass to midfield players inside their own half."

Words fail me.  I can understand the negative football at senior mens national level on a case by case basis when outclassed (not women's, because I honestly believe our womens players are capable of still being competetive playing football against the top sides), but to embrace and TRAIN for it at youth level where results don't matter is just horrendous.

Unknown editor edited June 10, 2018 20:57

This from Piney

<a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12068215 wrote:
">https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?...

"Already his antiquated methods are beginning to seep down into our football system.

I heard from more than one parent last night who told me their children, involved in under-age camps, are being told the centre-backs are forbidden to pass to midfield players inside their own half."

Words fail me.  I can understand the negative football at senior mens national level on a case by case basis when outclassed (not women's, because I honestly believe our womens players are capable of still being competetive playing football against the top sides), but to embrace and TRAIN for it at youth level where results don't matter is just horrendous.

Unknown editor edited June 10, 2018 20:57

This from Piney

"Already his antiquated methods are beginning to seep down into our football system.

I heard from more than one parent last night who told me their children, involved in under-age camps, are being told the centre-backs are forbidden to pass to midfield players inside their own half."

Words fail me.  I can understand the negative football at senior mens national level on a case by case basis when outclassed (not women's, because I honestly believe our womens players are capable of still being competetive playing football against the top sides), but to embrace and TRAIN for it at youth level where results don't matter is just horrendous.