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The nursery system may be commendable but it is costing the Nix big time.

Classic case is the third goal. AFC would not have conceded that. The reason why they wouldn’t have conceded it is not because they are $FC or have a tonne of star players, but simply because they play the percentages and know their limitations as middle aged pros. They try to get the ball into the box while at the same time being organised in defence.

The goal that was conceded came from a throw to the Nix. Deep into the opposition half. AFC would have handed that to De Vries or Sakai on the other side. A deep throw would have occured into the box and someone would have got a knock down and it would have got messy. If defended competently, a rushed kick out. AFC in any case would have had time to set up defensively even if a attacker was found.

The Nix however tied to play like Barcelona passing it amongst themselves on the byline. 9 times out of 10 they lose the ball and are not set up for the counter.

Next season whoever is the coach, they need to know their side’s limitations and play to win. I’m not sure now if that man is Chief. 

The nursery system may be commendable but it is costing the Nix big time.

Classic case is the third goal. AFC would not have conceded that. The reason why they wouldn’t have conceded it is not because they are $FC or have a tonne of star players, but simply because they play the percentages and know their limitations as middle aged pros. They try to get the ball into the box while at the same time being organised in defence.

The goal that was conceded came from a throw to the Nix. Deep into the opposition half. AFC would have handed that to De Vries or Sakai on the other side. A deep throw would have occured into the box and someone would have got a knock down and it would have got messy. If defended competently, a rushed kick out. AFC in any case would have had time to set up defensively.

The Nix however tied to play like Barcelona passing it amongst themselves on the byline. 9 times out of 10 they lose the ball and are not set up for the counter.

Next season whoever is the coach, they need to know their side’s limitations and play to win. I’m not sure now if that man is Chief. 

The nursery system may be commendable but it is costing the Nix big time.

Classic case is the third goal. AFC would not have conceded that. The reason why they wouldn’t have conceded it is not because they are $FC or have a tonne of star players, but simply because they play the percentages and know their limitations as pros. They try to get the ball into the box while at the same time being organised in defence.

The goal that was conceded came from a throw to the Nix. Deep into the opposition half. AFC would have handed that to De Vries or Sakai on the other side. A deep throw would have occured into the box and someone would have got a knock down and it would have got messy. If defended competently, a rushed kick out. AFC in any case would have had time to set up defensively.

The Nix however tied to play like Barcelona passing it amongst themselves on the byline. 9 times out of 10 they lose the ball and are not set up for the counter.

Next season whoever is the coach, they need to know their side’s limitations and play to win. I’m not sure now if that man is Chief. 

The nursery system may be commendable but it is costing the Nix big time.

Classic case is the third goal. AFC would not have conceded that. The reason why they wouldn’t have conceded it is not because they are $FC or have a tonne of star players, but simply because they play the percentages and know their limitations as pros. 

The goal that was conceded came from a throw to the Nix. Deep into the opposition half. AFC would have handed that to De Vries or Sakai on the other side. A deep throw would have occured into the box and someone would have got a knock down and it would have got messy. If defended competently, a rushed kick out. AFC in any case would have had time to set up defensively.

The Nix however tied to play like Barcelona passing it amongst themselves on the byline. 9 times out of 10 they lose the ball and are not set up for the counter.

Next season whoever is the coach, they need to know their side’s limitations and play to win. I’m not sure now if that man is Chief.