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The latest report by Swans Indy contains one line describing Sheehan's tactical approach for the coming season so thought I'd throw a short version in on what it is with a link to the long explanation for those into mundane boring detail.
Indy - Keith
"Sheehan is looking for a catenaccio approach this season, but with a cleaner and far quicker break from defence. To remain solid at the back when on the offensive is key. It isn’t about protecting a lead or a result, it’s more about fluidity. To get there you need more than a door bolt on everything, you need to press hard and create."
Read a long wiki on the history of the catenaccio approach. many variations, but essentially a back 4 where 3 players are man marking the opposition. The 4th plays as a sweeper (defence without the ball), playmaker (offence when we have the ball). In front of the 4 is a diamond midfield the right/left sides of which are wingers..
Original version took the existing 2-3-5 formation which I am old enough to remember and turned it into a 1-3-3-3 which then morphed into a 1-3-4-2 with the diamond
The defensive part of the system is expected to be ruthless man marking defenders experts in the dark arts. Stop any attempt on goal with a sweeper as an extra man.
The article does not mention Germany, focuses almost all its analysis on Italy but I remember how Germany played when they had Beckenbauer. Their players were known for stopping opposition attacks around the edge of the D, fouling if necessary, but making sure to stop the attacks and then having Beckenbauer as the sweeper/playmaker when they had the ball
It seems Sheehan wants a variation on the original. Wants the defensive aspect but also wants quick fluid attacking when on offense.
Maybe that's why they are pushing the boat out money wise for Darling, or, bringing in a player who is comfortable on the ball to play that role
So if Fisher is sold. Why not Fabianski? On a free - 1 yr rolling contract.
He reclaimed his spot in the West Ham starting 11 mid season and made 16 starts for them in PL at age 39. Just turned 40.
Before you all pooh pooh this thought consider this from Fabs back in January during an interview with Viaplay Sport Polska
"Fabiański revealed that he harbors a personal dream of playing once more for Swansea City in the Premier League or a cup match. He clarified that this is merely a personal wish and not indicative of any confirmed transfer interest from the club."
Anyone want to pass that along to the powers that be at the club.???
Additionally after a lil more digging....
Fabianski turned down a move back to Legia Warsaw 2 days ago telling the sporting director there he wanted to stay in England for a few more years
Great video on the Swans site of our last season at the Vetch Field 20 years ago. Swansea City said farewell to the Vetch Field with a 2-1 victory over Wrexham in the FAW Premier Cup final on May 11, 2005.
Any geniuses on here able to enlighten me on the points system for bringing in overseas players on work visa's
I'm in the USA since 97. So no idea how things work with UK/Europe post brexit, or, rest of the world when it comes to being able to get players work visa's
I know Melker Widell's 1st cap for Sweden in March made it easier but he was going to be OK anyway.
The June internationals might also help some players who are uncapped,, or, get an additional 2 caps
This is about Casper Widell not his brother Melker who we have already signed
Really like this player. Ball carrying center half, amazing passing range, Last ditch tackles etc 6ft 3, 21 yrs old. Over 150 1st team appearances already. Takes some doing by 21
Scored a hat trick last week.
Signed to play for Excelsior in Eredevise last season. Team got relegated, bouncing straight back up this season.
For me he looks absolute top drawer quality. Transfer market value 1/2m. 1 year left on contract
But then a lot of players look good on highlights reels so....
Also from a couple of days ago ...
May 9th, Widell is being chased by English clubs: "Of course it's interesting"
Now he is being linked with a move to England and he tells Football Channel how his thoughts are going.
– It's fun to get noticed. It's just interest so far, this early most teams are looking at data and stuff.
– It's clear that English football and the Championship are interesting. It might suit me, I told HD (Helsingborgs Dagblad) that too.
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