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Originally Posted by Slava
No, its not a question of whether it works. I think it does all too often. Its a question of whether its enjoyable for fans to watch. And they do sit 10 behind the ball, as we saw that in the Spurs game a few weeks ago. Granted they got a late goal so it wasn't 65 minutes of that, but its not entertaining in general.
And as far as "inspiring" teams in some ways that is what I'm afraid of. Watching WBA earlier this year they played the same game, just a poorer rendition and it was terrible to watch. They basically turtle and do nothing and hope that the long outlet is going to generate goals to hang on for a terrible 1-0 win!
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Whose fans though? I think Leicester fans would tell you they're having a great time this season watching. I doubt they give the slightest crap if other fans don't like it, because the results speak for themselves. Not every team can be a counter attacking team though, Leicester have the personnel to do it. Just like not every team can be possession based without having the right players to make it work.
The inspiration is more about how a team without the depth or resources of the top boys is still making noise. But those mid-table teams who dare to dream still need to find their Mahrez and Vardy to make it a possibility, so it's inspiring to show them it can be done and is possible, but it's difficult to replicate without the right personnel.