**Di Francesco & the Ghost of Zeman**

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  1. Vulpinous

    Vulpinous Moderator
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    Mar 15, 2007
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  2. LordNelson

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    May 29, 2012
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    Even though, I almost stopped dead after reading the first sentence ( color when it is colour ) - pretty good article, I think our new boy might not do too bad. Aslong as he learnt absolutely and I mean absolutely nothing from Zeman, then it will be ok.
     
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  3. Java65

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    Really good article. I particularly like the part that he says he borrowed parts from various coaches.
     
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  4. Vulpinous

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    Grazie!!

    If you guys want a different title name we can vote on it
     
  5. Vulpinous

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    Trying to figure out who will be the back-up to Diddy in the 4-3-3. Seri seems to play more as a wing-midfielder rather than defensive midfielder, can't see him protecting a defense.

    I can't see Paredes staying if Seri is bought though, looking at this logically and financially.
     
  6. ErPupone

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    You don't need to know how to defend if you're covered by Stroot and Radja. :D
     
  7. Java65

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    Stroot could slot back there and cover the back line.
     
  8. Java65

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  9. La Magica

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    Absolutely nothing? That's nonsense. There are many parts of zemans game that should be studied and learned from, you just need to tone it down a notch or two :giggle: in attack
     
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  10. Vulpinous

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    Zeman's offensive movement is incredible. It's far deeper than just pressing and hoping for the best. He's an architect of diagonal lines.
     
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  11. whill4

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  12. Vulpinous

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  13. La Magica

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    Oh no, season ruined.
     
  14. GamE_Ove12

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    Jul 7, 2013
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    I think it is a good thing.
     
  15. iGiallorossi

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    Oct 4, 2010
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    Do we really have to mention Zeman again? That horse is dried up and wrinkled flogged to death and still we're beating it.
     
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  16. whill4

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  17. Java65

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    As much as I loved Spalletti it is rather nice to see the calm that is EDF as opposed to the all out war between LS and the press.
     
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  18. Wolfbeatseagle

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    May 7, 2007
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    So is EDF more Rudi or Spalletti? Meaning is he a player's coach or a micromanagement type?
     
  19. GamE_Ove12

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    Jul 7, 2013
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    Initially when started shouting at kids in Pinzolo I thought we are seeing a different guy than he actually looks. But everything since suggests he is definitely a player coach. Shaking hands, high five-ing, hugging in every possible occasion.
     
  20. Vulpinous

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    I don't know if that is a good or bad thing. Conte is as well.

    Also if you guys don't like this thread name I will change it
     
  21. GamE_Ove12

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    Jul 7, 2013
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    A player coach is good for kids. Roma needs an A-hole coach. Our players don't lack motivation, they lack confidence and mental toughness.
     
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  22. Midfield General

    Jun 14, 2011
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    Hmmm... that's quite the conundrum. Usually, I would argue almost always, motivated people are both confident and mentally tough.
     
  23. GamE_Ove12

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    Jul 7, 2013
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    Derossi: "We’re working to assimilate EDF concepts, which are similar to those of Zdenek Zeman, which is great news when it comes to attacking"
     
  24. La Magica

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    Aug 1, 2011
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    Lucky he's captain now so he might actually try.
     
  25. Vulpinous

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    I am worried on the defensive phase, but this team has played a high line for years - really since LE. Nothing new there.
     

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