Steve Thompson

Hitch 22 · Sep 17, 2017

Now here's the thing I've actually no idea but I wonder how much credit he has for our current footballing prowess. Now obviously Alex Neil is ultimately responsible for our mmm Brazil type footballing philosophy and play but I've read that actually Thomo whenever he's taken over other football clubs he has them playing excellent football. Perhaps AN style really suits him and they are a good combo at PNE ? Thoughts?

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CMYW · Sep 17, 2017

Hitch 22 said:
Now here's the thing I've actually no idea but I wonder how much credit he has for our current footballing prowess. Now obviously Alex Neil is ultimately responsible for our mmm Brazil type footballing philosophy and play but I've read that actually Thomo whenever he's taken over has them playing excellent football. Perhaps AN style really suits him? I've no idea just a debate.

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Heard a reliable source that Thommo had been trying to get SG to open up our game, and is suited with AN and his style of play.
What is really impressive is the way we've played on a front foot without looking vulnerable at the back.

Dick Dastardly · Sep 17, 2017

Most noticeable difference for me has been DJs transformation. Instructions were always to work it sideways to the wingers who would cross into the area. Now DJ has started threading passes on the floor to forwards feet as illustrated by the 3rd goal at Brum.

kbd_pne · Sep 18, 2017

pet shop boy said:
Most noticeable difference for me has been DJs transformation. Instructions were always to work it sideways to the wingers who would cross into the area. Now DJ has started threading passes on the floor to forwards feet as illustrated by the 3rd goal at Brum.

I think most of us knew he had it in him, he's just more suited now to this style of football as you say.

We saw signs, particularly when we first came back up, that he could be a class act in this division. Now we are seeing it come to fruition thanks to AN.

europne · Sep 18, 2017

Perhaps Larry is missing STs input as well now.

Kingy · Sep 18, 2017

Thommo plays a huge part in set pieces as well. Think he does most of the work with those.

sports rehab · Sep 18, 2017

Kingy said:
Thommo plays a huge part in set pieces as well. Think he does most of the work with those.

Kingy That would make sense because at Norwich it was Dean Keily that did the work on set pieces...... not AN or his asst (who I still cant recall the name of without looking it up).

CMYW · Sep 18, 2017

europne said:
Perhaps Larry is missing STs input as well now.

+1

Certainly at Championship level, SG looks lost without Thommo advising.

Final Stand · Sep 18, 2017

Hitch 22 said:
Now here's the thing I've actually no idea but I wonder how much credit he has for our current footballing prowess. Now obviously Alex Neil is ultimately responsible for our mmm Brazil type footballing philosophy and play but I've read that actually Thomo whenever he's taken over other football clubs he has them playing excellent football. Perhaps AN style really suits him and they are a good combo at PNE ? Thoughts?

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Really pleased that he has stayed, he is an asset to the club!