04-12-2016, 16:53
The only real difference between how we were playing a month ago, and how we're playing now (not that we were good yesterday - more like moderate) is that we're getting M&B linking defence to attack, and Phillips is starting to look worth £10m (today's market) rather than the £4m we actually paid.
I might be talking saft, but I wouldn't be surprised if the new Owner hadn't had a word with Williams/Jenkins and asked them to remind Pulis that he likes to be entertained when he travels 1/2 way round the world, and that there's more than just the one way of keeping Little Old Albion in 17th spot every year. The more adventurous style has coincided with M&B's selection, but 2 months ago he might have played Brunt (when recovered) and McClean in a deep 4 in front of the back 4, and Morrison wouldn't have made the bench.
Pulis has realised he can't upset his Seniors for much longer, and said:
"Bollocks to it: I'll get them to practise "Attacking Corners" as well as "Defending Corners". They were right - I was never wrong, but if I can get another couple of £Million in the old Pension Fund......."
I might be talking saft, but I wouldn't be surprised if the new Owner hadn't had a word with Williams/Jenkins and asked them to remind Pulis that he likes to be entertained when he travels 1/2 way round the world, and that there's more than just the one way of keeping Little Old Albion in 17th spot every year. The more adventurous style has coincided with M&B's selection, but 2 months ago he might have played Brunt (when recovered) and McClean in a deep 4 in front of the back 4, and Morrison wouldn't have made the bench.
Pulis has realised he can't upset his Seniors for much longer, and said:
"Bollocks to it: I'll get them to practise "Attacking Corners" as well as "Defending Corners". They were right - I was never wrong, but if I can get another couple of £Million in the old Pension Fund......."
Start every day off with a smile and get it over with