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Myth: Possession equals success

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posted on 12/8/15

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posted on 12/8/15

Boss By Hugo,

I don't think the players consciously passed the ball around to increase statistics. They would carry on doing so until they found a good opening and/ or the opponents were tired or just bored and lost focus.

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I genuinely think they did under Guardiola. Sometimes 2 players would be in acres of space on the edge of their own box, no challenge or opening in sight, and they would do 3 or 4 quick one-twos when not even 1 single one-two was necessary - or benefitted them in any way whatsoever (other than to increase the pass / possession stats, of course).

posted on 12/8/15

@Greatteamswinit4times- a terrible enemy (U6008)

I should have mentioned I got this from when Man Utd beat you at anfield

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