Coming out early for the second half...

The White Pele · 5th February 2012, 23:18

It's something we've done a few times this season and each time we seem to have started the second half poorly.

I can't remember the exact matches but I'm pretty sure Basle away was one of them and I think the 6-1 against City was another.

Has anybody else noticed this? Am I reading too much into it?

ArmchairCritic · 5th February 2012, 23:22

We've had some shit second halves this year but I very much doubt it's anything to do with coming out early.

FlawlessThaw · 5th February 2012, 23:39

Apparently the away dressing room at Chelsea was absolutely freezing so Fergie said they may as well get out there early

Reapersoul20 · 5th February 2012, 23:53

I have been doing some observation myself and have learned that when the players wear yellow jockstraps it increases the chance of injury by 27%.

I'll write a letter to Frogie with our finding immediately.

acrebo · 6th February 2012, 14:21

Nothing in it but it was a bit disappointing to see them stood around talking when it was so cold and their muscles were bound to be tightening up.

Nothing to do with the goals we conceded though, but from a physio perspective I'd expect the players were told to keep warm which they didn't seem to be doing.

Also, regardless of how cold the away dressing room was, our 1st half performance was clearly one where SAF only needed to say "carry on as you're doing". We weren't amazing but were (and are) a class above in terms of quality of football.

Sylar · 6th February 2012, 15:57

We've conceded quite a few goals after half time this season (and started it sloppily).
Newcastle away, Blackburn at home, Arsenal away, Chelsea away, City FA Cup, Stoke away, Chelsea at home.

might be more?

Sir A1ex · 7th February 2012, 21:57

We pretty much always come out early for the second half. And the commentators pretty much always mention it like it's some amazing shock, from which they can infer all sorts of insights into Fergie's mood and the team's mentality at that point.

I reckon that, at this age, the gaffer just wants to leave plenty of time to go for a piss.

Snow · 7th February 2012, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmchairCritic

We've had some shit second halves this year but I very much doubt it's anything to do with coming out early.

Yea might be. Go out and keep yourself warm. The commentator mentioned that Arsenal do the opposite. Have the dressing room too hot to knacker the players.

rcoobc · 7th February 2012, 22:50

I like this thread, seems parallel with my Not using all three subs and the tactical differences

If we cut these 2 things I think we will fare better. Not sure if I am joking either.

Gio · 7th February 2012, 23:06

From personal experience I don't really like going back out early and hanging about for the restart, especially in winter when it's baltic.

5th February 2012, 23:18	#1 (permalink)
The White Pele Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paul Scholes loves trees Posts: 1,489	Coming out early for the second half... It's something we've done a few times this season and each time we seem to have started the second half poorly. I can't remember the exact matches but I'm pretty sure Basle away was one of them and I think the 6-1 against City was another. Has anybody else noticed this? Am I reading too much into it?

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5th February 2012, 23:22	#2 (permalink)
ArmchairCritic First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 6,390	We've had some shit second halves this year but I very much doubt it's anything to do with coming out early.

5th February 2012, 23:39	#3 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 19,271	Apparently the away dressing room at Chelsea was absolutely freezing so Fergie said they may as well get out there early

5th February 2012, 23:53	#4 (permalink)
Reapersoul20 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,926	I have been doing some observation myself and have learned that when the players wear yellow jockstraps it increases the chance of injury by 27%. I'll write a letter to Frogie with our finding immediately.

6th February 2012, 14:21	#5 (permalink)
acrebo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 2,752	Nothing in it but it was a bit disappointing to see them stood around talking when it was so cold and their muscles were bound to be tightening up. Nothing to do with the goals we conceded though, but from a physio perspective I'd expect the players were told to keep warm which they didn't seem to be doing. Also, regardless of how cold the away dressing room was, our 1st half performance was clearly one where SAF only needed to say "carry on as you're doing". We weren't amazing but were (and are) a class above in terms of quality of football.

6th February 2012, 15:57	#6 (permalink)
Sylar Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,818	We've conceded quite a few goals after half time this season (and started it sloppily). Newcastle away, Blackburn at home, Arsenal away, Chelsea away, City FA Cup, Stoke away, Chelsea at home. might be more?

7th February 2012, 21:57	#7 (permalink)
Sir A1ex First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 19,907	We pretty much always come out early for the second half. And the commentators pretty much always mention it like it's some amazing shock, from which they can infer all sorts of insights into Fergie's mood and the team's mentality at that point. I reckon that, at this age, the gaffer just wants to leave plenty of time to go for a piss.

7th February 2012, 22:50	#9 (permalink)
rcoobc Not as crap as eferyone thinks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corrupting West Brom Posts: 17,205	I like this thread, seems parallel with my Not using all three subs and the tactical differences If we cut these 2 things I think we will fare better. Not sure if I am joking either.

7th February 2012, 23:06	#10 (permalink)
Gio Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 4,680	From personal experience I don't really like going back out early and hanging about for the restart, especially in winter when it's baltic.