Leading on from the Barnsley v Orient thread where it goes onto discuss the tactics of Collins.
If any supporter thinks Collins is doing a good job then they either don’t understand what the club directors have been saying over recent years - OR they haven’t been listening to what the club directors have been saying in recent years.
Whichever way you describe the comments from the club - vertical football - Barnsley system - Barnsley Mould or the latest one the ‘Game Model’ there needs to be some clarity from James Cryne to say whether this way of doing things still exists..
Because the evidence on the field suggests that it doesn’t - or at least the boundaries have been blurred.
Stats - 60+% possession against Orient.
(Note - Liverpool who play a similar style to Barnsley have the lowest rate of possession in the Premier)
However, the evidence on recruitment suggests that the original blueprint is still in play i.e. strong fast athletic players that can both attack and defend are still being recruited.
The latest statements from the club saying that the Director of Football is to ensure the Game Model is followed throughout all levels at the club.
This statement has to be clarified.
Why is this important - because you only have to look through media outlets, message boards etc, to see that some supporters are mystified at what they are currently witnessing on the field.
I’d suggest that this is also responsible for flattening some of the atmosphere at Oakwell.
So - James Cryne.
Please clarify - what is the current ‘Game Model’ - and has it been changed this season???