With what has been said by the club there is a big difference between Schopp and Collins in that Schopp was TOLD how to to play by Paul Conway.
Collins hasn’t.
And probably Schopp was recruited by Paul Conway.
Collins wasn’t.
As far as I’m concerned it’s not the team selection that is the main concern (although personally I would have changed things) the concern is the team tactics.
The club has told us that there is a system of how Barnsley play.
It’s either a 343 or 352 formation.
No wingers - but wingbacks.
Goalkeeper that can pass the ball.
Three central defenders that are comfortable on the ball and can bring the ball out.
High press high energy system.
Quick to turn the ball over and quick in moving the ball forward.
Strikers that trigger the high press that enables the whole team to move up as one unit.
All the players (and coaches) are recruited with this system in mind.
SO WHERE HAS ALL THAT GONE ???
What we have now under Collins is a possession based playing system developed by Man City.
A system that most football clubs in the league plays.
Which sees the ball constantly passed along the back line and passed backwards.
It’s boring - it’s dull - it’s slow - and it’s not how Barnsley players were coached under Stendel, Struber, Ismael or Duff.
During Collins interview the directors don’t seem to have got the message over on how Barnsley play.
Khaled needs to sit Collins down and remind him about the ‘Barnsley Way’.



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