Nottingham Forest must continue to be wary of opposition strengths - O'Driscoll
SEAN O'Driscoll says Nottingham Forest must continue to be wary of opposition strengths when they pick their own team for the rest of the season.
The Reds face promotion rivals Brighton on the south coast today and the manager says he will again try to find the right formula to nullify the Seagulls' most potent threats.
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Sean O'Driscoll
O'Driscoll says Forest will eventually get to the point where they can just pick a side and let the opposition worry about them – but warns that may not happen until next season.
And, in the meantime, he says the Reds must continue to look at the opposition strengths, as well as their weaknesses, as they seek a blueprint for success in the Championship.
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"It has to be in your mind," he said. "You have to look at a team's strengths. We are not in a position yet where we can just turn up and play.
"We are not there yet and I don't think we will be this season.
"We have to look at the opposition strengths – but we will also look at their weaknesses and where we might be able to exploit things.
"A combination of the two is what you are aiming for. You can meld the two together."
Forest were criticised for fielding a 4-5-1 approach against Hull earlier in the month, to counter City's habit of packing their midfield.
But O'Driscoll believes comments from Watford boss Gianfranco Zola, after his side had been beaten by the Tigers 2-1 last weekend, vindicated that decision.
"It was interesting to hear Zola's comments after Watford had played Hull, when he talked about the threat they posed, when it comes to how they set themselves up and how they play.
"It is the professional thing to do, to look at those things.
"(Brighton manager) Gus Poyet will be looking at us, at how he thinks he can cause us some problems.
"It is up to us to deal with that. We have to make sure that, if plan A does not work, we have a plan B and then a plan C.
"If plan C doesn't work, then maybe we have a problem!"
Midfielder Simon Gillett has this week spoken about how he believes Forest are becoming increasingly adaptable in the formations they play.
"I am glad he is saying that!" said O'Driscoll. "That is what you would like to do.
"It is not to be clever, it is just so you have an alternative, whether that be to change your point of attack or to shore up part of your defence."
Comments
by No_You_ShutUp
Saturday, December 15 2012, 7:05PM
“"(Brighton manager) Gus Poyet will be looking at us, at how he thinks he can cause us some problems" - Damn right, that's what he should be doing. SOD, you have to put fear in the opposition and come up with plans to BEAT them than hide in a corner worrying about the other team. They are just lost in the Championship.”
by bluecaps
Saturday, December 15 2012, 4:55PM
“i have just looked up the match stats at 16.50 on to.days match .Brighton 71 percent of possession Forest 29 percent HAVE WE TURNED UP FOR TODAYS MATCH ?”
by mickycolosus
Saturday, December 15 2012, 3:24PM
“Craig, you no doubt meant to be sarcastic, but your post has a lot of truth about it. But you should have said 15 years, not ten. Some of the posters that come on here moaning about the moaners, should realize that we have basically been served tripe for all those years. And I think, like you Craig, that Forest fans must be some of the most patient fans in the country.
I think Sean needs to let the opposition worry about Cox, Sharp, and Reid etc' rather than worry about their players. I know it's not quite as simple as that, particularly away from home, but, if we think we have a good squad, then the emphasis should be about what we can do.”
by mickycolosus
Saturday, December 15 2012, 1:58PM
“Craig, you no doubt meant to be sarcastic, but your post has a lot of truth about it. But you should have said 15 years, not ten. Some of the posters that come on here moaning about the moaners, should realize that we have basically been served tripe for all those years. And I think, like you Craig, that Forest fans must be some of the most patient fans in the country.
I think Sean needs to let the opposition worry about Cox, Sharp, and Reid etc' rather than worry about their players. I know it's not quite as simple as that, particularly away from home, but, if we think we have a good squad, then the emphasis should be about what we can do.”
by SausagePole
Saturday, December 15 2012, 10:25AM
“Super Sean O'Driscoll”
by Craigwigan
Saturday, December 15 2012, 10:05AM
“FOR THE LAST 10+ YEARS ITS BEEN
WORK IN PROGRESS
FOREST FANS VERY PATIENT”
by Townarms
Saturday, December 15 2012, 9:59AM
“Sean you talk to much about other teams and tactics instead of talking about Forest's strengths and letting opposition teams worry about us..
Football is a simple game we have the players who can hurt teams if you let them off the leash and attack sides instead of being negative and defensive...”
by savreddog
Saturday, December 15 2012, 7:27AM
“Rome wasn't built in a day and we have to have patience....something that many of us have little of
We are a much better side than last season and things will improve but i will keep my expectations real and continue to support Sean,the owners and players .
We have the basis of a good squad and if we recruit wisely in January there is no reason we cant push on”