IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE FINAL THIRD
Alan Pardew NEWCASTLE UNITED
Alan Pardew was installed as Newcastle United manager on December 9, 2010.
Prior to arriving at St James’s Park, he had led both Reading and West Ham United to promotion, and also achieved the feat as a player with Crystal Palace.
It was with Palace that Pardew really made his name after heading the winning goal in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool. As a player he also turned out for Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Barnet and Reading, plus a host of non-league sides.
Pardew moved into management at Reading in 1999 following two spells in caretaker charge, before leading West Ham United to the 2006 FA Cup Final against Liverpool – a match the London club lost on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
He moved on to Charlton Athletic, then Southampton, where he clinched the Football League Trophy in March 2010, before returning to the Premier League with Newcastle.
again combine, though this time a pass is laid down the wing, with a ball across the six-yard box to be finished by the attacker.
Combination play
In the third phase, we add an extra defender and attacker. This time attackers combine on the edge of the box, but instead of shooting, a pass is fed to the wing. The deepest winger overlaps while an attacker negotiates a route through tracking defenders into the penalty box. The winger’s cross is aimed at the onrushing attacker who attempts to score.
If involving more players, we run these moves on both flanks within the same phase.
What are the key things to look for technically/ tactically?
We are looking for quick passing play in and around the box. We require quality movement from supporting forwards and a direct and purposeful run from the attacker. Timing of runs and good decision making is important, and this can only be developed over time and with practice.
Finally, the striker must show composure in front of goal as he is finishing with a first- time shot or header.
KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
In Combination play, the ball is aimed at the attacker, with a defender looking to clear
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Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
With an additional defender and attacker, play is fed to the left
3b 2b KEY
Ball movement
Player movement
Dribble
Wingers this time overlap on the right to send a square ball into the six-yard box
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