DJ_21
Evens winner of 'Odds or Evens 2022/2023'
What leagues better, the Dutch or the Portuguese?
Portuguese for sure.What leagues better, the Dutch or the Portuguese?
Damn it…you’re so much better at this than me.It's RubIN AmorIN.
I’ve seen a few reports saying he’s ready to take over imminently. Usually it’s made clear at the start if it was for end of the season.
The weak link in that post is ‘Portuguese league’. Can he do it in the PL?Played 9, won 9. Scored 30 and conceded 2. Jesus Christ
Where are the regular watchers of the Portuguese league? Is this guy the real deal?
I actually think Garnacho and Amad will fit well since Amorim like to play with wingers like them. At Sporting it's Quenda and Catamo. Not so sure about Rashford though. I don't see Sporting players with his characteristics in Amorim system.
One thing about Amorim is that he likes giving chances to academy players. We always have one of the youngest teams in our league and european competitions.
So does it mean one of our biggest young talents (Garnacho) will be on the way out as not a good fit for the system? Rashford and Antony are pretty much done with Amorim, I would have thought.
Someone get Harry Hill on the phone to sort that out once and for all.What leagues better, the Dutch or the Portuguese?
Given he is neither a) left wing back, nor b) technician #10 (let alone a referent #9, whatever it could mean).How did you come to this conclusion?
He has a release clause. So as long as we match it, it’s Ruben’s decision to make. Not Sportings.I’m beginning to wonder how much Sporting are going to want to potentially trash their season.
I bet you're real fun at parties.I think he will fail too. Good luck nonetheless
As soon as possible.Has Ornstein confirmed we are working on a deal for him to take over immediately? Or for the end of the season?
Dunno where you got this from or if you wrote it but it's spot on. One of the things I like with Amorim is that he gives academy players a chance. Quenda with 17 years of age being a starter proves that. He's our new wonder kid.Rúben Amorim is known for his dynamic, adaptable tactics, and he’s widely recognised as one of the most promising young managers in European football. Here’s a breakdown of his tactical style:
1. Formation Flexibility
Primary Setup: Amorim’s preferred formation is the 3-4-3 or a variation of it, often adapting to a 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2 when needed.
Defensive Shape: His team transitions into a 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 defensively, with wing-backs dropping back to form a solid five-man defence line, making them tough to break down.
2. Emphasis on Wing-backs
Key Role: Amorim’s system relies heavily on wing-backs who provide width, pace, and create overloads in wide areas.
Dual Role: These players are responsible for supporting both defence and attack, creating crucial link-ups with midfielders and forwards.
3. Positional Play & Fluidity
Player Movement: Players constantly switch positions to confuse opponents, with forwards often dropping back to create space for wing-backs or midfielders to make runs.
Midfield Control: Amorim typically employs a double pivot in midfield to control possession, dictate tempo, and maintain a solid structure to prevent counter-attacks.
4. High Pressing & Aggression
Intensity: Amorim likes his team to press aggressively from the front, aiming to win back possession quickly, especially in the opponent’s half.
Press Triggers: The team presses when specific cues occur (like a poor pass from the opponent), aiming to catch defences off guard and quickly regain possession.
5. Counter-attacking Threat
Quick Transitions: When they win the ball, Sporting under Amorim are swift in transitioning to attack, often using quick, vertical passes to exploit spaces left by the opposition.
Direct Play: Rather than maintaining prolonged possession, Amorim encourages a direct approach in counter-attacks, with players making decisive forward runs.
6. Youth Development
Promotion of Young Talent: Amorim isn’t afraid to give young players a chance, integrating youth academy players into the first team, which boosts morale and supports long-term squad sustainability.
Amorim's style is a blend of defensive solidity and attacking fluidity, making his teams difficult to predict and break down. This approach has been key to his success at Sporting CP, where he’s brought a fresh, modern style that combines traditional Portuguese
flair with disciplined, structured tactics.
Yeah that first videos crap.The ETH ones of these were class!
It seems he is doing it in the PL.The weak link in that post is ‘Portuguese league’. Can he do it in the PL?
Making sporting the dominant team over Benfica and Porto is a huge achievement for sure. Ten Hag also did very good things with ajax though. It's about how managers adapt to the premier league. You can't just use the same system, same coaching styles. Ten hag didn't successfully adapt here, but that's not saying he would be bad at a club like Bayern where he would have an ajax sized advantage over the rest of the league in squad qualify and finances. The Prem you don't get that.What leagues better, the Dutch or the Portuguese?
So what you're saying is that he's improved the team in a realtively short perior of time.
Rúben Amorim is known for his dynamic, adaptable tactics, and he’s widely recognised as one of the most promising young managers in European football. Here’s a breakdown of his tactical style:
1. Formation Flexibility
Primary Setup: Amorim’s preferred formation is the 3-4-3 or a variation of it, often adapting to a 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2 when needed.
Defensive Shape: His team transitions into a 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 defensively, with wing-backs dropping back to form a solid five-man defence line, making them tough to break down.
2. Emphasis on Wing-backs
Key Role: Amorim’s system relies heavily on wing-backs who provide width, pace, and create overloads in wide areas.
Dual Role: These players are responsible for supporting both defence and attack, creating crucial link-ups with midfielders and forwards.
3. Positional Play & Fluidity
Player Movement: Players constantly switch positions to confuse opponents, with forwards often dropping back to create space for wing-backs or midfielders to make runs.
Midfield Control: Amorim typically employs a double pivot in midfield to control possession, dictate tempo, and maintain a solid structure to prevent counter-attacks.
4. High Pressing & Aggression
Intensity: Amorim likes his team to press aggressively from the front, aiming to win back possession quickly, especially in the opponent’s half.
Press Triggers: The team presses when specific cues occur (like a poor pass from the opponent), aiming to catch defences off guard and quickly regain possession.
5. Counter-attacking Threat
Quick Transitions: When they win the ball, Sporting under Amorim are swift in transitioning to attack, often using quick, vertical passes to exploit spaces left by the opposition.
Direct Play: Rather than maintaining prolonged possession, Amorim encourages a direct approach in counter-attacks, with players making decisive forward runs.
6. Youth Development
Promotion of Young Talent: Amorim isn’t afraid to give young players a chance, integrating youth academy players into the first team, which boosts morale and supports long-term squad sustainability.
Amorim's style is a blend of defensive solidity and attacking fluidity, making his teams difficult to predict and break down. This approach has been key to his success at Sporting CP, where he’s brought a fresh, modern style that combines traditional Portuguese
flair with disciplined, structured tactics.
I'd like to claim the credit but I got AI to write it, probably just like the Athletic article which will come out tomorrow!!Dunno where you got this from or if you wrote it but it's spot on. One of the things I like with Amorim is that he gives academy players a chance. Quenda with 17 years of age being a starter proves that. He's our new wonder kid.
Making sporting the dominant team over Benfica and Porto is a huge achievement for sure. Ten Hag also did very good things with ajax though. It's about how managers adapt to the premier league. You can't just use the same system, same coaching styles. Ten hag didn't successfully adapt here, but that's not saying he would be bad at a club like Bayern where he would have an ajax sized advantage over the rest of the league in squad qualify and finances. The Prem you don't get that.
Making sporting the dominant team over Benfica and Porto is a huge achievement for sure. Ten Hag also did very good things with ajax though. It's about how managers adapt to the premier league. You can't just use the same system, same coaching styles. Ten hag didn't successfully adapt here, but that's not saying he would be bad at a club like Bayern where he would have an ajax sized advantage over the rest of the league in squad qualify and finances. The Prem you don't get that.
did you see Jose call him out in his presser? About how “he always knew my team”.Still salty that United sold Henderson eh?
Basically the pass to their own team.What style of football does he play at sporting?
Obviously makes it easier. And maybe partially why he looked so good at Ajax, and where I could still see his system that looked a mess at United work somewhere else.So you are saying Ten Hag would be good when he has a giant advantage?
Wasn't the whole point of having a DOF is not having to have these "clear-outs" every time we change manager?
Most of his main transfers were from abroad though. Hjulmand from Lecce/Italy, Gyokeres from Coventry and Debast from Anderlecht/Belgium.So no more Dutch transfers, we'll be getting more Portuguese
What leagues better, the Dutch or the Portuguese?
Portuguese for sure.
It would be Hojlund/emergency xmas CF signing with either Garnacho or Rashford wouldn't you think?Why? They'll play as forwards
Fingers crossedI'll believe it when it happens.
Talkshite have decided that it's a done deal, so there's no way this is happening.
His English is excellent and he will understand the pressure of the EPL.All very important factors and a great breakdown.
But for me, its his personality and his communications skills that are going to lead to him being successful at United. Factors that ETH lacked.
P237 | W170 | D34 | L33 | Scored 514 | conceded 194 | GD +320 | Win % 71.73 |