Mar$haLL Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I was losing 3-1 to 3rd placed Napoli at half time & I didn't say anything to my players at we won 4-3. I recommend for you to do this on some occasions to get the points you need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonSpurs Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 You say it best, when you say nothing at all - Ronan Keaton - wise man. I quite often keep quiet at half time, especially when losing, let them realise how disapointing they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I never say anything at pre-match or half-time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon1992 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I never say anything at pre-match or half-time never ever? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker.simon Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 You say it best, when you say nothing at all - Ronan Keaton - wise man.I quite often keep quiet at half time, especially when losing, let them realise how disapointing they are Ronan Keating was the name I generally dont say much to players at half time, leaving it on "none" i tend to think of it as keep it the same, any players that are deserving i give them individual team talks. For your scenario (3-1 down at half time) i would most likely have used angry tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Kaa Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I take more of a Brian Clough approach. Let them know that they're all a disgrace and that usually works but I guess it all depends on the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 never ever? never ever EDIT: actually, for derby games and rivalries I use for the fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomheadshot45 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 If I'm winning, I never say anything. In the beginning, I usually say "For the fans" or "I expect a win." I don't want my players to get too confident (well done at half time, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yep. None is a perfectly valid team-talk both pre-, HT, and post-match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 It's essential for post-match. If you praise mediocre wins, your players get really cocky. I always used to ruin my teams' good runs of form by praising them into complacency. I use it at HT occasionally, if I think my players will get nervous if I warn agaisnt complacency; at pre-match for when I expect to win, but am not an overwhelming favourite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimWolf Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Ronan Keaton This is funny. Not that i know exactly how to spell all of the members of boyzones names or anything like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObaMartins09 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 They really need to bring in the Phil Brown option of keeping the players on the pitch and publicly embarrassing them imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
x42bn6 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 "It's often a good idea to give team-talks at half-time, but occasionally, leaving a team to stew over their performances is best." Or something to that effect. I think it's one of the tips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 They really need to bring in the Phil Brown option of keeping the players on the pitch and publicly embarrassing them imo. yeah, and it could be suicidal. your team wouldn't win a game after:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chob Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 ive found that if u dont say anything at half time the team perform well in the second half. a few times id be 3-0 up then say pleased and id end up drawing or losing 4-3 because the players relax a bit if you say pleased or thrilled. Now i say nothing and they carry on where they left off or enjoy a nice comeback. Say nothing at half time, it really does work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednwhites Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I take more of a Brian Clough approach. Let them know that they're all a disgrace and that usually works but I guess it all depends on the team. If a Brian Clough side came in at HT 2-0 down, he'd often say "Fantastic. Keep going. More of the same lads." On other ocassions, they'd come in 3-0 up and they'd get a bollocking. The genius of the man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrarud Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I was losing 3-1 to 3rd placed Napoli at half time & I didn't say anything to my players at we won 4-3.] Team talks are a bit sensitive IMO, guarantee if you played the game again and were 3-1 down at H-T and said nothing again, you would probably get stuffed 3-1 again in the second half. If you had of said something about their team before kick-off, well thats a whole new thread starter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 It's essential for post-match.If you praise mediocre wins, your players get really cocky. I always used to ruin my teams' good runs of form by praising them into complacency. I use it at HT occasionally, if I think my players will get nervous if I warn against complacency; at pre-match for when I expect to win, but am not an overwhelming favourite. I find just saying "well done" does no harm to my players. Last time I said nothing for both half time and full time ended in complete disasters, but I may start using it if 3-0 or 2-0 up. I hate saying "pleased" to them at half time, the second half performance always deteriorates spectacularly when I do that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
llama3 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 i praise my players a lot and wrap them in cotton wool, but i let rip when need be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 You can win before games, pleased at half-time, well done post-match - every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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