Trinidad and Tobago needs a coach who can teach discipline and defense. He must be able to take our style of football and include a brand of knocking, playing as a team more so than individuals. HE must build a tough mentally within the players psyche. This coach should understand our Central American style of play. I think from the list attached, we should seek a coach who has the characteristics of teaching’s, from Britain, German or Sweden; it will better help us out, combine to the style of play we already have inherited. What you guy think?
British
Players: physical, quick, direct
Characteristics: The no-nonsense British style incorporates a lot of traditional values that have been present in England ever since the emergence of sport. Attacks are set up quickly with few touches on the ball. Passes are direct, often sent over the enemy defense. This fast-pace mentality often leads to fierce fighting over 50-50 balls. Crosses are served in from any available position.
Success: In the modern game, English club teams have generally struggled in international competition. Manchester United and Chelsea are exceptions although both clubs play a completely different game outside of England. More recently, the country has been trying to adopt a more continental approach and the FA has even appointed a foreign manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Italian
Players: skillful, cunning, cautious
Characteristics: Italian teams are very cautious about the number of players they are committing forward. Players use a variety of skills and rapid tempo changes in the buildup process. They make forward runs at all angles which is unpredictable and difficult to contain. Defenders prefer to slow the tempo down, shield and play the ball back. They like to saturate their own half and shut down their opposition.
Success: Italian clubs have had a dominant presence in European competition. More recently, teams like Milan, Juventus, Roma and Inter have often placed high.
Latin
Players: confident with the ball, good dribblers, creative
Characteristics: The Latin game is very distinctive because of its possession-oriented character. Attempts on goal arise through the use of possession. The ball is moved spontaneously, with a lot of individual-based plays. Latin teams from Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina are typical examples. Brazil takes it to the extreme with their improvisational and free-flowing play.
Success: Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, and Spain are the leading forces when it comes to the Latin style. Spanish clubs have been very dominant in Europe while Brazil's national squad has dominated on the international stage.
Northern
Players: aggressive, fast, organized
Characteristics: The game is played in a very direct way with forceful although predictable attacks. In defense, a definite shape is always preserved. Players have very specific roles within their team and rarely improvise. Northern teams, such as Germany or Sweden, either keep possession or attack by hammering straight at the enemy defense. There is no in between.
Success: Germany is a powerful side and has been representing the Northern style for years. Although their game may not look attractive, it has proven to be effective.
Continental
Players: good passing, collectivists
Characteristics: This style combines features of both the Latin and Northern game. Plays are developed with creativity yet there it is a sense of composure and team coordination. Since positioning is loose, there is plenty of movement off the ball in order to accommodate.
Success: Holland's Total Football has revolutionized the game and their collectivist mentality is the basis of what is to considered the Continental style. It has been successfully adopted by many continental countries including Slovenia, Croatia, The Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Central American
Players: crafty, excessive dribblers
Characteristics: Most of the time, the ball is moved around with short passes and a lot of dribbling. Virtually all players have good one-on-one skills. They rarely make quick runs, unless near the ball. Overall, the tempo is slow during buildup except for the occasional and unexpected long forward ball.
Success: Mexico have been the only worthy representative of this style of football.
