The
coach is a fan of solid defence with excellent offensive movement by both right
and left full backs going forward, effective wingers with blistering pace
coupled with good ball distribution and accuracy into the box, strong, skilful
and creative players in the engine room with either two or three strikers upfront.
VV
style of play is characterised by excellent transitional movement, patient
build up from the back coupled with working the ball through various channels
whilst maintaining good possession. He loves goals and free flowing carpet
football but distaste lone striker and ultra- defensive tactic.
He
is not a messiah to revive Pirates championship hope but I have noticed a
glimpse of positive tactical approach after played 3 strikers at the same time
against Moroka Swallows which is a rare tactical change in the Pirates team but
later withdrawn Kermit Erasmus to strengthen the wing play with an addition of
Aubrey Ngoma at the left wing.
VV
used four strikers but differently against Swallows which justified that he is
an offensive driven coach total different from his predecessors at Pirates who
preferred ultra-defensive approach with lone striker for job security than team
success. Former coach Roger de Sa preferred draw than win, but VV prefers win
than draw or lose.
I
am not insinuating that VV is the best coach but his tactical philosophy and
positive energy are what Pirates need. VV recently revealed his own mandate
with Pirates which is the Premier Soccer League title and another star.
