New Posts For Thread: Pacehttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/paceKeep hearing that England have "pace" and if only Roy was brave enough to play with "pace" we could go deep into this tournament. The expectations are slowly rising. But I have a question or three: 1. who or what is/has this pace and do we have it motoffee87 • June 10, 2014 9:34 PM BST Pace is overrated by fans who like to see exciting footballno its not. Pace is crucial at any level of the game whether it be schoolboy, vets or the world cup - pace frightens defenders more than anything elsehttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539885355#539885355toffee87 • June 10, 2014 9:34 PM BST Pace is overrated by fans who like to see exciting footballno its not. Pace is crucial at any level of the game whether it be schoolboy, vets or the world cup - pace frightens defenders more than anything elseWed, 11 Jun 2014 12:55:01 -0500I totally agree with Duffy.England have limited technical ability,we defend and chase the ball eventually win it then promply give it back,with our lack of first touch, control and passing ability.It will be very hot and humid v Italy and the conditihttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539884901#539884901I totally agree with Duffy.England have limited technical ability,we defend and chase the ball eventually win it then promply give it back,with our lack of first touch, control and passing ability.It will be very hot and humid v Italy and the conditiWed, 11 Jun 2014 12:24:31 -0500Yep, passing it at pace and keeping possession is the most important, getting opposition running around chasing their tale is paramount in that heat....that's why england are set to struggle.https://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539882791#539882791Yep, passing it at pace and keeping possession is the most important, getting opposition running around chasing their tale is paramount in that heat....that's why england are set to struggle.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:36:10 -0500pace over 5-10 yards can take 2 opposition players out of the game....incidentally, he didn't look too slow when he ran from box to box against some team or other near the end of last season....anyway he's the one out of the youngsters I feel most cohttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539882737#539882737pace over 5-10 yards can take 2 opposition players out of the game....incidentally, he didn't look too slow when he ran from box to box against some team or other near the end of last season....anyway he's the one out of the youngsters I feel most coWed, 11 Jun 2014 10:33:53 -0500Well said Jockey. That will count for plenty in the humidity.https://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539882647#539882647Well said Jockey. That will count for plenty in the humidity.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:29:21 -0500Pace in the brain is far more importanthttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539879977#539879977Pace in the brain is far more importantWed, 11 Jun 2014 08:28:07 -0500Barkley is a very talented player but he certainly doesn't possess pace.Barkley's "pace" is over 5 - 10 yards with the ball at his feet - he is certainly not a sprinterhttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539876691#539876691Barkley is a very talented player but he certainly doesn't possess pace.Barkley's "pace" is over 5 - 10 yards with the ball at his feet - he is certainly not a sprinterWed, 11 Jun 2014 03:06:22 -0500Its pace allied to ability that really counts. From my playing days many moons ago as a defensive midfielder I knew if could match an opponent for pace or thought I had more skill I could cope; shepherding them the wrong way, forcing to use their weahttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539875765#539875765Its pace allied to ability that really counts. From my playing days many moons ago as a defensive midfielder I knew if could match an opponent for pace or thought I had more skill I could cope; shepherding them the wrong way, forcing to use their weaWed, 11 Jun 2014 01:36:56 -0500I noticed when Italy played Ireland they instantly passed the ball. England players take the ball, run a bit, look for a player, then pass it. The Italian style imo is easier on the legs. England huff and puff, then run out of puff.But they mighthttps://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539875203#539875203I noticed when Italy played Ireland they instantly passed the ball. England players take the ball, run a bit, look for a player, then pass it. The Italian style imo is easier on the legs. England huff and puff, then run out of puff.But they mightTue, 10 Jun 2014 22:33:52 -0500Barkley is a very talented player but he certainly doesn't possess pace.https://community.betfair.com/world_cup2014/go/thread/view/147697/30281965/pace?post_id=539872931#539872931Barkley is a very talented player but he certainly doesn't possess pace.Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:33:58 -0500