Have we fallen back into old habits?

I couldn't help but be frustrated last night with the lack of closing down. I felt that in Potters first games we were much better at getting closer and recent clean sheets would say things have improved. While there is still a lot of work to do in all areas one thing that seems painfully clear is that we have gone back to standing off players. Last night's goal was an absolute calamity of defending. From the moment Barnes had the ball and we stood off I was screaming "Get fucking closer to him". I understand the low block, I understand "suffering" in games, I understand tired legs and every other excuse but I cannot understand why we once again give teams so much time on the ball.

I'm not sure if this is a quick fix on the training ground, needing different type of players or what the solution is... I'm hesitant to blame any one person as it is almost a culture of retreat that seems to have bled into the squad.

I may just be venting and being a dick cos I'm upset at the result but fuck me this club puts you through it...

Anyway... rant over...

COYI ⚒️