Playing from the back killing clubs

Solid as a rock ... Eugene Galekovic is a save of the week regular. Source: Sarah Reed / News Limited

'I like to play good football, play it out from the back and keep possession'.

It's a well-worn - seemingly compulsory - mantra we tend to be hearing time and time again as new coaches promise fans and media a style of play based on playing the ball along the carpet from the keeper.

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But there's a time and a place for everything – and Mark Bosnich thinks it's becoming an obsession that is costing A-League clubs precious goals. 

"There's a great emphasis on playing the ball from the back – but you've got to use your common sense," Bosnich said on Sunday Shootout. 

"Why go for something that's not worth the risk? 

"Just take your time and hit the long ball and look for the second ball." 

Former Socceroos centre-back Craig Moore agreed, adding that it's "all about decision making. You don't want to over play"

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"It's really doing my head in – and it's costing people," Bosnich said. 

"I'm blaming the goalkeepers too – they have control of the ball in that situation. 

"If nothing is on – go long. 

"If you keep doing that, you're inviting trouble at the wrong end of the pitch."  

Bosnich isn't advocating abandoning a style of play that has thrilled football fans in Australia, best deployed by Brisbane Roar in recent seasons, but rather a respect for keeping a 'clean sheet'. 

"It angers me a little bit because it gives away goals. 

"Goals are hard to come by – you can't keep giving away silly goals.

"It's important as we go into competitions like Asian Champions League (on the international stage)." 

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Ironically, Galekovic picked up the Save of the Week gong for his late exploits in Wellington, which spared a point against the Phoenix in a match that featured three stunning goals alongside the Adelaide howler.  

"Entertaining for the neutral; three outstanding goals. 

"Sending off (of John McKain) was a turning point – couldn't see Adelaide losing it until then. 

"Fantastic saves at the end by Galekovic denied them that. 

"I fear Phoenix's chances for the top-six – I don't think they can make it anymore." 

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