It helps if the gaffer has a vision, too. Wilkinson seemed to have had one...but centered around the 3-5-2 and playing people out of their positions that she had to 86 in midseason. Then Norris, wedded to the 4-3-3 and pretty much relying on Smith to win games for him. She's good enough to do that, but only if she's there. Hannah Betfort…
It helps if the gaffer has a vision, too. Wilkinson seemed to have had one...but centered around the 3-5-2 and playing people out of their positions that she had to 86 in midseason. Then Norris, wedded to the 4-3-3 and pretty much relying on Smith to win games for him. She's good enough to do that, but only if she's there. Hannah Betfort can't carry the load consistently.
So, yes; Nahas being able to step in and play a version of Riley's set has to be a huge help for The Damned. Unfortunately...
tbf we're seeing a better version of Nahas' vision this season. We didn't see closely what it was last season, but it was less effective. And I would say that Wilkinson showed adaptability to change mid-season but I don't think the principles of play changed all that much, the players were just in better positions.
It helps if the gaffer has a vision, too. Wilkinson seemed to have had one...but centered around the 3-5-2 and playing people out of their positions that she had to 86 in midseason. Then Norris, wedded to the 4-3-3 and pretty much relying on Smith to win games for him. She's good enough to do that, but only if she's there. Hannah Betfort can't carry the load consistently.
So, yes; Nahas being able to step in and play a version of Riley's set has to be a huge help for The Damned. Unfortunately...
tbf we're seeing a better version of Nahas' vision this season. We didn't see closely what it was last season, but it was less effective. And I would say that Wilkinson showed adaptability to change mid-season but I don't think the principles of play changed all that much, the players were just in better positions.