In a game where we come up against pace, we surely just sit slightly deeper in defence, don't get too close to the attacker and the midfield will have to drop slightly to fill the gap. That then puts the pressure back on the opposition manager to work out how to maximise the efficiency of his pacey players as balls over the top will not work.
In such a game, we may not be as potent going forward as there will be a greater gap between midfield and attack, but maybe then players like slew and Jervis could be deployed. I don't see it being a critical failing of this club or indeed a weakness. Historically we haven't been graced with Usain Bolt's all over the pitch. Nelson had pace but aside from that we weren't over reliant on that attribute. Clever heads can make up for a lack of pace, hopefully we have that, and DA can use his tactical nous to circumvent any issues.
Plus, how many clubs in this league have express pace, particularly when the pitches start showing signs of wintery weather?
