Having got on the bus for a good 5 minutes for an away match this morning, we promptly threw it away, played atrociously and lost 4-1. Having been used to a beautiful brand of effectively 'total-hockey' for the past 12 months culminating in winning the league in Bristol, I seem to have been dragged back to hockey dark-ages!
There's no pace, no momentum and no link between the defence and the attack. If someone gets the ball, their first reaction is to play it backwards. Then backwards some more, until the opposition tackle them and score. It just doesn't work.
As I have only been in Paris about a month I'm reluctant to to impart my knowledge as I'm sure they won't listen.
Any suggestions as to how to motivate a French hockey team would be very much appreciated in the comments box below this post!!
What isn't a thorough disappointment is the fact that spotify is legal in France *happy face* and the fact that I have learnt to caramelise onions; which were very lovely by the way.
I shall leave you with the note that I am very much looking forward to the new series of Top Gear ce soir; and imploring you all to watch it!
Bon Soir et bon next week a tous!
One way is NOT to berate them - but that's not just applicable to the French!
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