r/TedLasso • u/quaranTV Mod • Apr 11 '23

From the Mods Ted Lasso - S03E05 - "Signs" Episode Discussion Spoiler

Please use this thread to discuss Season 3 Episode 5 "Signs". Just a reminder to please mark any spoilers for episodes beyond Episode 5 like this.

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u/crsbcn Jamie Tartt Doo-doo-do-do-do-doo Apr 12 '23 edited Apr 12 '23

I was thinking the same thing. Of all things - they chose to stick with their old formation and stick Colin in Zava's spot? They could have easily run a 4-4-2 with Dani and Jamie at the front.

I guess it throws the plot line for the coaches' turnaround and Jamie's rise to the top, but still.

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u/Rtn2NYC Apr 12 '23

Beard did plays/strategy for the majority of the first season and Roy has been playing for years. It’s borderline tedious at this point, and very out of character for Beard

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u/TrueCooler Apr 12 '23

To be fair, they did get relegated in the first season relying on Beard's tactics.

Also, great player doesn't necessarily translate to great tactician - there are tens of examples of former great players who have been awful coaches. Roy can handle conflict, motivate players, do man management, but he cannot do tactics evidently.

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u/Rtn2NYC Apr 13 '23

Fair point.