Cranes v Bissau: Battle of tactics

Mar 23, 2011

IF attributes of a team usually represent the true qualities of its manager, then Cranes could be good for a result in Guinea Bissau on Saturday. Just like has been in the past, Cranes will walk into uncharted waters in Bissau less fancied to win in the part of Africa where Uganda has never register

IF attributes of a team usually represent the true qualities of its manager, then Cranes could be good for a result in Guinea Bissau on Saturday.

Just like has been in the past, Cranes will walk into uncharted waters in Bissau less fancied to win in the part of Africa where Uganda has never registered a win.

Yet, should they defy logic and unfold an impressive script, it will have a lot to do with how far this Cranes side has come under Bobby Williamson.

Since assuming the Cranes coaching seat in August 2008, Williamson has proved magnificent in more ways than one. He has attributed certain things that prove his well-being as a great coach to his players.

For the years that I have religiously followed the national team, I’ve never been more confident about a football match than attending one handled by Bobby.

A good coach has to tick the right boxes. That means being bright, intelligent and experienced.

There had always been potential among Ugandan players and all we needed to match the very best was someone to put a rocket up the backside of most players and Bobby does that.

His attention to detail is so meticulous. He says and does what he thinks and doesn’t care what people think. He is authentic.

On Saturday, he will have to chose a game plan and stick to it. The plan will be geared at preventing the rival players from expressing themselves.

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