The Question: Why is pressing so crucial in the modern game?

[Helios Creed]

because when it comes down to it, regardless of the result, you can't beat sharp creases and well ironed kit.

[PTP]

Haven't read the article right the way through so don't know if it's mentioned or has been mentioned, but i was watching something the other week, probably revista de liga or something, and whoever it was was saying that Barca have a policy that when the lose the ball they have to get it back in 7 seconds!!!

think about it, thats quite ****ing incredible - now obv that doesn't always happen, but thats the aim -

tuesday night watching barca vs arse about 10 mins in, I mentioned this too my flat mate - he looked at me like i'm a cunt.........no ****ing joke, after i said it we watched and counted and the majority of the time they did it, either through a tackle, forced error or whatever they got the ball back lightening fast.