The Bullets head coach says athleticism, entertaining football and player expression are the cornerstones of his philosophy at The People’s Team.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets supporters can expect an athletic, front-foot brand of football under head coach Wedson Nyirenda, who wants his side to impose themselves on opponents while giving supporters football they can enjoy.
The Bullets boss offered further insight into his philosophy during Thursday’s pre-match press conference ahead of Monday’s FDH Bank Premiership fixture against Masters FC at Mpira Stadium, explaining why he wants players to express themselves rather than rely on constant instructions from the technical area.
“I have my own philosophy, which is based on athletic football. I like athletic players and I do not like lazy players.
“I want my players to impose themselves on the opposition. I want us to be the team asking the questions rather than the one being asked.”
For the former Zambia international, results and performances should go hand in hand.
He believes supporters deserve to watch a team that plays positive, attacking football every time they pay to watch Bullets.
“Above all, we have to entertain people. We are in football to entertain and the supporters deserve to enjoy what they have paid to watch.
“If we can entertain them and win matches, then we are doing our job.”
The head coach also explained why he prefers not to spend entire matches directing every movement from the technical area, saying he wants players to make decisions and solve problems on the pitch rather than depend on constant instructions throughout the game.
“I do not want to be a choir master and I do not want robots instead of footballers.
“My job is to coach from Monday to Friday and prepare the players for matchday. Once the game starts, I want them to make decisions for themselves because they are the ones on the pitch.”
He believes that approach allows players to express themselves, maximise their ability and bring out the best in the team.
“If I spend the entire match telling players what to do, then I am creating robots instead of footballers. Players must be able to read the game, think for themselves and express their talent.
“When players are trusted to make decisions on the pitch, their football comes naturally and that is what supporters enjoy watching.”
