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9 minutes ago, GordonS said:

However much we try to prove otherwise, there's no substitute for technique.

Im not sure its ever purely down to technique.

I reckon there isnt THAT much difference in technical ability between the players.

For me the difference in decision making and composure on the ball are things that normally seperate Scottish sides in Europe. 

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Just now, Jacky1990 said:

Im not sure its ever purely down to technique.

I reckon there isnt THAT much difference in technical ability between the players.

The difference in decision making and composure on the ball are things that normally seperate Scottish sides in Europe. 

I don't see anything to support that at all. I think it's all about touch, taking the ball under pressure and keeping possession, accurate passing, quality with the final ball and when finishing. I don't see any difference in decision making - better players are just more likely to execute it. Galatasaray's players have made honking choices over the two games.

As for composure, a lot of that comes from knowing you can keep the ball away from the opponent pressuring you.

 

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5 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said:

Im not sure its ever purely down to technique.

I reckon there isnt THAT much difference in technical ability between the players.

For me the difference in decision making and composure on the ball are things that normally seperate Scottish sides in Europe. 

There's been 3 or 4 times when St J players have tried to control a ball and it's bounced off their feet and landed about 10 ft away whereas Galatasaray players have killed it stone dead every time. 

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