For some reason this made me want to post here. Off the field pragmatism would be what Jose talks about here - making small incremental additions to a team over the years to set them up for success
Like gegenpress tactics - it's not as flashy as signing a big name via transfers. Instead focusing on making small additions over the years to eventually becoming a top side. I think there needs to be written more on what being "defensive first" approach to managing a club in Football manager
Not sure if anyone agrees but just my thoughts.