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Originally Posted by Foxy

Agree , 4231 is now very common at the top level because the players exist to do it. Strikers who can still operate whilst isolated, backed by number 10s and attacking midfielders who cam move intelligently and pass. Width is provided by high energy and athletic full backs who can get up and down.

At our level these players don’t exist and it is stupid to try these more sophisticated systems. 532 is more feasible but in itself this requires top notch wing backs and lots of defensive cover.

Hughes was daft to experiment pre season and then decide on 4321. He had a 433 which worked defensively and just required some tweaking and the addition of a few quality players in the right positions.

Moving forward a new manager needs to go back to bog standard basics, either with a 433 or more preferably 442 to avoid an isolated striker. He should try this
when everyone is fit

Lain ton
Carrington, Lawlor, Pearson, Jennings
Tollit, Barton, Young, Ruthers
Hooper Harris

Very harsh on grant as I think he probably been our better performers this year