The midfield Concertina

[pagl]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

I hate the quarterback term in football.

This is a conundrum however it’s up to the manager to address it. I’m always of the view that you need to get as many of your good players on the pitch.

As it stands, I’d like us to play 4-3-3 with Summerfield, Young and Deverdics in midfield and Rutherford, Holroyd and MFT up front.

As with any formation there is no point shoehorning players into it when they don't fit. We have seen it time and time again with our left midfield. Leslie, Hunt, Kelly, Deverdics, Leo and now Holroyd who says he doesn't mind playing out there.

For 433 to be effective then the front 3 need to be able to switch positions or you need a decent out and out winger that can switch from left to right. We don't have any of these.

I quite like the idea of the 4231 for this season - providing the 2 are trying to dominate the midfield around the centre circle and not trying to play on top of the 2 CBs. However the main concern I have with this is the effectiveness of both FBs to push forward. I think Jennings is a liability and Roberts probably plays it a bit too safe when we push forward.

In the front formation of the 3 and 1 then it's vital we have some pace and creativity and I don't see enough of that with Holroyd, Deverdics and Rutherford to support MTF as the front man. Pyke seems to be the back up plan in this formation.

[Welsh Kiwi]

I personally think in football that tactics and formations is 30% and ability 70%.

Great tactics will win matches on occasion, but footballers with great ability will win the league.

[Foxy]

Originally Posted by Congy Red

Luke Young plays like Darren Ferguson, great on the ball and passing, not a great tackler.

Nicky Deverdics wants to play behind the striker/s and pass and score goals.

Two good players but how do we accomodate them? Young didn't have a great game at Macc, his assets were limited by Macc's formation, he didn't get space. We've already seen Deverdic's ineffectiveness when not involved out on the wing.

I can't see how we play both of them, sad.

You may be right, but is it really sad ? Apparently house martins can’t build nests this summer because there is no mud as the ground is too dry. Now that’s sad.

[EnglishRed]

Originally Posted by Foxy

You may be right, but is it really sad ? Apparently house martins can’t build nests this summer because there is no mud as the ground is too dry. Now that’s sad.

With the money they made from their pop career they should be able to afford houses.

[Congy Red]

Originally Posted by Foxy

You may be right, but is it really sad ? Apparently house martins can’t build nests this summer because there is no mud as the ground is too dry. Now that’s sad.

Bit off topic, but you're right that is sad, hope the rain this weekend helps.

[Cenotaff]

As a community club, can we put some of the Ward money towards a few pallets of bottled water to empty onto a dry muddy field?

[Foxy]

Originally Posted by EnglishRed

With the money they made from their pop career they should be able to afford houses.

Nice one. You have just given me a happy hour.

[kevjones1964]

Originally Posted by Foxy

You may be right, but is it really sad ? Apparently house martins can’t build nests this summer because there is no mud as the ground is too dry. Now that’s sad.

I'm not believeing that from a poster called Foxy. Where's Birdy when you need him?

[The Only Way Is Up]

Between 1971 and 1982, I had several Ford Concertinas including a Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, and a Mk 5.

[noisy1]

Originally Posted by Foxy

Nice one. You have just given me a happy hour.

Enjoy it whilst it lasts.