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[moynkeepthefaith]

Originally Posted by pagl

The space is worsened by the midfield 3 with 1 being a holding player.
If were 433 then the front 3 have to work as a unit.
Lack of ball retention in the midfield prevents us supporting.

IMO a 442 would be better and with the right players provide better width.
I dont think we have the right players for a 433 and I also dont think its the format to win this league. Better teams have 2 forwards in partnerships.

If we go 442 (which I am not against) then the two forwards are surely Beavon and Grant ?

[andywrex90]

What are people’s thoughts on a 3-5-2 with manny back for ?

[pagl]

Originally Posted by andywrex90

What are people’s thoughts on a 3-5-2 with manny back for ?

352 is just 532 with wing backs.
Its more complicated especially at this level.
433 is good and you can see at Liverpool it needs the front 3 to play a pressing game to keep the opposition on the back foot.
IMO we dont have the right players. Thats why I think 442.
Grant could play as an attacking midfielder in this formation.

Its preferences though but more importantly the right players for the formation as wrong players shoehorned into a formation doesnt work.

[Ooh aah Paskin]

Originally Posted by moynkeepthefaith

If we go 442 (which I am not against) then the two forwards are surely Beavon and Grant ?

Agree. With Fondop and Pyke in reserve.
Then comes the question of the Midfield. I guess Summerfield is a cert. But who to drop out of Walker and Young as both have their pros and cons?

And wingers? JMD should thrive in that system, and I guess the only other option is Rutherford.

[Ooh aah Paskin]

Originally Posted by andywrex90

What are people’s thoughts on a 3-5-2 with manny back for ?

Not with the personnel we have at present.
We only had success with that formation when we had the 2 Edwards' marauding back and forth, players with the fitness and pace to do so.

Jennings, Roberts or Carrington just don't fit the bill IMO.

[pagl]

Originally Posted by Ooh aah Paskin

Agree. With Fondop and Pyke in reserve.
Then comes the question of the Midfield. I guess Summerfield is a cert. But who to drop out of Walker and Young as both have their pros and cons?

And wingers? JMD should thrive in that system, and I guess the only other option is Rutherford.

Cant see JMD fitting into any formation with his application.
Grant would be a better option. Ruthers OK as LM but has to improve consistency and delivery.

[Stafford Red]

Originally Posted by pagl

352 is just 532 with wing backs.
Its more complicated especially at this level.
433 is good and you can see at Liverpool it needs the front 3 to play a pressing game to keep the opposition on the back foot.
IMO we dont have the right players. Thats why I think 442.
Grant could play as an attacking midfielder in this formation.

Its preferences though but more importantly the right players for the formation as wrong players shoehorned into a formation doesnt work.

You should be advising Ryan Giggs.

[Ooh aah Paskin]

Originally Posted by pagl

Cant see JMD fitting into any formation with his application.
Grant would be a better option. Ruthers OK as LM but has to improve consistency and delivery.

Hence why I said 'should'!

[pagl]

Originally Posted by Ooh aah Paskin

Hence why I said 'should'!

Should, could, would. Yep probability and possibility but achieve absolutely fk all without the basic application

Hardly a surprise his chances have become fewer under Sam.