Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=EnglishRed;2238916]Yeah it's a formation we know.

I just am not sure changing formations is a great idea with 9 games left in the season, unless it's something we do in training.[/QUOTE]

Might be a risk we need to take if we want to go up. We were so inept attacking wise v Orient we are at risk of struggling to score against lesser teams. The passengers, Rutherford and Grant need to be kept out of the team too.
Play a formation which will create more chances and play actual goalscorers we have a good chance of the playoffs. Otherwise I am not sure.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

Not sure the main problem is the formation - but the personnel.

We are struggling to find 3 midfielders of quality never mind 4.

Might be worth swopping things around up front.

Start with Tollitt, Oswell and Stockton.

For all his qualities Beavon is not a goalscorer - but that's what we need - Stockton at least did it for Tranmere 2 seasons ago and with a run of games might come good - perhaps Beavon would be more suited as an impact sub from the bench with his hard running.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

Grant, Ruthers and Beavon in the team will cost us dearly.
Its already been shown and proven.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

With what we have got, I’d look at putting beavon outwide instead of Ruthers. Grant would come in like for like for Akil Wright and id play oswell down the middle. When toillet goes either the new loanee or Holroyd will have to come in to replace him.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=EnglishRed;2238916]Yeah it's a formation we know.

I just am not sure changing formations is a great idea with 9 games left in the season, unless it's something we do in training.[/QUOTE]

Been said in the past but we never seem to have a Plan B. You would hope any manager would be looking at something like this as a contingency. It is something we do need to do for next season though as we can't continue with the current set up and lack of goals if we want to go up.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=EnglishRed;2238916]Yeah it's a formation we know.

I just am not sure changing formations is a great idea with 9 games left in the season, unless it's something we do in training.[/QUOTE]

It's a very sensible point you make, and logic says it would be the last thing you should do. However, most fans I know have been saying most of the season that we need to change our attack a,s game after game, we have one striker isolated up front. It's hugely frustrating and the temptation is strong to get 2 front men and play with wingers to provide service.

If it fails, well it fails, but I'm not convinced we will go up by constantly clinging on in games and hoping to nick 1-0.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=Percy Sugden;2238934]With what we have got, I’d look at putting beavon outwide instead of Ruthers. Grant would come in like for like for Akil Wright and id play oswell down the middle. When toillet goes either the new loanee or Holroyd will have to come in to replace him.[/QUOTE]

Sorry to say but been really disappointed with Grant - based on his contributions he should be nowhere near the team or even on the bench.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=EnglishRed;2238916]Yeah it's a formation we know.

I just am not sure changing formations is a great idea with 9 games left in the season, unless it's something we do in training.[/QUOTE]

I agree, we have to go with what we know and hope its enough.

Re: Why can't we play 442 v Barrow & Maidstone
 

[QUOTE=krux;2239014]I agree, we have to go with what we know and hope its enough.[/QUOTE]

The goal scoring issues we have had for a couple of seasons due to the defensive way we are set up and the players we have got on board to play that way. Too late to change really for this season must maybe have a plan B off the bench.