Mr Popodopolous Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 So, on here at length has been debating about the team, the combination, Hegeler v Wright, Central midfield and so on. However with our options, surely the Central mid is just a bit like for like, shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic if you like. LJ clearly wants to proceed with 4-4-2. Said as much pre-season. Does he need to rethink this however? I think in midfield in particular, this setup highlights our weaknesses and negates the strengths in general terms. Should we be looking at a new setup/formation, or is it too soon in the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 If Flint stays we should really be looking to play 3-4-2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, LeeTomlin10 said: If Flint stays we should really be looking to play 3-4-2-1 I think that could be pretty interesting tbh. Perhaps Hegeler as the third centre back, Flint and Baker either side. Reid and Paterson just off a lone striker- Đurić? Or Eliason and O'Dowda off the lone striker, whoever that maybe. Have reservations about the setup but it would definitely be an interesting one and offer more in-game flexibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Is Pisano effectively a wing back? Looks like a traditional full back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRed! Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 I personally think we now have the players to play 4321 or 433. 442 is not a formation that I think works for us in the longer term. We have zero width and get done in midfield by managers who are tactically better than LJ. Either formation would have the following personnel: Fielding, Pisano, Baker, Wright, Bryan, Hegeler, Brownhill, Reid, Eliason, Paterson Diedhhou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Is Pisano effectively a wing back? Looks like a traditional full back to me. I think you've hit the nail on the head. I posted last week that we could easily go 3-5-2 as we have four centre backs even without Flint. We also have cover with Golbourne, Vyner, Moore, Plavotic and Kelly And Pisano and Bryan are much better going forward than they are defensively. Cover here in Vyner, Moore and Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 The optimum for me has always been 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-3-2 when defending, but Lee seems to prefer 4-4-2 and 4-5-1. I think when you are building a team the first thing you need to do is get the decending right, then you can introduce more attacking play. Our defence now seems fairly solid, but Villa on Friday will certainly test that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: The optimum for me has always been 3-5-2 when attacking and 5-3-2 when defending, but Lee seems to prefer 4-4-2 and 4-5-1. I think when you are building a team the first thing you need to do is get the decending right, then you can introduce more attacking play. Our defence now seems fairly solid, but Villa on Friday will certainly test that. I do think the defence has improved for sure. Stood up well to Millwall's physical pressure, it's the weakness in midfield that allowed them to get through as often as they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 We're gagging for a 4-3-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: We're gagging for a 4-3-3 In your dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I do think the defence has improved for sure. Stood up well to Millwall's physical pressure, it's the weakness in midfield that allowed them to get through as often as they did. Yep, pretty much concur with that. Need a Gerry Gow type to run the centre of midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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