Cider red Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 With Williams being sent off, Bryan out (possibly) and our slight dip in form over the last 10 games or so, this gives us the opportunity to try a slightly new formation, especially at home against one of the poorer sides in the league. Fielding Ayling Flint Osborne Cunningham Smith Elliot Jet Agard Freeman Wilbs In that formation you could swap Jet and freeman and put bryan in if hes fit. I think it would give Yeovil a lot to think about and stop the rot in terms of only scoring 1 goal. Bit harsh on little but I feel Ayling is a more solidly defensive right back, which you would want with the attacking options. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 jet wouldn't be in my team, I'd put smith where Jet is and Pack where smith is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Don't think we need to adapt our formation just because we've lost Williams, we have defensive cover. Wholesale changes aren't the answer - we had a bad day at the office and need to move on and focus on the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Don't think we need to adapt our formation just because we've lost Williams, we have defensive cover. Wholesale changes aren't the answer - we had a bad day at the office and need to move on and focus on the next game. I agree. I wouldn't say what I've suggested is wholesale though. I would question whether we could play a back 3 without a left sided defender? Osborne isn't exactly pacey either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Didn't SC say he wanted to play a 4-3-3 ? Good opportunity to try it out maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Assuming Bryan is fit. Cunningham in place of Williams and Bryan LWB Assuming Bryan isn't fit. Cunningham in place of Williams, Freeman LWB and Jet in Freemans position. If Elliott is unfit in comes Pack (did fine at Peterbough). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 ..............................Fielding Little............Ayling...............Flint........Cunningham/Bryan ....................Smith...............Pack ................................Elliott Agard......................................................Freeman ............................Wilbraham If Elliott also unfit, stick Wagstaff in the CM's In effect Pack and Smith sitting further back cleaning up making up for 1 less defender than normal, with Smith roaming as he normally does as well, in effect also being a 451 with a V midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Didn't SC say he wanted to play a 4-3-3 ? Good opportunity to try it out maybe. He thought he wanted to try 3-4-3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 With Williams being sent off, Bryan out (possibly) and our slight dip in form over the last 10 games or so, this gives us the opportunity to try a slightly new formation, especially at home against one of the poorer sides in the league. Fielding Ayling Flint Osborne Cunningham Smith Elliot Jet Agard Freeman Wilbs In that formation you could swap Jet and freeman and put bryan in if hes fit. I think it would give Yeovil a lot to think about and stop the rot in terms of only scoring 1 goal. Bit harsh on little but I feel Ayling is a more solidly defensive right back, which you would want with the attacking options. Thoughts? You would out leave possibly our best player so far this season just to accommodate JET sorry Little has got to start if fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 You would out leave possibly our best player so far this season just to accommodate JET sorry Little has got to start if fit While I haven't been able to get to many games this season, i thought little looked very poor in one of them (tiredness) and put in good performances in the others but not performances that stood out as better than anyone else's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I've not seen any updates so maybe people know otherwise, but most of the suggested teams are showing Elliott, didn't he go off injured early in the match? Or is Pack the obvious replacement and we don't need to change too much? It looked like we were creatively lacking when both Bryan and Elliott were missing from the opinions I've read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 why change a formation that has worked so well? we need to be more clinical that's all. Didn't we say this after the Preston game then we put in our best performance of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I think a change of kit ,something with sequins and fur cuffs ,fancy to match their boots . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 jet wouldn't be in my team, I'd put smith where Jet is and Pack where smith is What about Smith ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Would love for us to really go for it against Yeovil and play Freeman in the left wing-back role and start Jet in behind the two strikers... I'm sure Freeman could play that role well especially when we don't expect too much attacking from the opposition.. ... I know lots have written Jet off, and it does seem likely that if we get any offers for him he will be going in Jan, but still like to see start in that role if Joe is not fit enough to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 With a lot of games in a short space of time cotts wont change much probs just bring in Osbourne for Williams yeovil not the quickest of teams so should cope well bryan or cunningham will just have to drop slightly to help I agree with a few on here quick start with a couple of early goals and we should be ok if not could get nervy and johnson will be bringing out all the old timewasting tricks i expect fireworks on touchline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 With a lot of games in a short space of time cotts wont change much probs just bring in Osbourne for Williams yeovil not the quickest of teams so should cope well bryan or cunningham will just have to drop slightly to help I agree with a few on here quick start with a couple of early goals and we should be ok if not could get nervy and johnson will be bringing out all the old timewasting tricks i expect fireworks on touchline Wrong time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'd rather see wagstaff start ahead of JET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 That formation would lead us vulnerable to being over-run in midfield. No point messing around just to accomodate one loose cannon, the success has been built on organisation and team-work. We also have to be careful about treating opponents lightly, Yeovil are not a bad side away from home, and we should not be picking an unbalanced side full of attackers just because they are second bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Osborne in for Williams and Cunningham in for Bryan. The reason for a squad is to cope with injuries and suspensions; no need to panic and totally change everything around. If anything, the Williams situation gives SC a good reason to 'rest' a player in advance of a very, very busy period. Actually looking forward to see a few 'fringe' players come in and fight for a place; gives those in the shirts a little boot up the behind and irons out any complacency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I think a change of kit ,something with sequins and fur cuffs ,fancy to match their boots . Surely Christmas jumpers would be appropriate and santa hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Not sure if its been discussed yet but for the first time we have to change our back three. But who's replacing him? Which back three would you choose, from left to right? Osborne, Flint, Ayling Cunningham, Flint, Ayling Ayling, Flint, Little Ayling, Flint, Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Personally I'd go Osborne, Flint, Ayling. Ozzy is more of a proper defender. But my mate seems to think Cotts will bring in Cunningham, i can't remember him ever playing as one of three centre backs, and i'm not too convinced at his defending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'd play Osborne right Flint middle and Ayling left. Ayling seems so comfortable on the ball that I don't think switching sides will faze him, where Osborne seems more one footed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I guess it depends on whether Wade Elliot and Joe Bryan are fit, if both fit then I think he will play Cunningham. If one of them unfit then Cunningham and Kane(if fully recovered) if both unfit Cunningham, Kane and Pack. Cant see him starting Osborne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Osborne in for Williams and Cunningham in for Bryan. The reason for a squad is to cope with injuries and suspensions; no need to panic and totally change everything around. If anything, the Williams situation gives SC a good reason to 'rest' a player in advance of a very, very busy period. Actually looking forward to see a few 'fringe' players come in and fight for a place; gives those in the shirts a little boot up the behind and irons out any complacency. It did cross my mind that perhaps Williams got sent off on purpose .Don't know the reason but it does seem a bit strange . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Surely Christmas jumpers would be appropriate and santa hats Of course Red sequins with white coney cuffs and collars ,hat optional i would think . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 It did cross my mind that perhaps Williams got sent off on purpose .Don't know the reason but it does seem a bit strange . Well, I doubt that was the case; am sure he'd have rather stayed on, and am certain the boss would have lost his rag completely if he thought Williams had done that. Any road; Williams has basically given Osborne the opportunity to steal in and take his place, and am sure it will only help put the rest of the team on their toes. Also, to those saying Osborne isn't as good a footballer as Williams, I'd say give him a chance; those times he's been employed as a full back he has shown a fair amount of buccaneering spirit. realise he went off injured soon after, but remembering him getting his only goal for us at Brentford last season through some decent football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Well, I doubt that was the case; am sure he'd have rather stayed on, and am certain the boss would have lost his rag completely if he thought Williams had done that. Any road; Williams has basically given Osborne the opportunity to steal in and take his place, and am sure it will only help put the rest of the team on their toes. Also, to those saying Osborne isn't as good a footballer as Williams, I'd say give him a chance; those times he's been employed as a full back he has shown a fair amount of buccaneering spirit. realise he went off injured soon after, but remembering him getting his only goal for us at Brentford last season through some decent football. Cotts was mad at him .Normally in the aftermatch interview he's very protective of his players but he did n't hold back for Williams . It's unlikely i know but it appeared to be a real schoolboy error for a professional . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Cotts was mad at him .Normally in the aftermatch interview he's very protective of his players but he did n't hold back for Williams . It's unlikely i know but it appeared to be a real schoolboy error for a professional . It was a stupid tackle, but I'd say that if he was looking to go off, also baring in mind we went on to lose too, then I'd expect he'll never play for us again. Can't have players behaving like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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