Lympsham Red Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Just a bit of fun here, really, but what would you lads think of a Bristol City 4-2-3-1 lineup like this? The 4-2-3-1 formation is quite big in the Championship and Premier League right now, so maybe it'd work well for us. GK: Frank Fielding (obvious choice, really) RB: Luke Ayling (his natural position) CB: Aden Flint (pretty solid in this position) CB: Nathan Baker (also rather good) LB: Joe Bryan (more of a wing-back, but really one of our few viable options for this position) CDM: Marlon Pack (would probably suit a more defensive role?) CM: Korey Smith (rather good in midfield) LW: Luke Freeman (also his natural position) CAM: Bobby Reid (young with lots of passion) RW: Scott Wagstaff (not much choice here, would also like to see him given a shot in his natural position) STC: Jonathan Kodjia (could be used interchangeably with Wilbs and Agard). Personally, I feel this formation would suit us much better than 3-5-2. Not using wingers in a formation in this day and age is, in my opinion, pretty outdated, and there's a reason why no top Premiership clubs use 3-5-2. Also, signing natural wingers and getting them to play wing-back isn't the best way forward, in my opinion. I'd rather have a traditional back four. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 We should have been playing this since game 3 Imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Lympsham Red said: Just a bit of fun here, really, but what would you lads think of a Bristol City 4-2-3-1 lineup like this? The 4-2-3-1 formation is quite big in the Championship and Premier League right now, so maybe it'd work well for us. GK: Frank Fielding (obvious choice, really) RB: Luke Ayling (his natural position) CB: Aden Flint (pretty solid in this position) CB: Nathan Baker (also rather good) LB: Joe Bryan (more of a wing-back, but really one of our few viable options for this position) CDM: Marlon Pack (would probably suit a more defensive role?) CM: Korey Smith (rather good in midfield) LW: Luke Freeman (also his natural position) CAM: Bobby Reid (young with lots of passion) RW: Scott Wagstaff (not much choice here, would also like to see him given a shot in his natural position) STC: Jonathan Kodjia (could be used interchangeably with Wilbs and Agard). Personally, I feel this formation would suit us much better than 3-5-2. Not using wingers in a formation in this day and age is, in my opinion, pretty outdated, and there's a reason why no top Premiership clubs use 3-5-2. Also, signing natural wingers and getting them to play wing-back isn't the best way forward, in my opinion. I'd rather have a traditional back four. Thoughts? Agard can play the right wing role as well. This is where he played the majority of the season when he scored all of those goals for Rotherham. And Derrick Williams can also play left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympsham Red Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Agard can play the right wing role as well. This is where he played the majority of the season when he scored all of those goals for Rotherham. And Derrick Williams can also play left back? Thought Agard could also play RW, although was not sure. Probably would be a better option there instead of Wagstaff, although it'd be nice to see him start once or twice at least. Can't Wes Burns also play there, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Lympsham Red said: Thought Agard could also play RW, although was not sure. Probably would be a better option there instead of Wagstaff, although it'd be nice to see him start once or twice at least. Can't Wes Burns also play there, too? Indeed Wes can, but SC in my opinion doesn't "trust" the younger players which is a real shame imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympsham Red Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 6 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Indeed Wes can, but SC in my opinion doesn't "trust" the younger players which is a real shame imo. Indeed it is, especially since this formation seems to give us more proper decent cover in multiple positions compared to 3-5-2, which is impressive given our minuscule squad size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I think it could easily work. Just can't see it happening under current management. Think we actually have the players for it and would only need cover for the CM. Little/Ayling-RB Ayling/Flint/Baker/Williams/El-Abd- CB Williams/Bryan- LB. LM- Freeman/Bryan. RM- Agard/Burns/Wagstaff ST- Kodjia/Wilbs/Agard So many options even with our limited squad. Even Kodjia out on a wing is an option. Robinson and Bennett would have been great wing options as well. They're gone though and SC won't change. It's a shame as I think this would make us defensively sound and hoping Kodjia Agard Freeman could get a goal or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 42 minutes ago, Lympsham Red said: Just a bit of fun here, really, but what would you lads think of a Bristol City 4-2-3-1 lineup like this? The 4-2-3-1 formation is quite big in the Championship and Premier League right now, so maybe it'd work well for us. GK: Frank Fielding (obvious choice, really) RB: Luke Ayling (his natural position) CB: Aden Flint (pretty solid in this position) CB: Nathan Baker (also rather good) LB: Joe Bryan (more of a wing-back, but really one of our few viable options for this position) CDM: Marlon Pack (would probably suit a more defensive role?) CM: Korey Smith (rather good in midfield) LW: Luke Freeman (also his natural position) CAM: Bobby Reid (young with lots of passion) RW: Scott Wagstaff (not much choice here, would also like to see him given a shot in his natural position) STC: Jonathan Kodjia (could be used interchangeably with Wilbs and Agard). Personally, I feel this formation would suit us much better than 3-5-2. Not using wingers in a formation in this day and age is, in my opinion, pretty outdated, and there's a reason why no top Premiership clubs use 3-5-2. Also, signing natural wingers and getting them to play wing-back isn't the best way forward, in my opinion. I'd rather have a traditional back four. Thoughts? Apart from the fact that SC will not change formation! Or give any under 21 players a seat on the bench. Bobbie Reid may get some game time but Burns and others will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lympsham Red Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 1 minute ago, cidered abroad said: Apart from the fact that SC will not change formation! Or give any under 21 players a seat on the bench. Bobbie Reid may get some game time but Burns and others will not. Makes you wonder whether he needs to go or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 totally agree mate, would love to see it and with a flat back 4 think we would be more soild. Shame SC doesn't see it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Sorry lads, some nice ideas, but to paraphrase Mike Bassett, we will be playing 3-5-******g-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Lympsham Red. Are you able to do private messages yet? If so or when able to, contact me. We may be near neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Agard scored his goals for Rotherham at RW so wouldn't be out of position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereks no1 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Agard can play at RW but I would much rather see Burns at RW. Also Williams can play LB and Little can play RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Needs to be a front three of burns, Kodjia and chuck in the unit that is garita. Need to go 4-3-3. Bryan freeman and smith in midfield with ayling, flint, baker and Williams as a back 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Kodjia was accustomed to being used as a lone striker at his previous club. When he arrived it was fair to say he benefited from being played alongside Wilbraham but he's been here 6 months and played in a number of Championship games so perhaps its time to give him a go up front on his own. I'd support him with Agard and Bryan with Freeman in the hole behind him and Ayling and Williams playing full-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 It's beyond belief that cott's can't see we have the players here to play this system, with lots of options from the existing squad, even el abd could feature in a flat back 4. wes burns would excel in the rw role imho. Something has to change, either the system or the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 1 minute ago, ThOmO said: It's beyond belief that cotta can't see we have the players here to play this system, with lots of options from the existing squad, even el abd could feature in a flat back 4. wes burns would excel in the rw role imho. Something has to change, either the system or the manager. Ive been saying that for a while now and its got to the point where i can't see him changing system. I think he's going through the motions and has almost given up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 By changing the system it would be like a new manager! a new manager would never play the system we currently employ for so little reward plus I think wes burns would excel in this role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 On 06/01/2016 at 21:38, cidered abroad said: Lympsham Red. Are you able to do private messages yet? If so or when able to, contact me. We may be near neighbours. Lympsham Red. If you can do private messages contact me too. I would like to ask you what are you wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Deckchairs, Titanic, shuffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 4 hours ago, Chappers said: Deckchairs, Titanic, shuffle The captain of the titanic only saw disaster after it was to late. Had he set a different course and changed his route then may not have hit the iceberg. therefore a change of direction could of saved them or a more experienced captain in negotiating these seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annred Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 It is difficult to understand why a different formation has not been tried. It is obvious that 5 3 2 is not working at this level, not only is it too open but it also appears to be exhausting the players. If we are not careful we may at some time let in last minute goals. Let's hope it doesn't happen as it may cost us points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaggiesQuiff Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 IMO fielding Ayling(liits) flint baker Williams pack(Reid) smith agard(Wes) freeman bryan kodjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjia 22 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Some may find this controversial, but it's a game of opinions and here is mine. Imo I feel that JK is more suit to a wide role so this would be my 4-2-3-1 team. Fielding Ayling flint Baker Williams Smith Pack Kodjia Reid Bryan Wilbraham With Reid and Freeman being interchangeable and wilbs being interchangeable with agard and kodjia playing as the lone striker and agard playing wide right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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