Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2021, 12:31:31 PMWe shouldn't just rely on one system. Now that we have an improved squad we should try to vary the formation and keep the opposition guessing. 352 works well providing the wing backs can get forward and deliver accurate crosses, if they don't do that then it becomes a defensive formation which is fine if you are trying to shut out the opposition, but offers little in the way of attacking options. I'd like to see more variety from Dean from now on. Don't just abandon 352, but use it sparingly.I agree. I think keeping the same team and formation because it worked well in the previous match is old fashioned thinking. We need to approach each match individually.
We shouldn't just rely on one system. Now that we have an improved squad we should try to vary the formation and keep the opposition guessing. 352 works well providing the wing backs can get forward and deliver accurate crosses, if they don't do that then it becomes a defensive formation which is fine if you are trying to shut out the opposition, but offers little in the way of attacking options. I'd like to see more variety from Dean from now on. Don't just abandon 352, but use it sparingly.
I'm not a fan of three centre backs either. It only worked against Everton when Bailey came on and provided some width, but you're not going to play him as a wing back for 90 minutes every week. It worked against Man U because all three defenders played well and we nicked a goal at the end, despite Ings and Bailey not really having any chances. It most certainly didn't work yesterday. I want to see a proper 4-3-3 please, along the lines of:MartinezCash Konsa Mings TargettMcGinn Ramsey LuizTraore or Buendia Watkins BaileyIngs and Watkins isn't working and I don't believe in shoehorning players in just because.
Ings is back up for Watkins not a strike partner. Smith should not be scared to play just one of them.
Quote from: ez on October 10, 2021, 03:13:27 PMIngs is back up for Watkins not a strike partner. Smith should not be scared to play just one of them.Do we know what Ings was told in negotiations?
This is good:
Playing Watkins and Ings together is just not working, resulting in both of them under-performing so far.Time for a tactical re-think?
Quote from: Sexual Ealing on October 11, 2021, 03:17:09 AMThis is good: Thanks - a good watch / listen.