Five man defence nightmare

[saleiron]

As I believe Ogle played for Oldham on the right side of three man CB formation, might this mean we plan to operate a 5-3-2 set up? I woke up in a cold sweat after this thought came to me in a nightmare.

[mistertonmick]

most of our defenders can play in other positions, and Andy should know by now what works and what doesn’t, so I think we should worry about that in August instead of getting ahead of ourselves, SI

[saleiron]

My tongue was partially lodged in my cheek, Mick. Just a talking point. I’ll try not lose too much sleep in the meantime.

[Sanfran49]

mistertonmick wrote:

most of our defenders can play in other positions, and Andy should know by now what works and what doesn’t, so I think we should worry about that in August instead of getting ahead of ourselves, SI

Stick to what works for us. 433 or 442 – get the system down pat so whoever subs has no problems settling in. Make opponents have to cope with us.

Start every game wanting to win it. Any silly formations will mean nothing has been learned.

[Awaywego]

I’m sure he wants to win every game, but and it’s a big but, you need to put a team more than capable of achieving it, something he’s failed to do on many occasions.

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[Rene Artois]

4-4-2

[Northumbiron]

4-3-3

L Jones

Ogle
Evans
C Howe
Horton

Richards
Butterfield/Beestin
Rowley

D Howe
Whitehall
P Jones

Shitloads of options from the bench and that’s before the trialists and loans arrive!

[cassidystash]

Not a bad start is it NI? I’ve said before that two 30+ CBs wouldn’t be ideal for me and, I think, in that formation Butler would go Brennan before Howe.

[PhilAnders]

Neither Butterfield or Barrows have the legs for a full game for me. Butterfield off the bench may be a very good option. Barrows, laying out the kit and warming up the defenders also a good option, but not from the bench. The conundrum really is 2 or 3 in midfield. 5 at the back looks nailed on to me, unless whoever plays wide is capable of dropping back and defending, and then AB might risk 4 for a half at home.

[cassidystash]

He gave Pat Jones a go at RWB last season, I hope he doesn’t see that as a realistic option. What a waste!.

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[Deereyme66]

Northumbiron wrote:

4-3-3

L Jones

Ogle
Evans
C Howe
Horton

Richards
Butterfield/Beestin
Rowley

D Howe
Whitehall
P Jones

Shitloads of options from the bench and that’s before the trialists and loans arrive!

Hold hard there, young man! Are you suggesting we’re not signing a world class keeper before the season starts? There’ll be some filthy pants and public meltdowns from certain quarters if we don’t sign a Raya level no.1

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