Ramdale Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Trying to find out from anyone who went to yesterdays game if the shape changed when he made the subs. I know we started 4-3-3, however from the highlights when the subs were made the shape looks to be more of a 4-4-2 with Blackman and Martin playing through the middle together. Can someone who was at the the game confirm the formation after the subs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yes, it was 2 up top. I wouldn't get too carried away about 4-4-2 being the solution though. In truth we created much more under 4-3-3 in the first, we just couldn't get the ball in the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnsley ram Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 best play in first half tons of chances lucky second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramdale Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks Anon. Not getting carried away, just sounds like the brightest Blackman has been and it was playing through the middle in his preferred position. Obviously a lot of talk of formations recently and its all opinions. Different systems have different strengths and weaknesses. Definitely believe the 4-3-3 with Clements style of play became far too predictable to play against, however it can work as shown by McClaren. On paper a 4-4-2 diamond looks good to me as it gets players in their more natural positions, however it is untried up to this point. Just good to be back on track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I thought the 442 worked but on reflection the 3 goals may have clouded my judgement. It was good that we could change the formation and get the result. We only played 442 for about 15 mins and scored 3 goals so you could say we played 75 mins and didn't score. It may have been more down to the personnel on the pitch at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 For the first time for ages it doesn't look like it was pear shape yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 38 minutes ago, Ramdale said: Trying to find out from anyone who went to yesterdays game if the shape changed when he made the subs. I know we started 4-3-3, however from the highlights when the subs were made the shape looks to be more of a 4-4-2 with Blackman and Martin playing through the middle together. Can someone who was at the the game confirm the formation after the subs? 442. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've never been one for magic shapes and formations. Pick players to perform a job in a style they are suited to, give them basic instructions that do not require a degree in astrophysics to comprehend (watch him, kick him), light blue touch-paper and retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Whatever the formation was there seemed to be some good interplay late on between blackman Ince and Christie down our right. Could be that some understanding is developing amongst some groups of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Acording to radio derby it started a 442 but the change to 4411 and towards end change back 443 it is good way to keep oppersition guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wixman1884 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, B4ev6is said: Acording to radio derby it started a 442 but the change to 4411 and towards end change back 443 it is good way to keep oppersition guessing. 443 is a fantastic way to keep the opposition guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano180 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 1 hour ago, wixman1884 said: 443 is a fantastic way to keep the opposition guessing If only we signed Carson at CDM when Thorne done his ACL, we would already be premier material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 From the highlights the one HUGE difference was the speed of passing, chasing down, everything in fact. So much quicker. Shows exactly what we have been missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockholmRam Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 9 hours ago, eddie said: I've never been one for magic shapes and formations. Pick players to perform a job in a style they are suited to, give them basic instructions that do not require a degree in astrophysics to comprehend (watch him, kick him), light blue touch-paper and retire. " kick him"!! Was Kenny Burns your favorite ever player? Agree to a degree although defensive shape and formation is massive when not in possession of the round kicky thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 One thing I have liked, even in the game against MK was that we tried different things. For the first time this season we tried diagonal balls. Yes they were a bit punt it and hope but it went forwards at least! The other thing is I actually saw ince and brad switch sides O.O. Couple that with changing formations in game etc I can see we are at least trying to be a lot less predictable. Wassal may not be the next footballing messiah but at least he has some nous to try something when what's currently happeing isn't working. Regardless of what people believe he's here til the end of the season so let's get behind him, give him our full support and hopefully enjoy some good football and wins along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 10 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said: From the highlights the one HUGE difference was the speed of passing, chasing down, everything in fact. So much quicker. Shows exactly what we have been missing. That and getting men into the bloody box! 6 players in the box for Cyrus' goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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