Sexydadbod Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Firstly I need to say that I'm willing to give the new formation a chance but for it to be effective we need some specialists. I don't think we have enough wingers to play 4-4-1-1 currently. It is quite clear we aren't going back to 4-3-3 because Pearson appears bullish to me and is known not to like 4-3-3. In pre season a number of us suggested a 3-5-2 formation because this formation doesn't rely on wingers. This formation also allows us to have the control in midfield as well as having 2 strikers. I don't think we gave it enough time in pre season personally as we only used it for 30 minutes against a quality Benfica side. When Leicester were struggling in the prem, Pearson changed the formation to 3-5-2 and it worked brilliantly,ultimately keeping Leicester up. Could this formation be our gem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 35 minutes ago, McLovin said: Firstly I need to say that I'm willing to give the new formation a chance but for it to be effective we need some specialists. I don't think we have enough wingers to play 4-4-1-1 currently. It is quite clear we aren't going back to 4-3-3 because Pearson appears bullish to me and is known not to like 4-3-3. In pre season a number of us suggested a 3-5-2 formation because this formation doesn't rely on wingers. This formation also allows us to have the control in midfield as well as having 2 strikers. I don't think we gave it enough time in pre season personally as we only used it for 30 minutes against a quality Benfica side. When Leicester were struggling in the prem, Pearson changed the formation to 3-5-2 and it worked brilliantly,ultimately keeping Leicester up. Could this formation be our gem? Growing up with TBE playing 3-5-2, I love this system and be happy to see it return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 39 minutes ago, McLovin said: Firstly I need to say that I'm willing to give the new formation a chance but for it to be effective we need some specialists. I don't think we have enough wingers to play 4-4-1-1 currently. It is quite clear we aren't going back to 4-3-3 because Pearson appears bullish to me and is known not to like 4-3-3. In pre season a number of us suggested a 3-5-2 formation because this formation doesn't rely on wingers. This formation also allows us to have the control in midfield as well as having 2 strikers. I don't think we gave it enough time in pre season personally as we only used it for 30 minutes against a quality Benfica side. When Leicester were struggling in the prem, Pearson changed the formation to 3-5-2 and it worked brilliantly,ultimately keeping Leicester up. Could this formation be our gem? Who's your 3? Keogh, Shackell, Fozzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBB Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Keogh, shacks, Pearce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, reveldevil said: Who's your 3? Keogh, Shackell, Fozzy? Yep, Christie and Olsson wing backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 7 minutes ago, rynny said: Growing up with TBE playing 3-5-2, I love this system and be happy to see it return. Imo it's a very underrated formation. I think a lot of managers are put off by this formation because it can quickly turn into the back 5 but I think that could be a positive as it provides more defensive cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 3-5-2 with two wing backs play as part of the 5. When done well it creates a fast attacking play and when we come under pressure the wing backs revert to 5 at the back [5-3-2]. We need to be able to release the ball much quicker to play 3-5-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 England sort of played 352 in italia 90 I think and it worked with Wright walker and butcher - but we need mobile centre backs in the 3 with at least 2 ball players among them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 9 minutes ago, McLovin said: Yep, Christie and Olsson wing backs It would seem to offer a solution to getting more of our better players in their natural positions too. I'd like an upgrade on Christie though, he's more tofu than Cafu! Need a holding mid to stand in for George, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 15 hours ago, HantsRam said: England sort of played 352 in italia 90 I think and it worked with Wright walker and butcher - but we need mobile centre backs in the 3 with at least 2 ball players among them. I'd say Keogh and Fozzy are mobile enough to play the wide centre back roles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Rather 4 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I agree that 3-5-2 is worth a try. It allows us to get production from out wide from the only actual widemen we have (our full-backs) whilst making us more solid defensively and allowing us to play three in midfield. Wouldn't mind seeing this team next game: Carson Keogh/Shackell/Forsyth Christie/Bryson/Baird/Hughes/Lowe Martin/Blackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I suggested this last season. Thought it suited us even better then when we had Buxton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'll be back in 81 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yes lets go with wing backs, then we can use our midfield players in their best positions and still play two up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagerbob Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 3 at the back would make more sense than the current 4-4-2 or 4-4-1. would still allow our wingbacks to play the way they do naturally, and would allow the use of 2 attacking midfielders in the centre. Pearson is stubborn and time will tell whether he is also a fool. In a way its a shame he has got money to spend to build a new squad, as the likes of nigel clough would have been lambastered playing this was with nio money to bring in players as suitable replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 5 hours ago, McLovin said: I'd say Keogh and Fozzy are mobile enough to play the wide centre back roles On balance I agree with you. I think the centre of the 3 needs the most positional sense and that would seem to be shackells forte. That was the butcher role when England tried it with some success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram1964 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Intresting sugestions and wouldnt be apposed to seeing this formation ,would def suit alot of our players and would in my opinion work well , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 16 hours ago, HantsRam said: On balance I agree with you. I think the centre of the 3 needs the most positional sense and that would seem to be shackells forte. That was the butcher role when England tried it with some success. Yes the Central CB has to be good tactically and positionally. Wales played a back 3 in the euros and worked the system very well. This system would also be something new as teams in the championship aren't used to playing teams with 3 at the back so it will take them time to adjust to our style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninos Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I like 3-5-2 because it could keep our flair players out there. Carson keogh shacks Rawson Christie Hendrick Bryson Hughes Lowe Ince Zanzala When Thorne fit out him in nice Hendrick to the bench and shift Bryson to rcm. Butterfield Hanson backing up the mids. Russell could swap in for Christie and Olsson Fozzy for Lowe. tired of watching the ever underperforming Bent Blackman and Martin and Ince needs a kick up the backside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 8 at the back? Might save crepe defeats at Barnsley. If you cannot play, then defend, hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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