Five in midfield - the way forward?

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Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by Spijed » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:11 pm

We looked far better with more players in there than in some of the other matches.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by fidelcastro » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:13 pm

Spijed wrote:
Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:11 pm
We looked far better with more players in there than in some of the other matches.
We were playing Manchester City. It made sense to pack the midfield, but in other games, two strikers will probably be more effective, if we can deliver the right service.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:32 pm

It's better than carrying 2 out of form/immoble strikers like we have for most of the season.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by maidenover » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:41 pm

Looked 4-4-2 to me. Wood and Cornet then Wood and Barnes.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by gandhisflipflop » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:42 pm

maidenover wrote:
Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:41 pm
Looked 4-4-2 to me. Wood and Cornet then Wood and Barnes.
It was for the first and last 20 mins

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:44 pm

maidenover wrote:
Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:41 pm
Looked 4-4-2 to me. Wood and Cornet then Wood and Barnes.
It started 4411 after 10 minutes or so went to 451.
Then Barnes come on at 55 minutes 442.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by tarkys_ears » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:51 pm

We've been screaming for 4-5-1 for ages.

Mainly because all our strikers are **** at the moment so best to put just 1 on but it worked well today.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by Goody1975 » Sat Oct 16, 2021 5:57 pm

To play 4-5-1 successfully we need a big upgrade in central midfield.

To play 4-4-2 successfully we need an upgrade in central midfield & centre forward.

*Either way we are two quality players short of where we need to be, although there are some promising signs that we will start winning games soon.

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Re: Five in midfield - the way forward?

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:00 pm

No 442 two upfront Vyds and Jay

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