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Was having a bit of a debate the other day on this. I thought it was 4231 of late but I’ve been told I’m wrong and we play 5221. Just wondering what others think? Perhaps it varies throughout the game depending on defence vs attack?
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What formation do we play? on 15:08 - Jan 26 with 1512 views
Think McKenna has said a few times that he talks to the players about roles and responsibilities in and out of possession rather than formations. I think it's one of those things that we fans obsess over more than he does!
I think McKenna once said it wasn't really about formation but spaces on the pitch for individual players given the game circumstance.
Our threat has notoriously been with Burns, and he plays that hybrid role of a wingback and a winger all in one, and to ensure he isn't exposed he has Donacien or Clarke behind him in that RCB/RB role.
Two pocket players are certainly in there as well behind the number 9.
It is a hybrid formation between a 3-4-2-1 & 4-2-3-1. It seems to be fluid depending on the current game circumstance, presume it has something to do with the transitions.
If anybody watches Bayern under Julian Nagelsmann they almost play the identical system.
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What formation do we play? on 16:47 - Jan 26 with 1275 views
What formation do we play? on 15:12 - Jan 26 by itfcsuth
I think McKenna once said it wasn't really about formation but spaces on the pitch for individual players given the game circumstance.
Our threat has notoriously been with Burns, and he plays that hybrid role of a wingback and a winger all in one, and to ensure he isn't exposed he has Donacien or Clarke behind him in that RCB/RB role.
Two pocket players are certainly in there as well behind the number 9.
It is a hybrid formation between a 3-4-2-1 & 4-2-3-1. It seems to be fluid depending on the current game circumstance, presume it has something to do with the transitions.
If anybody watches Bayern under Julian Nagelsmann they almost play the identical system.
Makes a lot of sense. The thing that always got me was the difference in roles between burgess and donacien. It’s strange because Davis seems a little more isolated on that side but it works. I guess technically there’s no right answer to this debate then. I’d imagine it’s hard for the opposition to defend against if they have no idea what we’re playing!
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What formation do we play? on 17:29 - Jan 26 with 1188 views
Other games have seen us play with 3421 where the wingbacks from the 4 drop into the back line on a rotate depending upon which side is being attacked to make it a 4 man back line. It can also flex to a 5221 in defensive mode but lacks any breadth across the middle of the park and hence long balls in to the box have been frequent.
What formation do we play? on 12:10 - Jan 27 by CityBlue
vs Morecambe it was a clear 4231
Other games have seen us play with 3421 where the wingbacks from the 4 drop into the back line on a rotate depending upon which side is being attacked to make it a 4 man back line. It can also flex to a 5221 in defensive mode but lacks any breadth across the middle of the park and hence long balls in to the box have been frequent.
It was clear on Tuesday. I think the fact it hasn't been clear for a long time now might have been the problem.
Looked like a well balanced set up, with two full backs pushing up both sides.
Time will tell if that balance makes the difference in tight games.
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What formation do we play? on 12:21 - Jan 27 with 834 views
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