by paddy20 » 25 Jan 2018 08:18
by russyb » 25 Jan 2018 08:23
paddy20 As seems likely that we will be unable to get any worthwhile signings in and our style is very unlikely to change its time to think outside the box.
We have two less than impressive strikers but we can't change that. Our defence is generally ok. Our only opportunity seems to do something in midfield.
We have tried the likes of VDB, Evans, Kelly all of whom are pretty defensive. We need to start looking at a far more attacking midfield.
My own view which may be controversial would be a diamond with two up and one back. Blackett I feel could perform the defensive part. He is good on the ball and can pick a pass. He is also strong and tall. Switch Macleery inside. He has lost some of his pace on the wing but is tricky and clever. Push Bacuna forward, he's fast and creative.
if we don't change something we are doomed to fail
by Sutekh » 25 Jan 2018 08:29
by Stranded » 25 Jan 2018 08:29
by linkenholtroyal » 25 Jan 2018 08:38
by linkenholtroyal » 25 Jan 2018 08:39
Stranded My view - and it really won't happen, should go 4-4-2 (or poss 4-4-1-1) and attack using the pace of our wingers.
Go with a starting line up of (based on McShane being out and who I would play not who Stam would pick):
Mannone
Gunter
Ilori
Moore
Richards
Popa
Edwards
Bacuna
Barrow
JDB
Kermorgant (or Swift/Kelly if playing 4-4-1-1)
Can still play a passing game but with the tactic of recycling the ball quickly to the wingers, hope to isolate the full backs and use their pace to beat them. Front two both with decent heading ability to attack crosses with Edwards/Bacuna taking it turns to drive forward to come on to any 2nd balls or pull backs.
Won't happen but could be worth a go.
by Royalwaster » 25 Jan 2018 08:50
by Hound » 25 Jan 2018 09:17
linkenholtroyal I would just like to think old school and play 4-4-2 it has worked in the past for us and cant see why it would not again. I know it wont happen but I would love Stam just to do it to humour the many on here that would love to see it.
------------------------------------- Mannone------------------------------------
Gunter------------Llori--------------------------Moore -----------Blackett
------------------------Kelly----------------------Bacuna------------------------
---GMac----------------------------------------------------------------Beerens
--------------Barrow or Smith------------Yann or Jon Dadi-------------
I feel this would give a good balance and give a speedy forward alongside a forward to hold up the ball and take crosses. 2 x wingers who are wingers and can cross the ball and the most dynamic pacey CM we have.
To me with the squad we have this makes so much more sense.
by John Smith » 25 Jan 2018 09:20
by Dennis the Butler » 25 Jan 2018 09:34
by Theroyalbox » 25 Jan 2018 09:50
by linkenholtroyal » 25 Jan 2018 10:05
John Smith Those who think Sam Smith is even near good enough for the first team are the reason why Jaap Stam is the manager and you aren't
by paddy20 » 25 Jan 2018 10:08
John Smith Those who think Sam Smith is even near good enough for the first team are the reason why Jaap Stam is the manager and you aren't
by Snowflake Royal » 25 Jan 2018 10:20
by John Smith » 25 Jan 2018 10:23
linkenholtroyalJohn Smith Those who think Sam Smith is even near good enough for the first team are the reason why Jaap Stam is the manager and you aren't
In regards to pacey strikers we are a bit short on that front (the nicky forster to the cureton) I would take barrow and Smith in that position over GMac and Aluko any day.
by Hound » 25 Jan 2018 11:19
Snowflake Royal I don't think shape or team selection are nearly as important as approach and player decisions.
They're all just fricking sulking because it's not going well.
by Coppells Lost Coat » 25 Jan 2018 11:45
HoundSnowflake Royal I don't think shape or team selection are nearly as important as approach and player decisions.
They're all just fricking sulking because it's not going well.
There is certainly truth in this. As we've seen there is no magic bullet in terms of team selection which will 'fix' how we are currently playing.
In saying that, not seeing McShane, Aluko or JVDB on the team sheet certainly wouldn't harm our performances
Coppells Lost CoatHoundSnowflake Royal I don't think shape or team selection are nearly as important as approach and player decisions.
They're all just fricking sulking because it's not going well.
There is certainly truth in this. As we've seen there is no magic bullet in terms of team selection which will 'fix' how we are currently playing.
In saying that, not seeing McShane, Aluko or JVDB on the team sheet certainly wouldn't harm our performances
Aluko, there really is a class player in there somewhere....
by If you still hate Futcher » 25 Jan 2018 12:08
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