17 Jul 2014 07:43:43
Im sure SP is more likely to use a specific formation at home, and i'm guessing 442 and away from home to be comfortable slipping into a 451 if the 442 leaves us a little open.

I base this thinking on the observations I have made so far.

1. SP is organised and he likes his players to know what is expected of them and understands about rhythm and keeping a winning team together.

2. Though tactically astute SP also has an attitude of "let them worry about us" and therefore I can't see the formation being changed every week.

3. Although I have not attended the games, from what I understand the pre season friendlies so far have seen us play with width.

What ere you thoughts?

1.) 17 Jul 2014
17 Jul 2014 12:39:49
Not many clubs really play 442 as a system any more. I think it should be something like 4-1-2-1-2 or 4-2-3-1, with fitting people like Paterson, Reid and Mackie in the line up that works well with Lansbury and vaughan behind and then someone like Lars upfront.

2.) 17 Jul 2014
Leicester played 442, won league

3.) 18 Jul 2014
Lansbury I think is wasted sat in a holding role (though he can do it) we want him up top somewhere causing havoc with his vision, movement and passing. if I remember right he wore the number 10 v Porto so I'm hoping SP sees his strength is in going forward. He'd cause havoc in a free role this season or sat in behind wether part of a 3 (pref with Reidy and Pato either side of him) or even behind a target man such as big Lars