SmogDane 4,052 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) So - There's clearly something wrong in our set up for our games, but what should we/Woodgate do? What is our possible BEST formation with the current squad? What should our players be instructed to do: defense, midfield, attack? Are there any free agents who could strengten any of our week spots? I have thought of this formation: 4-4-2 diamond (classical) but might come in handy. ----------------------Randz------------------------Dijk/Shotton---Ayala---Fry---Friend/Bola/Coulson ----------------------Clayton---------------------- ---------Paddy------------------Howson------- ---------------Wing/Browne/Tav-------------- ----------------Fletcher---Britt------------------ Our full backs should be instructed to never go forward at the same time. Clayton should then cover for the missing full back (marking wise) Paddy and Howson have the engine to play there box to box, a fine pair... Wing, Tav and Browne can all play as a good #10 in my opinion. Wing would maybe find his good performances again this way... Browne and Tav are good direct players, I think... Fletcher and Britt together in the box area might create space for each other or the #10 and who ever of Paddy, Howson and one of the full backs who have moved forward (in possession) - Britt might be good playing off Fletcher. How would YOU set us up, if you were the manager? Edited October 7, 2019 by SmogDane Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 352 howson and Coulson (Johnson till fit) Wing backs Dani, Fry and Friend CB Wing, Dijksteel (worth a try) and Tavernier CM Britt and Fletcher up front Link to post Share on other sites
Motor Mouth 255 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 What to do? How to prepare ? Put a cold shower in the tunnel and has the Boro players walk out they will get drenched and this should wake the buggers up so that we get a decent first half from them. If this works repeat for the second half. Perfect tactics.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,651 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3-5-2 randz ayala shotton fry dijksstel coulson Howson Wing McNair Fletcher Britt Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,012 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Spend in Jan or bring in a miracle worker manager, the latter seems more likely... Link to post Share on other sites
ChipBarrington 313 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 In a Sliding Doors moment, I dont think we are in this situation if Britt bags that penalty at Luton. We carry confidence out of there, carry on with the high press and do OK. Now it feels like theres 2 things to do to stop the rot - go all out attack or set up just to avoid defeats. McClaren and AK both came in and immediately tried to make.us hard to beat. Rigid structure, congest the centre, stop balls coming into the box. This probably has the higher probability of working but wont win Woodgate much support after we were promised attacking football. So for me the only way is to just try and attack our way out of it. Stick to high press, high back line and just go for it Randolph Marv LB until Coulson is back Fry CB Ayala CB Howson RB Tav LM Wing CM McNair CM Browne RM Fletcher ST Britt ST Disregarding points earned, would people see greater progress if we drew our next 5 games, or if we won 2 lost 3? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 If it was 2 good impressive victories and too exciting loses, then deffo the latter! In fact every time the latter of the two given, cause 6 points i better than 5 ? Link to post Share on other sites
ChipBarrington 313 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 37 minutes ago, SmogDane said: If it was 2 good impressive victories and too exciting loses, then deffo the latter! In fact every time the latter of the two given, cause 6 points i better than 5 ? Why I said disregarding points ? Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChipBarrington said: In a Sliding Doors moment, I dont think we are in this situation if Britt bags that penalty at Luton. We carry confidence out of there, carry on with the high press and do OK. Now it feels like theres 2 things to do to stop the rot - go all out attack or set up just to avoid defeats. McClaren and AK both came in and immediately tried to make.us hard to beat. Rigid structure, congest the centre, stop balls coming into the box. This probably has the higher probability of working but wont win Woodgate much support after we were promised attacking football. So for me the only way is to just try and attack our way out of it. Stick to high press, high back line and just go for it Randolph Marv LB until Coulson is back Fry CB Ayala CB Howson RB Tav LM Wing CM McNair CM Browne RM Fletcher ST Britt ST Disregarding points earned, would people see greater progress if we drew our next 5 games, or if we won 2 lost 3? I'll take 6 points over 5, thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Boro 86 511 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 i don't think its about what points we get in the next 5 games , more about can we get a shape and stick to it. I understand pragmatism, but 4-3-3 was supposed to be the way forward so Woody needs to try and do that. Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Boro 86 said: i don't think its about what points we get in the next 5 games , more about can we get a shape and stick to it. I understand pragmatism, but 4-3-3 was supposed to be the way forward so Woody needs to try and do that. I've just said in the other thread, it's got to be one or the other. Stick to your beliefs and start coaching the players to play to your style or adopt a pragmatic approach which may better suit the players. If we start attacking teams and getting beat then I think he'll get a bit more slack with the fans. If it's a defensive results first style then we need to start doing the basics properly but at the moment we're not doing either. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Today has answered your question tbh, get Daniel Stendel in immediately Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, LinoJo3 said: Today has answered your question tbh, get Daniel Stendel in immediately Yes, hiring a manager who's just been sacked by a team no better than us when we're already in the *** sounds like a great idea. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Yes, hiring a manager who's just been sacked by a team no better than us when we're already in the *** sounds like a great idea. Exactly, we should be bringing in Jack Ross really. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Yes, hiring a manager who's just been sacked by a team no better than us when we're already in the *** sounds like a great idea. He’s got something about him, built Barnsley back up and gave them and the fans a new lease of life. He’s available, he would be cheap and would jump at the chance to come here. Not getting him would be a mistake imo. Link to post Share on other sites
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