still big question marks over silvestri, not denying he had a good game, think some of the shots were straight at him the double save was good as he had to recover quickly, but still think there's a mistake in him
and mowatt, I know everyone loves him but for me he's just too slow, on the ball he's ok but i think he struggles to get up and down the pitch, hope he can improve
thought cook was outstanding real quailty, liked what i'd seen of him before today but really impressed by him, the way he moves and passes and goes past people reminded me of jack wilshere
bianchi had his best game in a leeds shirt today, still hope there's more to come
bellusci looks an absolute nutter, think a few more reds in him, and a few mistakes as well, think cooper needs to partner him
antenucci and sloth showed a few nice touches again I hope there's more to come
still nowhere enough service to sharp, we need him down the middle to finish the chances
we still need width, we must sign 2 wingers, the diamond will fail more than it will work, and with the signing of adryan playing 4-2-3-1 will suit us with cook and bianchi/sloth as the 2
dont shoot me but......
posted on 31/8/14
West Stand,
Totally agree about the diamond formation, it's not always going to work, and at the moment, including last season, it doesn't work to well for us. That may change with the additional players we have/are bringing in, but even then, it wouldn't be fail safe.
When 2 opposing teams play the diamond formation, it's basically a head on clash with the better midfield team dividing and conquering the middle to the penalty box; we've read many times on here, and heard commentators say we're weak/lacking in midfield.
If our coaches are doing their homework on opposing team line ups and frequent formations, then they should be able to see what opposite formations can break down their defences, this obviously is where plan B and C's come in, which, as you said we don't have a variety of.
If an opposing team plays a diamond formation, then we need an opposing formation that can counter act the diamond formation.
We also need our mids to take longer shots from edge of penalty area, this increases the chances of a deflection, a keeper fumble, a blind keeper and winning corners, plus, it keeps a keeper and defence in some state of confusion as to whether we're going to shoot long or pass it short.
There are many formations that can counter act a diamond formation, other teams, especially last season seemed to be able to find it, not forgetting of course our midfield was the best either.
Me personally, and I like experimenting, would try the old 5-3-2-1 pyramid formation. This would catch the opposing team on the hop and force their mids further back to support their defence.
I wouldn't do it every game, but would work if we new the opposing teams proposed formation.
If you look at War, a battle these days is won by having opposing tactics, as opposed to fighting head on.
Some may say that war is not football and visa versa, but when two teams oppose each other in any sport, then it is a battle, and a battle of tactics.
posted on 31/8/14
that should read "our midfield was not the best"
posted on 31/8/14
Diamond formation is awful. 4-4-2 please ASAP.
posted on 31/8/14
Holy s h 1 t
posted on 31/8/14
I always find you can get carried away with formations, and then end up fielding more players than allowed.
posted on 31/8/14
SKB
Yep, 5:3:2:1 does seem a tad overpopulated. Must include the goalkeeper!
posted on 31/8/14
Aye, he must be part of the 5, sweeper role
posted on 31/8/14
Luvr talks a lot of sense. I too think that not enough shots are attempted which is the one reason I used to like Austin, he wasn't frightened to take a pop, he just couldn't get anywhere near the target very often. Constantly shooting is what breaks the other team, even if you don't score and it does lead to fumbles and rebounds.
All it takes is a bit of guts and the realization that this is what you get bloody paid for.
posted on 31/8/14
Is that the Luvr that comments on player performances that heard from radio snippets and comparing football formations to war?
Yeah, he sure talks sense
posted on 2/9/14
Austin shoots likes there's no tomorrow, trouble is that they go everywhere but the target.