I know I will be berated for this thread, given our success with 4-4-2, but weighing up the personnel in the squad perhaps it would be for the best. I don't really buy playing Knockaert/March in a number 10 position, play them in their best positions where they have proven themselves effective. Wasn't it in a 4-3-3 with Palace where Murray scored 30+ goals? Less emphasis on tracking back for the wingers so they can use more of their energy on attacking and putting good deliveries in the area. We also have a ready made holding midfielder in Norwood who has been successful in this position. A midfield of Stephens, Kayal and Norwood would also give us much solidity in tougher away games.
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Should we switch to 4-3-3?
- Thread starter sdmartin1
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Yoda
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Chris Hughton has previously said that a form of 4-3-3 is his preferred formation.
Arkwright
Arkwright
Two target men upfront iin Murray and Hemed need two wingers to service them. Has to be a 442 in my books.
We have quality on the wings and they really must play.
We have quality on the wings and they really must play.
spring hall convert
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Do you remember towards the end of 12-13 season under that combustible Uruguayan chap, we were desperate for wins and played a 4-5-1, with Barnes acting as the number 10 behind Ulloa rather than as an auxiliary number 10/ winger and also played two proper wingers?
We couldn't stop scoring and something similar would fit us know with Murray playing ahead of Baldock or Hemed as number 10.
However, if we can get the best out of Stephens, I'd still be playing 4-4-2.
Perkino
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- Dec 11, 2009
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You're obviously talking about a 4-5-1 as we will have only 1 striker on the pitch.
If we cannot get enough goals with 2 strikers then how will we with only 1. 4-5-1 is a formation for teams trying to fight relegation or be tough to beat. We need to play to win games so will need to stick with 4-4-2.
Teams are built around partnerships so Hemed & Murray need time together and could work just like Shearer & Sherringham, no real pace but both scored goals
If we cannot get enough goals with 2 strikers then how will we with only 1. 4-5-1 is a formation for teams trying to fight relegation or be tough to beat. We need to play to win games so will need to stick with 4-4-2.
Teams are built around partnerships so Hemed & Murray need time together and could work just like Shearer & Sherringham, no real pace but both scored goals