naughtynose
Striker
The formation isn't the issue, it's the style of play, tactics and personnel.
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Wasn't strictly a 4-4-2.Seemed good enough for Leicester to win the Premier League by 10 points.
No formation is really. It has to have some fluidity to it.Wasn't strictly a 4-4-2.
Not disagreeing. Maybe he's better off on the right, which might encourage him to go down the outside to put a cross in, rather than constantly coming inside.I don't get the McGeady bashing (not saying you are doing this in your post) as he is our most creative player by miles and his record of 8 goals in 21 games this season is excellent for a winger. 15 in 50 games for us isn't too shabby either
Well Mr Football Manager 451 with no support for a solitary striker is working great isnt it?With the greatest of respect whenever we start to struggle Sunderland fans shout for 4-4-2. Every single time.
I understand the relative success we had was with that formation but it is OUTDATED.
Very few teams play it, Atletico Madrid and Burnley come to mind. We don’t have the players, McGeady can’t play in a 4-4-2 and you need two box to box midfielders.
It’s NOT the answer.
Charlie Wyke could be described as many things, I think I like "The white oblong thing".Who gives a fook how we line up, we're static, ponderous and have nee intent.....
We need some zip and purpose, get up the pitch and start peppering the white oblong thing....
As I said with the box to box midfields.
Why does every team in the league have box to box midfielders and we don't or haven't signed any this season?
Pretty much spot on, only 1 holding midfielder needed, we need the others further up the pitch to support the lone striker as we rarely win any second balls up thereAgree.
For me we only need one holding midfielder, Leadbitter or McGeouch. O’Nein should be in the side, he’s the only lad who looks like supporting which ever striker is up top on his own.
Disagree. Matthew's is an attacking dull back and so is oviedo ... Ross is just intent on playing James.Quite the opposite we dont have the players to play the system ross is intent on playing. This system relies on support from wingbacks/midfield, something we simply dont have the personal for or they cant be bothered. Plus being able to pass a ball 2 yards helps. This outdated 442 bollocks makes me laugh everytime i hear it.
Agree, it's a very simplistic response and is unlikely to workWith the greatest of respect whenever we start to struggle Sunderland fans shout for 4-4-2. Every single time.
I understand the relative success we had was with that formation but it is OUTDATED.
Very few teams play it, Atletico Madrid and Burnley come to mind. We don’t have the players, McGeady can’t play in a 4-4-2 and you need two box to box midfielders.
It’s NOT the answer.
Seemed good enough for Leicester to win the Premier League by 10 points.