Team for Donny

[Vision]

I'd play 3-5-2

I know a bit late for change but since this is a what you would do thread,

I'd have

Hahnemann

back 3 of Bikey, Duberry and Pearce

midfield 5 of Kebe, Karacan, Cisse and Matejovsky with Armstrong out on the left

Long and Doyle up front

Rosenior, Federici, S Hunt, Kitson, Little subs.

Would you?

That looks pretty brave. Why would you do that?

Because they play 5 in the middle so i'd match them up whilst not trying to nullify us as an attacking threat,it would also give us more options in the middle hopefully stopping the aimless hoof and giving our defenders someone else to pass to. It gives us more youth and pace throughout the side. When we defend, Armstrong drops off to a more left back position with Bikey going to RB. Would be demanding on Kebe and Armstrong but they could both be replaced by Rosenior and S Hunt if they burn out.

Wouldn't really mind either Harper or Matejovsky in there, other one sub and also Rosenior or Kebe on the right. Think both could do it.

He'll never pick something like that but fortune favours the brave!

Unfair I know but when i saw that all i could think of was Steve McLaren's tactical masterstroke V Croatia.

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

When I saw it I thought, "Isnt it common in football to at least try to avoid losing".

[Alan Partridge]

When I saw it I thought, "Isnt it common in football to at least try to avoid losing".

Well 4-4-2 certainly has worked a treat recently.

[Sarah Star]

I looked at it and thought if I was attacking that lot, I'd go for the side with Kebe on it, but expect any attack to come from that side too...but that's because I'm a girl wot knows nothing bout football.

...but when you explained it, it sounded good, AP. So let's do it!

[Alan Partridge]

I looked at it and thought if I was attacking that lot, I'd go for the side with Kebe on it, but expect any attack to come from that side too...but that's because I'm a girl wot knows nothing bout football.

That's why he's got Bikey behind him could play Rosenior instead of Kebe.

[Woodcote Royal]

There's nothing brave about a change of formation when compared to the utter stupidity of sticking with 4-4-2 when it's getting stuffed week after week, especially when it involves playing Marek in a system that won't work for him.

Two holding midfielders are the basic requirement if we want to give him the opportunity to have the impact we are looking for.......................but don't hold your breath.

[Gordons Cumming]

It doesn't matter who we pick we're still gonna lose.

[Alan Partridge]

It doesn't matter who we pick we're still gonna lose.

Cheer up Gord.

[Y25]

Federici

Murty
Bikey
Pearce
Armstrong

Little
Mateovsky
Karacon
Tabb

Doyle
Long

Subs: Kits, Kebe, Harper, Gunnarssssson, USA

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

There's nothing brave about a change of formation when compared to the utter stupidity of sticking with 4-4-2.

There is a certain level of mentalism, however, to reacting to a struggling back four by making it one person less.

Forest didnt even want to score and did their hardest not to.
And they still did.

[playoffs or layoffs]

Spotted a downbeat Doobs food shopping in Sainsburys this afternoon, I guess he isn't travelling.

[Alan Partridge]

There's nothing brave about a change of formation when compared to the utter stupidity of sticking with 4-4-2.

There is a certain level of mentalism, however, to reacting to a struggling back four by making it one person less.

Forest didnt even want to score and did their hardest not to.
And they still did.

With Armstrong and Rosenior (possibly) in my personal team would it really be a flat 3 in defense?

[Alan Partridge]

Spotted a downbeat Doobs food shopping in Sainsburys this afternoon, I guess he isn't travelling.

Did you go and give him a cuddle?

If not, why not

[Woodcote Royal]

There's nothing brave about a change of formation when compared to the utter stupidity of sticking with 4-4-2.

There is a certain level of mentalism, however, to reacting to a struggling back four by making it one person less.

Forest didnt even want to score and did their hardest not to.
And they still did.

But what AP is suggesting could, in effect, be a back five (admittedly, Kebe as a wing back could be interesting ) when defending.

The problem with 4-4-2 is it's utter predictability that a 2 year old can work out in about 5 minutes.

3 centre backs,including one with some pace, and 2 holding players in front of them would have made a much better job of stopping goals we conceded against both Forest and Plymouth.

[Wycombe Royal]

The problem with 4-4-2 is it's utter predictability that a 2 year old can work out in about 5 minutes.

We played against a lot of kids under 2 in 05/06 then.

[Woodcote Royal]

No, the game has just moved on in the last 3 years........in case you hadn't noticed.

[Alan Partridge]

There's nothing brave about a change of formation when compared to the utter stupidity of sticking with 4-4-2.

There is a certain level of mentalism, however, to reacting to a struggling back four by making it one person less.

Forest didnt even want to score and did their hardest not to.
And they still did.

But what AP is suggesting could, in effect, be a back five (admittedly, Kebe as a wing back could be interesting ) when defending.

The problem with 4-4-2 is it's utter predictability that a 2 year old can work out in about 5 minutes.

3 centre backs,including one with some pace, and 2 holding players in front of them would have made a much better job of stopping goals we conceded against both Forest and Plymouth.

Could start Rosenior, although we'd lose a bit of attacking balance. I dunno I just think something drastic like changing the formation could be the answer. Especially against teams who play 5 in midfield. I don't like the 1 up front option really unless you have a Jason Scotland whose attributes totally suit the 1 up front role. Doyle would be the closest we have to be able to do it, possibly even Lita who had a succesful run up front on his own but I think i'm closer to the team than Leroy now!

[brendywendy]

Spotted a downbeat Doobs food shopping in Sainsburys this afternoon, I guess he isn't travelling.

Did you go and give him a cuddle?

If not, why not

i wouldave

and id have shouted boobs at him just to cheer him further

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

Could start Rosenior, although we'd lose a bit of attacking balance. I dunno I just think something drastic like changing the formation could be the answer. Especially against teams who play 5 in midfield. I don't like the 1 up front option really unless you have a Jason Scotland whose attributes totally suit the 1 up front role. Doyle would be the closest we have to be able to do it, possibly even Lita who had a succesful run up front on his own but I think i'm closer to the team than Leroy now!

It still isnt a back 5, though.
It hasnt even got 5 defenders in it for a start. Therefore its just a wonky back four with a centre back playing at right back.
Im afraid the only way you are going to replace Rosenior is with Hunt, or to see if one of our left backs can play with his right foot.

[savage 4 england]

Federici

Rosenior
Bikey
Pearce
Armstrong

Little
Karacan / Cisse
Matejovsky
Tabb

Doyle
Kitson

Subs:
USA
Kebe
Gunnarsson / Cisse
Long
Harper