CanaryfromtheStates 0 Posted June 27, 2015 Am I in the minority in thinking that we need to play two strikers next year? This formation would hopefully include Gary Hooper in the starting lineup. I don''t like all of these rumors of him leaving and still firmly believe he is one of our best players and has the potential to have a big breakout season this year (think Charlie Austin). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted June 27, 2015 I hate 2 up front, so its a big no from me.pink''un posters seem to love a good 2 up front, but its changed a bit over the last 2 years, so you wont find quite as much support for this idea as you once would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted June 27, 2015 Two up front in the premier league away from home at the likes of Chelski and Man City is just not going to happen. It will be a 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 type formation with Tetley and Mulumbu sitting.There maybe occasions at home where we might go two up top especially if we are behind in games. Just cannot see us starting games with two strikers.But I do rate Hooper very highly and would love to see him given his chance in the premier league, where he fits in I am just not sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted June 27, 2015 I think Hooper is alright but I also think he''s our most overrated player.Didn''t even make it off the bench at Wembley. If he was that good he surely would have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 76 Posted June 27, 2015 Prefer 1 up front - but the midfield needs to support and find the back of net regularly.Also allows you to play Hoolahan just off the striker. Big Cam played the lone striker role perfectly at Wembley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted June 27, 2015 Neil has three successful seasons based completely on hard work through a 4141 system - I really cant see him changing it now. RuddyYedlin Kaboul Bassong Olsson TetteyRedmond Howson Mulumbu Brady Grabban/+1/Gestede Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted June 27, 2015 Do you really think he''s going to drop Johnson after such a good season and winning POTS ZLF??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted June 27, 2015 Can''t see Yedlin getting in ahead of Whittaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted June 27, 2015 I also think that t wo up front will be a rarity. Variations on a 5-man midfield to include, 4-2-3-1 (particularly at home), 4-3-2-1 (away) and the 4-1-4-1 against certain teams. With our current players the 4-2-3-1 could be:Ruddy , Whittaker, Martin, Bassong, OlssonHowson, MulumbuRedmond, Hoolahan, JohnsonJeromeAway from home, the 4-3-2-1 could include both Tettey and Mulumbu, at the expense of Wes. The wild card this season is Odjidja-Ofoe, who could be the one to have a breakout season, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellis206 0 Posted June 27, 2015 [quote user="GJP"]I think Hooper is alright but I also think he''s our most overrated player.Didn''t even make it off the bench at Wembley. If he was that good he surely would have done.[/quote]Bit of a weak argument, we were 2-0 up so why would he bring Hooper on? And yes I understand Grabban was brought on but he plays a different game to Hooper, more energetic and closing people down. Pretty sure if we were losing you''d have seen Hooper on the pitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted June 27, 2015 But we weren''t losing.It was a Wembley Final and we didn''t need him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted June 28, 2015 I think we will rarely see two up front in a league where teams sometimes play with no strikers at all.The key will be mobility and flexibility in our midfield, and I expect our midfield to outscore our strike-force.AN says that we set out to win every game, but I do not think this will be based on just scoring more goals than the other team (which was PL''s approach).I expect us to try and turn defence into attack as quickly as possible, with almost anyone given the licence to go forwards with someone else moving to cover the space they leave behind.So I expect to see the fullbacks playing as wing-backs at times, and to see lots of cut-backs and shots from the edge of the box.Jerome''s run into the box for our second goal at Wembley took Ayala with him, leaving Redmond unmarked. I expect this style of play to be our Plan A.So one up front for me, with Redmond given a roving role.I thought that playing Wes and a roving Redmond would be too risky and leave our midfield overstretched, but the play-offs have shown that this can work very well in the right situation, but probably not against the top 4 clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted June 28, 2015 Im going for a 433 fromRuddyYedlinVan DijkJenkinsonRichardsBradyCousinsMcarthurMurrayMBokani Gestede Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTetteyRole 0 Posted June 28, 2015 I hope you''re joking.Being realistic:RuddyWhittaker Bass. Martin OlssonTettey MulumbuHoolahanRedmond JohnsonMbokaniBeing ambitious:RuddyMartin/ Yedlin van Dijk Bass. OlssonTettey MulumbuRedmond Hoolahan Bradley SakoJerome/ Mbokani With a bench along the lines of:RuddThe other RBThe other STThe other LWHowsonR BennettDorrans (Vadis if he breaks out) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted June 28, 2015 RuddyNew RBNew CBBassongOlssonTetteyMulumbuRedmondHoolahanJohnsonNew STRuddMartinNew WingerDorransHowsonJeromeGrabban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted June 28, 2015 Thinking maybe Hooper, Wolfwinkel, Lafferty, Turner and one of either Odjijda or O''Neill will be moved on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted June 28, 2015 I will be very surprised if Vasis is "moved on" . With interest in two new strikers, and hopefully van Djik, I can see all the rest surplus to requirements. Hooper being the makeweight in the van Djik deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites