lake district canary 4,830 Posted December 31, 2016 Team - 3 5 2 it is - Ruddy; Bennett, Martin (c), Klose; Pinto, Tettey, Mulumbu, Brady; Pritchard; Jerome, Oliveira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 31, 2016 Well, well. I like the look of that, let''s hope they turn out for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 1,059 Posted December 31, 2016 Well, at least he''s gone for it!!Probably the last throw of a desperate man but I like it!Actually quite excited to see how it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chesney Hawkes 0 Posted December 31, 2016 Looks like Alex got a tombola for Christmas. Well, fingers crossed. Very attacking with Pritchard, Jerome and Oliviera so let''s hope Brentford can''t play in the counter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted December 31, 2016 Subs: McGovern (GK), Olsson, Bassong, Naismith, Hoolahan, Ja. Murphy, Morris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted December 31, 2016 So no width but two large strikers up top? Or will Brady and Pinto push up to give us the width?I like the formation, hopefully will give us more threat, if our wide backs push on.Interesting and courageous by AN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djc 0 Posted December 31, 2016 I am quite excited by the change of formation. People on here have suggested a similar formation on previous occasions, so fingers crossed. Lets hope the keystone kops don''t let us down at the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,144 Posted December 31, 2016 Fair play to Neil for finally going with two up front. At bl***y last. Hope it works out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HampsteadCanary 0 Posted December 31, 2016 I got Norwich promoted to the Prem on FIFA (legendary mode of course) playing this formation and line-up....Can I be the next manager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted December 31, 2016 3-5-2, 3-5-2, 3-5-f''ing 2Thought we would go 2 up top today, didn''t think 3-5-2 though!This would be close to the formation/team if I was the manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,144 Posted December 31, 2016 As I type we have officially gone into the bottom half of the table as Preston are winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 83 Posted December 31, 2016 Really like the look of this team. Why has it taken so long to get here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted December 31, 2016 [quote user="Alfie54"]Really like the look of this team. Why has it taken so long to get here![/quote]Because the Manager is an idiot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,861 Posted December 31, 2016 Finally picked a formation that suits the abilities of the back five. Hope it works for him and wish he''d tried it earlier. Come on City! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted December 31, 2016 On paper a good formation, but it depends on how he sets them up, if he''s negative it could be a very deep sitting back 7 with a large gap to the top 3, we must ensure the wingbacks push on and supporte the top three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,762 Posted December 31, 2016 Desperate throw of the dice and also gone away from what he believes in. No one can accuse him of not giving it a final go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari_2 0 Posted December 31, 2016 Good set of results above us.Playoff push starts tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,144 Posted December 31, 2016 And now Sheff Wed equalise so back to 12th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted December 31, 2016 Beaten to the ''dice'' metaphor but it feels appropriate. Liking the look of it too. Just hope they stay disciplined enough to make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted December 31, 2016 I thought Mulumbo didn''t play last week because he was off to ACON shortly ?Two up front at last however. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted December 31, 2016 Reply to an Existing MessageThe message you are replying to: Brentford Match Threadlake district canary wrote the following post at 31/12/2016 4:33 PM:Team - 3 5 2 it is - Ruddy; Bennett, Martin (c), Klose; Pinto, Tettey, Mulumbu, Brady; Pritchard; Jerome, OliveiraThree across the back just as we were suggesting earlier LDC, glad to see the manager listens for once 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,358 Posted December 31, 2016 You optimists!It''ll be 5 at the back with Mulumbu and Tettey as defensive wingers. Playing Pritchard out of position on the left and Oliviera out of position on the left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,358 Posted December 31, 2016 *midfielders not wingers And Pritchard should be *right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,381 Posted December 31, 2016 Jerome and Oliveira need not to get in each other''s way as they did the last time (I think it was, against Preston) they played together. The point being they are not that different to each other as strikers normally are with two up front. But we shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay seats 4849 the 3rd 0 Posted December 31, 2016 Nope ,,, very different type of striker .. Nelson has skill . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 0 Posted December 31, 2016 [quote user="Indy"]On paper a good formation, but it depends on how he sets them up, if he''s negative it could be a very deep sitting back 7 with a large gap to the top 3, we must ensure the wingbacks push on and supporte the top three.[/quote]As Parma has several times pointed out, neither Bennett nor Klose are comfortable when drawn wide, indeed Bennett frequently appears rooted in his comfort, near-central position. If Brady and Pinto think they''ve been given free passes to join in the attacking fun we will lose this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay seats 4849 the 3rd 0 Posted December 31, 2016 IndySo no width but two large strikers up top? Or will Brady and Pinto push up to give us the width? I like the formation, hopefully will give us more threat, if our wide backs push on. Interesting and courageous by AN. Yea should think Pinto and Brady are there to serve tea 🙄😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 957 Posted December 31, 2016 I expect Hogan to clatter into Klose in the first 5 minutes just to see if he''s up for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,144 Posted December 31, 2016 Purple...I think Oliveira has better close control and carves out opportunities whereas Jerome hustles and harries better. But if we found a workable up front duo then that would be pleasing. Such a shame we have waited til last chance saloon to see it on the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 2,062 Posted December 31, 2016 Happy with the formation and lineup. Also good to see Carlton on the bench.Big move from Neil but we''re at the juncture where he had to make one. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites