keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted December 26, 2022 Worth a try as long as they play two up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 5,885 Posted December 26, 2022 I can get behind this. A proper 3-5-2 with wingbacks, Dimi given a start, Gibbs in for Hayden, and Pukki and Sargent properly up front together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,945 Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) That's a meh from me. A 3-5-2 without flair. Edited December 26, 2022 by shefcanary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,035 Posted December 26, 2022 I dont mind this too much....as long as aarons and giannoulis can get forward The crux is that Smith simply HAD to get our 9 goal top scorer down the middle by hook or by crook My first choice would gave been a mid diamond with 2 up front ...but this is better than what we had been doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisy 145 Posted December 26, 2022 Wonder what prompted this change in formation, oh yes, the fans telling Smith how bored we are!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,791 Posted December 26, 2022 Omobamidele and Giannoulis start.. But then so is Gibson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,206 Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) That extra centre back will ensure passing stability across the back. Pukki and Serg sat up top with no service. Let's hope we lose again keep up the momentum on the boring Brummie. (Of course I don't want to lose but I want Smith gone so I can actually get behind my team again) Edited December 26, 2022 by Nexus_Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,791 Posted December 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: That extra centre back will ensure passing stability across the back. Pukki and Serg sat up top with no service. Let's hope we lose again keep up the momentum on the boring Brummie. It really is an issue isnt it? We get Pukki and Sargent attacking which should result in goals galore but then we go and not play any wingers and leave them alone with no support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted December 26, 2022 In theory a decent lineup although I'm not sure the midfield is creative enough. We'll launch it a lot and get down the sides though so it'll probably be enough if we are up for it mentally. One of those games where I'm torn and hoping we get smashed though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,945 Posted December 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, shefcanary said: That's a meh from me. A 3-5-2 without flair. Unless Sara has been freed to put on a Brazilian samba show. He hasn't shown signs to date. Que Sara, Sara? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,736 Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) At least he’s finally found a formation to play Pukki and Sargent up top. Pretty sure this is all too little too late though. Edited December 26, 2022 by Monty13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,791 Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: In theory a decent lineup although I'm not sure the midfield is creative enough. We'll launch it a lot and get down the sides though so it'll probably be enough if we are up for it mentally. One of those games where I'm torn and hoping we get smashed though. Very interesting that if we are a little empty in the middle with this new formation that Smith would decide that Hayden is not up for it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 5,301 Posted December 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: It really is an issue isnt it? We get Pukki and Sargent attacking which should result in goals galore but then we go and not play any wingers and leave them alone with no support Erm! what do you think the wingbacks will be doing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,912 Posted December 26, 2022 I'm willing to give it a little time given that it's an actual change and not just mixing different players in the same shape. Particularly interested to see if this gives us the ability to hold territory in midfield which is one of our biggest issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 466 Posted December 26, 2022 Trying three at the back is fine……only it isn’t….because Gibson doesn’t count… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,760 Posted December 26, 2022 Not enough going forward methinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,791 Posted December 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, horsefly said: Erm! what do you think the wingbacks will be doing? Passing it back to the defenders and goalkeeper, duh 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,142 Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, horsefly said: Erm! what do you think the wingbacks will be doing? Quite. This formation ‘ought’ to be pretty decent - I think it was one of the problems when we played them at CR. Kenny certainly owes them one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 2,062 Posted December 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, horsefly said: Erm! what do you think the wingbacks will be doing? Probably standing around watching Hanley and Gibson hoof it if we play as we normally do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 3,212 Posted December 26, 2022 Interesting way to plug the holes in midfield... By basically bypassing the midfield. Probably better than the 4-3-3 because we should have enough defensive cover but we're absolutely dependent on the width of the wingbacks which could be pretty one-dimensional. Still tinkering with the formation and tactics. It smacks of desperation, like Farke's last few games. Could well be the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted December 26, 2022 On the bright side it can’t be any worse than the last game. Really it’s a win win game. If we win Norwich have won and my Boxing Day gets better. If we lose highly likely smith will go and I’ll be happy then too 🤷♂️ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,945 Posted December 26, 2022 Will the full backs play as wing backs? 🤷♂️ If they don't who'll feed the GOAT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Petriix said: Interesting way to plug the holes in midfield... By basically bypassing the midfield. Probably better than the 4-3-3 because we should have enough defensive cover but we're absolutely dependent on the width of the wingbacks which could be pretty one-dimensional. Still tinkering with the formation and tactics. It smacks of desperation, like Farke's last few games. Could well be the end. Tells you all you need to know about the manager when you’re half way into the season and he still doesn’t know his best side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,791 Posted December 26, 2022 Can't bealive the club would unironicly post this and ignore how depressed and sad the players look 🙃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,994 Posted December 26, 2022 On paper it looks good and I'm so pleased Gibbs has replaced Hayden! Bit harsh on McCallum who received some quite chronic passes off Gibson last game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,142 Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, Petriix said: Interesting way to plug the holes in midfield... By basically bypassing the midfield. Probably better than the 4-3-3 because we should have enough defensive cover but we're absolutely dependent on the width of the wingbacks which could be pretty one-dimensional. Still tinkering with the formation and tactics. It smacks of desperation, like Farke's last few games. Could well be the end. This formation at least makes sense - be it 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 - the formation that DF went with in the game v Leeds was a total mess, as Hucks commented on at h-t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 550 Posted December 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, By Hook or Ian crook said: On the bright side it can’t be any worse than the last game. Really it’s a win win game. If we win Norwich have won and my Boxing Day gets better. If we lose highly likely smith will go and I’ll be happy then too 🤷♂️ To be replaced by???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TESCO 70 Posted December 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Can't bealive the club would unironicly post this and ignore how depressed and sad the players look 🙃 I would be too if I was in Luton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites