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We've hardly had possession in the opposition half in the last 3 games to win any dangerous set pieces
Our tactics appear to be our keeper kicking it out wide to either full back (who are both centre halves) to head on in the hope of the winger Giles picking the ball up.
It's percentage football at best
It's easily counteracted by leaving a striker on our keeper as he attempts to kick the ball as it will inevitably lead to him kicking it straight out. Our hope is that you foul our 'full backs' by trying to header the ball. We can then attempt to launch the ball to our centre forward
However our centre forward will probably be on the bench anyway
I do worry for Swift though as he may get knackered with the amount of space Vaulks will leave him
If you have anybody who runs around a lot the trick is wait for Pack to get the ball. Hes the one who actually attempts to pass the ball. Unfortunately it takes him approximately 15 seconds to get this pass off. By which time an asthmatic 50 year old with a limp will have caught up with him.
Alternatively let our defender Nelson have the ball. He'll create something for you
Smithies
Ngl McWho Flint Baggins
Sing Prick Balls
Colwont NoMoore Girls
4-1 City - Hoilett hat-trick off the bench
We'll win tomorrow
Do or die for big Mick here. Will he go for the kill or shut up shop? I expect the latter and to sink without a fight.
I'd like to see a change of shape with Mcguinnes at CB and Sang in midfield or playing on the right ahead of Ng. Giles and Bagan down the left. Ralls in the middle and Moore up top with... ZIMBA! Attack Attack Attack....
For me go 4.4.2
.......... ..smithes
Ng Mcquiness flint bagan
Sang, vaulks, pack, giles
.......moore......collins
Not sure if Ralls is fit to start morrison deffo isnt. Nelson also seems to be struggling although that might just down to MM tactics.
I think McGuinness will start, as will Ralls and Moore. Will MM revert to 442? Wish he would, but I doubt it.
Being optimistic 1-1
Even with the players 442 wouldnt be the answer. With this squad wed be relegated.
Cant believe anyone even suggests it.
I've endured the dross of the last few (many?) matches, but my son isn't too well; he normally drives me to the game.
So...
Do I want the hasle of getting two busses each way, sitting on my own like billy-no-mates for two hours in the forecast wind and deluge-leevl rain, or do I stay at home, nice and cosy?
Well, I've got to ook after my bones at my age, so I'll be following the game from home
I therefore predict a massive turnround, City to win an enthralling game of free-flowing football, just to spite me.
By playing 442, or 451, MM can get an extra body in midfield. Many of our problems stem from midfield. You can also have full backs who are full backs, not doing a role that is unsuited to them in a 532
Smithies
Ng McGuinness Flint Bagan
Ralls Pack Vaulks Giles Harris
Moore
Ive had enough of centre halves but id rather anyone of them in there than have Vaulks as an extra body.
I also want to go into what is going to be a relegation battle with Morrison.
Agree with the full backs.
Morrison for Vaulks isnt far from what id pick from your 11.
If Pack & Vaulks start together as a midfield 2 we'll lose.
I’ve seen snatches of Reading on tv. They are Not a great team, though better than us at the moment. Quite impressed with Hoilett, a player we miss, lost his pace, but neat and tidy and can find an opening.
We have to be more positive, that goes without saying, I don’t think it would take a great deal for us to beat them. They will be vulnerable at the back, if we can get decent service to Moore.
Morrison has been City’s most important player for a number of seasons, but he has been hopeless this season. Perhaps injuries have caught up with him. McGuinness must start, if it means leaving Morrison out, so be it, but I tend to agree that Morrie will start at Vaulks expense in a 532.
Being honest I think us getting well beaten here would be the best thing to happen for the long run...