Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
I only caught a few minutes of Call Rob this evening, but one thing I did hear was x Jack striker Rory Fallon saying you need some “super quick” centrebacks to play three at the back well - my reaction to that was to think “ah, that explains a lot about City this season”. My own view is that Morrison and Nelson especially are having poor seasons and would be if we were playing with a back four - they’re not playing like they are because we have an extra centre back.
I think even with a back 4 you need one of the 2 centre backs needs to have a bit of pace about them, as we've seen a few times over the years with various incompatible partnerships.
take away the fullbacks and it becomes even more vital.
I think it's why you often see converted fullbacks doing well in a back 3 -think Kyle Walker for man city/England.
Nelson has performed that role.for.us recently, but it clearly isn't working that well this season.

it is also usually said that you need someone who is adept at passing the ball into midfield, and someone who can bring the ball out when space opens up as well, bit I think those have more to do with how successful it is with the ball rather than without it