bens299 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 What can we actually change in midfield? Can we put in 3 cm? Actually play real wingers as wingers? Play a 4 - 3 -3? 4 - 5 -1 and we know wh have loads of attacking power how about something like 3 - 4- 3? I dont know, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The midfield is our weak link IMO - it's where the energy and creativity should be, but we are often too deep and too narrow trying to crowd out the opposition to limited effect. We don't have any real wingers - not any with pace anyhow. FF and Matias are the nearest to this but are considered a luxury by CC. I'd like to see a dominant ball-winning midfielder brought in the January window, to partner Bannan and push Lee out on the right, in a sort of John Harkes role. I think Reach struggles to play the attacking left wing back role, leaving gaps down our left which the opposition have exploited. To be fair to Reach, I think most would struggle to cover so much ground. Therefore, we either have to play Reach in a 3-5-2, or 4-4-2 at left back or wide left midfield to ensure we have the cover, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Midfield of Hunt Lee Hutchinson Reach Forestieri Bannan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W H I T E Y Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 You brought in a quality midfielder but don’t play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, W H I T E Y said: You brought in a quality midfielder but don’t play him. We seem to bring a lot of players in, then don’t play them. It’s bizaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Problem is that our midfield is packed to keep it compact - supposedly. This forces the opposition out wide which often outnumbers our fullbacks or they are left stranded from a foray upfield. The lack of a disciplined DCM to cover is my main concern, has been since the playoff final season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Reach, Bannan, Lee, Hutchinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy logics Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Our Midfield is our weak point. We have very little, strength, pace or power and the only real creative player we have who could possibly take the step up is FF (and possibly Lee). I'm afraid Bannon, Matias, Butterfield, Wallace, Jones, Hutchinson et al will cost us this year and every year until it is addressed. Edited October 20, 2017 by Fuzzy logics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Fuzzy logics said: Our Midfield is our weak point. We have very little, strength, pace or power and the only real creative player we have who could possibly take the step up is FF (and possibly Lee). I'm afraid Bannon, Matias, Butterfield, Wallace, Jones, Hutchinson et al will cost us this year and every year until it is addressed. Bannan has been trying to create things and apart from Hooper has easily been our best player this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Agree we need to address it, I think we can do it by playing 41212 Westwood Hunt Lees Loovens Pudil Hutchinson Lee Bannan Reach Hooper Fletcher This would rely on Hutch being disciplined, full backs getting forward which the do and Reach would have a licence to roam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Ash76 said: Agree we need to address it, I think we can do it by playing 41212 Westwood Hunt Lees Loovens Pudil Hutchinson Lee Bannan Reach Hooper Fletcher This would rely on Hutch being disciplined, full backs getting forward which the do and Reach would have a licence to roam FF for Reach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, debram said: FF for Reach When fit it'd be 2 great options for that position but he'll have to earn a spot back in the team when he does return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Could be interesting. Westwood Lees Hutchinson Van Aken Hunt Lee Bannan Reach Forestieri Hooper Fletcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Just now, Ash76 said: When fit it'd be 2 great options for that position but he'll have to earn a spot back in the team when he does return agree FF needs to earn his place back but that is not the position for Reach, in fact not sure what is because he cant defend, tackle, and lacks pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan93 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The midfield was our weakest link last year, and it's exact same this year. We don't win headers, we don't press, we can't tackle, we faff about with the ball, we provide ZERO width. If it wasn't for Hooper we'd be in bottom 3. Maybe your Bannan and Lee aren't as good as what we think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash76 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, debram said: agree FF needs to earn his place back but that is not the position for Reach, in fact not sure what is because he cant defend, tackle, and lacks pace. I like Reach, add a bit of aggression to his game and he'll be some play. As for my thought on his position, i think some of his best performances have been when he's come inside but it's a free role anyway and he can be trusted to be switched on to counters and will run all day especially if the likes of Pudil is struggling to get back 2 minutes ago, Dylan93 said: The midfield was our weakest link last year, and it's exact same this year. We don't win headers, we don't press, we can't tackle, we faff about with the ball, we provide ZERO width. If it wasn't for Hooper we'd be in bottom 3. Maybe your Bannan and Lee aren't as good as what we think Make ya mind up, you with us or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Playing 4 midfielders against 5 will never work in our favour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dylan93 said: The midfield was our weakest link last year, and it's exact same this year. We don't win headers, we don't press, we can't tackle, we faff about with the ball, we provide ZERO width. If it wasn't for Hooper we'd be in bottom 3. Maybe your Bannan and Lee aren't as good as what we think ooops pig alert...lets not be throwing yourself off in October eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan93 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Season ticket holder mate, just un-biased my mate! Can't be that good if Brum and Bolton are doing us. Wake up you Moby Edited October 20, 2017 by Dylan93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan93 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 minute ago, daveyboy66 said: ooops pig alert...lets not be throwing yourself off in October eh! ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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