Time to think outside the box

[Denver Royal]

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----JVB----Swift---Bacuna----Evans

-------------Dadi------------Yann------------------


SUBS:
Barrow, Kelly, Aluko, Richards, McShane, Popa, Smith

[If you still hate Futcher]

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----JVB----Swift---Bacuna----Evans

-----Dadi---------Yann---------------

That but Evans move to the middle instead of JVB and Barrow on the left

[Hound]

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----JVB----Swift---Bacuna----Evans

-------------Dadi------------Yann------------------

Evans LWB Denver? No Barrow?

[If you still hate Futcher]

I like the idea of 3-5-2 as Denver has suggested (beat me to it) as I think it suits our defence better.

The only problem then is shoehorning in our midfield options

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----Evans----Swift---Bacuna----Barrow

-------------Dadi------------Yann-----------------

Is about the best fit I can see with Swift pushed on a little bit when we have the ball and then reverting to a 4-4-2 (Gunter to RB) or 4-3-3 (Gunter to RB and Barrow pushes on a bit) depending on the situation when we are defending

[Hound]

I like the idea of 3-5-2 as Denver has suggested (beat me to it) as I think it suits our defence better.

The only problem then is shoehorning in our midfield options

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----Evans----Swift---Bacuna----Barrow

-------------Dadi------------Yann-----------------

Is about the best fit I can see with Swift pushed on a little bit when we have the ball and then reverting to a 4-4-2 (Gunter to RB) or 4-3-3 (Gunter to RB and Barrow pushes on a bit) depending on the situation when we are defending

I like this, though would put Barrow up front and Richards LWB. Swift would be further forward than Evans and Bacuna obvs

[Denver Royal]

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----JVB----Swift---Bacuna----Evans

-------------Dadi------------Yann------------------

Evans LWB Denver? No Barrow?

SUBS:
Barrow, Kelly, Aluko, Richards, McShane, Popa, Smith

Yeah, I'm not sure Barrow would be a 90-minute player for me. Or at least he hasn't been lately, imo. But, bring him on in 60th for 35 mins against tired legs, and if he forces himself back in to starting eleven from there, then fine. Evans is a reach, for sure, but this is 'left-field' stuff, right?

[Hound]

------------------Mannone----------------------

-----Ilori---------Moore-------Blackett-------

Gunter----JVB----Swift---Bacuna----Evans

-------------Dadi------------Yann------------------

Evans LWB Denver? No Barrow?

SUBS:
Barrow, Kelly, Aluko, Richards, McShane, Popa, Smith

Yeah, I'm not sure Barrow would be a 90-minute player for me. Or at least he hasn't been lately, imo. But, bring him on in 60th for 35 mins against tired legs, and if he forces himself back in to starting eleven from there, then fine. Evans is a reach, for sure, but this is 'left-field' stuff, right?

its certainly left-field Denver, will give you that

[Denver Royal]

Evans LWB Denver? No Barrow?

SUBS:
Barrow, Kelly, Aluko, Richards, McShane, Popa, Smith

Yeah, I'm not sure Barrow would be a 90-minute player for me. Or at least he hasn't been lately, imo. But, bring him on in 60th for 35 mins against tired legs, and if he forces himself back in to starting eleven from there, then fine. Evans is a reach, for sure, but this is 'left-field' stuff, right?

its certainly left-field Denver, will give you that

Heh, I'd be ok with Richards at LWB, too, as you suggested. That's a good shout. And as Futcher said, Evans could replace JVB as starter in the middle, for sure. So, those two positions could be 'fluid' going forward, depending on performance. But yeah, with this team we would score more goals (haha), so Joey could be an option off the bench for the last 20mins to help shore things up.

[Tilehurstsouthbank]

I don't think shape or team selection are nearly as important as approach and player decisions.

If the players move for each other, try to be positive and up their tempo it will improve. They are the ones on the pitch. They have to take ownership of the problem.

You can hide from the problem by saying 'Im doing what the manager asks and if I stop I'll be dropped' all you like. You're clearly not doing exactly what the manager wants. There's no way he's telling you to play half heartedly at walking pace, show no movement, be negative and take no responsibility.

He may not be communicating what he wants well. Or organising or training competently. But the manager can't be solely responsible for what happens on thr pitch. He isn't there.

And the I'll be dropped excuse is bullshit. Take ownership, play well and get a result and you won't be dropped. Even if you are, you've done your bit to help and it's out of your hands with no blame on you.

They're all just fricking sulking because it's not going well.

oxf*rd Hell! Never thought I'd say this but I actually agree with Ian. Someone pass the Moonshine!

[Vision]

Don't know why we're bothering with defenders at all really. We're a passing side so just pick the best 10 passers each week in training and go from there. Dutch total football in overdrive.

I mean why do we pay a fortune to goalkeepers in order to stop shots then give them a load of defenders as insurance thus stifling our attacking prowess ? . It's time we blasted this whole "defender" myth wide open. We don't need them. Mannone is plenty good enough, we should have more faith in him.

And if he's not then oxf*rd it, pick another passer and play rush goalie.

[double d]

Maybe we should try to play 9-0-1. Just might stop us conceding. Maybe.

Probably not.

[BR0B0T]

This inspired me...I'm a real loss to the world of marketing



feel free to use on any of your next recruitment drives

[Woodcote Royal]

All we need outside our box is Stam

[linkenholtroyal]

Those who think Sam Smith is even near good enough for the first team are the reason why Jaap Stam is the manager and you aren't

In regards to pacey strikers we are a bit short on that front (the nicky forster to the cureton) I would take barrow and Smith in that position over GMac and Aluko any day.

Never post on here again. Your time's up. Your marbles are well and truly lost.

Maybe take your crazy ideas to the Cambridge United forum instead.

Oh yer baby treat me bad. js 4 lr xxxxx

[John Smith]

You have to think outside the box to get inside her box.