A rare occasion of Frank saying the right thing.
Certainly better than Ange's typically confrontational statement on the matter last season.
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A rare occasion of Frank saying the right thing.
Certainly better than Ange's typically confrontational statement on the matter last season.
People need to get over their blanket dismissal of a back 3.... We played some of our best ever football with a back 3 under Poch (typically against one ST) and weren't remotely negative.
Vinai was at the helm of the scums "trust the process" era... That's what he'll be preaching to the board.
First half was horrible
Second half clearly better. Surely you agree?
Burnley was OK but was it good enough stick with 3-4-3 when it didn’t work vs City?
Back 3 doesnt have to be negative, but IMO most often leads that way*
Especially under someone like Frank who would see an opportunity to put 5 defenders on the pitch, and expect them to get back at the first sign of danger.
*When its someone like Conte, using Perisic/Moses etc - it can be a progressive way of playing, but IMO this is much rarer than it just becoming defensive by default
We can't play 3 atb even if we wanted to now.....
We only have have 4 fit defenders inc. FBs.... 2 of which are JP & Archie (2 MFs!).
If you set your MF up right it can be both extra solid defensively AND aggressive.
Again; I point to Poch.
....No doubt in my mind that (when fit) our defensive personnel are best suited to it.
........Although I'd prefer 352 to 343 given our attacking options.
Not saying it cant happen, just that its unlikely
Its very rare to see 352/343 that is genuinely attacking
And I think it even less likely under a manager like Frank who is clearly cautious/risk averse above all else
lol why Iraola?
His football is not sustainable for a team that plays in europe - it is not even sustainable for a team that doesnt play in europe - and they concede a shit load of goals too.
I have never heard one decent argument for Iraloa other than 'his teams press relentlessly' lol
Romero and VDV are back now. Palinha is best at CB IMO. Dragusin makes it 5 and I’m already ok with Byfield playing minutes
They very much weren't at 6:30pm yesterday.
Frank press conference said both should be fine for United
Good news.
That’s what you would have said prior to Poch joining . He’s young , he constantly has to sell his best players , plays front foot football we want to see and we have players with pace that can play the higher line . Granted he needs an 18 man squad that he can rotate otherwise he’s not worth taking but I think he ticks the boxes we need . Also have to say his Bournemouth team have probably been the most impressive I’ve seen at the lane this season .
How about the club doesn’t put ourselves in the position so we don’t have to discuss this hypothetical.
Nobody wants to take that risk because it’s a PR nightmare, regardless of his talent.
If it wasn't for 2 last gasp injury time goals (Bournemouth and Spam) ....we'd currently be enjoying an 8 match unbeaten run in all comps.
I mean, it would have 6 straight draws in the league, but unbeaten looks better than no wins in 6 with 2 losses
I don't know why we only play in halves (or less) and it's not a new thing for Frank btw, but there is a team there that can play.
This team has played ponderously for years and then woken up, often when behind.
They did it under Conte to the extent I used to joke we'd be better off throwing the ball in our own net early on so we play better for longer.
Angeball was often epitomized by conceding shit goals against low block teams in the first half, then hitting them with a 15-20 minute blitz from the 2nd half kick off.
I mean, it would have 6 straight draws in the league, but unbeaten looks better than no wins in 6 with 2 losses
I don't know why we only play in halves (or less) and it's not a new thing for Frank btw, but there is a team there that can play.
This team has played ponderously for years and then woken up, often when behind.
They did it under Conte to the extent I used to joke we'd be better off throwing the ball in our own net early on so we play better for longer.
Angeball was often epitomized by conceding shit goals against low block teams in the first half, then hitting them with a 15-20 minute blitz from the 2nd half kick off.
Personally I think a back 3 of Romero, Danso, Vdv, with Spence and Udogie is the way forward for the remainder of the season.
Both Spence and Udogie are our best wide options imo and are aggressive enough to bolster the midfield when required.
My ideal starting 11 when all fit (not including Kulu/Maddison at present) would be....
Romero, Danso, Vdv.
Spence, Gray, Bergvall, Udogie
Xavi
Solanke Oderbert.
Both Spence and Udogie are our best wide options imo and are aggressive enough to bolster the midfield when required.
My ideal starting 11 when all fit (not including Kulu/Maddison at present) would be....
Romero, Danso, Vdv.
Spence, Gray, Bergvall, Udogie
Xavi
Solanke Oderbert.
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