Ramsey's influence

[BarryBarry]

No inside knowledge, but could it be that 352 was mandated by the club (ie LF and CR) as the 'club' style of play. As don't think IH has used it previously and he's needed their permission to change it?

[West Acton]

Not for me barry

[dogsrrs]

No inside knowledge, but could it be that 352 was mandated by the club (ie LF and CR) as the 'club' style of play. As don't think IH has used it previously and he's needed their permission to change it?

No not it in Holloway's make to have anybody telling him anything Bas

[corbray]

No inside knowledge, but could it be that 352 was mandated by the club (ie LF and CR) as the 'club' style of play. As don't think IH has used it previously and he's needed their permission to change it?

i don't think so, at the start of the season ollie said he was gunna figure out a formation and that we'd stick to it no matter what, he would have been the deciding factor at the end of the day and i think he wanted us to play a 352 as its a very modern approach to the game, a lot of the worlds top clubs are using it to great effect afterall.

hopefully we don't go back to using it anytime soon as our players are far more suited to playing with 4 at the back. i'd like us to give 4231 a try as on paper it looks like it'd really suit our players though, luongo and scowen in front of the defence with a forward 4 of freeman/eze/smyth/pavel with sylla/smith in front of them has real potential imo

[Undecided]

If true why is that person not the manager

"Executive word in your shell like if you will Mister Holloway"

[Blobbers]

If that's the reason then I'm a Dutchman.
Yours sincerely,
Hertz Van Rental.

[Hitman34]

Hmmmm. You to play 442 or 4231, numb nuts.

442 you must,
4231 you will

[FurtiveFox]

Ollie I think was close to being giving the sack until recently. You could tell by interviews demeanour, Uncle going quiet, results etc.

I would be surprised if someone didn't have a word. Ramsey for me always came across as intelligent and good reputation as a coach. Quite a few very highly rated coaches haven't made it as managers. Ollie good motivator but not an awful lot going upstairs. Bit of mutual respect for their respective skillsets and could be made to work a double act.

On other hand could have been Sir Les having a word as Ollie's boss.

Whatever reason has worked better last few games, particularly last two. Lets hope team keeps it up.

[West Acton]

Ollie I think was close to being giving the sack until recently. You could tell by interviews demeanour, Uncle going quiet, results etc.

I would be surprised if someone didn't have a word. Ramsey for me always came across as intelligent and good reputation as a coach. Quite a few very highly rated coaches haven't made it as managers. Ollie good motivator but not an awful lot going upstairs. Bit of mutual respect for their respective skillsets and could be made to work a double act.

On other hand could have been Sir Les having a word as Ollie's boss.

Whatever reason has worked better last few games, particularly last two. Lets hope team keeps it up.

Think this is pretty accurate of the state of play

Whatever whoever why ever it’s changed I’m just happy it has and the cloud has started to lift

[Stanley]

Ollie I think was close to being giving the sack until recently. You could tell by interviews demeanour, Uncle going quiet, results etc.

I would be surprised if someone didn't have a word. Ramsey for me always came across as intelligent and good reputation as a coach. Quite a few very highly rated coaches haven't made it as managers. Ollie good motivator but not an awful lot going upstairs. Bit of mutual respect for their respective skillsets and could be made to work a double act.

On other hand could have been Sir Les having a word as Ollie's boss.

Whatever reason has worked better last few games, particularly last two. Lets hope team keeps it up.

Agree with all that analysis Furtive. The only mystery is how it's taken them almost an entire season to figure out such a basic error. So basic that even us amateurs on here could spot just 4 games into the season.

[FurtiveFox]

Agree with all that analysis Furtive. The only mystery is how it's taken them almost an entire season to figure out such a basic error. So basic that even us amateurs on here could spot just 4 games into the season.

Pure guess work but I'd say it was last resort to try and avoid having to sack him. Ollie determined to make his system work come what may. Problem for him was we just don't have players for it. Every team would like to play like Barcelona. Problem is Washington isn't Messi, yet!

[Alanwycombe]

Is it a coincidence that our form and general play has improved since Ramsey got promoted to coach? Could be a masterstroke having the more tactically aware Ramsey backing up/advising Ollie the motivator. Just a thought.

If so great, well done the DOF. Something had to be done. Furlong wasn't playing was he?

[Undecided]

Pure guess work but I'd say it was last resort to try and avoid having to sack him. Ollie determined to make his system work come what may. Problem for him was we just don't have players for it. Every team would like to play like Barcelona. Problem is Washington isn't Messi, yet!

Exactly.

"OK Ollie, we've tried it your way, now THIS is what's GOING to happen"

[gator]

Exactly.

"OK Ollie, we've tried it your way, now THIS is what's GOING to happen"

Or was it maybe the DOF insisting on this formation, the plot thickens!

[Undecided]

Or was it maybe the DOF insisting on this formation, the plot thickens!

DOF insisting on 3 at the back plus wing backs?