4-4-2

[Hoopaman]

Time for a change. Teams are defending much better against us and adel doesn't warrant his free role at the moment, however you just can't leave him out.

Smith Derry Faurlin Taarabt

Helguson Mackie

[rodman]

Time for a change. Teams are defending much better against us and adel doesn't warrant his free role at the moment, however you just can't leave him out. Smith Derry Faurlin Taarabt

Helguson Mackie

Yes you can.

He isn't playing well and is having negative affects on other players.
Their frustration at his lack of passing is becoming more evident.

He is going back to his greedy selfish ways and is taking all free kicks, most corners and I don't think he should take any.
His delivery is sh*t at best, most of the time.
On a par with his shots on goal.

Most overated, greedy player I have ever seen in a Hooped shirt in the 35 years I have been going.

We will not miss him when he goes, which for team spirit and morale I honestly hope is sooner than later.

A few good games against poor opposition does not make him the world beater he most clearly thinks he is.

[UB5 Ranger]

Must say Shaun Derry and Jamie Mackie were Livid that he wouldn't pass the ball, which i can understand as they are the ones who then have to track back and try to retrieve the ball whilst Adel just trots back not giving a T*ss !!!

[James1979]

seem to remember people crying out for a change when dowie had us just outside playoffs.......we changed things and got worse!

1) We're top
2) I'd say the great thing about our formation is that it's 451 then switches to 433

[NorwegianRanger]

Yes you can.

He isn't playing well and is having negative affects on other players.
Their frustration at his lack of passing is becoming more evident.

He is going back to his greedy selfish ways and is taking all free kicks, most corners and I don't think he should take any.
His delivery is sh*t at best, most of the time.
On a par with his shots on goal.

Most overated, greedy player I have ever seen in a Hooped shirt in the 35 years I have been going.

We will not miss him when he goes, which for team spirit and morale I honestly hope is sooner than later.

A few good games against poor opposition does not make him the world beater he most clearly thinks he is.

[waterbuffalo]

seem to remember people crying out for a change when dowie had us just outside playoffs.......we changed things and got worse!

1) We're top
2) I'd say the great thing about our formation is that it's 451 then switches to 433

I agree with point no. 2.
It's more flexible, we get an early goal, we switch back to 4-5-1, we go behind, stick to 4-3-3, let everybody else play 4-4-2.

[swanleyhoop]

Don't think we are a 4-5-1 really, more a 4-2-3-1.
Very flexible formation, all the same.
4-4-2 can be very flat, very stifling to stick to if you're not careful.