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[ac_vodka]

We've been pretty awful with 4-2-3-1 at times also. Agree it didn't work yesterday though lacked creativity but most worring was apparent lack of energy also. Looked very subdued.

[Duncan Mckenzie]

I can see why Martin used a 442 yesterday but I will be surprised if we see it again.

He had only 2 or 3 training sessions with the players.

I think we will see a different team and a different formation against Wigan on Saturday.

[Paplane]

I can see why Martin used a 442 yesterday but I will be surprised if we see it again.

He had only 2 or 3 training sessions with the players.

I think we will see a different team and a different formation against Wigan on Saturday.

I hope so because it was agricultural football.

[wassy04]

I can see why Martin used a 442 yesterday but I will be surprised if we see it again.

He had only 2 or 3 training sessions with the players.

I think we will see a different team and a different formation against Wigan on Saturday.

I hope so because it was agricultural football.

As opposed to the beautiful attacking football we’ve been playing for the rest of the season?! (WBA at home aside)

[Paplane]

I can see why Martin used a 442 yesterday but I will be surprised if we see it again.

He had only 2 or 3 training sessions with the players.

I think we will see a different team and a different formation against Wigan on Saturday.

I hope so because it was agricultural football.

As opposed to the beautiful attacking football we’ve been playing for the rest of the season?! (WBA at home aside)

No but it was coherent football played with a degree of sophistication. I accept it wasnt always great but i could see progress being made.

Ive not given up on MON after 1 game and I think he can do good for us but he hasn't got time to mess about and i cant see why he felt the need to change to 442 after being with the players for 2 days. Surely the better appraoch would have been to stick with AKs shape and have a look at it?

[Paplane]

And despite the shape, i thought Carvalho could have come on for either Murphy or Grabban and linked up play between the midfield and the striker.

It was disappointing that he wasnt given a chance when both strikers were struggling.

[Paplane]

I listened to MON's post match interview this morning and have to say was enthused a little by it. He said the players thought that there were too few attackers in the box (under AKs shape) and the 442 was a response to that. So fair enough i supppse.

He also said he would look at it for next saturday.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

We were at home in front of a full house, Martin wanted the team to get on the front foot from the off, hence two upfront and a 442.

I can understand that given the build up to the game and the week he and the team had.

Next week will be different, he now has a full week to work with and get to know the players better plus one or two more will be available for selection next week.

Expect a different team and formation for Wigan.

I am not reading anything into yesterdays team, formation or result.

[Paplane]

Lolleys game has fallen off a cliff. Wouldnt be suprised if there are off the field issues influencing that. He was electric up to and including the villa game then, nothing.

If i were cynical then i d suggest that hes keeping himself fit and healthy so hes ready for a big money move.

[ThePromisedLand]

I listened to MON's post match interview this morning and have to say was enthused a little by it. He said the players thought that there were too few attackers in the box (under AKs shape) and the 442 was a response to that. So fair enough i supppse.

He also said he would look at it for next saturday.

In which case just contrast the system that Lee Johnson employed yesterday - they regularly got 4 & 5 players into our box ( playing away from home ).

[ThePromisedLand]

I can see why Martin used a 442 yesterday but I will be surprised if we see it again.

He had only 2 or 3 training sessions with the players.

I think we will see a different team and a different formation against Wigan on Saturday.

I hope so because it was agricultural football.

As opposed to the beautiful attacking football we’ve been playing for the rest of the season?! (WBA at home aside)

No but it was coherent football played with a degree of sophistication. I accept it wasnt always great but i could see progress being made.

Ive not given up on MON after 1 game and I think he can do good for us but he hasn't got time to mess about and i cant see why he felt the need to change to 442 after being with the players for 2 days. Surely the better appraoch would have been to stick with AKs shape and have a look at it?

My thoughts exactly...

[Username]

Lolleys game has fallen off a cliff. Wouldnt be suprised if there are off the field issues influencing that. He was electric up to and including the villa game then, nothing.

If i were cynical then i d suggest that hes keeping himself fit and healthy so hes ready for a big money move.

His career so far suggests that he is a player who has runs, both good and bad, we’ve seen both so far and that’s why he struggled to cement his place in the Team early on this season. 

I don’t think it’s anything more sinister than that, it’s just that’s Joe Lolley.