IndoMike
Very well known Exeweb poster
I can see the sense in packing the midfield when we play against a strong team, but not against Stevenage.Why have a flat back four when three is enough, allowing an extra man in midfield?
I can see the sense in packing the midfield when we play against a strong team, but not against Stevenage.Why have a flat back four when three is enough, allowing an extra man in midfield?
We weren't, we were packing the attack. We had two wide men in advanced positions. Two strikers, one in behind them and one of the midfielders joining in on regular intervals. One of Big Nige or Archie would sit and hold things up when they did breakdown for the rest of the midfield to filter back in.I can see the sense in packing the midfield when we play against a strong team, but not against Stevenage.
But the line - up was 3-5-2, theoretically.We weren't, we were packing the attack. We had two wide men in advanced positions. Two strikers, one in behind them and one of the midfielders joining in on regular intervals. One of Big Nige or Archie would sit and hold things up when they did breakdown for the rest of the midfield to filter back in.
Why change a system that has worked all season?Yes, but Martin and Parkes should have been enough to handle their strikers, with Sweeney and Dickenson as attacking full backs. Surely we can vary the system a little bit depending on the opposition?
I haven't said we should change our set-up for every game. And we've done really well to be where we are. But many of our games we've struggled to win. Also if we play against a team whose manager is smart tactically, he will know exactly how we set up every game.Why change a system that has worked all season?
Three at the back suits us and how we play so why change?
I agree with this Mike. Whilst our defensive unit looks as strong as I can remember since watching from the mid 90s, attacking wise we look lightweight. Particularly when you compare to the likes of Swindon.But our inability to put a game to bed is a concern, and is reflected in our tight goal difference.
And yet we seldom win by two goals or moreWe are pretty much lining up 3-2-3-2 which is a very attacking line up.
But rarely through lack of chances created....And yet we seldom win by two goals or more
Yes, maybe that's true. Would need to see the stats for that.But rarely through lack of chances created....