Formations and Tactics under Martinez: The 3-5-2?

[canuckblue]

Howard
Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines
Fellaini - Gibson
Mirallas - Barkley - Pienaar
Jelavic​

Given what we have (and hope to keep), it won't get any better than that. Anichebe in if Jelavic continues to misfire.

 

[pfim]

I tried putting together a 4-3-3 based on the current squad, it's a bit difficult.

Coleman-Jagielka-Distin-Baines
Fellaini-Gibson-Pienaar?
Mirallas-Anichebe-Jelavic

Some square pegs in round holes there (Pienaar, Jelavic) and not much depth to speak of at all, especially in the midfield. I mean, a 4-3-3 would be difficult for a player like Osman, and if Fellaini leaves that means we'd need at least 2 more midfielders. Perhaps Barkley gets one of the forward spots, though he's really a midfielder too.

I can kinda see why Martinez, at first glance, doesn't want to change much. It will take investment to play another way imo.

 

[evertonian6]

howard
coleman jagielka distin baines
mcmanaman fellaini gibson pienaar
mirallas
anichebe

 

[bakes106]

Pienaar would be very good in this formation IMO and I think Gibson would be asked to do similar stuff in every formation, so it wouldn't matter to him.

i feel the same, i think pienaar would relish the maloney role he would have much more space, as felliani wouldn't always be in his rode when he came into the middle

 

[MartSlinger]

Howard
Coleman Jagielka Distin Baines
Gibson ------
------ Mirallas Pienaar
------​

Subs:
GK: ------
CB: Duffy
CM: Barkley
CM: Osman
WM: ------
ST: Jelavic
ST: Anichebe

 

[davek]

Probably belongs in this thread: Guillem Balague on Martinez.

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/06/07/balague-challenge-suits-roberto

Balague, however, says that while there will be principles Martinez will try to instil in the Blues’ style of play, his tactics will be versatile.
He added: “What is a Spanish style of football? I don’t believe there is only one. In the same way, what is a British style of football? Is Arsenal a British style, or Manchester United? The definition is very blurred. “What Roberto does is exploit what he has to its maximum potential and he believes in possession – but not just for possession’s [sake]. He does it to be able to beat lines or to be defensive. He does it for a reason. He mixes it with pace and high-tempo ‘English’ football. It’s a nice a mixture. At Everton, it’s going to be an interesting move away from David Moyes, who was very clearly all about high intensity and playing with wingers.”

 

[Jags..class]

Probably belongs in this thread: Guillem Balague on Martinez.

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/06/07/balague-challenge-suits-roberto

Balague, however, says that while there will be principles Martinez will try to instil in the Blues’ style of play, his tactics will be versatile.
He added: “What is a Spanish style of football? I don’t believe there is only one. In the same way, what is a British style of football? Is Arsenal a British style, or Manchester United? The definition is very blurred. “What Roberto does is exploit what he has to its maximum potential and he believes in possession – but not just for possession’s [sake]. He does it to be able to beat lines or to be defensive. He does it for a reason. He mixes it with pace and high-tempo ‘English’ football. It’s a nice a mixture. At Everton, it’s going to be an interesting move away from David Moyes, who was very clearly all about high intensity and playing with wingers.”

He says he is a good friend of Martinez, so maybe it time to take notice of his rumours.

 

[davek]

He says he is a good friend of Martinez, so maybe it time to take notice of his rumours.

I'd be disappointed in Martinez if he had that ball bag as a confidante , tbh.

 

[Furey1878]

4-3-3 guys it's the way to go.

The Wingers can drop slightly deeper with Osman/Barkley slightly more advanced than Gibbo and Fellaini (or the Felli replacement).

So think of it of a 4-3-3 that can become 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1 when necessary.

 

[Furey1878]

Howard
Coleman Jagielka Distin Baines
Gibson ------
------ Mirallas Pienaar
------​

Subs:
GK: ------
CB: Duffy
CM: Barkley
CM: Osman
WM: ------
ST: Jelavic
ST: Anichebe

No Oviedo mate?

 

[Moomin]

I'd be disappointed in Martinez if he had that ball bag as a confidante , tbh.

Could be worse, he could be mates with Alan Green.

 

[Goat]

I'd be disappointed in Martinez if he had that ball bag as a confidante , tbh.

Agree totally, hes a bellend of the highest order, ive listened to him talk, he knows NOTHING about football, not a single thing.

 

[MartSlinger]

No Oviedo mate?

Change that empty WM space for Oviedo then Forgot about him, SORRY BRYAN

 

[davek]

Comparison of Martinez and Rodgers in the Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ersus-Evertons-Roberto-Martinez--compare.html

For those who like their stats.

 

[Goat]

They had stats for him versus Moyes the other day, its laughable, 1 team finished 18th, the other 6th, I mean if you like stats and passing percentages, its up to you really.

Personally he should be judged on what he does in the Summer and beyond.