Team formation

[APN_EFC]

Seems like 4-2-3-1 is still trendy, but is I think a safe formation for managers, making them look dynamic but actually play safe.what formation would you play, especially to get the best out of not only the popular favourites Barkley,Stones, Geri and Lukaku, but 3 ppl I think are equally important, Bainesy, Seamus and Besic?

 

[sageyefc]

3-3-4

Attack attack attack

 

[macdog]

4-3-3
Works for me.

 

[ToffeeDoug]

If Koeman believes more in pressing then I can us lining up 4-1-4-1 to have more presence in the midfield, with two genuine wingers to provide crosses for the striker.

 

[Nymzee]

Absolutely no chance we'll see anything other than 4-2-3-1 as default. Can go from 4-5-1 to 4-3-3 mid game. I personally hate it, too common, boring and I don't see the need for 2 defensive midfielders every game. I'd like to see us play with two forwards more often to get the best out of Rom (if he's not sold before season starts).

 

[Lee Smith]

Take it back to the old school with some 2-3-5 action

 

[Nymzee]

If the offside rule didn't make it impossible be cool to play with Stonesy as an old school sweeper.

 

[Groucho]

I've long advocated a return to the old 442.

I think he'll use a 4132 though.

 

[nsno-chris]

3-4-3 ajax it up Ron

 

[Tree13]

4-3-3 please

Front 3 (Left to right): Mirallas, Lukaku, Geri/Lennon
Midfield 3 (left to right): Besic, Barry, Barkley
Back 4 (left to right): Baines, RFM, Stones, Coleman

McCarthy comes on to see out the game when Barry tires, same with Jags and the CBs.

 

[Groucho]

Take it back to the old school with some 2-3-5 action

I did wonder at times last season if we may as well have tried this!

Great thread btw.

 

[chrissyjack]

0-1-9. All-out attack . Keep Besic as the lone " 1 " to threaten anyone who dares come near our goal

 

[OneTrueLegend]

I'd love a return to 442. I don't know if we ever would though.

With Coleman and Baines bombing forward we really need 2 holding midfielders, so we don't get over run if the opposition counter attack. So I think we will play 4-2-3-1

 

[Goat]

He plays these mostly.

 

[Rob17896]

Seems like 4-2-3-1 is still trendy, but is I think a safe formation for managers, making them look dynamic but actually play safe.what formation would you play, especially to get the best out of not only the popular favourites Barkley,Stones, Geri and Lukaku, but 3 ppl I think are equally important, Bainesy, Seamus and Besic?

Don't think it is up to us!