Remind me, what's so wrong about the 4-4-2? I seem to remember a certain Uruguay reaching the semis of the World Cup playing that this year.
the thing about Uruguay's 4-4-2 is, essentially, it was so much more than a 4-4-2, their two central midfielders operated almost like the double-pivot midfield you see in modern 4-2-3-1's, that combined with forlan dropping deep off suarez, practically made it a 4-2-3-1. Although, i'd stick my kneck out here, and say that the Uruguay boss was on the best tacticians at the world cup, as he changed his tactics suitably for different games/opposition, to brilliant effect...
Ill make a quick point, Harry Redknapp plays 4-4-2 every game, look at the world class jobs hes done with the teams he has managed, ferguson uses 4-4-2 sometimes, im finding it confusing to see whos arguing on which side.Someone's been reading their zonalmarking.
Really, the point I made didn't really scratch the surface. See all of madsheep and andy townsend's points - much more in depth and echo my thoughts on the subject.
Someone's been reading their zonalmarking.
Really, the point I made didn't really scratch the surface. See all of madsheep and andy townsend's points - much more in depth and echo my thoughts on the subject.
ive always said, the formation is just a framework, which is why i say nothing is wrong with a 4-4-2, this one looks more fluid and more freedom is being used, you could play a fluid 6-3-1 if you wanted, as i said, its just a framework.this little spell is exactly what i mean, we didnt get anywhere near this kind of movement before south africa. now its about the thinking of the players, less is more in this case. he has set up a framework in which the players should do their natural thing
Who's vice captain, Barry?
maybe so, but its 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2. very different to a 3 man mid where its more importantMadsheep, I have to say, Gerrard is proving you so, so wrong in terms of you doubting his discipline.
maybe so, but its 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2. very different to a 3 man mid where its more important
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dont get me wrong though. i would be very happy to be proved wrong as it can only be good for england
sorry that should be against a 3 man mid, but also for liverpool, when cole plays amcWhen would Gerrard ever play Centre Mid in a midfield 3?
lol. as ive said its 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2 though. different kettle of fish. i could end up eating a lot of humble pie at the end of this but if it leads to a great england performance i dont careEngland 1-0 Bulgaria
Gerrard 1-0 Madsheep
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