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We should be getting close to some of our 'walking wounded' getting close to fitness again. When this happens we will have a sublime squad to choose from. Been giving some thought to what could then be our strongest/best line-up, maybe, kinda thing, fantasy football scenario ? Now do we stick to 4-4-2 or should 'arry change formation and tatics and look to attack teams ? I've said elsewhere we need players to be confident & on top of their games for this to happen. With this in mind, and hoping that this will be the case, I'm looking at a line-up that, in theorey, should be able to rip teams apart but counter any opposistion . . . . . .
Gomes
Gallas Dawson Kaboul
Thudd
Bale Modric Lennon
VDV
Pavy Defoe
I've gone for 3 at the back as often in games opposistion will only leave 1 man up. Why use 4 ? Even if they have 2 up 3 men should cover this. Thudd could drop back to make a flat back four with Gallas & Kaboul going to full-back. I've not used Ledders as he seems to be unable to complete 90 minutes and I wonder if he will again ? No point in risking a defender who won't finish the game ? If we stay at 3 at the back then Thudd sweeps and dictates from deep. He can always push up and Bale drop back to the left full-back slot, if nescesary, then Gallas & Daws central and Kaboul right back. If we stick with 3 when Thudd pushes up Moddle or VDV or Bale, again, sit back. Midfield has pace wide either side but 2 players who can cover up & down the pitch. Same with Moddle. He has shown this season his defensive game is progressing and to have him central gives him the chance to defend, link play or go forward. If we switch formation then Moddle goes left when Bale drops back and VDV drops back central alongside Thudd. A fit & thriving Lennon as we know can go wide or central at pace. VDV gets a 'hole' type role to give him license to roam where-ever he wants on the pitch. We have cover in every slot to allow him this. This is a guy who learnt his trade at Ajax, the home of total football, and the 'hole' role, I think, would allow him to do this and encourage others to try as well. 2 guys up front for me. Pavy with his ability to drop off & wide yet still get into the box & JermainMan as the out & out "goal-poacher", 18 yard box man. But even he will drop off and go wide allowing runs from VDV, Moddle et al to swarm the box and pressure teams in areas that hurt them. As for subs; lol aint given that much thought but I suppose Sandra, Crouch, King, Hutton, Ekotto, Walker (on-loan I know) and all the rest dosen't constitute a bad bench at all of outfield players - deep joy. I don't advocate this line-up for every game but I do think, in my humble opinion, it is our strongest and would scare many opposistion teams & play the football, we the fans want to see & also get results. This is a fluid side with players adept in more than one posistion and who should be able to cover for team-mates moving elsewhere on the pitch and also be able to adapt to a swift change of formation if required . . . .. . Gallas Dawson Kaboul
Thudd
Bale Modric Lennon
VDV
Pavy Defoe
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