on February 11, 2026, 4:07 pm, in reply to "Would it be an option to have a flat three in the middle?"
the 6 is obviously Garner
The 8's. One is KDH (Left side) and the other could be any of Merlin, Tim, Alcaraz or Armstrong.
Merlin, Tim and Alcaraz are all 8's, so might as well play them as 8's.
I think that not only gives us more solidity but more goal threat and creativity.
Because of the lads we play wide we do get a lot of space on areas just outside the area on both sides (half spaces). Might as well play the players most comfortable there and most likely to do something.
It just seems obvious to me. Maybe its too obvious and that's the problem.
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KDH, Armstrong & Garner ideally, in whatever mix everyone prefers.
But then George & Ndiaye hopefully right high up.
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But he's never getting played there. Grealish as well.
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We need someone who can play in and around the striker. Barry was poor last night but if he had been winning anything against their back 4, his support was non existant. Previous Message
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if we want to progress. Hopefully we have nicked Bournemouth's player database.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time.
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