It looks suspiciously like the dreaded 4-2-3-1 formation to me haha. However I do agree that formation is probably the only one we can play to fit all our best players in.
With that squad we abandon any notion of midfield play. Have the obvious back 4, Pratley just in front as libero/cover/Beckenbauer - no midfield at all - all 5 attack minded strung across the width of the pitch and relentlessly hammer balls forward at the first opportunity keeping play as far from our goal as possible while overwhelming oppo defences. Plus KaG to come on to bolster the goal scoring. Would be dreadful to watch but we'd win 10 on the bounce before our opponents cottoned on.
It looks suspiciously like the dreaded 4-2-3-1 formation to me haha. However I do agree that formation is probably the only one we can play to fit all our best players in.
Didn’t realise that when I was putting it together. I was thinking more of a 4-2-1-3, but that is very much like 4-2-3-1 as well I suppose. Maybe a 4-2-2-2 with Clarke and Fosu as attacking midfielders and Vetokele and Taylor up front.
It looks suspiciously like the dreaded 4-2-3-1 formation to me haha. However I do agree that formation is probably the only one we can play to fit all our best players in.
Didn’t realise that when I was putting it together. I was thinking more of a 4-2-1-3, but that is very much like 4-2-3-1 as well I suppose. Maybe a 4-2-2-2 with Clarke and Fosu as attacking midfielders and Vetokele and Taylor up front.
I also think 4231 is an absolutely fine formation to play if your manager isn't total nonsense (Robbo) with no plan b. It just relies heavily upon a striker who can hold the ball up and link the play, it does however allow you to fit 3 creative attacking players in behind him. When used correctly and as one of a few interchangeable systems it can be devastating.
Phillips Bauer | Pearce | Solly Fosu | Aribo | Clarke | Pratley | Page Grant | Taylor
Would be my Squad with everyone fit... Really dont see how Grant can be dropped
Fosu at right wing back, Solly at left centre back, Clarke in the centre of midfield
Fosu is the odd one out granted yet its about having a system that uses your best players... Yes we'd be weak at the back yet Fosu has always covered his Full-Back when playing 4-4-2... As for Clarke he's out most creative player which has been highlighted since his first injury in October, cant leave him out so would have him behind Grant and Taylor yet covering Midfield on the defensive
As for Solly - Do you realise he's actually played LCB this season, of course you'd have him either on the left or right of the centre of defence when needed depending on the line up of the opposition
Goals across the front 4, Pratley as the destroyer and we know he can chip in with a goal, Clarke and Aribo to link up, Grant and Fosu pace down the flanks, Taylor to do what he does.
4231 only stopped looking good when our man in the hole went missing. Clarke coming back would allow us to use that formation again and use it well imo
Phillips Bauer | Pearce | Solly Fosu | Aribo | Clarke | Pratley | Page Grant | Taylor
Would be my Squad with everyone fit... Really dont see how Grant can be dropped
Fosu at right wing back, Solly at left centre back, Clarke in the centre of midfield
Fosu is the odd one out granted yet its about having a system that uses your best players... Yes we'd be weak at the back yet Fosu has always covered his Full-Back when playing 4-4-2... As for Clarke he's out most creative player which has been highlighted since his first injury in October, cant leave him out so would have him behind Grant and Taylor yet covering Midfield on the defensive
As for Solly - Do you realise he's actually played LCB this season, of course you'd have him either on the left or right of the centre of defence when needed depending on the line up of the opposition
Sad to say, I dont think I would even have him in the starting line up as a first choice anymore. Seems a shadow of his former self.
Phillips Bauer | Pearce | Solly Fosu | Aribo | Clarke | Pratley | Page Grant | Taylor
Would be my Squad with everyone fit... Really dont see how Grant can be dropped
Fosu at right wing back, Solly at left centre back, Clarke in the centre of midfield
Fosu is the odd one out granted yet its about having a system that uses your best players... Yes we'd be weak at the back yet Fosu has always covered his Full-Back when playing 4-4-2... As for Clarke he's out most creative player which has been highlighted since his first injury in October, cant leave him out so would have him behind Grant and Taylor yet covering Midfield on the defensive
As for Solly - Do you realise he's actually played LCB this season, of course you'd have him either on the left or right of the centre of defence when needed depending on the line up of the opposition
Sad to say, I dont think I would even have him in the starting line up as a first choice anymore. Seems a shadow of his former self.
Still hope what led to the Accrington goal was a one off mistake as felt he's played well against Sunderland and Shrewsbury
No where near as good as he was though and couldnt handle the Championship now I dont think
Igor can play up top on his own, in a two or play a deeper role (or at least he could before his injury).
He might even work at the tip of a diamond behind KG and LT.
He is better than Ajose and more experienced than RHF.
We just have to see how fit he is and how good he is now.
Igor is a penalty box operator, without doubt. His anticipation, movement off the ball and composure in the area is 1st class ..... play him in tandem with Taylor, and feed them both with decent service.
Where does that leave Grant? He's at his most effective driving into and around the box, shooting on the run.
All 3 main strikers have different attributes. Horses for courses ..... pick 2 with the other on the bench, mix and match according to game plan, etc.
To me 4231 often leaves the fullbacks too exposed, as often the wide attacking midfielders never seem quite sure who they should be picking up, leaving the fullbacks with 2 against 1 too often.
I have no reason to suppose this other than “this is Charlton” but I have the feeling that we sadly won’t ever see the best of Igor again. Hope I’m wrong.
the last time I saw Vetokele play was at Rotherham .. after a couple of tough tackles he seemed to lose all appetite for the difficult stuff .. I hope that after his expensive recuperation he comes back stronger and more willing to get stuck in
If we can get the player back from when he first joined we’re in for a treat. That injury really knocked him, weren’t there reports that he nearly quit football altogether during that lay-off?
Pessimist in me thinks we’ll never see the original Igor again but hopefully he kicks on and shows us what he’s all about.
No way are we getting the same Igor. But we don't need that Igor for him to be a decent League 1 striker, and even on crutches blindfolded and playing barefoot he is better than Ajose.
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Solly Bauer Pearce Page
Aribo Pratley
Clarke
Vetokele Fosu
Taylor
Bauer | Pearce | Solly
Fosu | Aribo | Clarke | Pratley | Page
Grant | Taylor
Would be my Squad with everyone fit... Really dont see how Grant can be dropped
As for Solly - Do you realise he's actually played LCB this season, of course you'd have him either on the left or right of the centre of defence when needed depending on the line up of the opposition
Phillips
Solly Bauer Pearce Page
Pratley Aribo
Grant Clarke Fosu
Taylor.
Goals across the front 4, Pratley as the destroyer and we know he can chip in with a goal, Clarke and Aribo to link up, Grant and Fosu pace down the flanks, Taylor to do what he does.
4231 only stopped looking good when our man in the hole went missing. Clarke coming back would allow us to use that formation again and use it well imo
He might even work at the tip of a diamond behind KG and LT.
He is better than Ajose and more experienced than RHF.
We just have to see how fit he is and how good he is now.
No where near as good as he was though and couldnt handle the Championship now I dont think
Obviously with him missing a lot of games, he's probably best off coming off the bench for the next month or two while Bowyer sees where he's at.
Not to mention he's Bowyer's signing so wouldnt make sense if he was to drop him
Way I see it is its two Striker positions with the following fighting it out for each:
Taylor v Hackett-Fairchild
Grant v Vetokele v Ajose
His anticipation, movement off the ball and composure in the area is 1st class ..... play him in tandem with Taylor, and feed them both with decent service.
Where does that leave Grant?
He's at his most effective driving into and around the box, shooting on the run.
All 3 main strikers have different attributes.
Horses for courses ..... pick 2 with the other on the bench, mix and match according to game plan, etc.
Pessimist in me thinks we’ll never see the original Igor again but hopefully he kicks on and shows us what he’s all about.