25 Jan 2019 07:44:43
I felt the change of formation didn't help Arfield who I believe is better at the tip of the diamond out of the options we have at present and although Kent had a good game he is a winger and not the player to play at the top of the diamond. I think SG has some difficult decisions to make around personnel and formations. You play the diamond and I think you lose something from Kent and Arfield plus you don't get the pressing game as you have Defoe playing and Candeas as the winger is sacrificed.

If you go with 4-3-3 like old firm game with Mccorie in instead of Davis you get the pressing game but you lose a goal threat and Defoe and Davis on bench unless both play and Morelos is dropped. Can Morelos play out wide on the right? My feeling is probably not because would he cross for Defoe in the middle?

Lots of tough decisions ahead for SG that he needs to figure out quickly!

1.) 25 Jan 2019
25 Jan 2019 09:23:30
I completely agree! We tried to change formation earlier in the season and it did not work, we perform much better with 3 in the middle and 2 wingers. For me Defoe should be used as a sub brought on for the last 30mins to kill games off or try and turn a game around. Also I am pleased to see Davis back but MrCrorie has proved over the last few games that he is vital to our midfield and allows Jack/ Arfield to play.

I am just hoping we don't have them on 'if fit we play' deals, if so then we may not have seen the end of this formation.