Dundee United - Stick or Twist?

[Waltersgotstyle 297]

Time flies... It was the 31st of October since we last played SPL opposition, we are now approaching February and we must now once again try to raise our game and compete at a higher level.

 

Of recent times our standard of play and concentration have started to slip, but we must now pick ourselves up and dust ourselves down. The main question for me is is what changes can be made to give ourselves the best chance of winning.

 

I suggest we go for the much-maligned 5-4-1 with the line up below:

 

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:aa::rp::lm::ec:

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With Temps pushing up supporting Fran.

 

This team also has the option to change quickly depending on how the game is going. Temps and Shiels can switch to the wings if we want to go for a flat 4 in the midfield. I think having McCulloch at the back will give us the cover needed coming up against the pace of Johnny Russell.

 

What are your thoughts?

[GovanAllan 0]

Got to go for it, if we sit and try and hold them it won't end well.

 

Can anybody remember the last time we beat UTD in the cup must have a while ago?

[Waltersgotstyle 297]

Got to go for it, if we sit and try and hold them it won't end well.

 

Can anybody remember the last time we beat UTD in the cup must have a while ago?

 

I agree but I feel with the attacking qualities of the full backs we will be strong on the counter attack.

[aweebluesoandso 290]

I genuinely think we'll beat the Arabs.

[GovanAllan 0]

I agree but I feel with the attacking qualities of the full backs we will be strong on the counter attack.

 

I see your point but if we sit to deep and let them come on to us they won't get a chance to get forward, we have to give their defence something to think about and Sandaza up on his own wont get it done.

[bigy 0]

I'd drop Templeton and play with Mackay and Aird on the wings, with McCulloch sitting between defence and midfield and Sandaza or Little up on their own.

 

Templeton has all the skills in the world, but he's a greedy bassa and needs a rocket up his backside.

[aftershock 0]

:na:

:rp::ec:

:ib::kh:

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Don't see why we cant go 4-4-2 and keep it simple. Jig and Little would give them something to worry about and Templeton and McKay could switch wings if needed.

Whoever plays though has to give 110%.

Edited January 29, 2013 by aftershock

[Waltersgotstyle 297]

I seriously think we need to shore up our defence hence the reason for Jig at the back

[Gribz 743]

:na:

:rp::ec:

:ib::kh:

:al::lm:

 

Don't see why we cant go 4-4-2 and keep it simple. Jig and Little would give them something to worry about and Templeton and McKay could switch wings if needed.

 

 

Whoever plays though has to give 110%.

 

I like that but think Shiels maybe should be in the team

[GovanAllan 0]

:na:

:rp::ec:

:ib::kh:

:al::lm:

 

Don't see why we cant go 4-4-2 and keep it simple. Jig and Little would give them something to worry about and Templeton and McKay could switch wings if needed.

Whoever plays though has to give 110%.

 

I'm liking that apart from Jig just can't see him being ready for this game.