The season ahead

[jhunter 0]

To play 3 at the back you need class centre backs and brilliant and crucially fit wing backs , we have neither.

 

Probably the worst aspect of watching Rangers under mccoist is the chronic lack of pace.

 

The WC has been fantastic in terms of attacking and entertainment and just further reinforces the awful, dated football we churn out.

[compo 6,118]

would be nice to think we could get two good wingers just think back to some of the wingers I have seen and its awesome ,Wilson, hubbard, hendeson, cooper ,laudrup, and even the big tin man could get you going

[der Berliner 3,234]

To play 3 at the back you need class centre backs and brilliant and crucially fit wing backs , we have neither.

 

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I doubt that this was and is required where we are right now and Faure and Wallace ain't too bad, IMHO.

[BrahimHemdani 1]

There's a very interesting analysis of the different World Cup formations here:

 

http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/06/20/why-goalscoring-boom-world-cup-its-all-formations-brazil-bound#ooid=ZwZmNlbjr24TyStZcCReNkgN1bEfnAw7'>http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/06/20/why-goalscoring-boom-world-cup-its-all-formations-brazil-bound#ooid=ZwZmNlbjr24TyStZcCReNkgN1bEfnAw7

 

http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/06/20/why-goalscoring-boom-world-cup-its-all-formations-brazil-bound

 

Personally I like the Mexico/Holland 3-5-2/ 3-5-1-1

 

Bell;

Faure; Mohsni; McGreggor;

Aird; Black; Law; McLoed; Wallace;

Miller (as the Arjen Robbin "free forward")

Boyd (if he comes or) Clark

 

It becomes 4-4-2 with Wallace dropping back if we're under pressure; but I agree that most times we don't need 4 at the back.

 

However, I suspect we'll look more like this:

 

Bell;

Foster; Mohsni; McCulloch; McGregor; Wallace;

Black; Law; McLoed:

Miller;

Boyd or Daly or Clark

 

with Mohsni given license to come into the MF and the full backs pushing on as well.

 

We really need Templeton in the team for creation but not sure where he's going to find a place unless on the left of a 5-man MF as MIller will play wide or behind the main striker.

 

If we stick with 4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1 then:

 

Bell;

Foster/Faure; Mohsni; McGregor/McCulloch; Wallace;

Aird/Templeton; Black; Law; McLoed;

Miller

Boyd/Clark/Daly

[DUDE 0]

I pretty much try to keep myself busy following Germany and the world cup in general. Who could say no to up to four games a day after all. Once that's done I'm back to fully anticipate the next season of my beloved Rangers.

[DUDE 0]

With regards to the formation, it is not just about how the players are set on the park. It very much is about an idea of how to play and infusing your players with just the right mentality. To me the formation is just the foundation for the real stuff if you will.

[the gunslinger 3,366]

I doubt that this was and is required where we are right now and Faure and Wallace ain't too bad, IMHO.

 

faure is an awful full back. good ch though

[aweebluesoandso 290]

With regards to the formation, it is not just about how the players are set on the park. It very much is about an idea of how to play and infusing your players with just the right mentality. To me the formation is just the foundation for the real stuff if you will.

 

Nice to see you back Dude, i am an admirer of your work on RM.

[CammyF 6,779]

4-3-3 for me ;

Bell

Foster

Mcgregor

Moshni

Wallace

 

Law

Black

McLoed

 

Aird

Miller

Templeton

 

If Boyd signs play him in the middle with miller and either aird or templeton

 

To me we are a decent right back and right sided midfielder / winger away from a decent team.

 

Expect Ally to stick with 4-4-1-1 tho

[colinstein 294]

when Boyd signs it's 2 up front without a doubt

Him and Kenny will destroy....defences

 

we'll walk this league no problem.

 

ps....see if we could look at that Emerenko as well........what about a trial for him?