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    Formation

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    5 minutes ago, tm91 said:

    We don't play the same way.

    Under Gerrard, we played a 4-3-3 with attacking full-backs who provided width, a flat midfield 3, a false 9 who dropped deeper, and two 'number 10's' who played off the main striker. With the midfield 3, two more defensive minded players would cover the space left behind by the full-backs and recycle possession while the remaining midfielder tried to break the lines. The focus was on high pressing, interchanging of positions, and fluid-passing.

    Under Gio, the full-backs are tucked in, the wingers play wider. We have 1 defensive midfielder (usually Kamara) and 2 more attacking midfielders who take turns breaking through the lines. It sometimes changes to a 4-2-3-1 with a midfielder (usually Aribo) in the number 10 role. The one striker is supposed to hold up play and be a focal point/target man. It's far more structured and the team sits deeper.

    The fact that both managers use 4-3-3 means little. There's a reason every major team plays a variation of 4-3-3 - because it's the most effective formation. The days of 4-4-2  being common are long gone unless you're playing defensively and setting out to frustrate and counter attack.i totally 

    I totally agree with your analysis of how we used to play and how we now play using the 433 is different. Gio's tactical change hasn't been great and it might need a change in formation similar to what we seen in the last from managers like Walter and Eck who played with McCoist and Hately and Boyd and Novo, only to name a few. 

    Formation

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    6 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said:

    Just about every fucking club in world football plays some variety of this formation. 4-4-2 is fucking useless nowadays.

    Only other formation that gets used is a 3 at the back with the wing backs pushing on, but that is pretty much not going to happen given we dont have the right type of CB and we have just brought in a winger that we need to play every game.

    The main focus is two up front who are able to link with each other with midfielders who can also contribute with goals. Hately + McCoist, Novo +Boyd etc. Just now our options upfront, especially lone strikers is not great. 

    Formation

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    We seem to continue using the same Formarion under Gio as we did with SG. Surely it isn't a coincidence that this is the case. I would like to think that Gio has his own ideas as to how he wants us to play rather than continue with a team that was seen to be successful. If we choose to continue playing with one striker, I find it hard to believe we will win the league with what we have got. Alfie might come back in and play that central role but even he could struggle given the wide player's contribution and form.

    (Waffle from here onwards in an attempt to come to terms with tonight's result) 

    Could we benefit from a 442 formation? With Aribo, Kamara, Jack and Ramsay in midfield (if all fit) with Arfield, Kent, Diallo and Davis trying to get in whenever anyone of the starters don't perform. 

    Upfront could have Alfie and any one of Kemar, Cedric or Sakala.

    Defence could be... 

    Kent

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    Kent is playing with Barasic who is a shadow of his former self. That is putting it lightly regarding Borna as he has been brutal recently. And his left side is also affected by constant left centre back injury crisis we have had. 

    Ryan Jack

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    Ryan's class was stamped all over that second half and he was not considered fit to start. His injury timeliness relates similarly to Ramsey's. Going forward, if these two are fit at the same time we really need to fit them in the midfield even with Kamara and Aribo as obvious alternatives (middle). We might need to alter our system as this one is faltering at the moment. 

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    *****The Official Ross County v Rangers Match Thread*****

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    Greegs (twice)and Bassey fucked up and all of a sudden our manager's tactics, decisions and balls are questioned. I'm pissed off just like everyone else that we dropped points but for fuck sake calm down. If anything, it highlights that Greegs is coming to that point in his career where we need to question if can continue with us. Then again, it wouldn't surprise me if he plays a blinder on Wednesday and all is forgotten. That's how fickle this game is. 

    Hagi

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    I wish him well in his recovery. This might mean we could see more of Bacuna and Sakala. If we don't, it doesn't bode well for them. Even seeing Jack and Arfield back, I still believe we need a right winger and most importantly, a top class midfielder (Davis-esque). It might take a fair bit of money to get decent signings in these positions, but if we want Champions League money we have to be prepared to pay the money. 

    Who’s The Better Player?

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    Tav was a massive part of our great defensive record last year as well as being pretty effective during Gio's decent introductory. I get that Patterson is a good player but good players being unable to play, as there are better players in their positions, isn't new. Tugay and Reyna had to go elsewhere as we seemed to think we had better. And we had! 

    Who’s The Better Player?

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    The year before last (the Covid league title), I got asked a question by my nephew that I struggled to answer. I answered it nonetheless with a good hesitant pause. The question my nephew asked was who was your favourite, current, Rangers player. My answer was Tav.As much as I rate Patterson, I still believe Tav is better. 

    Jordan Jones

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    He played well. He often got his 1-1 dribbling angles wrong and their RB was able to intercept. If he can sort this out, more than the other issues, many on here have pointed out, we could demand the same sort of fee Liverpool are asking for RK. 

    Greg Docherty

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    2 hours ago, bluenoz said:

    It is nice that he can run 12k a game but has his football improved? That's what I want to see. A RB option basically means he never plays.

    Maurice Edu was very much similar to Doc in that he covered some impressive distances. Some took to Edu and others constantly slated him. Needless to say Edu played his part in quite a successful team because our manager at the time knew how to use him effectively. I think Doc has a little more creative ability than Edu but going by some of the critism he gets on here, you might think he is no better than the players we have just released. I hope the boy does well as, like the article suggests, his attitude is spot on. 

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