Leeds_Bear 8,129 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If Ally decides to play this formation again I'd prefer to see Aird given a shot as a RWB. He's got bags of pace, isn't afraid of cutting inside, (although still pretty garbage) is a better crosser of the ball than Foster and has always impressed me with his tracking back.Never been the biggest fan of Aird but I reckon he'd do well in this position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo 197 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I was thinking about 3-5-2 last week as a formation and agree that Aird would be a better option than bomb scare Foster at RWB!The problem would be guys like Templeton and Macky having to adapt to different positions if they are going to play as we wouldn't be using wingers.Also we don't have 1 good centre back and all of a sudden we need three.Then there's the midfield three likely to be Black, Law and Mcleod and for some reason they can't keep the ball more than 3 passes! McLeod is by far our best midfielder event though Law and Black are much more experienced!So apart from all of the other problems Aird at RWB for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,129 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 I was thinking about 3-5-2 last week as a formation and agree that Aird would be a better option than bomb scare Foster at RWB!The problem would be guys like Templeton and Macky having to adapt to different positions if they are going to play as we wouldn't be using wingers.Also we don't have 1 good centre back and all of a sudden we need three.Then there's the midfield three likely to be Black, Law and Mcleod and for some reason they can't keep the ball more than 3 passes! McLeod is by far our best midfielder event though Law and Black are much more experienced!So apart from all of the other problems Aird at RWB for me!Ha! I probably should have put a disclaimer in there that I to think the 3-5-2 formation is rotten. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackandra 732 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I actually thought Foster was one of our better players for a good part of the game last night, not that there were many to choose from right enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambo 197 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I actually thought Foster was one of our better players for a good part of the game last night, not that there were many to choose from right enough.Toward the end of the 90 minutes he was getting forward and getting crosses over but in possession in our own half I always fear the worst, it's like he spends all week training without a ball then panics when one is put in front of him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'd give Aird the shot in a 352 but I'd rather see us go back to 442 with wingers. Proper wingers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,847 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I doubt Aird could do the defensive side of the game.I'm not a fan of Foster but he had a decent game last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,296 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Don't mind Aird at least he's direct...but he's the worst crosser of a ball I've ever seen. He should never be allowed to take another corner again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,963 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 No way Aird can do the defensive side.Foster was decent last night, far better than the supposed MoM.Get the 352 pish to fuck, back 4 with Foster McGregor Zal and Wallce, and we will see a much better team.Hard to do your own job covering for Jig's lack of pace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingInTheNorth 27 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If Ally decides to play this formation again I'd prefer to see Aird given a shot as a RWB. He's got bags of pace, isn't afraid of cutting inside, (although still pretty garbage) is a better crosser of the ball than Foster and has always impressed me with his tracking back.Never been the biggest fan of Aird but I reckon he'd do well in this position.Agree 100%. Been hoping to see this for a while. His starting position is way to deep for a winger, and he tends to over-do the doubling up and tracking back. Think given a bit of work he's a perfect fit for Wing Back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Aird isn't a defender, if you get rid of Foster and please do you have to look at Gallagher or Crawford. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Didn't Ally say before the game last night that the team and formation played last night won't tell us much at all about how we'll set up this season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hope that's the last we see of 3-5-2. 4-4-2 and myae our central midfield won't be invisible.Aire's not a defender.Foster is not a Midfielder/winger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Been considering that option for a while. Aird has the pace and he has gotten much stronger. Bit of coaching on the defensive side of the game from an experienced full-back and you just never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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