BP1960 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Do we all agree that the midfield diamond is therefore our best formation. Aslong as we do that and do not try anything else daft like Elokobi at number 10 or philiskirk at centre back then their is no reason why we can't get a result. I see your team has scored 100 goals already, you must have a spare striker who can help the Latics out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Genuinely wouldn't change it around too much. It was obviously an off-day, but this team seems like one that would want to put a result like Saturday's right. Although I'd say Kusunga and Elokobi did enough to be dropped, both were awful. Kenny B. Wilson J. Wilson Dieng Mills Tidser Johnson Jones Philliskirk Forte Ibhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I see your team has scored 100 goals already, you must have a spare striker who can help the Latics out. As in GNE? I believe they are doing well this season although I wouldn't know anything about any of their players and haven't been to a game I don't know if David Collinge still visits this site he might know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Rachubka Wilson Wilson Elokobi Mills Tidser Winchester Jones Johnson Forte Ibehre Maybe add Dieng in there and shuffle a couple of players around, but I'd definitely play 4-1-4-1. Get organised and make the team hard to beat again to get the confidence back at MK, then play a more expansive and attacking style against Crewe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey1980 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Within the various different teams and formations mentioned, how anybody can have a place for Elokobi after the last 2 weeks is beyond me. Against a pacy forward line I can see him getting seriously stretched - and he has been abject in all areas both with and without the ball in the last 2 weeks. We need pace right across the team, but a backline of Kusunga/B.Wilson - J.Wilson - Dieng - Mills is an absolute must for me. We certainly need more from both fullbacks than we have had in the past couple of weeks, and despite his performance on Saturday, Kusunga would get the nod for his strength and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 No place for goal poacher Bove? He's out on loan isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I would have connor brown back for brian Wilson, before anyone says it I know its not an option until his loan ends Saw young Connor on Saturday playing for Carlisle, he's still OK defensively but is very low on confidence going forward and with the ball at his feet. I think he was unfortunate to lose his place after the way he finished last season, but I feel that League 2 is his level at present and we've got better options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Kenny Mills Wilson Kasunga Wilson Dieng Tidser Jones Philiskirk Johnson Jabo Johnson has a free role which will suit him as he blatantly can't be arsed tackling anyway. That team looks a lot weaker without Kelly . forte to come off the bench or start in front of jabo if fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 He's out on loan isn't he? No, he's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakerT Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Kenny Wilson Wilson Kusunga Mills Dieng Johnson Jones Winchester Philly Forte (or Jabo if Forte is unfit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Bluddy hell, there's some odd formations and choices here.......some want Dieng as holding midfielder when his run of appearances have been as a more than adequate centre half and poor in midfield......somebody wanted to drop both Wilson or Kusunga from right back just to accommodate Winchester when a couple of previous managers didn't fancy him there. I agree with a couple of posts about Elokobi being well out of condition. A couple of posters have expressed the team that I would pick but not necessarily the formation but some alluded to one of the problem areas i.e. Forte....up front or left wing? As for the diamond formation.......it's not worked for me. Kenny Wilson, Dieng, Wilson, Mills Johnson, Jones, Tidser, Forte Ibehre, Philliskirk There you have it, back to a 4-4-2 formation. Tidser to play the holding role and leave Jones to run forward. Forte back to the position he's scored most goals from. Philliskirk to play off Ibehre or slightly behind as he prefers to run at people and draw the foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Bluddy hell, there's some odd formations and choices here.......some want Dieng as holding midfielder when his run of appearances have been as a more than adequate centre half and poor in midfield......somebody wanted to drop both Wilson or Kusunga from right back just to accommodate Winchester when a couple of previous managers didn't fancy him there. I agree with a couple of posts about Elokobi being well out of condition. A couple of posters have expressed the team that I would pick but not necessarily the formation but some alluded to one of the problem areas i.e. Forte....up front or left wing? As for the diamond formation.......it's not worked for me. Kenny Wilson, Dieng, Wilson, Mills Johnson, Jones, Tidser, Forte Ibehre, Philliskirk There you have it, back to a 4-4-2 formation. Tidser to play the holding role and leave Jones to run forward. Forte back to the position he's scored most goals from. Philliskirk to play off Ibehre or slightly behind as he prefers to run at people and draw the foul. Could be near enough, but maybe Kusunga a right back for B Wilson (apart from last Saturday Kusunga has been fine). Edited December 16, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'd go 3-5-2 it might work this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'd go 3-5-2 it might work this time. Gets them used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Seriously though, I dont think we have seen the last of this system, once managers get something into their head they do their utmost to get it to succeed. LJ must see something in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Gets them used to it! used to what - losing 4-0 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Kenny Kusunga Dieng Wilson Mills Tidser Winchester Jones Johnson Forte Ibehre Have a feeling a Philliskirk will be in place of Winchester though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Seriously though, I dont think we have seen the last of this system, once managers get something into their head they do their utmost to get it to succeed. LJ must see something in it. Maybe the only reason he used it was to fit in his 3 centre backs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Maybe the only reason he used it was to fit in his 3 centre backs? That was my view, however he has mentioned it in the past and used it occasionally when we were chasing games. Personally i'd put it at the back of the drawer for a bit after the weekend's fiasco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Rachubka B Wilson J Wilson Elokobi Mills Dieng Tidser Jones Winchester Forte Ibehre I don't think he'll start Winchester but he should - holding on to the ball as much as possible will be more important than usual with no Kelly to get it back. Poleon might get a start too having just had a rare run out where he was no worse than anyone else Philliskirk would be unfortunate not to start but being stronger in midfield and counter attacking might be the way forward against these. That said, they'll also come at us so he could get more space than usual and hurt them. He could hold onto it in a similar way to WInchester too. Whatever he elects to do, we'll win - MARK. MY. WORDS. #typicallatics Am I the only one who really doesnt get George Elokobi? Ive seen him twice & he has looked awful in both games. Cant play simple football. Ibehre was cack last week, I hope its a one off, as he was excellent at Sheff Utd, although we produced a great result at Dale without him. My X1: Kenny Wilson Kusunga Wilson Mills Dieng Jones Winchester Johnson Forte Philliskirk Kusunga CB, Dieng MC Philli up top if Ibehre missed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc1895 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Kenny Wilson Wilson Elokobi Mills Dieng Jones Johnson Philliskirk Forte (if fit) Jabo If Forte's not fit then Winchester plays with Philli playing up top with Johnson moving up to the number 10 role, Jones to the left and Winch slotting in at RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiffexile Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Chubs Wilson dieng wilson mills Mellor tidser Jones Johnson philiskirk forte 4.3.3 with 2 holding midfielders and Jones in a free role in midfield and look to counter attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Is Bove still out on loan? It'd be nice if he made a characteristic 5 minute cameo and punched Karl Robinson on the way to his early bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Chubs Wilson dieng wilson mills Mellor tidser Jones Johnson philiskirk forte 4.3.3 with 2 holding midfielders and Jones in a free role in midfield and look to counter attack. Could have another 6-2 on our hands playing like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I wonder if the manager will start on the defensive at MK Dons with something like this? Kenny B Wilson Kusunga J Wilson Elokobi Dieng Tidser Winchester Jones Mills Philliskirk The advantage of this of course is if we go 2-0 down the big attacking guns can be brought on to win the game. (note the smiley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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